Gateway to the Pharaohs
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Throughout history Egypt and the Middle East has been the centre of great civilisations. It is home to many of the world's finest monuments, including the Great Pyramids, the rose city of Petra, and Baalbek in Lebanon. The Red Sea is also a mecca for divers from around the world while the religious history in and around Jerusalem make it one of the world's most fascinating cities.
The Middle East countries offer a wonder and colourful mix of culture, art and architecture. The region's historic past is evident wherever you look, in the shape of massive Pharonic monuments, crumbling Roman ruins, colourful Byzantine art, hidden Nabatean cities, Islamic mosques and Christian churches. For those wanting to get off the tourist trail and see a little more of what the region has to offer there are plenty of interesting activities to choose from. Spending time travelling through the deserts and oases on a jeep or camel safari, overnighting at a Bedouin camp, diving in the Red Sea, or relaxing on a felucca sailboat are just a few examples of what's available. The compact nature of most of the countries also means it's also very easy to combine more adventurous activities with sightseeing of the main historic sites, and to finish with some time relaxing by the Mediterranean or Red Sea.
A great introduction to Egypt, travel through the Nile Valley visiting Egypt's ancient sites. From the Pyramids & Sphinx in Cairo, to Abu Simbel, the Valley of the Kings & Karnak Temple, including a felucca cruise along the Nile.
Type
Days
Price
Small Group
9
From
$1310
This 9-day tour of Egypt includes many of the most important historical sites in Cairo & Luxor, including the Pyramids & Sphinx and Karnak Temple, then finishes with a welcome beach break on the shores of the Red Sea at Hurghada.
Type
Days
Price
Small Group
9
From
$1495
This popular 12-day Egypt tour visits the Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum in Cairo, before heading to the Nile Valley to explore Luxor & Aswan, including a felucca cruise, and finishes with time by the Red Sea at Hurghada.
Type
Days
Price
Small Group
12
From
$2035
This short city break tour gives you the chance to experience the many delights Cairo has to offer. Visit the Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara, enjoy a guided city tour, including the Egyptian Museum, and a dinner cruise on the Nile.
Type
Days
Price
City Break
4
From
On Request
This tour of Sudan traces the footsteps of ancient civilisations, from the sprawling desert city of Khartoum, to the stunning pyramids at Meroe. We unearth these incredible ancient sites & sample the unique Nubian culture.
Type
Days
Price
Small Group
10
From
On Request
This active family adventure take you from the iconic Pyramids and Sphinx in Cairo to the majestic temples and tombs in Luxor, with a short camel ride, beach time, and felucca cruise down the Nile adding to the fun.
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Days
Price
Family
12
From
On Request
This compact 8-day tour takes in all the most important sites in Egypt. Staying in 5-star hotels it includes a luxury 5-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan and visits to the Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum.
Type
Days
Price
Small Group
8
From
$1935
This classic Egypt tour & cruise takes you on a journey from Cairo along the Nile Valley visiting Egypt's best Pharaonic sites en route, and includes a 3-night luxury Nile cruise and time by the Red Sea in Hurghada.
Type
Days
Price
Small Group
10
From
$2095
This classic 10-day tour is a great introduction to the main sites of Egypt. Spend time in Cairo then head to the Nile Valley for a 1-night felucca cruise down the Nile from Luxor to Aswan, and finish with some time by the Red Sea
Type
Days
Price
Small Group
10
From
$1810
This tour takes in the Dead Sea, Masada & old Jerusalem, Golan Heights, Nazareth, and beautiful Mediterranean coast. It combines the religious & historic sights, scenery & attractions and is an excellent introduction to Israel.
Type
Days
Price
Small Group
8
From
$2140
A short family adventure that combines visits to the pyramids, sphinx and Cairo Museum, with a short camel ride, school visit and a felucca cruise on the Nile, this tour is great family introduction to Egypt.
Type
Days
Price
Family
9
From
On Request
This family adventure gives you a taste of everything that Jordan has to offer. Historical sites like Jerash & Petra, stunning destert scenery at Wadi Rum, and Red Sea beaches. A fun and educational holiday for the whole family.
