Highlights:
- Exotic Cairo, Luxor and Aswan
- Sleep and sail on a felucca
- Valley of the Kings
First to the Pyramids, where the enigmatic Sphinx watches over the city with an unblinking stare - a great start to a magical trip! Next cross the Nile and visit the famous Egyptian Museum, whose treasures provide a glimpse of the fascinating history of this ancient land. Travelling south you'll arrive in Aswan at the point where African and Arabian cultures entwine. There's time to relax on the Nile, shop in the bazaars and enjoy a traditional meal at the home of a Nubian family.
Boarding your felucca - the traditional lateen-rigged boat of the Nile - you'll sail slowly down the river. A night on board, sleeping under star-filled skies, is a real treat and an exciting way of seeing a different face of Egypt. In Luxor you'll have time to explore the underground tombs in the Valley of the Kings, hidden amongst spectacular hills on the west bank. In the afternoon travel by horsedrawn carriage to the immense temple of Karnak where an avenue of ram-headed sphinxes lines the entranceway - before flying to Cairo for a final free day.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Join trip Cairo
Day 2: Cairo; visit Pyramids and Egyptian Museum; sleeper train to Aswan
Day 3: Free in Aswan; Nubian village meal
Day 4: Felucca on Nile
Day 5: Sail and drive to Luxor; Kom Ombo or Edfu temples
Day 6: Sightseeing to the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple
Day 7: Fly to Cairo; free for personal exploration, shopping or optional trips
Day 8: Trip ends. Cairo
Other info:
- Minimum age: 5 years
- A busy trip exploring the must-sees of Egypt. Be prepared for very simple conditions on the felucca.
- Group size: Maximum 20 people. 3-6 families.
- Grade: Gentle
- Climate: Year round destination.
- Trip Reference: FEA
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Dates:
May - December, 2007
February - December, 2008
Local Payment: 100 GBP
Transport, accommodation and meals: Charter bus, train, taxi, felucca, on foot, calesh (horse-drawn carriage), domestic flight. Hotels (5nts), felucca (1nt), overnight train (1nt). 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 3 dinners included.
Other costs:
- International airfare not included.
- Airport tax abroad not included.
Also see tour packages in:
Africa
Egypt
Cultural Journey
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