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16 Days
Nile & Sinai Odyssey
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After a relaxing sailboat trip along the Nile, we head to the warm waters of the Gulf of Aqaba where we can swim, snorkel, windsurf or just chill out. We also take in the highlights of the Nile valley and visit the stunning temples of Abu Simbel!
n Cairo n The Pyramids & sPhinx n aswan n abu simbeL n 4-day feLuCCa Cruise n komombo TemPLe n Luxor n donkey Trek n The VaLLey of The kings n mT sinai n dahab
Days 1-2/Cairo - Pyramids - Sphinx Our trip starts in Cairo. No activities are planned on Day 1 so you may arrive at any time. After a good nights sleep we travel out to the Giza plateau where our guide unravels the mysteries of the pyramids and Sphinx. In the evening we board the overnight train to Luxor. Days 3-4/Luxor We have a free day to explore this vibrant town. There is a lot to see and do, including optional visits to Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple as well as browsing the celebrated bazaar. The following morning we cross the river and ride donkeys into the Valley of the Kings a real trip highlight. Day 5/Luxor - Aswan An early start sees us on the road to Aswan where the evocative sight of dozens of felucca sails heralds this friendly southern city. In the afternoon we can explore the vibrant Nubian markets, check out the coffee shops, or enjoy a relaxing boat ride around the islands. Days 6-8/Abu Simbel - Felucca Cruise This morning we rise early for our visit to the awesome temples at Abu Simbel. We then set off onboard our feluccas and begin sailing towards Edfu where we visit the Temple of Horus. Our Nubian crew adds immensely to the fun, cooking all the meals and singing traditional songs. We visit the temple at Komombo and at night-time we pull up at the riverbank.
Day 9/Luxor With sadness we farewell our Nubian friends and drive into Luxor where the afternoon is free for a final shopping spree before we board the night train back to Cairo. Days 10-11/Cairo - Sinai Arriving in Cairo, we have a free day to explore, and most will want to head over to the celebrated Khan el Khalili bazaar with its spice, gold and perfume markets. The next day we travel into the Sinai, an untamed wilderness of immense beauty, where we spend the night in a simple hostel. Day 12/Mt Sinai Ascent - Dahab We hike to the summit of Mt Sinai (2285m) to watch the sun rise over the southern end of the peninsula a magical experience! Midmorning we drive to the beach town of Dahab where the rest of the day is free to unwind. Days 13-14/Dahab Dahab has an appealing, easygoing attitude and we have two free days to relax and rejuvenate splash in the shallows, snorkel the reefs, try your hand at windsurfing or just settle in at one of the waterfront cafes. Days 15-16/Dahab - Cairo We drive back to Cairo for our final night and our trip ends the next morning after breakfast. Additional accommodation in Cairo is available on request.
trip info
Prices: See inside cover.
Group size: Maximum 15. Grade: Moderate. Transport: donkey, felucca, overnight train, private aircon bus. Accommodation: 3 nights felucca, 2 nights overnight train, 1 night simple hostel, 9 nights budget/ tourist class hotels. Meals: 15 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 6 dinners. Local payment: Your tour leader will collect US$150 from each person. Tour Code: GENO. Further Info & Trip Notes: www.geckosadventures.co.uk/trips/geno
Start Wed 2007 07-Nov 05-Dec 2008 02-Jan Finish Thu 22-Nov 20-Dec 17-Jan 30-Jan 27-Feb 26-Mar 23-Apr 21-May 18-Jun 16-Jul 14-Feb 13-Mar 10-Apr 08-May 05-Jun 03-Jul 31-Jul 13-Aug 10-Sep 08-Oct 05-Nov 03-Dec 31-Dec 28-Aug 25-Sep 23-Oct 20-Nov 18-Dec 15-Jan 2009 28-Jan 25-Feb 25-Mar 22-Apr 20-May 12-Feb 12-Mar 09-Apr 07-May 04-Jun
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Karnak Temple, Luxor
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