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Cairo to Karnak Ref AWE
GIZA
Pyramids Sphinx
CAIRO
Museum
WESTERN DESERT
Nil
LOWER EGYPT
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LUXOR
Valley of the Kings Donkey Trek Karnak Temple by Calesh
RE D SE A
UPPER EGYPT
km 0 300
Aswan High Dam
Lake Nasser
Valley of the Kings donkey trek
EGYPT
FACTFILE
Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Cairo. 2 Morning visit Giza Pyramids and Sphinx; afternoon visit Egyptian Museum; evening fly Luxor. 3 Visit Karnak Temple by calesh; afternoon free. 4 Early morning donkey trek to Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple; afternoon free. 5 Fly London. Accommodation & Meals: 4nts hotel; 4 breakfasts included. See p42. Mode of Travel: Bus/Flight/Calesh/ Donkey Trek to Valley of Kings and Queen Hatshepsut's Temple/On Foot. Comment: A rewarding weekend in Cairo and Luxor, packed with highlights and uncovering the fascinating history of ancient Egypt. In Cairo we stay at the Golden Tulip Flamenco Hotel, wonderfully located on Zamalek Island overlooking the Nile in the heart of the city; then we stay at the comfortable Mercure Luxor Hotel, centrally located and a welcome oasis of calm after busy days exploring ancient Thebes. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Leader plus local guides and driver(s). Group Size: Approx. 12 to 16.
NEW! CAIRO TO KARNAK
5 DAYS HOTEL EXPLORING THE HIGHLIGHTS OF ANCIENT EGYPT Egypt home to some of the greatest man-made monuments on earth and the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World the Pyramids of Giza. Few would disagree that the sights and ancient artefacts here are amongst the most astonishing anywhere, and our long weekend in this ancient land takes in all the highlights: the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, the breathtaking Egyptian Museum, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple, the Valley of the Kings and the greatest temple of all, Karnak. Cairo & the Giza Pyramids At 4,500 years old, the Pyramids of Giza aren't the oldest in Egypt, but are the most intact and certainly the most impressive. We have time here to take in the awesome scale of the pyramids and to marvel at such a bewildering feat of engineering. Also there's the chance to explore the rest of the Giza Plateau: the magnificent Solar Boat, the Granite Temple, and of course the enigmatic Sphinx. Next, we visit the Egyptian Museum where the riches of countless pharaohs line the halls in a glittering display of gold. Here the treasures discovered by Howard Carter in the tomb of the boy-king Tutankhamun can be found, including the famous golden mask. Ancient Thebes & Valley of the Kings A short flight brings us to Luxor, the site of Ancient Thebes, described as the world's greatest open-air museum. Here we have two full days to enjoy the many sightseeing highlights, plus absorb the vibrant mix of traditional and modern in the bazaars and backstreets. We travel in caleshes (horse drawn carriages) to the mighty Temple of Amun at Karnak and ride donkeys to the Valley of the Kings and Queen Hatshepsut's Temple.
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Furthermore, there's the chance to sail on the Nile in traditional feluccas, explore the lesser known Valley of the Queens, or wander through the colonnades of Luxor Temple.
DATES AND PRICES 5 DAYS FROM LONDON REF: AWE
2007 start Thu end Mon Price in £ 25 Oct-29 Oct 749 20 Dec-24 Dec 799 01 Nov-05 Nov 749 27 Dec-31 Dec 799 22 Nov-26 Nov 749 2008 start Thu end Mon Price in £ 21 Feb-25 Feb 779 30 Oct-03 Nov 03 Apr-07 Apr 23 Oct-27 Oct 779
20 Mar-24 Mar 779 20 Nov-24 Nov 779 779 18 Dec-22 Dec 819 779
Single Room Option: £55*. See p41 for details. Insurance: £29 These are guide prices, see p45 for details. Land Only Prices also available
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Essential information about our tours see pages 38-51
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