Type
Days
Price
Family
8
From
$1765
This short break luxury Cairo break visits the Pyramids, Sphinx, & step pyramid at Saqqara. We also visit the the Citadel & Coptic Cairo, the mazy bazaars of Old Cairo, the vast Egyptian museum, and a full day trip to Alexandria.
Type
Days
Price
City Break
5
From
On Request
This 11-day group tour through the fascinating region of Israel, Jordan and the West Bank is ideal for those with limited time and looking to experience the best of what this region has to offer.
Type
Days
Price
Small Group
11
From
$3110
This excellent short break takes you on a tour of the sites in and around Lebanon's capital city Beirut. Enjoy the cosmopolitan feel of this lively city whilst staying in the historic beauty & charm of the boutique Hotel Albergo.
Type
Days
Price
City Break
4
From
On Request
Our Biblical Israel & Occupied Palestinian Territories group tour is the ideal Holy Land trip for travellers interested in the many biblical sites of the area, or just an incredible adventure to explore this fascinating region.
Type
Days
Price
Small Group
8
From
$2075
A classic fishing adventure with 6 full days fishing for the legendary Nile Perch, well known for its awesome fighting powers. Enjoy your fishing in pristine desert wilderness as you cruise Lake Nasser in search of the big one.
Type
Days
Price
Special Interest
9
From
On Request
With just a few basic swimming skills, you can embark on this popular diving course and be certified to dive in over 180 countries. Our tour includes transfers, accommodation, all your equipment hire and course fees.
Type
Days
Price
Special Interest
8
From
On Request
This tour extends your diving training & qualification from the PADI Open Water Course. You complete 5 set dives, including a Navigation Dive, Deep dive and three 'Adventure' dives (from our selection).
Type
Days
Price
Special Interest
8
From
On Request
This short 4-day city break to Israel vibrant coastal city of Tel Aviv is design to allow you to do as much or as little as you like. All sightseeing tour are optional so you can pick and choose the things you want to see and do.
Type
Days
Price
City Break
4
From
On Request
Jerusalem is a perfect place to enjoy a short break as there is so much to do & see in and around this historically important city. Our city break includes a tour of the city and day trips to Bethlehem, Masada & the Dead Sea.
Type
Days
Price
City Break
4
From
On Request
This tour focuses on many Egyptian biblical sites such as the Church of St Sergius (where the Holy Family resided), Mount Sinai (where Moses received the 10 commandments) and St Catherine’s Monastery (site of the burning bush).
Type
Days
Price
Special Interest
11
From
On Request
A unique & interesting, Islamic journey through the land of the Pharaohs. Follow in the footsteps of the Prophet Mohammed's descendants, take part in teachings from Imam's & visits to Islamic sites located throughout the country.
Type
Days
Price
Special Interest
9
From
On Request
This tour follows the path which the Holy Family took through Egypt, as described in the Gospel of Matthew, where Joseph, his wife Mary and their infant son Jesus escaped King Herod's 'Massacre of the Innocents'.
Type
Days
Price
Special Interest
9
From
On Request
If you are already an experienced scuba diver, then this 10-dive boat based diving package from Hurghada is an ideal way to try out some diving in the famous Red Sea, which has some amazing world-class reefs & wrecks.
Type
Days
Price
Special Interest
8
From
On Request
From the vast deserts & nomadic Bedouins of Sudan to the Great Pyramids & mighty River Nile of Egypt, this tour joins our Hidden treasures & Nubian Adventure tours to create a perfect introduction to this fascinating desert region
Type
Days
Price
Small Group
17
From
On Request
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.
Type
Days
Price
Small Group
9
From
On Request
This is our signature Jordan small-group tour, mixing the classic sites of Jerash and Petra with easy forest and canyon walks, a Wadi Rum jeep safari and Bedouin experience, a Dead Sea swim, ruined Desert Castles, and much more.
Type
Days
Price
Small Group
8
From
$1930
Spend 2 weeks in Jordan and Egypt visiting the main highlights of Petra, Jerash, the Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple. Also hike through canyons, swim in the Dead & Red Seas and take a Nile felucca trip.
