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Egypt - Pyramids and the Nile
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TRIP DOSSIER E GY P T : 1 0 DAY S ACEA PYRAMIDS CAIRO & THE PYRAMIDS · AND NILE THE NILE · ASWAN You start your CRUISE & LUXOR Pyramids and Treasures Egyptian adventure at the awe-inspiring Pyramids, before visiting the renowned Egyptian Museum, home of Tutankhamun's gold and a host of treasures from this ancient land. From Cairo you then take the comfortable sleeper train south along the Nile valley to Aswan, gateway to Nubia and Africa beyond. Aswan and the Temples of the Nile In Aswan you've plenty of time to wander along the Nile-side corniche, or travel further afield to visit the High Dam or Philae temple. You'll enjoy dinner with a Nubian family before stepping aboard your cruise boat for the classic river journey to Luxor. Here you can relax and watch daily life on the Nile pass by, stopping to explore the impressive temples at Edfu and Kom Ombo. Luxor and Cairo Once in Luxor your journey through Egypt's magnificent history continues with a visit to the legendary Valley of the Kings and a carriage ride to stunning Karnak Temple. Heading north you return to Cairo where there's time to indulge in some last minute shopping in the Khan al Khalili bazaar or make a visit to the world's oldest pyramid at Saqqara. GREAT SPHINX & KHAEFRE'S P YRAMID Also see the range of Egypt trips in our Worldwide and Family brochures MEDITERRANEAN SEA llllllllll ll l Cairo Pyramids & Egyptian Museum E I T I N E R A R Y Group size maximum 12 people JORDAN ll lll ll SAUDI ARABIA RED SEA l lll lllll Days 1/2 Fly to Cairo; visit the Pyramids & Egyptian Museum; overnight train 3 Explore Aswan & dinner in a Nubian village 4-6 Cruise along the Nile, visit Edfu & Kom Ombo 7/8 Luxor; visit the Valley of the Kings & Karnak Temple 9 Fly to Cairo; optional excursions 10 Fly to London UK CAIRO lllll 22 ll ll ll ll l G ll Luxor Valley of the Kings & Karnak Temple Aswan Exotic bazaars Y P T Optional: Hot air balloon trip w w w. a d v e n t u r e c o m p a n y. c o . uk o r Sp e ak t o a Trav e l E xp e rt : 0845 450 5313