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Egypt Escorted Tours 2023

Egypt Escorted Tours 2023

Our Egypt tours are meticulously designed to cater to a variety of interests. Whether you're a history buff, an adventure seeker, or a relaxation enthusiast, we have a tour for you. From exploring the ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings to sailing on a traditional felucca.

Our Egypt tours offer a unique blend of adventure, relaxation, and cultural immersion. You'll explore iconic landmarks, relax on the Red Sea Riviera, and immerse yourself in the rich Egyptian culture. With our small group sizes and personalised attention, you'll have a travel experience that's tailored to your interests and preferences.

All our tours include visits to Egypt's most iconic landmarks, including the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum. These are consistent features across all our tours, ensuring that you don't miss out on any of Egypt's must-see attractions.

UPCOMING Egypt Escorted Tours 2023

Our Egypt tours offer a unique blend of adventure, relaxation, and cultural immersion. You'll explore iconic landmarks, relax on the Red Sea Riviera, and immerse yourself in the rich Egyptian culture.

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Egypt Escorted Tours 2023 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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