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EGYPT & MIDDLE EAST
EGYPT
M/S Doma moored at her Luxor Temple mooring
Nile Cruise
10 DAYS HOTELS/CRUISE GREEN RIBBON OF THE NILE
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Relaxing on board/Chris Bradley
Taking in the sights/Ashley Toft
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GIZA
Pyramids Sphinx
CAIRO
Museum
colossal Temple of Amun. Aboard our privatel chartered Nile riverboat we absorb the traditional way of life along the river and stop to see the great temples at Edfu and Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god, Sobek. Exploring Aswan Arriving in Aswan, you can shop in the bazaar or take trips into the desert perhaps visiting the famous rock-cut temple of Abu Simbel or joining a camel trek across the desert to the abandoned Monastery of St Simeon. Finally, we return to Luxor.
Optional balloon
LOWER EGYPT
Early morning balloon excursion
WESTERN D E S E RT
LUXOR
Valley of the Kings Edfu Temple Karnak Temple Kom Ombo Temple
Hot air ballooning
Ballooning over ancient Theban remains: an experience of a lifetime! See p82 or tour dossier for details. Kom Ombo Temple/Ashley Toft
UPPER EGYPT
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St Simeons Monastery
ASWAN
High Dam
Lake Nasser
300 Abu Simbel Rock Temple
Extend your tour...
Why not lengthen your Nile Cruise with one of the following extensions: Desert Oases (p87) or Red Sea (p85).
A classic journey with an Explore twist! We cruise the Nile Valley in our small, exclusive and informal riverboat, stopping en route to discover some of the most remarkable archaeological sites in the world. Plus, of course, we get under the skin of modern Egypt a fascinating blend of old and new.
Great Antiquities Cairo is a hectic city with plenty of atmosphere to interest the traveller, from the bustling bazaars to the skyline of mosques whose call to prayer rings out across the city. We'll visit the Pyramids and Sphinx and of course see the exquisite collection of artefacts in the Egyptian museum. Aboard our Riverboat Travelling along the Nile Valley by train, we reach Luxor - a town almost as ancient as time itself. Here we make a donkey trek to the Valley of the Kings and visit Karnak's
FACTFILE
Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Cairo. 2 In Cairo, visit Pyramids, Sphinx and Museum. 3 Train to Luxor; board Nile riverboat. 4 In Luxor; by calesh to Karnak Temple. 5 Donkey trek to the Valley of the Kings; sail Edfu via Esna lock. 6 Visit Edfu Temple; sail Kom Ombo and Aswan. 7 In Aswan; optional camel trek to St Simeons Monastery. 8 In Aswan; optional visit to Abu Simbel. 9 Train to Luxor. 10 Fly London. Note: Certain cruises may operate on an alternative itinerary, with either 3 nights or 7 nights aboard the Nile riverboat. Accommodation & Meals: 5nts hotel, 4nts Nile riverboat in 2-berth cabins; 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 4 dinners included. See insert p2. Mode of Travel: Bus/Calesh/Train/Donkey Trek/ Nile riverboat. Comment: Enjoy the comfort of our small, exclusive riverboat and explore the antiquities of Cairo, Luxor and Aswan. Be prepared for some early starts as we sometimes explore before the heat of the day. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s), captain and crew on Nile riverboat. Some local guides. Group Size: Approx. 18 to 24.
Essential information, departure dates & prices see Pricing & Information Supplement
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