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Legends of Egypt

11 days
Start and end in Cairo
4.7
32 traveler reviews

Legends of Egypt

11 days
Start and end in Cairo
4.7
32 traveler reviews
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Other languages on offer: German, French, Spanish
Age range 10 to 90
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Highlights

  • Explore the Pyramids of Giza and Sakkara
  • Discover temples at Karnak and Luxor
  • Visit the Valley of the Kings and Hatchepsut
  • Cruise the Nile and see life along the river
  • Tour the temples of Abu Simbel and Philae

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Thursday -. Welcome
  2. Day 2 Friday : Mysterious Land of Pyramids
  3. Day 3 Saturday : Hierglyphics and Horoscopes
  4. Day 4 Sunday : "the most Select of Places"
  5. Day 5 Monday: Theban Necropolis
  6. Day 6 Tuesday : Father of Rivers
  7. Day 7 Wednesday : Battlegrounds and Myths
  8. Day 8 Thursday : Victorious Pharoah Ramesses II
  9. Day 9 Friday : Sky Goddess
  10. Day 10 Saturday : GEM
  11. Day 11 Sunday FAREWELL
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Planet Tours

4.7
(45 reviews)

Number of tours

12

Age Range

2 to 85 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.7
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  • PA
    · January 2nd, 2025
    The Legends of Egypt Tour by Planet tours exceeded out expectations. Their coordinator Omar looked after us through every pickup and transfer with high quality assitants, vehicles and drivers navigating us through the airports and complex traffic. The quality of accommodation thoughout was also very high. However the knowledge of their Egyptologists made it the right trip for us. In Cairo we worked with Mena and throughout the rest of the trip we worked with Midhat. Both were not mere guides but souces of knowledge not avialable without years of training. We cannot recommend Planet Tours highly enough for any serious history buffs. Let them look after you like they did us. (Do be prepared for some early starts. There is alot to fit into the time avaialable)
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    Trip date: November 2024
  • FM
    · November 3rd, 2024
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    The trip went exactly as planned. With a very busy schedule, logistics are complicated, yet a Planet tour agent was present at every stage. Simple, precise and efficient. A huge thank you to our guide from Luxor to Aswan, Mostafa Morid. Mostafa is an extraordinary guide who loves his job, doesn't count his time and loves to pass on his knowledge of Egyptian history. If this trip was more than top-notch, it's largely thanks to Mostafa.
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    Trip date: October 2024
  • Legends of Egypt reviewer 3
    · October 27th, 2024
    A wonderfull tour, i enjoy very mnute of it. thanks to abdul, who helps me in the hotel in Cairo, the guide in Cairo, the chaufeurs who brought us every day to fantastic places, the crew from the esmeralda en offcourse Peter who stay by me the whole time in luxor and on the schip.they all make my holiday unforgotten.I made friends and a lot of beautiful memorie.
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    Trip date: October 2024
  • Legends of Egypt reviewer 4
    · October 17th, 2024
    A fantastic tour, the guides were amazing and knowledgeable and our tour coordinator Omar helped us throughout our entire trip. We did both the legends of Egypt plus an additional 10 days of a private tour and every step was handled beautifully. The team that Planet Tours put together for us exceded all expectations.
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    Trip date: August 2024
  • PA
    · September 16th, 2024
    The tour was extremely well organized and everything that I expected. The tour guides were very knowledgeable. My only complaint is that we had to take very long drives to visit certain temples such as Abu Simbel, where we spent 6 hours in a bus to get there and back. if i had known this beforehand I would not have taken this visit. Something for the organisors to think about.
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    Planet Tours commented on this review
    Hi Pat , thanks for your feedback the journey to Abu Simbel is long as it is just over 300 kilometres south of Aswan , but as it is an amazing temple for many reasons we believe the trip is worth it, we do do trips where Abu Simbel is an optional tour... Show more
    Trip date: September 2024
  • CS
    · March 28th, 2024
    The guides on this trip were great. Magee Magoo coordinated things really well. Michael was a great, balanced tour guide at Saccara and Medhat Melad had an almost encyclopaedic knowledge of all things ancient Egypt. I was a bit let down by the spice market and oil shops at the end. Everything was so great that ending up in situations where it felt like the intent was to create ‘emotional buying leverage’ of extremely overpriced goods was a bit of an anti-climax. Everything outside of this was an A+
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    Planet Tours commented on this review
    Hi Craig thanks for your review and for letting us know about your experience , we will speak with the guide about the spice market as this is an optional tour not part of the itinerary .
    Trip date: March 2024
  • SD
    · February 10th, 2024
    I had a wonderful experience in Egypt. There were so many interesting things to see, the pyramids, the temples, the tombs and the museums; the people of Egypt were so warm and welcoming. I would especially like to thank my guides Mina Magdy and Kero Faddy for doing such a great job of explaining the history and cultural significance of the sights. They both gave clear detailed and inciteful explanations. You can read as many guidebooks as you like but nothing is better than having an expert guide walk you through the sites and point out the small details. I would also like to thank my drivers Ehab Farouk and Medo Gamil for navigating me to the venues through heavy traffic; they did a great job. Many of the sites were difficult to get to and it was nice not having to worry about transportation. I am thankful for everyone who made my trip so easy and worry free.
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    Planet Tours commented on this review
    Hi Steven , so pleased you enjoyed your time in Egypt and will pass on your thanks to MIna and Kero as well as Ehab and Medo , glad you felt looked after.
    Trip date: January 2024
  • MR
    · November 15th, 2023
    First, the good part. The team on-site responsible for my transfers did a great job. I was met promptly and escorted through all checkpoints at all times. Never did I have to find my way through the airport with signs mostly in Arabic. The hotel arrangements were excellent. The quality of accommodations and the service were all excellent. Now, downhill. The company made no effort to coordinate the timing of arrival with the hotel check-in. Flights from NY to Cairo arrive at 3 AM. I was at the hotel at 5 AM to hear that I had to wait in the lobby for 4 hours unless I pay for an extra day. I had to dish out $255 to get to the shower and the bed after a 10-hour flight. The second flaw is that the trip is overbooked with activities. It doesn't leave you a minute to relax. Many start at 5 AM. I wouldn't mind that if not the third flaw: a terrible choice of guide. Mine didn't speak English well, was difficult to understand, but, worst of all, constantly manipulated my schedule to give himself an early end of the day or a day off. In addition, he delivered me to the local merchants, with whom he clearly had an "arrangement" and whose practices were shady. I was peddled, harrased and cheated. By the end of the trip, I was more than exhausted. And I am not a light or an inexperienced traveler. Tips for the prospective traveler: watch your itinerary and do not easily agree with the proposed changes on-site. There is no reason for you to miss breakfast and not to start your day well-rested. Choose a better tour. You want to spend a couple of days in Cairo (One in Giza, one - visiting museums), a couple in Alexandria (please check, I wasn't brought there), a couple in Luxor, and one day in Aswan to visit Abu Simbel. There is nothing else to see in Aswan. Three to four Egyptian Temples is enough. They are all quite similar. In summary, for Egypt, I recommend a different tour, perhaps with a different company.
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    Planet Tours commented on this review
    Hi Michael , thanks for writing your review and I am sorry to hear that you felt there were some aspects that weren't clear. Our tour starts on a Thursday and the hotels in Egypt follow the same rules as all international hotels which means check in is... Show more
    Trip date: November 2023
  • BA
    · October 19th, 2023
    Had a wonderful time and enjoyed meeting with our knowledgeable guides Madlin, Selma and Ahmed. They ensured all the logistics went as smooth as possible and were very accommodating to any special requests. The only regret is not being able to spend more time to see more of this amazing country.
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    Planet Tours commented on this review
    Hi Brian , so glad you enjoyed your time here in Egypt and that we were able to help you with your stay. We will pass on your comments to the guides as it is always great to hear peoples feedback. Thanks
    Trip date: October 2023
  • Legends of Egypt reviewer 10
    · September 18th, 2023
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    I would especially like to highlight our tour guide Karim (Cairo). I have rarely met such a nice, polite and helpful guide. He is super competent and can adjust to his guests, you do not find that very often.
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    Planet Tours commented on this review
    Hi Dirk , so glad you enjoyed the company of Karim during your tour and thanks for letting us know you enjoyed the services , we will pass on your kind words to him
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    Trip date: September 2023

