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Tours with Encounters Travel to Egypt.We specialise in imaginative, adventurous, small group tours and travel-goers.

Visit destinations like Gizeh, Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Saqqara.

Encounters Travel is an adventure tour operator, based in the UK but with representatives in Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. We run a wide selection of cultural and adventurous tours around the world, each carefully designed to help you get the most out of the country you're visiting.

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Egypt

Egypt
If you like REALLY old stuff, a lot of sand and plenty of camels... you have come to the right place! Visit the land of the almighty pyramids, the pharaohs and the mummies. Take a boat ride on the Nile with a traditional felukka. Or enjoy excellent snorkeling and diving near Hurghada. Don't miss the great Egyptian Museum in Cairo, one the world's best! Egypt really has a lot to offer.

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Top Destinations in Egypt.

Below are our most visited cities, destinations and national parks in Egypt. Click on the city for more details of the destination.

Gizeh

Gizeh

Gizeh is the home of the world-famous ancient Egyptian pyramids. They have been created around 2600 BC and are with the oldest buildings on the planet... It is possible to go inside and discover more mysteries. Recently the magnificent Egyptian museum opened doors next door to the pyramids.

Cairo

Cairo

Cairo is the capital of Egypt and one of the largest city in Africa. It is close to the Great Pyramids and hosts the world-famous Egyptian Museum and Citadel. The old city is super, the traffic is horrible.

Luxor

Luxor

Luxor is the city where the former kings and pharaohs of Egypt have been buried. Even though he wasn´t an important ruler, Tutankhamen´s beautiful grave was discovered here. Luxor is also the location of the Karnak temple with tall pillars.

Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel is a restored, artificial hill with magnificent sculptures by Ramses II as saved by Unesco for the lake of a nearby hydro-dam.

Saqqara

Saqqara

Saqqara is the location of ancient burial grounds of Egyptian royalty. It contains numerous pyramids, including the Step pyramid of Djoser.

Hurghada

Hurghada

Hurghada is a beach resort along Egypt's Red Sea with excellent snorkeling and scuba diving, similar to Sharm el-Sheikh.

Sharm el-Sheikh

Sharm el-Sheikh

Sharm el-Sheikh is a holiday resort and was a significant centre for tourism in Egypt, similar to Hurghada. It is known for excellent snorkeling and diving.

 

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We have 129 tours for Encounters Travel to Egypt with duration 5 - 26 Days and rates starting at USD 620.

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Pharaonic Encounters (Encounters Travel)Google Map: Pharaonic Encounters

Pharaonic Encounters

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Group Tour

This 7-day tour covers the Giza Plateau in Cairo home of the great Pyramid and Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Temples & Tombs of Luxor and time on the Nile onboard a traditional Felucca sailboat

From/To
Cairo ⇒ Alexandria
Countries
Egypt
Activities
tour category: Boattour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Train
Duration
7 Days
Starting at
USD 1,280
Operator

Starting at

USD 1,280

7 Days
Next Departure
28-Feb-2026
14-Mar-2026
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Egypt Express (Encounters Travel)Google Map: Egypt Express

Egypt Express

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Group Tour

This 8 day tour covers Egypt's main highlights on a lower budget, from the Pyramids in Cairo to Philae Temple in Aswan and the amazing Pharaonic sites in Luxor as well as featuring a felucca cruise on the Nile

From/To
Cairo (Round Trip)
Countries
Egypt
Activities
tour category: Boattour category: Sailingtour category: Walkingtour category: Train
Duration
8 Days
Starting at
USD 1,410
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Starting at

USD 1,410

8 Days
Next Departure
21-Feb-2026
07-Mar-2026
 
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Nabatean Nights - Perseid Meteor Shower (Encounters Travel)Google Map: Nabatean Nights - Perseid Meteor Shower

Nabatean Nights - Perseid Meteor Shower

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Group Tour

Experience Jordan's classic wonders on a journey carefully timed for an unforgettable visit to Wadi Rum during the spectacular Perseid meteor shower

From/To
Amman ⇒ Cairo
Countries
Egypt, Jordan
Activities
tour category: Horsetour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Cookingtour category: Campingtour category: Safari
Duration
7 Days
Starting at
USD 1,750
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Starting at

USD 1,750

USD 2,085

7 Days
Next Departure
08-Aug-2026
23-Jul-2027
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Nubian Adventure (Encounters Travel)Google Map: Nubian Adventure

