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Egypt Tours From UK

Egypt Tours From UK

Our tours are designed with a keen eye for detail, ensuring you experience Egypt's rich history and vibrant culture in depth. From the iconic Pyramids and Sphinx to the hidden tombs of the Valley of the Kings, our itineraries cover a wide range of attractions. Our small group sizes, ranging from a minimum of 2 to a maximum of 18, ensure a personalised and intimate travel experience.

We believe that comfort is key to enjoying your travel experience. Our tours offer accommodation in 5-star hotels, sleeper trains, and even traditional felucca sailboats. We also provide diverse transport modes, including air-conditioned minibuses and coaches, sleeper trains, and felucca sailboats, ensuring a comfortable journey throughout.

Our tours are not just about visiting places; they're about creating memories that will last a lifetime. Whether it's the thrill of witnessing the Abu Simbel Sun Festival or the serenity of sailing on a traditional felucca, our tours offer unique experiences that touch the heart and stir the soul.

UPCOMING Egypt Tours From UK

Embark on a journey of a lifetime with Encounters Travel, your trusted companion in creating unforgettable experiences. Our Egypt tours from the UK are meticulously designed to cater to diverse interests and preferences.

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Egypt Tours From UK Highlights and Tips

Highlights

  • Valley of the Kings - a burial place for pharaohs from Ancient Egypt’s New Kingdom with 63 royal tombs.
  • The Nile River - the longest river in Africa and a lifeline to Egypt, creating fertile land to harvest.
  • Abu Simbel Temples - two enormous rock temples carved into the side of the cliff in the village of Abu Simbel.
  • Egyptian Museum - a vast edifice displaying 120,000 Egyptian antiquities and a Tutankhamen exhibit.
  • Cairo - the capital of Egypt with one of the largest metropolitan areas in Africa.
  • Aswan - Egypt’s strategic and commercial getaway since antiquity, home to colourful Nubian villages.
  • Hurghada - a beach resort town along the Red Sea coast, popular for scuba diving.
  • Philae Temple Complex - a former ancient pilgrimage centre for the cult of Isis and a sacred site.

Tips

  • Remove your shoes before entering a mosque and cover your head and shoulders.
  • Prepare to haggle as bargaining is expected by vendors and is part of the local shopping experience.
  • Eat only with your right hand as the left hand is used for ablutions in the Egyptian culture.
  • During the festival of Ramadan, the fasting month, do not eat or drink in public.
  • Do not touch someone from the opposite sex when you are in a public place.
  • Learn a few Arabic words so you can speak to the locals when exploring the country.
  • Keep small change with you (LE5 and LE10 notes) to tip people and to buy small items.
  • Do not drink the tap water as it is highly chlorinated and can give you an upset stomach.

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