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Escorted Tours To Egypt From USA

Escorted Tours To Egypt From USA

Embark on a journey of a lifetime with Encounters Travel, your trusted companion in creating unforgettable experiences. Our meticulously crafted tours offer a unique blend of functional, dimensional, and emotional benefits that set us apart from the rest.

Our tours offer a unique blend of history, culture, adventure, and relaxation. They're not just vacations, but journeys that enrich your knowledge, broaden your horizons, and create lasting memories.

While each tour is unique, they all share common benefits like small group sizes, 5-star accommodations, expert guides, and a blend of historical and cultural experiences. This consistency ensures that no matter which tour you choose, you're guaranteed an exceptional travel experience.

UPCOMING Escorted Tours To Egypt From USA

Our tours are designed to cater to a variety of interests and preferences. Whether you're a history buff, an adventure seeker, or a leisure traveller, we've got you covered. From the 7-day Pharaonic Encounters Tour that takes you through the heart of ancient Egypt, to the 12-day Nubians & Beaches Tour that combines history with relaxation, our diverse itineraries ensure that there's something for everyone.

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Escorted Tours To Egypt From USA 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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