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TRIP DETAILS
GRADE CULTURE & DISCOVERY Inclusions Peregrine tour leader, professional local guides, arrival transfer, transport, sightseeing and entrance fees. Accommodation 3 nights riverboat, 4 nights comfortable hotel, 2 nights air-con sleeper train. Meals 9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners. Group size Minimum 6, maximum 15. Trip code PGCE. Trip dates starts and finishes Cairo
Classical Egypt 10 Days
A perfect choice for those seeking an in-depth appreciation of Egypts principal attractions
In Cairo, our guide unravels the complexity of the dynastic periods as we visit Memphis and its necropolis, Sakkara. We see the first step-pyramid and visit several outstanding Old Kingdom tombs. We also explore the Egyptian Museum, pyramids and Sphinx before arriving in ancient Thebes (Luxor) where we visit Karnak Temple, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the splendid royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Cruising south to Luxor, we visit Edfu Temple and the lovely ruined temple at Komombo. In Aswan, we enjoy a visit to the charming Temple of Isis and have time for an optional visit to Abu Simbel. Back in Cairo, we head into the winding streets of the medieval city, discovering the Gayer-Anderson Museum, the Mosque of Ibn Tulun and the celebrated Khan el Khalili bazaar.
ITINERARY AND HIGHLIGHTS
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 (Thu) Arrive Cairo and transfer to hotel. Visit Memphis and its necropolis, Sakkara. Visit Egyptian Museum, pyramids and Sphinx. Sleeper train to Luxor. Day 4 Arrive Luxor. Horse-drawn carriages to Karnak Temple. Day 5 Visit Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Board Nile cruise boat. Day 6-7 Sail to Aswan. Visit Edfu and Komombo temples. Day 8 Visit Philae Temple. Optional visit to Abu Simbel. Sleeper train to Cairo. Day 9 Arrive Cairo. Visit medieval city including GayerAnderson Museum, Ibn Tulun Mosque and the Khan el Khalili bazaar. Day 10 Trip ends in Cairo this morning (Sat).
2008 Start 03 Jan 10 Jan 17 Jan 24 Jan 31 Jan 07 Feb 14 Feb 21 Feb 28 Feb 06 Mar 13 Mar 20 Mar 27 Mar 03 Apr 10 Apr 17 Apr 24 Apr 01 May 08 May 15 May 22 May 29 May 05 Jun 12 Jun 19 Jun 26 Jun
Finish 12 Jan 19 Jan 26 Jan 02 Feb 09 Feb 16 Feb 23 Feb 01 Mar 08 Mar 15 Mar 22 Mar 29 Mar 05 Apr 12 Apr 19 Apr 26 Apr 03 May 10 May 17 May 24 May 31 May 07 Jun 14 Jun 21 Jun 28 Jun 05 Jul
2008 Start 03 Jul 10 Jul 17 Jul 24 Jul 31 Jul 07 Aug 14 Aug 21 Aug 28 Aug 04 Sep 11 Sep 18 Sep 25 Sep 02 Oct 09 Oct 16 Oct 23 Oct 30 Oct 06 Nov 13 Nov 20 Nov 27 Nov 04 Dec 11 Dec 18 Dec 25 Dec
Finish 12 Jul 19 Jul 26 Jul 02 Aug 09 Aug 16 Aug 23 Aug 30 Aug 06 Sep 13 Sep 20 Sep 27 Sep 04 Oct 11 Oct 18 Oct 25 Oct 01 Nov 08 Nov 15 Nov 22 Nov 29 Nov 06 Dec 13 Dec 20 Dec 27 Dec 03 Jan
2009 Start 01 Jan 08 Jan 15 Jan 22 Jan 29 Jan 05 Feb 12 Feb 19 Feb 26 Feb 05 Mar 12 Mar 19 Mar 26 Mar 02 Apr 09 Apr 16 Apr 23 Apr 30 Apr 07 May 14 May 21 May 28 May 04 Jun
Finish 10 Jan 17 Jan 24 Jan 31 Jan 07 Feb 14 Feb 21 Feb 28 Feb 07 Mar 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr 25 Apr 02 May 09 May 16 May 23 May 30 May 06 Jun 13 Jun
Price from Cairo Optional carbon offset payment:
£690 £4
Download detailed Trip Notes at: www.peregrineadventures.co.uk/trips/pgce
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White Desert Luxor Edfu Komombo Aswan
Mt Sinai Sharm El Sheikh red sea
Classical Egypt The Nile & Sinai Safari Trek
TRIP DETAILS
e Nile & Sinai Safari Trek 14 Days
Enjoy the best of the Nile Valley and experience the Sinai with Bedouin guides
This is a marvellous mix combining the highlights of the Nile Valley with the compelling wilderness of the Sinai and the Red Sea coast. We begin in Cairo, where we visit the pyramids, Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum. In Luxor we explore Karnak and the Valley of the Kings before a Nile cruise brings us to Aswan. Here theres free time to visit Abu Simbel before we return to Cairo to see something of the medieval city. We then travel into the Sinai where we can ascend Mount Sinai at dawn before exploring the desert on camels, in jeeps and on foot with our Bedouin friends. This is a truly memorable experience compounded by a night sleeping out under the stars. We spend two nights at the lively coastal resort of Sharm el Sheikh before returning to Cairo.
ITINERARY AND HIGHLIGHTS
Day 1 Day 2 (Fri) Arrive in Cairo and transfer to hotel. Visit Egypt Museum, pyramids and Sphinx. Sleeper train to Luxor. Day 3-4 Visit Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Board Nile cruise boat. Day 5-6 Sail to Aswan. Visit Edfu and Komombo Temples. Day 7 Free day in Aswan. Optional visit to Abu Simbel. Sleeper train to Cairo. Day 8 Arrive in Cairo. Visit medieval quarter. Day 9 Drive to the Sinai. Day 10 Optional ascent of Mount Sinai. Afternoon camel trek/jeep safari and camp overnight. Day 11 Morning desert walk. Drive to Sharm el Sheikh. Day 12 At leisure in Sharm el Sheikh. Day 13 Drive back to Cairo. Day 14 Trip ends in Cairo this morning (Thu).
GRADE CULTURAL ADVENTURE Inclusions Peregrine tour leader, professional local guides, arrival transfer, transport, camels in the Sinai, sightseeing and entrance fees. Equipment sleeping bag, sleeping mat. Accommodation 3 nights riverboat, 7 nights comfortable hotel, 1 night camping, 2 nights air-con sleeper train. Meals 13 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 7 dinners. Group size Minimum 6, maximum 15. Trip code PGST.
2008 Start 11 Jan 08 Feb 07 Mar 04 Apr 18 Apr 02 May 16 May 30 May
Trip dates starts and finishes Cairo
Finish 24 Jan 21 Feb 20 Mar 17 Apr 01 May 15 May 29 May 12 Jun 2008 Start 13 Jun 27 Jun 25 Jul 22 Aug 19 Sep 17 Oct 14 Nov 12 Dec Finish 26 Jun 10 Jul 07 Aug 04 Sep 02 Oct 30 Oct 27 Nov 25 Dec
2009 Start 09 Jan 06 Feb 06 Mar 03 Apr 24 Apr 08 May 29 May
Finish 22 Jan 19 Feb 19 Mar 16 Apr 07 May 21 May 11 Jun
Price from Cairo Optional carbon offset payment:
£795 £7
Download detailed Trip Notes at: www.peregrineadventures.co.uk/trips/pgst
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