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      CAD $1,005
      AUD $971
      EUR €746
      GBP £615
      NZD $1,245
      ZAR R8,051
      CHF FR926
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  • 2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Travel from Cairo to the Red Sea and discover enchanting Egypt

Travel to Egypt and discover the stark desert beauty of the country, home for centuries to the monumental legacies left behind by the great pharaohs. Visit Egypt's iconic Pyramids of Giza in Cairo and discover the secrets of Luxor's Valley of the Kings. Discover Egypt's bewitching history and captivating culture as you cruise the Nile, cross the remote contours of the Sinai Desert and relax on the sun-swept beaches lining the Red Sea.

  • Climb Mt Sinai
  • Marvel at the Temples of Karnak
  • Experience the chaos of Cairo
  • Stay in beach huts on the Red Sea coast
  • Enjoy a homestay with a Nubian family
  • Wander among the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx
  • Travel to the Valley of the Kings by donkey
  • Cruise the Nile on a felucca

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Days 1-2 Cairo

Wonderfully chaotic and always colourful, Cairo's dazzling array of museums, mosques and markets are a fascinating mixture of modern city and ancient wonders.

Days 3-4 Aswan/Abu Simbel

Situated on the banks of the Nile, the Nubian city of Aswan has been Egypt's southern gateway to Africa and an important trading centre since ancient times. Painstakingly relocated during the construction of the Aswan High Dam, the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel were originally built by Ramses II to intimidate Egypt's southern neighbours with their imposing facades.

Days 5-6 Nubian Homestay/Nile Felucca

Once the lifeblood of an ancient civilisation, cruise the iconic Nile on a traditional felucca and spend a night sleeping on deck under the stars.

Days 7-9 Luxor

From the spectacular temple complex of Karnak to the extraordinary hieroglyphs of the Valley of the Kings, Luxor is full of wonderfully preserved reminders of the Pharaohs.

Day 10 Cairo

With such iconic sights as the Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx to explore, Cairo offers a visual masterclass of ancient Egyptian architecture.

Day 11 Mt Sinai

The holy site where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments, the summit of Mt Sinai provides glorious views of the surrounding desert.

Days 12-13 Red Sea Beach Camp

Set on a magical stretch of the Red Sea, our beach camp is a hidden gem of fine golden sand and beautiful underwater reefs.

Days 14-15 Cairo

By far the largest city in Africa, Cairo is a bustling metropolis with an abundance of noise and energy in its streets and markets.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Cairo, Egypt

  • Finish:

    Cairo, Egypt

  • Group size:

    Min 1 , Max 12

  • Ages:

    Min 12

  • Meals:

    8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners

  • Accommodation:

    Beach hut (2 nts), Felucca (1 nt), Homestay (1 nt), Hotel (8 nts), Overnight sleeper train (2 nts)

  • Transport:

    Camel, Felucca, Overnight sleeper train, Van

  • Included activities:

    Abu Simbel temples, Aswan boat tour, Camel ride at the Pyramids, Colossi of Memnon, Coptic Cairo walking tour, Donkey ride (seasonal - not in summer), Egyptian Museum, Home cooked traditional meal with local family, Intrepid Foundation Project visit - ACE (Animal Care in Egypt), Islamic Cairo and Khan al-Khali bazaar visit, Karnak Temple, Mt Sinai climb with local guide, Pyramids and Sphinx, St Catherine's Monastery, Valley of the Kings (3 tombs)

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    488kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    A single supplement is available on this trip. See important notes for single supplement exception nights.

    **PLEASE NOTE THIS TRIP IS CURRENTLY OPERATING ON AN ALTERNATIVE ITINERARY DUE TO RECENT EVENTS IN SINAI PENINSULA INVOLVING THE KIDNAPPING OF TOURISTS. SEE INTRODUCTION TO TRIP ( TRIP NOTES ) FOR MORE DETAILS**

  • Total price from

    USD $1,046
    CAD $1,005
    AUD $971
    EUR €746
    GBP £615
    NZD $1,245
    ZAR R8,051
    CHF FR926
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  • Per day from:

    USD $69
    CAD $67
    AUD $64
    EUR €49
    GBP £41
    NZD $83
    ZAR R536
    CHF FR61
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    • 4.91 out of 5
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      USD $1,046
      CAD $1,005
      AUD $971
      EUR €746
      GBP £615
      NZD $1,245
      ZAR R8,051
      CHF FR926
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