could you please confirm what is the single supplement for this trip? Alternatively I am happy to share with another woman on the tour.

The single supplement of £500 applies if you request this or if a female room share can't be arranged.

If choosing to stay an extra day or 2 in Hurghada, what additional costs would there be to finish the described tour in Cairo?

An extra night in Hurghada is currently priced at US$100 per person, per night. The domestic flight upgrade, which includes the domestic flight and two transfers, is currently priced at US$140 per person.

Do you get single travellers and what is the charge for someone travelling alone?

We do have single travellers on our tours quite often and you'd be very welcome to join one of our departures. The single supplement would then be added should there be no same gender traveller that is interested in sharing. We do try our best to pair our travellers up. Single room supplement: Price from $490 per person/s. This option books a single room in all the accommodation throughout the tour.

Are we going to be on a Nile cruise boat for this trip?

A specific Nile cruise boat is not guaranteed on this tour as we work with a number of different cruise operators. In Egypt, tourist numbers are a bit low at the moment, which is why many companies won't guarantee sailings until closer to the travel date, when they have their final booking numbers. If booking numbers aren't sufficient, then cruises are consolidating bookings onto fewer ships, rather than sailing with lots of half empty boats. All of the boats we use are of 5-star level though and include en-suite cabins, swimming pool and all meals whilst onboard.

What boat is used for the Nile river Cruise?

The Nile Cruise boats we use are a good 5* standard boats, like M/S Hames or similar. The have large windows but no balcony. There is the option to upgrade to a different boat with a balcony.

Can you please confirm that we should book flights to Cairo if we want to join this tour?

The tour definitely starts and ends in Cairo and you should book flights into Cairo.

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Gods of Egypt

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Start and end in Cairo

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The tour was great! So much too see! I didn't have too worry about anything.
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RobbieEdgar, traveled in November
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Gold Operator: Encounters Travel
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 18
Ages 8+

Places You’ll See

Cairo
Kom Ombo
Edfu
Luxor
Hurghada

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Highlights

Explore the Sphinx and the Great Pyramids
Sail the Nile and visit iconic temples
Discover Luxor's Valley of the Kings
Relax at a 5-star resort in Hurghada
Stroll through Cairo's bustling bazaars

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Arrive in Cairo, transfer to hotel
Day 2 Visit the Pyramids & Sphinx in Giza. Traditional Koshary Lunch. Egyptian Museum Visit. Fly to Aswan
Day 3 Optional visit to Abu Simbel. Board Nile Cruise and tours to explore Philae Temple and the Nubian Villages
Day 4 Cruise along the River Nile making a stop to explore Kom Ombo Temple
Day 5 Discover Edfu Temple. Continue sailing to Luxor. Visit Luxor Temple by night
Day 6 Visits to Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatchepsut, Workers Village, Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon visit Karnak Temple
Day 7 Leave Luxor and Drive to the Red Sea resort of Hurghada
Day 8 Enjoy the Red Sea in Hurghada, optional excursions available
Day 9 Drive to Cairo, optional Khan-el-Khalili Bazaar visit
Day 10 Cairo, free time, departure airport transfer

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Customer Reviews

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monicalahirihoherchak
· November 11th, 2020
This was a wonderful trip! Our tour guide Shariff was amazing-he knew how to manage our group, finding ways to make everyone happy, always having a balance of wisdom, knowledge and humor!
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Dear Monica, Thanks for taking the time to get back to us with your tour feedback and for the great ratings too. I hope that we'll have the opportunity to arrange another tour for you at some point in the future.
Trip date: August 2016
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RobbieEdgar
· November 2nd, 2020
Take it! I didn't want to go but my wife made me and the tour was great! So much too see ! The had everything arranged down too the minute detail. I didn't have too worry about anything.
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Encounters Travel commented on this review
Dear Robbie, I'm so pleased to hear that you enjoyed our Gods of Egypt tour, despite this not being your first choice of vacation. It's great to hear that your felt the trip was well organised and that you had no worries whilst in Egypt. I hope that... Show more
Trip date: November 2018

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Diana
Asked on October 10th, 2022
could you please confirm what is the single supplement for this trip? Alternatively I am happy to share with another woman on the tour.
Single supplement
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written October 2022
  The single supplement of £500 applies if you request this or if a female room share can't be arranged.
C
Craig
Asked on May 11th, 2022
If choosing to stay an extra day or 2 in Hurghada, what additional costs would there be to finish the described tour in Cairo?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written May 2022
  An extra night in Hurghada is currently priced at US$100 per person, per night. The domestic flight upgrade, which includes the domestic flight and two transfers, is currently priced at US$140 per person.
K
Kristen
Asked on April 15th, 2022
Do you get single travellers and what is the charge for someone travelling alone?
Single supplement
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written April 2022
  We do have single travellers on our tours quite often and you'd be very welcome to join one of our departures. The single supplement would then be added should there be no same gender traveller that is interested in sharing. We do try our best to pair our travellers up. Single room supplement: Price from $490 per person/s. This option books a single room in all the accommodation throughout the tour.
- K
  Kristen
  Traveler•Written April 2022
  Can you give me an idea as to what the supplemental cost for single person would be? When is your busiest season?
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written April 2022
  Our busiest time in Egypt would be around October - November. Aug & September does tend to get busy too with family travellers due to the school holidays. Single room supplement: Price from $490 per person/s. This option books a single room in all the accommodation throughout the tour.
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Abigail
Asked on March 1st, 2017
Are we going to be on a Nile cruise boat for this trip?
Other
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written March 2017
  A specific Nile cruise boat is not guaranteed on this tour as we work with a number of different cruise operators.
  
  In Egypt, tourist numbers are a bit low at the moment, which is why many companies won't guarantee sailings until closer to the travel date, when they have their final booking numbers.
  
  If booking numbers aren't sufficient, then cruises are consolidating bookings onto fewer ships, rather than sailing with lots of half empty boats. All of the boats we use are of 5-star level though and include en-suite cabins, swimming pool and all meals whilst onboard.
B
Brett
Asked on October 1st, 2016
What boat is used for the Nile river Cruise?
Transport
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written October 2016
  The Nile Cruise boats we use are a good 5* standard boats, like M/S Hames or similar. The have large windows but no balcony. There is the option to upgrade to a different boat with a balcony.
E
Evelyn
Asked on October 1st, 2016
Can you please confirm that we should book flights to Cairo if we want to join this tour?
Flights / Transfers
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written October 2016
  The tour definitely starts and ends in Cairo and you should book flights into Cairo.

From

NZ $4,315 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Booking needs min. 2 travelers

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1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

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- 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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- 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.
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- For any tour departing before October 6th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 6th, 2025, a minimum payment of $300 is required to confirm your booking with Encounters Travel. 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 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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