✈8- or 13-Day Egypt Guided Tour with Air from Encounters Travel
Embark on a journey through the cradle of civilization and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty!
What You Get
How to Book
- Each person must buy a voucher; price is based on two people traveling together and sharing a room. Additional fee to travel solo.
- 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 6/27/2025.
Know Before You Go
- Additional fees to travel solo: Jordan & Egypt Express - $565, Egyptian Legacy - $1000, Egypt Express - $385.
- 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.
- Varied COVID-19 levels and restrictions should be taken into consideration before international travel. Please find more info by visiting the U.S. Embassy's site here.
- Official language: Arabic
- Currency: The Egyptian Pound (EGP), Jordan: The Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Compelling Overview of the Tour
Flights & Transportation:
- Round-trip airfare from:
- New York City (specific gateway based on availability)
- Chicago (ORD)
- Washington, DC
- Washington, DC (IAD)
- Los Angeles (LAX)
- Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
- Domestic flights Cairo/Luxor and Aswan/Cairo (Egyptian Legacy)
- International flight Amman/Cairo (Jordan & Egypt Express)
- 24hr airport arrival & departure transfers
- Egyptologist guide for all sightseeing tours
- For additional departure airports/pricing, contact Encounters Travel at (877) 260-3950.
- Airline & flight times determined at time of booking.
Hotels for 12-night Jordan & Egypt Express Tour (12 nights + 1 overnight flight)
- 2 nights of accommodations at La Casa Hotel or similar (4-Star) in Amman – Standard twin/double room
- 1 night of accommodations at Petra Palace Hotel or similar (3-Star) in Petra – Standard twin/double room
- 1 night of accommodations at Rahayeb Desert Bedouin Camp in Wadi Rum – Standard tent
- 1 night of accommodations at Dead Sea Spa Resort or similar (4-Star) in the Dead Sea – Standard twin/double room
- 1 night of accommodations at Cairo Pyramids Hotel or similar (4-Star) in Cairo – Standard twin/double room
- 1 night overnight travel on the Cairo–Aswan train – 1st class Talgo seated train (reclining seats; upgrades available)
- 1 night of accommodations at Doroka Nubian Guesthouse or similar in Aswan – Standard twin/double room
- 1 night of accommodations aboard a traditional Felucca sailboat on the River Nile – Twin cabin
- 1 night of accommodations at Etabe Hotel or similar (4-Star) in Luxor – Standard twin/double room
- 1 night overnight travel on the Luxor–Cairo train – 1st class Talgo seated train (reclining seats; upgrades available)
- 1 night of accommodations at Cleopatra Hotel or similar (3-Star) in Cairo – Standard twin/double room
Hotels for 7-night Egyptian Legacy Tour (7 nights + 1 overnight flight)
- 2 nights of 5-star accommodations in Cairo at Hyatt Centric or a similar property, in a standard twin/double room.
- 4 nights aboard a 5-star Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan on the Royal Viking or a similar vessel, in a standard twin/double cabin.
- 1 night of 5-star accommodations in Cairo at Hyatt Centric or a similar property, in a standard twin/double room.
Hotels for 7-night Egypt Express Tour (7 nights + 1 overnight flight)
- 1 night of accommodations at 4-Star Cairo Pyramids Hotel or similar in Cairo.
- 1 night of accommodations on the Cairo-Aswan overnight train (1st class Talgo seated train, upgrades available).
- 1 night of accommodations at Doroka Nubian Guesthouse or similar in Aswan.
- River Nile – Felucca Sailboat (1 night; sleep on deck or upgrade to hotel).
- 1 night of accommodations at 4-Star Eatabe Hotel or similar in Luxor.
- 1 night of accommodations on the Luxor-Cairo overnight train (1st class Talgo seated train, upgrades available).
- 1 night of accommodations at Cleopatra Hotel or similar (3-Star) in Cairo.
