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Ashley
89 days ago
My friend and I purchased the 'Egypt Express Tour' from Groupon, which was provided by Encounters Travel and I must say, it was one of the best experiences I have ever had in my life! We were assigned an agent from Encounters Travel by the name of 'Mariska Knoesen'. She was very professional, proficient, and answered all of my questions and concerns, via e-mail, in a timely fashion. Upon our arrival in Egypt, we were greeted by a friendly team from Encounters Travel, who were all fluent in English. They assisted us with getting Egyptian visas and made exiting the airport easy. In total, it ended up being 9 of us grouped together. Our main tour guide was a gentleman by the name of 'Ashrafbehairy', whom we all referred to as "Ash" for short. HE WAS AMAZING!! We could not have asked for a better tour guide for our trip. He was very humble, kind, and knowledgeable. He accompanied us from Cairo to Aswan and then to Luxor and back to Cairo, via train. We visited several attractions such as the Pyramids, Philae Temple, and the Valley of the Kings (just to name a few). While at each sight, Ash explained its history to us and was able to answer all questions. He assisted with translation (Arabic and English) when needed, got us snacks, provided water, and took me to the shop to get items I desperately needed (sunblock and aloe lol). He even gave everyone a souvenir keychain at the end of our trip. Most importantly, we all felt SAFE! There is so much more I could say about this trip, but I will end by saying that it was honestly a great experience! I highly recommend purchasing this tour.
See the Pyramids of Giza and artifacts from King Tut’s era on this 10-day tour of Egypt, which includes 5-star hotels
What You Get
How to Book
- Choose your package from the drop-down menu.
- After purchasing this deal, follow the instructions on your voucher to book your trip with Encounters Travel no later than 9/28/18.
Know Before You Go
- Additional taxes & fees: $349 fee to travel solo. US$25 visa fee, US$65 site entrance fees, and US$30 tipping kitty not included.
- A passport is required for all travel outside the U.S.
- Passports must be valid for at least six months after the date of travel, and contain at least two blank visa pages.
- Before international travel, always check the State Department’s website for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements.
- Official language: Arabic
- Currency: Egyptian pound
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See Egypt’s Ancient Temples and Pyramids
Flights & Transportation:
- Round-trip airfare from
- New York City (specific gateway based on availability)
- Chicago (ORD)
- Washington, DC (IAD)
- Los Angeles (LAX)
- Miami (MIA)
- All transport and transfers in private AC vehicles
- 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
- Overnight sleeper train in private twin-berth cabins from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo
- For additional departure airports/pricing, contact Encounters Travel at (877) 260-3950.
- Airline & flight times determined at time of booking
Hotels (8 nights + 1 overnight flight)
- 2 nights of accommodations at the 5-star Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa in Cairo
- 1 night of sleeper-cabin accommodations aboard overnight train to Aswan
- 1 night of accommodations at the 5-star Helnan Aswan Hotel in Aswan
- 1 night aboard a felucca sailboat in Aswan (hotel upgrade available)
- 2 nights of accommodations at the 5-star Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor in Luxor
- 1 night of sleeper-cabin accommodations aboard overnight train to Cairo
Attractions & Meals
- Eight breakfasts, two lunches, and three dinners
- Sightseeing tours as detailed in the itinerary are all included in the package price
- Services of a local Egyptologist guide for all sightseeing tours
Tour Itinerary at a Glance
During this 10-day tour from Encounters Travel, you’ll see ancient Egyptian wonders including the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings.
- Day 1: Board an overnight flight to Egypt.
- Day 2: Arrive in Cairo.
- Day 3: See a King Tut exhibit, the Pyramids of Giza, and the Sphinx before boarding an overnight sleeper train to Aswan.
- Day 4: Have lunch with a local family in a Nubian village, then take a boat to Philae Temple, dedicated to the Egyptian goddess Isis.
- Day 5: Explore Aswan’s markets or take an optional tour to Abu Simbel. Start an overnight sail on the Nile in the afternoon.
- Day 6: Tour the temples at Kom Ombo and Edfu, and see Luxor Temple beautifully lit up at night.
- Day 7: Visit the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs were buried, plus Hatchepsut Temple and other sites. An option to visit the Red Sea leaves Luxor today.
- Day 8: Tour the huge Karnak Temple and enjoy free time before boarding an overnight sleeper train to Cairo.
- Day 9: Arrive in Cairo, where you’ll explore the Khan-el-Khalili bazaar and visit a local Sufi dancing-and-music event.
- Day 10: Spend free time in Cairo before flying home.
