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Essential Egypt (5 Star Hotels)

9 days
4.8
(397)
Start and end in Cairo
Essential Egypt (5 Star Hotels) - Travel Talk
Tour Operator:
Travel Talk
Max group size:
40
Age range:
18 to 59
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
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Highlights

  • Visit the Giza Plateau to explore the world famous pyramids
  • Explore the Valley of the Kings
  • Discover the city of Aswan and its temples
  • Jump onboard a Felucca cruise on the Nile

Itinerary

Start and end in Cairo! With the In-depth Cultural tour Essential Egypt (5 Star Hotels), you have a 9 days tour package taking you through Cairo, Egypt and 8 other destinations in Egypt. Essential Egypt (5 Star Hotels) includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Cairo
  2. Day 2 Cairo City Tour, Overnight Sleeper Train
  3. Day 3 Aswan
  4. Day 4 Aswan
  5. Day 5 Daily Felucca cruise on the Nile
  6. Day 6 Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor
  7. Day 7 Luxor, Overnight Sleeper Train
  8. Day 8 Cairo City Tour
  9. Day 9 Cairo
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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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At Travel Talk, we have one focus and that is simply to make your trip the experience of a lifetime without breaking the bank. Being avid travellers ourselves, we know what is essential to creating that perfect trip and combine all of these elements in every one of our tours. With fascinating destinations, expert guides, like-minded travellers, premium accommodation and travel – not to mention competitive prices; we strive to tick all the boxes to create the most unique and authentic travelling experiences. Explore exotic destinations filled with wonders as Egypt, Turkey, Jordan, Israel, Russia or India & Nepal. Embrace the authentic culture and otherworldly experiences in Morocco, Iceland and the Balkans. Then meet the warm sun and cool waters of Greece, Croatia, Spain & Portugal. Commemorate the fallen on the ANZAC Day, hit the snowy slopes with Ski Bansko in the winter, and sink a beer at Oktoberfest together with like-minded travellers. Travel Talk group tours are ideal for culture-hungry adventurous travellers chasing the most unique travel stories around the world. Travel Talk guests are not just tourists, but avid travellers. Join us on one of our tours to find out the difference.

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    4.8
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    4.9
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    · February 8th, 2024
    Mostafa was an excellent guide who was friendly and very knowledgeable. At no point on the tour did I feel unsafe. I loved this tour and would recommend it to anyone who wanted to visit Egypt but was feeling unsure about it.
    Trip date: November 2019
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  • A
    · February 8th, 2024
    Adham was amazing! So knowledgeable and such a nice guy. He was great.
    Trip date: November 2019
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  • A
    · February 8th, 2024
    Mustafa was really the most incredible tour guide. He made my experience of Egypt everything that I could have hoped for. This tour was overall the best experience, sights were incredible. I just want to say that Mustafa was overall the best part of the... Show more
    Trip date: November 2019
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  • A
    · February 8th, 2024
    Mustafa was excellent! So happy we were in his group! :)
    Trip date: November 2019
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  • A
    · February 8th, 2024
    The tour was fantastic, I enjoyed every minute. It felt safe, fun, informational and well organised. Special thanks to Mustafa, very knowledgeable, funny, chilled and helpful. Also great driver Mohammed.
    Trip date: November 2019
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  • A
    · February 8th, 2024
    This was an amazing tour. Mustafa was a wonderful guide - extremely helpful and knowledgeable! He made the trip very special. Everything else was brilliant, would highly recommend.
    Trip date: November 2019
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  • A
    · February 8th, 2024
    Our guide Mustafa was excellent and very accomodating for any requests. Mustafa's jokes were hilarious. Very thankful we ended up with Mustafa and a great group of like minded people.
    Trip date: July 2019
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  • A
    · February 8th, 2024
    Mostafa was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and accomodating. Overall highly recommend the Travel Talk Egypt tour.
    Trip date: July 2019
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  • A
    · February 8th, 2024
    I absolutely loved every minute of the tour. Sam was an excellent guide and made the experience unforgettable. I will highly recommend this tour.
    Trip date: July 2019
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  • A
    · February 8th, 2024
    Adam is amazing. Egypt was really cool. Great time :)
    Trip date: July 2019
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Dates & Availability

9 days
Essential Egypt (5 Star Hotels)
From Cairo to Cairo
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Frequently Asked Questions

    • When and where does the tour end?

      This tour ends after breakfast on the last day of the tour at The Oasis Hotel Pyramids in Cairo. It's now time to say goodbye to your new friends and check-out of the hotel at 11 am. Before your flight, you will be bussed back to the airport where the tour operator will bid you safe travels! Please be aware the hotel is subject to change until your final documents are released.

    • When and where does the tour start?

      The first day of the tour generally starts from The Oasis Hotel Pyramids in Cairo and as the first day is just an arrivals day you can arrive at any time. At the Cairo terminal, keep your eyes open for the Travel Talk sign, as they pick you up from the airport and take you to the hotel. There is an informal meeting planned for the evening at approximately 6:00 pm so we recommend arriving beforehand so you can meet your group and fellow travellers.

      Please note that the joining point is subject to change until your final documents are released.

    • What are the optional excursions?

      The optional excursions for this tour are:

      Group Dinner on Cruise
      Nubian Dinner
      Abu Simbel
      Hot Air Ballooning

      Please note that this list is a guideline only and that pricing will be available with your finalised travel documents.

    • Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?

      Of course, we can! Once you have a confirmed booking on this tour, we can request additional accommodation for you with the tour operator.

    • What is the age range?

      Generally, Travel Talk's passengers tend to be between the ages of 18 and 35, however, they do welcome more mature travellers with a young outlook. Unfortunately, children and young travellers under the age of 18 are not eligible to participate in this tour.

    • Is there a hotel list available?

      All accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date, however, after your booking is finalised you will be issued with your final trip documents with your confirmed hotel list. To give you an idea of the type of accommodation TravelTalk uses on this tour, below is a list of the hotels that they generally use, but please be advised that they are subject to change:

      The Oasis Hotel Pyramids - Cairo
      Steigenberger Hotel - Luxor
      Helnan Hotel - Aswan

    • Are the flights included?

      Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. If you have not already booked your flights we recommend checking out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner - https://flights.tourradar.com

    • Can you provide the list of guides for this tour?

      We do not have the guide list early on, as they are to be announced a couple of weeks prior to departure.

    • Can I enter the pyramid and see a mummy there?

      You'll get to visit Pyramids but you won't be able to go inside, you can see the mummy in the museums.

    • Does this tour visit the Red Sea?

      Unfortunately our 9 days tours do not visit the Red Sea, but you can surely check out our 10-12-15 days Egypt tours.

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    Good to Know

    • Currency
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      Egyptian Pound
      Egypt
    • Plugs & Adapters

      As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

      Type C
      Egypt
      Type E
      Egypt
      Type F
      Egypt
    • 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.
    • Visa
      • 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.
      • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
    • Payment information
      • For any tour departing before July 1st, 2024 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 1st, 2024, a minimum payment of $150 is required to confirm your booking with Travel Talk. 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.
      • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Travel Talk will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
      • The following cards are accepted for "Travel Talk" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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      Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.