Attractions & Meals
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12 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners (12-night Jordan & Egypt Express Tour)
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7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners (7-night Egyptian Legacy Tour)
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5 breakfasts, 1 lunches, 1 dinners (7-night Egypt Express Tour)
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Full package of sightseeing tours in small group (max 18) (12-night Jordan & Egypt Express Tour)
- Jerash
- Amman
- Kings Highway via Mt. Nebo, Madaba
- Shobak Crusader Castle
- Petra
- Wadi Rum jeep safari
- Swim in the Dead Sea
- Giza Pyramids & Sphinx
- Philae Temple
- Edfu Temple
- Medinat Habu
- Queen Hatchepsut Temple
- Valley of the Kings (3 tombs)
- Colossi of Memnon
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Full package of sightseeing tours in small group (max 18) (7-night Egyptian Legacy package)
- Giza Pyramids & Sphinx
- Egyptian Museum
- Philae Temple
- Edfu Temple
- Komombo Temple
- Luxor Temple
- Karnak Temple
- Medinat Habu
- Queen Hatchepsut Temple
- Valley of the Kings (3 tombs)
- Colossi of Memnon
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Full package of sightseeing tours in small group (max 18) (7-night Egypt Express package)
- Giza Pyramids & Sphinx
- Philae Temple
- Edfu Temple
- Medinat Habu
- Queen Hatchepsut Temple
- Valley of the Kings (3 tombs)
- Colossi of Memnon
Tour Itinerary at a Glance
12-night Jordan & Egypt Express Tour
- Day 1: Arrive into Amman. Airport transfer to hotel. Free time to explore the city.
- Day 2: Jerash & Amman sightseeing tour. Street food tasting. Evening visit to the Wild Jordan Centre.
- Day 3: Travel the King’s Highway to Petra. Stops at Madaba, Mount Nebo & Shobak Castle. Optional Petra by Night or cooking class.
- Day 4: Full day exploring Petra. Transfer to Wadi Rum. Overnight desert camp under the stars.
- Day 5: Jeep safari in Wadi Rum. Drive to the Dead Sea. Optional Wadi Mujib Siq Trail excursion.
- Day 6: Transfer to Amman airport for flight to Cairo. Cairo hotel transfer. Optional Nile dinner cruise.
- Day 7: Cairo tour: Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza. Included Koshary lunch. Overnight train to Aswan.
- Day 8: Arrive in Aswan. Visit Philae Temple. Nubian Village visit and overnight stay.
- Day 9: Optional Abu Simbel visit. Board felucca for Nile cruise. Overnight on board.
- Day 10: Drive to Luxor via Edfu Temple. Optional Luxor Temple visit.
- Day 11: West Bank tour: Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple, Colossi of Memnon. Optional Karnak Temple. Train to Cairo.
- Day 12: Arrive back in Cairo. Optional day trips and tours.
- Day 13: Free time in Cairo. Departure transfer included. Fly back to the USA.
- Day 1: Arrive into Cairo, transfer to hotel
- Day 2: Cairo, Pyramids & Saqqara tour
- Day 3: Fly to Luxor, west bank tour, board Nile cruise, Luxor temple
- Day 4: Luxor, Karnak Temple, sail to Edfu
- Day 5:: Edfu, cruise to Kom Ombo & Aswan
- Day 6: Aswan, Abu Simbel option. Philae Temple & Aswan Dam
- Day 7: Fly to Cairo, Egyptian Museum & optional tours
- Day 8: Cairo, departure transfer to the airport.
- Day 1: Arrive into Cairo, transfer to hotel
- Day 2: Cairo, Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza. To Luxor. Overnight train to Aswan.
- Day 3: Aswan. Philae Temple & Nubian village Overnight in Nubian guesthouse.
- Day 4: Aswan, Abu Simbel option, Nile felucca cruise.
