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Egypt Encapsulated
Egypt - 15 days
Day 1 4. Cairo City Tour, Giza Pyramids & Sphinx, Aswan Our first day in Cairo is at leisure followed by a day trip to visit the famous Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, Egyptian Museum and Citadel. We catch an overnight train to Aswan and have time to explore the sights, including an optional excursion to Abu Simbel. We also take a visit to a local Nubian village to understand their traditions and culture. Day 5 10. Felucca Cruise, Luxor, Cairo A highlight of any Egypt trip is sailing down the Nile River. We spend two days floating down the worlds longest river in a traditional felucca sailboat. Luxor is a virtual open air museum and we explore the temples covered with hieroglyphics and ride donkeys to the Valley of the Kings during our time here. We visit an animal care project before returning to Cairo and take a guided walk through the city including the Khan al-Khalili bazaar. Day 11 15. Nuweiba, Mt Sinai, Cairo We travel through the Sinai region, watching as the desert terrain turns into sandy beaches. We stay in simple beach huts and spend time swimming or snorkeling in the crystal clear water. On one evening we experience the hospitality of the Bedouin people. We also trek up scenic Mt Sinai for fantastic views of the Sinai interior before ending our tour back in Cairo.
Nubians & the Nile
Egypt - 8 days
Start Cairo Finish Cairo Tour Code EE15
£425
Local Payment US$200
Tour Highlights - Included in the tour price 01 - 02 Cairo - Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum Tour, overnight train to Aswan B 03 - 04 Aswan - at leisure, Nubian village Bx2 Dx1 05 - 06 Felucca sailing BLD 07 - 08 Luxor - Karnak and Luxor temples, Valleys of the Kings and Queens BL 09 - 11 Cairo, Nuweiba, Red Sea - at leisure Bx1 Dx2 12 - 15 Mt Sinai, St Katherines Monastery, Cairo B Group Size: Max 12
Start 03 Jan 08 17 Jan 08 20 Mar 08 03 Apr 08 10 Apr 08 17 Apr 08 Start 02 Oct 08 23 Oct 08 13 Nov 08 04 Dec 08 18 Dec 08 01 Jan 09
Age: 8+
Start 15 Jan 09 29 Jan 09 12 Feb 09 26 Feb 09 12 Mar 09 26 Mar 09 Start 09 Apr 09 23 Apr 09 07 May 09 21 May 09 04 Jun 09 18 Jun 09
Departs: Every Sunday and the following Thursdays:
Included in Tour Price: All highlights, transport, accommodation, road tolls and taxes, meals as indicated, services of an Egyptologist and guides. Not Included: Visas, travel insurance, flights, airport transfers, departure taxes, tips, drinks, items of a personal nature, some entrance fees and optional activities (see tour dossier for details). Mode of Transport: Coach, minivan, train, felucca, taxi, donkey Standard of Accommodation: Guesthouse/ beach huts, 2-3 star hotels, felucca, first class overnight train.
Day 1 5. Cairo, Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza , Luxor, Felucca Cruise Our first day in Cairo is at leisure and the following day we visit the famous Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum and Khan al-Khalili bazaar. In the evening we catch a train to Aswan. While here we ride camels to the abandoned monastery of St Simeon and visit a local Nubian village. You can also take an optional excursion to Abu Simbel to see the incredible statues of Ramses or explore Aswans other sights at leisure. A highlight of any Egypt trip is to take to the waters of the Nile in a traditional felucca sailboat. By day we sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery; by night we sleep out under the stars. Day 6 7. Luxor, West and East banks In Luxor we explore antiquities of temples covered with hieroglyphics and learn the stories of the ancient Egyptian gods in this virtual open air museum. Karnak Temple and the pharaohs rock-hewn tombs in the Valley of the Kings are highlights visited here. Day 8. Cairo We return to Cairo early in the morning after an overnight train journey where our tour ends.
Adventure
£305
Local Payment US$100
Tour Code NATN8
Tour Highlights - Included in the tour price 01 - 02 Cairo - Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum tour, Aswan Bx1 03 - 04 Aswan, Nubian village, camel trek B 05 Felucca sailing BLD 06 - 08 Luxor - Karnak and Luxor temples, Valleys of the Kings, Cairo Bx2 Lx1 Group Size: Max 12 Age: 8+
Departs: Every Saturday & the following Wednesdays:
Start 05 Mar 08 19 Mar 08 02 Apr 08 16 Apr 08 30 Apr 08 14 May 08 16 Jul 08 Start 06 Aug 08 27 Aug 08 17 Sep 08 08 Oct 08 29 Oct 08 05 Nov 08 19 Nov 08 Start 10 Dec 08 31 Dec 08 25 Feb 09 11 Mar 09 25 Mar 09 08 Apr 09 22 Apr 09 Start 06 May 09 20 May 09 03 Jun 09 17 Jun 09
Included in Tour Price: All highlights, transport, accommodation, road tolls and taxes, meals as indicated, services of a tour guide and local crew. Not Included: Visas, travel insurance, flights, airport transfers, departure taxes, tips, drinks, personal items, some entrance fees and optional activities (see tour dossier for details). Mode of Transport: Minivan, train, traditional felucca, foot, taxi, donkey, camel. Standard of Accommodation: Simple hotels/ guest houses, first class overnight train, felucca.
