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The unusual formations of the White Desert
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Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Cairo. 2 In Cairo, visit Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum. 3 Into the desert, via Bahariya to Farafra Oasis. 4 In Farafra, 4WD safari and camp in White Desert. 5 To Dakhla Oasis, swim in desert spring, camel trek to desert camp. 6 To ancient El Kharga Oasis. 7 To Luxor, afternoon free. 8 Visit Karnak Temple by horse drawn calesh. 9 Early morning donkey ride to Valley of the Kings. 10 Hot air balloon flight (optional), drive to Safaga on Red Sea. 11 Full day boat trip to coral reefs, with snorkelling. 12 Free day, various watersport options. 13 Long drive back to Cairo. 14 Fly London. Accommodation & Meals: 11nts hotel, 2nts desert camp; 13 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 2 dinners included. See p83. Swimming: Our hotels in Cairo, Luxor and Safaga all have swimming pools and in the Western Desert you can take refreshing dips in natural springs. Plus of course any amount of swimming & snorkelling in the Red Sea. Mode of Travel: Small Coach/4WD/On Foot/Camel/Donkey/Calesh/Red Sea boat. Comment: Off-beat adventures in the desert, culture and discovery in the Nile Valley, time to relax at the Red Sea. Be prepared for some long drives in the desert and basic facilities at the desert camps. Daytime in the desert is often hot but note that nights can also be surprisingly cold. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leader plus local guides, cameleers, donkey handlers, boatmen and driver(s). Group Size: Approx. 16 to 20. Minimum Age: 5 years.
Egypt
14 DAYS HOTELS/DESERT CAMPS WESTERN DESERT, NILE VALLEY & RED SEA
The pyramids, the Valley of the Kings, magnificent Karnak, the majestic Nile and the glittering Red Sea&. reasons enough for a family holiday to Egypt, but on this very special trip we add a slice of off-beat adventure a journey into the remote Western Desert. Towering dunes, little-visited oasis towns, other-worldly desert landscapes and a different, much gentler, pace of life than in the rest of the country. FROM CAIRO TO THE DESERT
We begin in Cairo, home to the sole surviving Wonder of the Ancient World (the pyramids of Giza) plus of course the glittering treasures of the Egyptian Museum. Cairo is lively and fun, but also noisy and tiring so with some relief we venture into the tranquil Western Desert. Here we travel across vast, spectacular and other-worldly landscapes, through dunes and bizarre wind-eroded rockscapes that seem to belong in a science fiction film set.
Meeting the locals at Giza/Neil Morgan
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DATES & PRICES IN £
14 Days from London 2008 Sun to Sat Flight Incl Adult Child* 23 Mar-05 Apr 949 879 06 Apr-19 Apr 949 879 19 Oct-01 Nov 979 909 21 Dec-03 Jan 999 929 2009 Sun to Sat Flight Incl Adult Child* 08 Feb-21 Feb 949 879 05 Apr-18 Apr 979 909
FWD
Land Only Adult Child* 549 549 549 549 579 579 599 599 Land Only Adult Child* 549 549 579 579
Land Only tour: 14 days - start Cairo day 1 (Sun), end Cairo day 14 (Sat) * Aged 5-11 years on date of departure. These are guide prices, see p86 for details. Flight Details: Direct non-stop flights to Cairo with Egypt Air from London Heathrow, total flight time approx. 5 hours. Note: flight details may change - see p.80 for information.
OASES TOWNS & DESERT CAMPS
Along our route we uncover the centuries old, unhurried way of life in the desert
Amongst the rocks
oases: date-palm plantations, carefully irrigated gardens, mud-brick buildings and warm, welcoming people. We enjoy swims in desert springs, four-wheel drive safaris and ride camels across the sands, plus camp amongst the towering rock sculptures of the White Desert. At night the stars and planets seem almost close enough to touch. Dunes & Tombs Ref FWD
GIZA
Pyramids Sphinx
ANCIENT THEBES & THE RED SEA
Reaching the Nile Valley at Luxor we wonder at some of the Pharaohs most astonishing achievements: the majestic Temple of Amun at Karnak and the vividly painted tombs of the Valley of the Kings. And finally, after the dunes of the Western Desert and the tombs of Ancient Thebes, we head to the Red Sea coast for some well earned rest, with time to swim, snorkel or simply relax on the beach.
CAIRO
Museum
Bahariya
Nil
LOWER EGYPT
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WESTERN DESERT
White Desert camp & 4WD safari
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Red Sea snorkelling
FARAFRA
SAFAGA LUXOR
Valley of Karnak the Kings Temple
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El KHARGA DAKHLA
Camel trek desert camp
UPPER EGYPT
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For latest tour availability visit www.explore.co.uk
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