| Grand Egyptian Adventure |
15 days |
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| Short Itinerary |
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Day 1 |
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Arrive in Cairo. Transfer from airport to hotel |
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Day 2 |
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Cairo - Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara tour |
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Day 3 |
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Cairo - free (Museum & City Tour option). Overnight train to Aswan |
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Day 4 |
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Aswan - afternoon tour to Philae temple & High Dam |
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Day 5 |
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Aswan. (Abu Simbel option). Island boat trip. Start felucca sailboat cruise (luxury cruise upgrade option) |
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Day 6 |
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Nile felucca cruise |
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Day 7 |
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Finish on felucca. Tour Komombo & Edfu Temples.
Luxor - east bank temples of Luxor & Karnak |
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Day 8 |
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Luxor - west bank sites (Valleys of the Kings, Queen Hatchepsut & Medinat Habu temples). Overnight train to Cairo |
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Day 9 |
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Cairo. Free day (optional Alexandria day trip) |
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Day 10 |
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Early morning drive to Dahab - free time |
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Day 11 |
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Dahab - Snorkelling at the Blue Hole. Sunset camel ride |
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Day 12 |
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Dahab - free day |
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Day 13 |
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Dahab - free day |
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Day 14 |
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Coach to Cairo, free time |
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Day 15 |
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Cairo - free time. Transfer to airport for flight home |
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Tour Highlights |
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The Pyramids & Sphinx; Felucca cruise down the Nile; Valley of the Kings; Temple of Karnak; Snorkelling the Blue Hole |
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| Tour Facts |
| Activity / Class |
Cultural / Standard |
| Group Size |
Min - 2 Max - 18 |
| Activity Level |
Low |
| Features |
Sightseeing, felucca cruise, snorkelling, camel ride |
| Accommodation |
4 nights - Cairo hotel (C)
1 night - Aswan hotel (B)
1 night - Luxor hotel (B)
4 nights - Dahab hotel (C)
2 nights - felucca sailboat (E)
2 nights overnight train |
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1 st class train, air-conditioned bus/minibus/car, felucca sailboat |
| Meals |
B - 7 |
L - 1 |
D - 2 |
| Booking Information |
| Departures |
Monthly |
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The Great Pyramids in Gisa, Egypt
Throughout history Egypt’s vast array of breathtaking monuments has proved an irresistible draw to travellers from all over the world. Combined with stunning beaches and a warm and friendly people, Egypt is a country you cannot afford to miss. Therefore, let us take you on a journey back in time to some of the most amazing sites of the ancient world, and leave you with memories you will treasure for a lifetime.
We begin in Cairo where we take time to visit possibly the most famous of ancient monuments, The Pyramids and Sphinx at Gisa. We also allow time to explore the city and its many interesting sites like the Citadel of Saladin, the mazy alleyways of the Khan al Khalili bazaar, and the extensive Cairo Museum.
Felucca on the Nile, Egypt
Next we head for Aswan and the peaceful beauty of the Nile. Here you will find lush green islands and traditional
felucca sailboats set amid cascading rapids. We visit the tranquil island Temple of Philae and the immense High Dam, before boarding
feluccas to drift lazily down the Nile. We stop at the Temples of Komombo and Edfu en-route to Luxor where we have plenty of time to investigate the wealth of monumental architecture on offer.
On the east bank we take time to see the remarkable Temples of Karnak and Luxor, a tribute to the greatness of King Ramses II. On the west bank, we visit the Valley of the Kings, where the ancient Pharaoh’s built elaborate burial complexes and temples to aid them on their journey to the afterlife. Other stops include the colourful Medinat Habu temple, Queen Hatchepsut's temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Diving off Dahab Beach, Egypt
From here we head back to Cairo before saying farewell to the Nile Valley and heading for the coast and the wonderfully laidback beach resort of Dahab. With golden sandy beaches, stunning coral reefs and crystal blue waters, this small Bedouin village makes an ideal base for the next few days. Between sunbathing and eating at Dahab’s many excellent restaurants we take time to snorkel the Blue Hole, and do a camel ride. You also have the chance to visit Mt. Sinai & St. Catherine's monastery.
Finally we return to Cairo and after some last minute souvenir hunting and sightseeing our tour ends.
Note: From 1st May 2008 this itinerary is being amended to miss out the long overnight coach journey from Luxor to Dahab. Instead we will return to Cairo on the overnight train, spend a day there, and then head to Dahab.
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