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Egypt
Land of the Pharaohs
14 DAYS HOTELS/RIVERBOAT A JOURNEY THROUGH ANCIENT EGYPT
6000 years of history have given Egypt a fascinating collection of wonders from the colossal Pyramids of Giza to the mysterious Valley of the Kings. But history is just part of this countrys attraction: its desert is both tempting and menacing; its cities are animated round the clock; the majestic Nile gives life to sleepy, mud-brick villages, whilst in the warm waters of the Red Sea were surrounded by a kaleidoscope of marine life. THE GRANDEUR OF LUXOR ANCIENT THEBES
Luxor has attracted travellers for centuries. Many ancient kings have left their mark here, and one of Luxors highlights is the Valley of the Kings where most are buried, deep in the rock. But the grandest tomb of all belongs to a Queen: Hatshepsut. Like those of the kings, her funerary temple lies at a safe distance from the Nile although, far from being hidden away, it occupies an area the size of a large pyramid. We visit these sites by
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FACTFILE
Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Luxor. 2 & 3 In Luxor: visit Karnak by calesh; donkey trek to Valley of Kings and Hatshepsut Temple. Train to Aswan. 4 Optional visit to Abu Simbel; PM felucca sailing; dinner in Nubian village. 5 Camel trek to St Simeons Monastery; sail to Kom Ombo. 6 Sail Esna Lock via Edfu Temple. 7 & 8 Return Luxor; optional balloon flight; transfer to Hurghada on Red Sea. 9 & 10 In Hurghada; boat trip to islands and reef snorkelling. 11 Long drive to Cairo. 12 In Cairo: visit Giza Pyramids and Sphinx; Egyptian Museum. 13 Free in Cairo. 14 Fly London. Accommodation & Meals: 10nts hotel, 3nts Nile riverboat in 2-berth cabins; 13 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 4 dinners included. See p83. Swimming: All hotels have pools, riverboat has a plunge pool and we have the chance to swim in the Red Sea (see trip dossier for details). Mode of Travel: Bus/On Foot/Red Sea Boat/Calesh/Train/Camel/Donkey/Felucca/ Nile Riverboat. Comment: A diverse and comprehensive exploration of Egypt, including all the major sites, a cruise on the River Nile, and snorkelling in the Red Sea. Our recently refurbished riverboat, M/S Doma, is chartered for the exclusive use of the Explore group see dossier for full details. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s), captain and crew on Nile Riverboat. Some local guides. Group Size: Approx. 18 to 24. Minimum Age: 5 years.
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time amongst the tiny islands of the Nile by felucca (the boat used by Egyptians throughout history). We also explore the desert dunes by camel and can visit the colossal temple of Abu Simbel (optional), dedicated to the most famous pharaoh of all: Ramses II. Then we return to Aswan to enjoy a traditional meal with a Nubian family before boarding our comfortable Nile riverboat to enjoy a 3-day cruise back to Luxor, via Kom Ombo and Edfu temples.
WONDERS OF THE RED SEA & CAIRO
Moving on to the busy resort town of Hurghada, we experience a different aspect of Egypt: the Red Sea. Its warm waters are great for snorkelling and offer a dazzling show of multi-coloured fish and coral. Finally we travel to the bustling capital, Cairo the biggest city in Africa, dubbed the city that never sleeps! We head first for the Great Pyramids of Giza, on the sands outside the capital, where the brave can venture into the very centre of a pyramid (optional), and also see the enigmatic Sphinx. More amazing sights confront us at the Egyptian Museum with its mummified creatures, weaponry and jewels.
DATES & PRICES IN £
14 Days from London 2008 Mon to Sun Flight Incl Adult Child* 11 Feb-24 Feb 949 869 24 Mar-06 Apr 949 869 07 Apr-20 Apr 949 869 28 Jul-10 Aug 949 869 04 Aug-17 Aug 949 869 11 Aug-24 Aug 949 869 18 Aug-31 Aug 949 869 20 Oct-02 Nov 979 899 22 Dec-04 Jan 1079 999 2009 Mon to Sun Flight Incl Adult Child* 09 Feb-22 Feb 979 889 30 Mar-12 Apr 979 889 06 Apr-19 Apr 979 889 20 Jul-02 Aug 979 889 27 Jul-09 Aug 979 889 03 Aug-16 Aug 979 889 17 Aug-30 Aug 979 889
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Land Only Adult Child* 559 559 589 589 589 589 559 559 559 559 559 559 559 559 589 589 689 689 Land Only Adult Child* 569 569 599 599 599 599 569 569 569 569 569 569 569 569
donkey, while a horse-drawn calesh takes us to Karnak temple and on a tour of the surrounding villages.
ABU SIMBEL & NILE CRUISE
Following the Nile Valley, a train takes us to the exotic town of Aswan, where the lifegiving Nile floodwaters have been tamed by the High Dam. Here, we sail back in
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Land Only tour: 14 days - start Luxor day 1 (Mon), end Cairo day 14 (Sun) * Aged 5-11 years on date of departure. These are guide prices, see p86 for details. T Teenage departures; age 11 and over. Flight Details: Direct non-stop outbound flight to Luxor with Egypt Air from London Heathrow and direct non-stop return flight from Cairo, flight time approx. 5.5 hours outbound and 5 hours return. Note: flight details may change - see p.80 for information.
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Abu Simbel
For essential information about our tours see pages 83-91
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