Call Encounters Travel at (877) 260-3950 for Questions About:
- Flying from any airport not listed here
- Extending your trip or traveling on dates not listed here
- The availability of your desired travel dates
- Traveling with kids; all travelers, including kids, must purchase a voucher
- Booking optional tours and upgrades
Optional Tours & Upgrades
- An extra day in Cairo at a 5-star hotel at the end and/or beginning of the tour (price subject to airfare availability at time of booking)
- Nile dinner cruise in Cairo on day 2 or 9 ($69/person)
- Upgrade train ride to flight on days 3 and 8; includes extra night in hotel and all transfers; dinner no longer included on these evenings ($89/person each way)
- Camel ride to the Monastery of St. Simeon on day 4 ($35/person; bookable while on the tour only)
- Visit Abu Simbel temples on day 5 ($119/person)
- Upgrade from felucca sailboat to hotel on day 5 ($59/person)
- Hot air balloon ride in Luxor on day 7 or 8 ($119/person)
- Tour of Coptic Cairo and the Citadel on day 9 ($49/person)
- Tour of Saqqara burial ground, Dahshur pyramids, and Memphis ruins on day 9 ($79/person)
- Red Sea option ($100/person; $150 for singles). This ‘Discover Egypt’ option adds Karnak Temple to Day 6 and then leaves Luxor in the afternoon of Day 7 to spend 2 nights in an all inclusive 5-star resort by the Red Sea in Hurghada before flying to Cairo in the morning of Day 9 to rejoin the tour.
See the Pyramids of Giza and artifacts from King Tut’s era on this 10-day tour of Egypt, which includes 5-star hotels
What You Get
How to Book
- Choose your package from the drop-down menu.
- After purchasing this deal, follow the instructions on your voucher to book your trip with Encounters Travel no later than 9/28/18.
Know Before You Go
- Additional taxes & fees: $349 fee to travel solo. US$25 visa fee, US$65 site entrance fees, and US$30 tipping kitty not included.
- A passport is required for all travel outside the U.S.
- Passports must be valid for at least six months after the date of travel, and contain at least two blank visa pages.
- Before international travel, always check the State Department’s website for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements.
- Official language: Arabic
- Currency: Egyptian pound
You’re viewing a property from our Premium Collection, a selection of top properties that are guaranteed to have a rating of 4 stars or higher.
See Egypt’s Ancient Temples and Pyramids
Flights & Transportation:
- Round-trip airfare from
- New York City (specific gateway based on availability)
- Chicago (ORD)
- Washington, DC (IAD)
- Los Angeles (LAX)
- Miami (MIA)
- All transport and transfers in private AC vehicles
- 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
- Overnight sleeper train in private twin-berth cabins from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo
- For additional departure airports/pricing, contact Encounters Travel at (877) 260-3950.
- Airline & flight times determined at time of booking
Hotels (8 nights + 1 overnight flight)
- 2 nights of accommodations at the 5-star Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa in Cairo
- 1 night of sleeper-cabin accommodations aboard overnight train to Aswan
- 1 night of accommodations at the 5-star Helnan Aswan Hotel in Aswan
- 1 night aboard a felucca sailboat in Aswan (hotel upgrade available)
- 2 nights of accommodations at the 5-star Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor in Luxor
- 1 night of sleeper-cabin accommodations aboard overnight train to Cairo
Attractions & Meals
- Eight breakfasts, two lunches, and three dinners
- Sightseeing tours as detailed in the itinerary are all included in the package price
- Services of a local Egyptologist guide for all sightseeing tours
Tour Itinerary at a Glance
During this 10-day tour from Encounters Travel, you’ll see ancient Egyptian wonders including the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings.
- Day 1: Board an overnight flight to Egypt.
- Day 2: Arrive in Cairo.
- Day 3: See a King Tut exhibit, the Pyramids of Giza, and the Sphinx before boarding an overnight sleeper train to Aswan.
- Day 4: Have lunch with a local family in a Nubian village, then take a boat to Philae Temple, dedicated to the Egyptian goddess Isis.
- Day 5: Explore Aswan’s markets or take an optional tour to Abu Simbel. Start an overnight sail on the Nile in the afternoon.
- Day 6: Tour the temples at Kom Ombo and Edfu, and see Luxor Temple beautifully lit up at night.
- Day 7: Visit the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs were buried, plus Hatchepsut Temple and other sites. An option to visit the Red Sea leaves Luxor today.
- Day 8: Tour the huge Karnak Temple and enjoy free time before boarding an overnight sleeper train to Cairo.
- Day 9: Arrive in Cairo, where you’ll explore the Khan-el-Khalili bazaar and visit a local Sufi dancing-and-music event.
- Day 10: Spend free time in Cairo before flying home.
