|
|
|
|
Email | Twitter | Facebook | iPad |
Terms & Conditions | Privacy
|
Powered by inbro
|
Page
Text Content
Egypt
Trip Code: SGE
8 days
Culture Geography Religious Studies
MEDITERR ANE AN SE A
lllll
lllll
l lll
Open your eyes to the mysteries of Ancient Egypt and explore the wonders of the Pharaohs on this inspirational school trip. Bring history to life, visiting the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Valley of the Kings. Then cruise along the Nile in a traditional felucca. Pass farmers tending to their crops, stop by colourful markets and temples and soak up a way of life unchanged for centuries.
from £999pp
Also included: Tour leader with you at all times. All elements & meals
Suggested itinerary
Day 1 Fly to Cairo airport and transfer
to your hotel.
Fact file
Day6ValleyoftheKings Explore
the famous tombs of the pharaohs and learn about Tutankhamun and Queen Hatshepsut. Day7Karnak See the statues and obelisks of the temple of Karnak. In the evening, board your train for an overnight journey back to Cairo. Day 8 Fly home Arrive in Cairo with free time until your departure flight back to the UK. (Activities can be arranged by us) Anyone in good health should be able to take part in this comprehensive trip, there is no physical difficulty involved. It can be very hot in the summer months, which students and adults alike can find tiring. Related subject areas Geography, Culture, Religion, Transport Chartered bus, Boat, Feluccha, Train. Accommodation 5 nights hotel, 2 nights sleeper train Meals included Full Board
Subject focus overview
· KS3-5Explore desert and city landscapes and
compare living conditions and lifestyles.
Day 2 Cairo Visit the Great Pyramids
of Giza, the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Catch the overnight train to Aswan. Day 3/4 Aswan Visit the High Dam and enjoy Aswan's more laid back charms. Explore a Nubian bazaar. The following day board a traditional felucca for a Nile cruise. Optional camel trek to St. Simeons monastery Day5KomOmbo/Luxor Travel to Luxor and visit the temple of Kom Ombo along the way.
· KS3-5Examine the Aswan Dam and discover
how it is a necessity to the people of Egypt.
· KS3-5Study the effects of urbanisation in Cairo. · KS3-5Develop students' geographical field
work experiences.
Student outcomes
· Expandrelevantfieldworkandgeographical enquiry skills. · Understandtheeffectsofenvironmentson lifestyles and vice versa.
... know you Did rock tary
· Gainfirst-handknowledgeofdesertlandscapes. · Strengthenskillsneededinarchaeology and geology.
en sedim f the The lley o e Va e th as wher ed w locat s is sited King depo inally 6 orig 55 een 3 . betw s ago year lion mil
Luxor Average Daily Max Temp °C 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Average Daily Hours of Sunshine Average Monthly Rainfall (mm) 50 40 30 20 10 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 9 10 10 10 11 12 12 12 11 10 10 9 0
14 16
For more information call 0845 564 6259 or visit adventurecompany.co.uk/schools
ll
Explore the Valley of the Kings
lll
lll
lll
ll
l
Egypt
EGY P T
ll
lll
lll
lllll
llllllll
lll
Cairo Pyramids of Giza
JORDA N
l
ll
llll
ll
RIVER NILE
Luxor Karnak Temple
KomOmbo Aswan Wander bazaar
llllll
RED SE A
2 teachers go free.
Based on 20 students.
|