- Day 5: Finish on felucca. Drive to Luxor via Edfu temple. Optional Luxor temple at night
- Day 6: Luxor, West Bank tour. Optional Karnak temple tour. Overnight train to Cairo.
- Day 7: Arrive in Cairo. Optional day trips available
- Day 8: Cairo, Optional Museum & City tour. Departure airport transfer
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
Tours:
12-night Jordan & Egypt Express Tour:
- Petra Kitchen cooking class - $75
- Wadi Rum astronomy experience - $55
- Wadi Rum hot air balloon flight - $280
- Wadi Rum quad bikes - $85
- Grand Egyptian Museum - $80
- Tour to Saqqara, Dashour & Memphis - $90
- Karnak Temple tour - $45
- Pyramids camel ride - $20
- Hot air balloon flight in Luxor - $130
- Abu Simbel tour by road - $140
- Luxor Museum tour - $40
- Karnak Temple tour - $55
- Pyramids Sound & Light Show - $55
- Philae Sound & Light Show - $45
- Karnak Sound & Light Show - $45
Egyptian Legacy tour:
- Abu Simbel tour by road - $140
- Hot air balloon in Luxor - $130
- Tour to Saqqara, Dashour & Memphis - $80
- Pyramids Sound & Light Show - $55
- Philae Sound & Light Show - $45
- Karnak Sound & Light Show - $45
- 5-day Jordan pre-tour extension - from $795 (plus flight supplement)
Egypt Express tour:
- Grand Egyptian Museum - $80
- Tour to Saqqara, Dashour & Memphis - $90
- Karnak Temple tour - $45
- Pyramids camel ride - $20
- Hot air balloon flight in Luxor - $130
- Abu Simbel tour by road - $140
- Luxor Museum tour - $40
- Karnak Temple tour - $55
- Pyramids Sound & Light Show - $55
- Philae Sound & Light Show - $45
- Karnak Sound & Light Show - $45
Upgrades:
Jordan & Egypt Express Tour:
- Upgrade the night sleeping on the felucca to an extra night in the Aswan hotel - $80 (twin/double), $120 (single) - including extra transfers
- Upgrade the overnight train to sleeper train (private twin cabin) $40 p/p (twin/double), $90 (single) - each way
Egypt Express tour:
- Upgrade the night sleeping on the felucca to an extra night in the Aswan hotel - $80 pp (twin/double), $120 (single) - including extra transfers
- Upgrade the overnight train to sleeper train (private twin cabin) $40 p/p (twin/double), $90 (single) - each way.
Need To Know Info
- Promotional value expires Jun 27, 2025. Amount paid never expires.
- Book by 6/27/2025, or the promo value expires
- Limit 1 per person, may buy 3 additional as gifts
- Reservation required, inclusions/airfare/airline subject to availability
- Maximum refund on cancellation of $250: 55–42-day cancellation required for $175 refund; 28–41-day cancellation required for $125 refund; 14–27-day cancellation required for $62.50 refund; 14-day to departure for no refund
- Airfare is non-refundable and non-changeable after booking
- Must be 18+ to check in, 8+ to travel
- A credit card is required at booking and check-in
- Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier
- 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
- Before international travel, always check the State Department’s website, http://travel.state.gov, for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements
- Travelers are responsible for holding a valid passport with at least 6 months validity after their return home
- Travel insurance is mandatory
- Hotels listed are preferred properties but alternatives of the same standard may be used on some dates
- Encounters Travel's [booking conditions apply](https://www.encounterstravel.com/us/p/booking-conditions) to all bookings after vouchers are redeemed
- Same-sex room shares with another traveler may be available on request
- Single Supplement/Solo Travel Fee: Jordan & Egypt Express - $565, Egyptian Legacy - $1000, Egypt Express - $385
- Entrance fees: Jordan & Egypt Express - $75, Egyptian Legacy - $137, Egypt Express - $75
- Tipping kitty in Egypt - $75
- Jordan Pass for free visa and Jordan entrance fees - $99
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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