Call Encounters Travel at (877) 260-3950 for Questions About:
- Flying from any airport not listed here
- Extending your trip or traveling on dates not listed here
- The availability of your desired travel dates
- Traveling with kids; all travelers, including kids, must purchase a voucher
- Booking optional tours and upgrades
Optional Tours & Upgrades
- An extra day in Cairo at a 5-star hotel at the end and/or beginning of the tour (price subject to airfare availability at time of booking)
- Nile dinner cruise in Cairo on day 2 or 9 ($69/person)
- Upgrade train ride to flight on days 3 and 8; includes extra night in hotel and all transfers; dinner no longer included on these evenings ($89/person each way)
- Camel ride to the Monastery of St. Simeon on day 4 ($35/person; bookable while on the tour only)
- Visit Abu Simbel temples on day 5 ($119/person)
- Upgrade from felucca sailboat to hotel on day 5 ($59/person)
- Hot air balloon ride in Luxor on day 7 or 8 ($119/person)
- Tour of Coptic Cairo and the Citadel on day 9 ($49/person)
- Tour of Saqqara burial ground, Dahshur pyramids, and Memphis ruins on day 9 ($79/person)
- Red Sea option ($100/person; $150 for singles). This ‘Discover Egypt’ option adds Karnak Temple to Day 6 and then leaves Luxor in the afternoon of Day 7 to spend 2 nights in an all inclusive 5-star resort by the Red Sea in Hurghada before flying to Cairo in the morning of Day 9 to rejoin the tour.
Need To Know Info
- Promotional value expires Sep 28, 2018. Amount paid never expires.
- Book by 9/28/18 or promo value expires
- Reservation required, subject to availability
- 57-day cancellation required for $250 refund; 42-day for $175 refund; 28-day for $125 refund; 14-day for $62.50 refund; 13-day for no refund
- Airfare nonrefundable after booking
- Must be 18 or older to check in, 10 or older to travel
- Credit card required at booking and check-in
- Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier
- Airline subject to change/availability
- Airfare includes carrier and government taxes & fees
- Not all tours are handicapped accessible, please contact Encounters Travel at 877-260-3950 to confirm
- A passport is required for all travel outside the U
- S
- Check the State Department’s website for entry/exit requirements
- $349 fee to travel solo
- US$25 visa fee, US$65 site entrance fees, and US$30 tipping kitty not included
- Hotels listed are preferred options but alternatives of a similar standard may be used on some dates
- Travel insurance is compulsory
- Arrange your own or purchase a comprehensive policy from Encounters Travel for $76
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
- Learn about Strike-Through Pricing and Savings
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Ashley
2 ratings|1 review
My friend and I purchased the 'Egypt Express Tour' from Groupon, which was provided by Encounters Travel and I must say, it was one of the best experiences I have ever had in my life! We were assigned an agent from Encounters Travel by the name of 'Mariska Knoesen'. She was very professional, proficient, and answered all of my questions and concerns, via e-mail, in a timely fashion. Upon our arrival in Egypt, we were greeted by a friendly team from Encounters Travel, who were all fluent in English. They assisted us with getting Egyptian visas and made exiting the airport easy. In total, it ended up being 9 of us grouped together. Our main tour guide was a gentleman by the name of 'Ashrafbehairy', whom we all referred to as "Ash" for short. HE WAS AMAZING!! We could not have asked for a better tour guide for our trip. He was very humble, kind, and knowledgeable. He accompanied us from Cairo to Aswan and then to Luxor and back to Cairo, via train. We visited several attractions such as the Pyramids, Philae Temple, and the Valley of the Kings (just to name a few). While at each sight, Ash explained its history to us and was able to answer all questions. He assisted with translation (Arabic and English) when needed, got us snacks, provided water, and took me to the shop to get items I desperately needed (sunblock and aloe lol). He even gave everyone a souvenir keychain at the end of our trip. Most importantly, we all felt SAFE! There is so much more I could say about this trip, but I will end by saying that it was honestly a great experience! I highly recommend purchasing this tour.
haley
Top reviewer
19 ratings|8 reviews
Super organized holiday. Amazing guides and pretty nice accommodations. Dahab is not to be missed! Luxor is also incredible.
NasefuaCheerfully
Helpful reviewer
6 ratings|2 reviews
They have been great speaking to me about my future travel plans: both online and over the phone.
Patrick
Helpful reviewer
1 rating|1 review
Great price and customer service
Shaikawanah
Helpful reviewer
8 ratings|2 reviews
Royal Air Moroc was a great airline. As far as the rooms booked for this trip. I was not pleased at all. The rooms were extremely small. Our shower did not work. There was no air conditioner and the list goes on. I would not recommend encounter to anyone.