Type
Days
Price
Small Group
17
From
On Request
This 8-day Lebanon tour packs in a huge amount of what this fascinating small country has to offer. Amazing historical sites and ruins, beautiful mountain and forest scenery, busy markets and souks and delicious food and wine.
Type
Days
Price
Small Group
8
From
$1820
This is a short 5-day luxury break staying in an all-suite boutique hotel in the heart of Old Cairo. A guided tour to the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza is included, with a range of further optional tours also available.
Type
Days
Price
City Break
5
From
$1070
Our tailor-made tours seek to create a personalised experience – one that is completely exclusive to you. By taking all your interests and requests into consideration, we design an itinerary that ticks off your specific boxes. If you are after adventurous exploration, cultural immersion, a relaxing escape or a balanced blend of everything, we can make it happen.
A highlight of our tailor-made tours is that the itinerary is flexible and incorporates plenty of free time – so you can do some exploring on your own. Our local, friendly guides, experts in their country’s history and culture, will be happy to adjust the activities or your schedule as you travel.
If you are a group of friends, a large family or a company, our tailor-made tours are an ideal, stress-free option. You can even select your own hotels or make use of our recommended accommodation. We have a varied selection of sample holiday itineraries to choose from, either as they stand or as a base for inspiration.
Each time I called or emailed Encounters, I was given an answer immediately.
The team remembered me and were quick to help me. Top-notch customer service.
Excellent tour. From the moment we landed in Cairo until we left, we were well taken care of. We experienced so much of Egypt -- from temples and pyramids and tombs to a bonfire dinner and sing-a-long on an island. Our guide (Waleed) was exceptional. His love and knowledge of Egypt was evident throughout the tour. He helped Egypt come alive for us. We were very pleased with the tour.
Everything was very well organized and our guide Magz was incredible! He genuinely looked out for us the entire trip, especially in the markets and busy areas, as well as taught us about all of the history of the places we were at. Transportation was always ready and waiting for us and the accommodations were way nicer than we expected. Well done Encounters!
We really got to see a lot for the time we spent in Egypt and Egypt Uncovered made sure no time was wasted in waiting for transportation and rooms and things like that. We had a great group, a great guide, and really learned a lot. All accommodations were exceptional and we couldn't believe how we did everything for such a good price
I thought it was very good we didn't have to worry about anything everything was in order and kept with the schedule as planned, unless we wanted to deviated from it to do somethingelse. The trip really a trip of a life time.
There was a time many years ago that I wanted to travel to Egypt and didn't because of the cost. This trip was, to me, very affordable. I think everyone should experience this trip. The tour guide was alos excellent, Sherif Mohammad.
Everything was efficient and timely except it would have been better to have our international flight information sooner. Not knowing the carrier and detailed flight information severely limited our ability to select good seats and plan for luggage restrictions. Efficient service is expected but more customer focused hospitality would have achieved a 5 star rating.
This was a great trip and worth every penny. Our Egyptologist tour guide was 'Big Mo' which made all the difference. He was knowledgeable, kind, and hospitable. He made sure we had a solid introduction to each tour site and then was available for more detailed information if we wanted. Book a tour with 'Big Mo' if at all possible!
I probably think about parts of this trip everyday. It was well organized and planned by Encounters, and the guides and staff in Egypt are amazing human beings. Go on every extra side trip and mini adventure you can. We went in the pyramids and the camels ride behind the pyramids, went to Ramses II tomb, on a hot air balloon ride over Luxor, and to Alexandria, in addition to the amazing things to do on the trip. It was well worth the money. It was absolutely amazing everyday.
Tips: Don't expect customer service to directly answer your questions. Mariska only sends generic emails. At least 4 people on our tour experienced this. The other staff and their amazing customer service makes up for this. Bring toilet paper, small 1 Egyptian pounds for the bathrooms, and expect to tip everyone. Also, its good to bring Imodium, heartburn, and allergy meds just in case
i would go on this trip again...
With all we did and the amount of travel, I was shocked at how cost effective the tour company made it. You get your money's worth after you think about busses, felucca sailboat, overnight train, hotel rooms, and the amazing tour guide.
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After selling Jordan tours for many years and having to cancel 2 previous trips, I finally made it to Jordan this year and it was definitely worth the wait!