Nubian Adventure

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Discover the secrets of Egypt with this 9-day adventure tour which includes the Pyramids in Cairo, and takes you on a felucca cruise along the Nile to enjoy the Pharaonic wonders of Upper Egypt

From/To
Cairo (Round Trip)
Countries
Egypt
Activities
tour category: Boattour category: Sailingtour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Train
Duration
9 Days
Starting at
USD 1,815
Operator

Starting at

USD 1,815

9 Days
Next Departure
19-Feb-2026
21-Feb-2026
 
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Abu Simbel Sun Festival (Encounters Travel)Google Map: Abu Simbel Sun Festival

Abu Simbel Sun Festival

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Group Tour

This special Egypt tour features the amazing Sun Festival at the Abu Simbel temple to Ramses II on the 22nd Feb and 22nd Oct each year. We combine this with time in Cairo, Aswan and Luxor discovering more of ancient Egypt

From/To
Cairo (Round Trip)
Countries
Egypt
Activities
tour category: Boattour category: Sailingtour category: Walkingtour category: Train
Duration
9 Days
Starting at
USD 1,950
Operator

Starting at

USD 1,950

9 Days
Next Departure
19-Feb-2026
19-Oct-2026
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Nile Family Adventure (Encounters Travel)Google Map: Nile Family Adventure

Nile Family Adventure

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Group Tour

This short family adventure tour is great introduction to Egypt. It includes visits to the wondrous Pyramids & Sphinx, the iconic Cairo Museum, a fun camel ride, a visit to a school and a memorable felucca cruise along the Nile

From/To
Cairo (Round Trip)
Countries
Egypt
Participants
Family Tours
Activities
tour category: Boattour category: Sailingtour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Train
Duration
9 Days
Starting at
USD 1,950
Operator

Starting at

USD 1,950

9 Days
Next Departure
21-Feb-2026
14-Mar-2026
 
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Sands & Seas (Encounters Travel)Google Map: Sands & Seas

Sands & Seas

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Group Tour

See the Pyramids & Sphinx, sail on the Nile, explore Luxor's temples, and unwind in Dahab on this unforgettable 11-day Egyptian journey

From/To
Cairo ⇒ Alexandria
Countries
Egypt
Activities
tour category: Fishingtour category: Divingtour category: Boattour category: Sailingtour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Train
Duration
11 Days
Starting at
USD 2,015
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Starting at

USD 2,015

11 Days
Next Departure
28-Feb-2026
14-Mar-2026
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Discover Egypt (Encounters Travel)Google Map: Discover Egypt

Discover Egypt

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This 10-day Egypt tour offers a captivating blend of ancient wonders and cultural immersion. Explore iconic sites, sail the Nile on a felucca, and experience Nubian hospitality. Relax by the Red Sea and delve into Cairo's vibrant atmosphere

From/To
Cairo ⇒ Alexandria
Countries
Egypt
Activities
tour category: Fishingtour category: Divingtour category: Boattour category: Sailingtour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Train
Duration
10 Days
Starting at
USD 2,150
Operator

Starting at

USD 2,150

10 Days
Next Departure
19-Feb-2026
21-Feb-2026
 
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Jordan & Egypt Express (Encounters Travel)Google Map: Jordan & Egypt Express

Jordan & Egypt Express

Adventure tour of Jordan and Egypt

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Group Tour

This comprehensive Jordan & Egypt tour covers Petra & Jerash in Jordan, and the Pyramids, Sphinx and Karnak temple in Luxor

From/To
Amman ⇒ Cairo
Countries
Egypt, Jordan
Activities
tour category: Horsetour category: Boattour category: Sailingtour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Cookingtour category: Traintour category: Campingtour category: Safari

Tour Variations:

Jordan & Egypt Explorer (14 Days)
Duration
13 Days
Starting at
USD 2,340
Operator

Starting at

USD 2,340

13 Days
Next Departure
02-Mar-2026
16-Mar-2026
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Gods of Egypt (Encounters Travel)Google Map: Gods of Egypt

Gods of Egypt

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Group Tour

This upgraded 10-day Egypt tour is designed to provide a great introduction to some of Egypt's best Pharaonic sites in Cairo and the Nile Valley, with a 3-night Nile cruise and time by the Red Sea at Hurghada included

From/To
Cairo ⇒ Alexandria
Countries
Egypt
Activities
tour category: Fishingtour category: Divingtour category: Boattour category: Sailingtour category: Walkingtour category: Nature
Duration
10 Days
Starting at
USD 2,490
Operator

Starting at

USD 2,490

10 Days
Next Departure
21-Feb-2026
07-Mar-2026