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Flavours of Egypt

8 days
Start and end in Cairo
4.8
5 traveler reviews
Flavours of Egypt - Planet Tours
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Plan your adventure:
Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on offer: Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish
Group Size 2 - 10
Age range 6 to 85
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Highlights

  • Explore the ancient Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
  • Sail the Nile and visit the Temple of Isis at Philae
  • Discover the twin temples of Kom Ombo
  • Tour the well-preserved Edfu Temple by horse carriage
  • Walk through the historic Valley of the Kings

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Wednesday
  2. Day 2 Thursday
  3. Day 3 Friday
  4. Day 4 Saturday
  5. Day 5 Sunday
  6. Day 6 Monday
  7. Day 7 Tuesday
  8. Day 8 Wednesday
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Planet Tours

4.7
(44 reviews)

Number of tours

11

Age Range

2 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

88%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.3
  • 4.7
  • BP
    · October 25th, 2024
    We were on Best of Egypt tour with a little personal touch, as we saw Garbage City and the Cave Church which was not in the standard itinerary. From the moment we arrived till we checked in on our way home, we were taken care of on the best possible way. Our tour coordinator, Michel, was very pleasant to be with, had a good sense of humor and very was competent. Every time we were moving from one place to another, he was there to help and guide us - very reassuring. Our guide in Cairo, Mina, was very well educated and knowledgeable - he told us about what we were seeing and then said, "this I am going to tell you about when we get to...", and he always remembered to do so - it is a very nice to be kept in suspense that way. Our guide in Luxor, Aswan and the Nile cruise was Gamal. He too is very well educated in all things Egyptian, and was also very good company. He could answer all of our questions, both on site and later on the ship where he sat with us, having coffee, answering lots of additional questions we had. The Nile Cruise on Esmeralda was very luxurious with great food and very nice and friendly staff. It was a perfect mix of seeing the monuments and relaxing/enjoying our time at the ship. We definitely had a feeling of being at a 1st class cruise. All in all we have been really satisfied with Planet Tours - everything has been working perfectly well, all pick ups have been on time, the guides were excellent as well as our tour coordinator. We will definitely recommend Planet Tours to everyone who consider a trip to Egypt.
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    Trip date: October 2024
  • DS
    · September 7th, 2024
    The overall experience was good. The tour guides very very knowledgeable and spoke very good English. Small groups are great but being o tour of one was a little odd and having a dining table to myself on the river cruise portion was strange.
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    Trip date: August 2024
  • DM
    · March 15th, 2024
    We have just returned from an Exoticca trip to Egypt (Nile Cruise plus Cairo), under the care of Planet Tours. The experience was wonderful from start to finish. All Planet Tours employees were friendly, competent and courteous, but there were so many of them that I didn’t catch all their names, to mention them here. Marco and Roberto looked after us in Cairo, entertaining us with interesting information as we drove to and from our hotels. Bigo escorted us in Luxor, particularly giving us the confidence to enjoy the hot air balloon ride. The staff on the boat were friendly, always smiling. Medhat was our main guide throughout the tour, and he was superb. He patiently looked after the varying needs of a 30+ group, always with a smile on his face. All the arrangements worked perfectly. Time spent at sites was perfectly balanced between Medhat’s interesting talks and free time to explore by ourselves. Throughout, Medhat’s pride, love and knowledge of his country’s history and culture was constantly evident. Other reviewers have disparagingly mentioned early starts, imperfections in the accommodation provided, and stops at tourist shops (papyrus, perfumed oils, alabaster). None of these took away from our enjoyment of the trip. The early starts were essential to fulfil the programme, and to avoid the worst of crowds and heat; tourist stops were a pleasant break, showing interesting local production processes, and also allowing for a drink and toilet break, with no pressure to buy; imperfections in accommodation were trivial. I recommend taking all the available extra options – extra excursions, camel ride, hot air balloon – everything was wonderful. We are both in our late 60s, not very fit, and yet we had no difficulty in managing everything. In short, the trip was fantastic value for money. It is not a restful holiday, but an opportunity to see a lot of Egypt in a very short time. Thank you to Medhat, Planet Tours and Exoticca for giving us this wonderful experience.
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    Planet Tours commented on this review
    HI Danuta many thanks for writing such a postive review , we are so pleased you enjoyed your time with us in Egypt and we will make sure that Medhat and all the others know that your enjoyed their care and professionalism.
    Trip date: March 2024
  • SW
    · February 14th, 2023
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    We liked it very much, the tour was well organized, we were reliably picked up and brought back to the accommodation, the guides knew German very well.
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    Planet Tours commented on this review
    Dear Silvia , we are so pleased your enjoyed your tour of Egypt and that Abdul was a good guide for you
    Trip date: February 2023
  • S
    · October 13th, 2020
    Well organised and great because it includes so much to do
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    Trip date: November 2019

Dates & Availability

8 days
Flavours of Egypt
From Cairo to Cairo

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    Olga

    Asked on December 16th, 2024

    Is travel insurance needed?

    Travel Support
    • Planet ToursOperatorWritten December 2024

      While it's not mandatory, travel insurance is recommended for added protection during your trip.

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    Amelie

    Asked on December 2nd, 2024

    Is there a minimum group size for the tour?

    Group size
    • Planet ToursOperatorWritten December 2024

      There is a minimum group size requirement, but the tour can still operate with fewer participants.

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    Laurence

    Asked on August 28th, 2024

    What type of transportation will be used during the tour?

    Transport
    • Planet ToursOperatorWritten August 2024

      Transportation includes private vehicles for transfers and excursions, ensuring comfort and convenience.

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    Jess

    Asked on April 28th, 2024

    Are there any additional costs for excursions?

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    Tour Details
    • Planet ToursOperatorWritten April 2024

      Yes, additional excursions may incur extra costs, which will be specified in your itinerary.

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    Mallaury

    Asked on December 10th, 2023

    Are meals included in the tour?

    Meals
    • Planet ToursOperatorWritten December 2023

      Meals are included, with specific details provided in your itinerary, usually covering breakfast and dinner.

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    Kayen

    Asked on December 5th, 2023

    What is the age limit for travelers?

    Age Range
    • Planet ToursOperatorWritten December 2023

      There is no strict age limit, but age restrictions may apply for certain activities.

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    Gregory

    Asked on October 18th, 2023

    What is the price of the optional trips?

    Price / Availability
    • Planet ToursOperatorWritten October 2023

      Optional trips, like the excursion to Abu Simbel, are available for an additional fee, usually around 120 USD per person.

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    Youness

    Asked on October 16th, 2023

    How can I make payments for the tour?

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    • Planet ToursOperatorWritten October 2023

      Payments can be made via credit card, PayPal, or bank transfer, with options for installment payments available.

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    Lara

    Asked on September 10th, 2023

    What are the luggage restrictions for internal flights?

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    • Planet ToursOperatorWritten September 2023

      Each person is allowed one piece of checked luggage up to 23 kg and one piece of hand luggage.

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    Esther

    Asked on September 7th, 2023

    Can I join a group as a solo traveler?

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    • Planet ToursOperatorWritten September 2023

      Yes, solo travelers can join a group, but be aware of possible extra charges for single accommodations.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 142771

  • Currency
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    Egyptian Pound
    Egypt
  • Plugs & Adapters

  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Egypt. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 5th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 5th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Planet Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Planet Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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