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Egypt
Egypt & Libya Adventure 22 Days
An epic journey across the top of Africa
Several millennia of history unfold on this remarkable adventure. After travelling up the Nile, marvelling at Egypts premier historical sites, we journey across the top of Africa, witnessing the influence that varied cultures have had over thousands of years. Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and Arabs have all left indelible footprints on this awe-inspiring part of the world. Insights into more recent history are gained at World War II sites like El Alamein and Tobruk, before we reach the ancient Greek cities of Cyrene and Apollonia. Benghazi is a pleasant town, with fascinating architecture. Leptis Magna never fails to impress as one of the most magnificent and well-maintained Roman cities on earth. Sabratha visited on a relaxed day-trip from Tripoli is another wellpreserved Roman city. Tripoli itself is a delightfully buzzing, Mediterranean city, where there is a fascinating fusion of Mediterranean, African and Arabic influences.
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ITINERARY AND HIGHLIGHTS
Adventure
L E P T I S M A G N A , L I B YA
mediterranean sea Sabratha Tripoli Cyrene Apollonia Leptis Tobruk Magna Benghazi Alexandria Marsa Matruh libya Cairo Siwa Oasis Egypt & Libya
Adventure egypt
(Fri) Arrive Cairo and transfer to hotel. Visit Egyptian Museum, pyramids and Sphinx. Sleeper train to Luxor. Day 3-4 Horse-drawn carriages to Karnak Temple. Visit 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 Cairo. Medieval quarter including GayerAnderson Museum, Ibn Tulun Mosque and Khan el Khalili bazaar. Day 9 Drive to Alexandria. Visit museum and catacombs. Day 10 Excursion to battleelds and museum at El Alamein en route to Marsa Matruh. Day 11 Drive from Marsa Matruh to Siwa. Day 12-13 Full day at Siwa. Optional jeep safari into the Great Sand Sea. Return to Marsa Matruh. Day 14 Depart Marsa Matruh and cross the border at Salom. Continue to Tobruk. Visit the Commonwealth Cemetery, the World War II trenches and the site of the Australian Fig Tree Hospital. Day 15 Drive along the coast to Derna and explore the older part of town. Continue to the Byzantine churches at LAtrun and Ras Al-Hilal. Arrive Al Beyda. Day 16 Visit Apollonia and Cyrene. Day 17 Drive through Jebel Akhdar to Qasr Libya. Continue to Benghazi. Day 18 Long drive to Sirt via Medinat Sultan. Stop to see the Philaeni Brothers Monument. Overnight at Zliten. Day 19 Visit Leptis Magna and continue to Tripoli. Day 20 Visit Tripoli Museum and Medina including Arch of Marcus Aurelius, Gurgi Mosque, Old British Consulate and Karamli House. Afternoon free. Day 21 Morning trip to Sabratha. Afternoon free. Day 22 Tour ends in Tripoli after breakfast (Fri).
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TRIP DETAILS
GRADE CULTURAL ADVENTURE Inclusions Peregrine tour leader, professional local guides, arrival transfer, transport, sightseeing, Libyan visa and entrance fees. Accommodation 3 nights riverboat, 16 nights comfortable hotel, 2 nights air-con sleeper train. Meals 21 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 12 dinners. Group size Minimum 6, maximum 15. Trip code PGEL. Trip dates starts Cairo, finishes Tripoli
2008 Start 04 Jan 15 Feb 14 Mar 18 Apr 16 May Finish 25 Jan 07 Mar 04 Apr 09 May 06 Jun 2008 Start 13 Jun 12 Sep 24 Oct 21 Nov 19 Dec Finish 04 Jul 03 Oct 14 Nov 12 Dec 09 Jan 2009 Start 16 Jan 13 Feb 13 Mar 10 Apr 24 Apr 08 May 22 May 05 Jun Finish 06 Feb 06 Mar 03 Apr 01 May 15 May 29 May 12 Jun 26 Jun
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Price from Cairo Optional carbon offset payment:
£1990 £6
Download detailed Trip Notes at: www.peregrineadventures.co.uk/trips/pgel
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