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Legends of Egypt
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    Gabriella

    Asked on December 18th, 2024

    How can I change the booking details or confirm additional services?

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    • Planet ToursOperatorWritten December 2024

      You can adjust your booking details through our platform or by notifying us about the changes needed via email.

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    Dale

    Asked on November 6th, 2024

    How can I check into my hotel upon arrival if I arrive early?

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    • Planet ToursOperatorWritten November 2024

      Hotel check-in is normally from 3 PM onwards, so if you arrive earlier, you would need to pay for an extra night to check in immediately.

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    Asked on October 19th, 2024

    Can I arrange for airport pickups based on my flight time?

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    • Planet ToursOperatorWritten October 2024

      Yes, please provide your flight details so we can arrange pickup from the airport.

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    Asked on October 5th, 2024

    What security measures are in place for tourists?

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    • Planet ToursOperatorWritten October 2024

      Egypt has a dedicated police force for the tourism sector, with officers present at all monuments and tourist areas. Guides are also safety conscious.

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    Asked on May 29th, 2024

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    • Planet ToursOperatorWritten May 2024

      Tipping is discretionary; you can choose to tip small amounts to bellboys and drivers, with higher tips to guides depending on the service received.

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    Are vaccination requirements necessary for visiting Egypt?

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    • Planet ToursOperatorWritten May 2024

      Vaccinations are not obligatory for most travelers, especially from Europe, but it's advisable to check specific requirements based on your situation.

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      The group size can be as small as just you or can include up to 10 passengers, depending on bookings.

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    • Planet ToursOperatorWritten May 2024

      The single supplement means you will have a private bedroom with a private bathroom during the whole tour in all accommodations.

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    Asked on April 9th, 2024

    What is the cost and duration for a visit to the Egyptian Museum?

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    • Planet ToursOperatorWritten April 2024

      A half-day visit to the Egyptian Museum costs around 55 USD per person, including guide, vehicle, and entrance fees.

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    Asked on March 22nd, 2024

    Is the transfer from the airport included in the tour package?

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      Yes, transfers from and to the airport are included in the tour package.

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  • 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.
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