pyramids & Beaches - 14 days
The full monty grass roots tour for those with a little more time to spare. Definitive Egypt including the pyramids, the Valley of the Kings, Nile felucca cruising and time to chill out on the sunny Red Sea coast in Dahab, where you can dive, snorkel or simply soak up the rays and unwind!
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Day 1: Cairo - sights, sounds & excitment
Sunday. Welcome to Cairo! You’ll be picked up at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to head out and explore this exciting city - your own way!Overnight - Cairo
Day 2: Pyramids & the Egyptian Museum
Cairo - Aswan. Today will be action packed as we start to explore Egypt’s amazing capital. We’ll start by visiting the Egyptian Museum which houses some really cool ancient artefacts like the awesome treasures of Tutankhamen. Next stop is Egypt’s most iconic and famous attraction, the stunning Pyramids of Giza - sole survivors from the ancient wonders of the world. After exploring the pyramids we visit the massive lion headed Sphinx. After time to freshen up, our adventure continues this evening with an overnight seater train journey to Aswan. Overnight - Seater train to Aswan (B)
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Day 3: Aswan - Egypt's southern most city
Today you have 2 options. You can take advantage of the optional visit to the Philae temple which includes an exotic Nubian dinner on a local island this evening or you can spend the day at leisure and explore Aswan your own way. Overnight - Aswan(B)
Day 4: Abu Simbel & Felucca Sailing
Aswan - Felucca sailing. Today we highly recommend that you take the optional visit to the massive rock cut temple of visit Abu Simbel. Definitely one of the most awe-inspiring temples in the whole of ancient Egypt, the temple is dominated by a gigantic rock–cut façade, Abu Simbel is a testament to the strength and power of the most revered ruler Ramses II. Later on we climb aboard our feluccas and set sail along the glorious River Nile. As we make our way down, the afternoon is spent lazing about, sunbathing and swimming. Overnight - Felucca Cruise (B, L, D)
Day 5: Nile sailing - R&R
A whole day on the felucca today so make the most of this time to relax and enjoy the brilliant sunshine. Chill out on the felucca, take a plunge into the river or just sunbathe and enjoy a few beers as the felucca plies its course.Overnight - Felucca Cruise (B, L, D)
Day 6: Luxor Temple by Night
Kom Ombo - Edfu - Luxor. Today we take a guided tour of the waterside Temple of Kom Ombo before continuing on to the Temple of Horus at Edfu en-route to the ancient capital of Thebes. Thebes (Luxor) is over 4000 years old and is a living museum and the jewel in Egypt's archaeological crown.
Tonight we explore Luxor Temple which is magnificently illuminated by thousands of spotlights. Shafts of artificial light stream from the huge columns and intricately carved lintels and the architectural brilliance of the temple is magnified with dramatic effect. Luxor Temple is also open at night, so visiting then is an added bonus and proves extremely popular. Overnight - Luxor (B)
Tonight we explore Luxor Temple which is magnificently illuminated by thousands of spotlights. Shafts of artificial light stream from the huge columns and intricately carved lintels and the architectural brilliance of the temple is magnified with dramatic effect. Luxor Temple is also open at night, so visiting then is an added bonus and proves extremely popular. Overnight - Luxor (B)
Day 7: Valley of the Kings
Luxor - Cairo. After an early breakfast we jump aboard a motor boat to Luxor's West Bank. We travel on to the imposing Temple of Hatshepsut and the legendary Valley of the Kings. Most people opt to travel by donkey to the massive pair of statues know as the Colossi of Memnon. One of the best things to do whilst visiting is to go hot air ballooning over ancient Thebes beforehand - it's fabulous at sunrise!
This afternoon we enjoy some well deserved rest time before visiting the colossal Temple of Karnak. Lose yourself in the stone-columned Hypostle Hall and don’t forget your camera! Tonight we jump back aboard the overnight train as we continue on back to Cairo. Overnight - Seated train to Cairo (B)
This afternoon we enjoy some well deserved rest time before visiting the colossal Temple of Karnak. Lose yourself in the stone-columned Hypostle Hall and don’t forget your camera! Tonight we jump back aboard the overnight train as we continue on back to Cairo. Overnight - Seated train to Cairo (B)
Day 8: Cairo
After an early arrival into Cairo, the rest of the day is yours to explore on your own. Why not try haggling for some cool souvenirs at one of the many local markets and let the chaos of Cairo go buy as you sip refreshing mint tea? Overnight - Cairo (B)
Days 9 - 12: Dahab by the Red Sea
On day 9 we travel by bus to the popular Red Sea resort of Dahab.
Dahab has quickly developed from a hippy village to a respected haven with a solid infrastructure for SCUBA divers, snorkellers and travellers seeking sun, sea and relaxation. Dahab boasts a fantastic range of beachside cafes, shops and bars along the waterfront. Watersports are also available in abundance with great windsurfing, swimming and kayaking to name just a few. Local excursions including camel treks to Bedouin villages and climbs up Mount Sinai are also easily booked and highly recommended. Mount Sinai is of great religious and historical importance as it is often claimed that Moses received the 10 Commandments here. So whether you’re into watersports, trekking, swimming or just plain relaxing – we are sure Dahab will be the place for you!
WANT TO DO SOME DIVING IN DAHAB? The 1930km long body of water known as the Red Sea is a gift of nature and quite simply a diver’s nirvana. Visibility is excellent, the water temperate always warm and Dahab is closer and cheaper than Caribbean or Indian Ocean resorts. Overnight - Dahab (B:4)
Dahab has quickly developed from a hippy village to a respected haven with a solid infrastructure for SCUBA divers, snorkellers and travellers seeking sun, sea and relaxation. Dahab boasts a fantastic range of beachside cafes, shops and bars along the waterfront. Watersports are also available in abundance with great windsurfing, swimming and kayaking to name just a few. Local excursions including camel treks to Bedouin villages and climbs up Mount Sinai are also easily booked and highly recommended. Mount Sinai is of great religious and historical importance as it is often claimed that Moses received the 10 Commandments here. So whether you’re into watersports, trekking, swimming or just plain relaxing – we are sure Dahab will be the place for you!
WANT TO DO SOME DIVING IN DAHAB? The 1930km long body of water known as the Red Sea is a gift of nature and quite simply a diver’s nirvana. Visibility is excellent, the water temperate always warm and Dahab is closer and cheaper than Caribbean or Indian Ocean resorts. Overnight - Dahab (B:4)
Day 13: Cairo - your way
We have an early start this morning as we leave the Red Sea and head back up to Cairo - Africa's largest city. The rest of the day is yours to relax or why not join us on an optional city tour visiting Islamic Cairo, the Citadel and Mosque of Salladin, the Coptic area and Hanging Church. Overnight - Cairo (B)
Day 14: Cairo
Saturday. Sadly our Egyptian adventure ends after breakfast. We’ll escort you back to the airport and wish you a fond farewell on your onward journey. (B)
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