Aswan to Alexandria
Egypt - 15 days
Day 1 6. Cairo, Aswan, Felucca Sailing In Cairo we have a couple of days at leisure before catching an overnight train to Aswan. Discover the sights of Aswan over the next two days, including a popular optional excursion to Abu Simbel. A highlight of any trip to Egypt trip is taking to the waters of the glistening Nile in a traditional boat or felucca; our Nubian crew guides us down this ancient thoroughfare over the next two days. Day 7 11. Luxor, Alexandria, Siwa Luxor is a virtual open-air museum and we visit Karnak Temple and the pharaohs rockhewn tombs in the Valley of the Kings. We then head down the sparkling Mediterranean coast to Alexandria and spend time soaking up the very atmosphere that once enchanted Cleopatra and Marc Antony. Next, we visit the lush, green desert oasis of Siwa and the vast, maze-like ruins of the mud brick fort that overlooks the town. Day 12 15. Western Desert, Cairo We spend the next few days discovering the Western Desert and its small but thriving oases and experience the nomadic lifestyle of local Berbers in this enchanting landscape. Returning to Cairo, we enjoy some further explorations at leisure before our tour ends.
Start Cairo Finish Cairo Tour Code ATA15
Egypt - 8 days
Nile Highlights
Day 1 3. Cairo, Giza Pyramids and Sphinx We have a few days in Cairo to explore the many treasures on offer here including sightseeing at the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, the Saqqara and Memphis step pyramids and the famed Egyptian Museum. We also have free time here before our overnight first class train to Aswan. Day 4 6. Aswan, Nile Cruise, East Bank Antiquities In Aswan, we visit the Temple of Philae located on an idyllic river island. You also have the option of flying to see the incredible statues of Pharaoh Ramses II overlooking Lake Nasser at Abu Simbel. From Aswan, we board traditional Nile cruise boat and drift down the Nile past villages frozen in time. We visit the riverside temple of Kom Ombo and magnificent Temple of Edfu and Horus. Day 7 8. Luxor, Cairo In Luxor we visit Karnak, the largest temple complex in Egypt. The following day, we cross the Nile to explore many of the west bank antiquities, including the Valley of the Kings where the richly decorated tombs of many great Pharaohs are cut into the rock. We fly back to bustling Cairo where our tour finishes.
Start Cairo Finish Cairo Tour Code NH8
£295
Local Payment US$250
£555
Tour Highlights - Included in the tour price 01 - 02 Cairo - at leisure, Aswan Bx1 03 - 04 Aswan - at leisure, Nubian village Bx1 Lx1 05 - 06 Felucca sailing Bx2 Lx1 Dx1 07 - 08 Luxor - Karnak and Valley of the Kings B 09 Alexandria - at leisure 10 - 11 Siwa - at leisure 12 - 13 Western Desert Bx1 Dx1 14 - 15 Cairo Group Size: Max 12 Age: 18+
Tour Highlights - Included in the tour price 01 - 02 Cairo - Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara tour Bx1 03 Cairo - free day, Aswan Bx1 04 Aswan - Philae Temple Bx1Lx1Dx1 05 - 06 Nile Cruise, Kom Ombo & Edfu temples, Luxor - Karnak & Luxor temples Bx2 Lx1Dx2 07 Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsuts Temple, Colossi of Memnon Bx1Lx1Dx1 08 Fly Cairo Single Xmas & Easter Supplement Please as your agent for details Departs: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday Group Size: Min 2 Age: 8+ £730
Departs: Sundays (Jan 08-Jun 08 & Aug 08-Jun 09) and the following Thursdays:
Start 24 Apr 08 08 May 08 22 May 08 02 Oct 08 16 Oct 08 30 Oct 08 Start 13 Nov 08 27 Nov 08 11 Dec 08 25 Dec 08 08 Jan 09 22 Jan 09 Start 05 Feb 09 19 Feb 09 05 Mar 09 19 Mar 09 02 Apr 09 16 Apr 09 Start 30 Apr 09 14 May 09 28 May 09 11 Jun 09
EGYPT
Included in Tour Price: All highlights, transport, accommodation, road tolls, taxes, meals as indicated, services of an Egyptologist, driver and guide. Not Included: Visas, travel insurance, flights, airport transfers, departure taxes, tips, drinks, personal items, some entrance fees optional activities (see tour dossier for details). Mode of Transport: Coach, minivan, train, felucca, donkey cart, bicycle, camels.
Not Included: Visas, travel insurance, flights, some entrance fees and optional activities (see tour dossier for details), departure taxes, tips, drinks and items of a personal nature. Mode of Transport: Minivan, first class overnight train, Nile cruise boat, aeroplane Standard of Accommodation: Hotels with en suite facilities, first class overnight train, Nile cruise boat.
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Standard of Accommodation: Simple hotels/ guest houses, first class train, felucca, desert camp.
EGYPT
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Included in Tour Price: All highlights, transport, accommodation, flight Luxor - Cairo, meals as indicated, services of an Egyptologist, driver and guide and arrival airport transfers.
Adventure
Start Cairo
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