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✈8- or 13-Day Egypt Guided Tour with Air from Encounters Travel

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haley
124 days ago
Super organized holiday. Amazing guides and pretty nice accommodations. Dahab is not to be missed! Luxor is also incredible.

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

  • 12 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners (12-night Jordan & Egypt Express Tour)

  • 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners (7-night Egyptian Legacy Tour)

  • 5 breakfasts, 1 lunches, 1 dinners (7-night Egypt Express Tour)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

Egyptian Legacy Tour

  • 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.

Egypt Express Tour

  • 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.
  • Learn about Strike-Through Pricing and Savings

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