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Egypt Adventure Overview

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      USD $780
      CAD $735
      AUD $708
      EUR €555
      GBP £450
      NZD $896
      ZAR R5,876
      CHF FR671
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  • 2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Adventure along the Nile through Egypt's fascinating history and culture

Travel to Egypt and follow the path of the River Nile as you revel in a taste of Egypt's history, beauty and colour on this short but action-packed trip along the longest river in the world. Cruise the Nile on a felucca, discover the largest and most impressive pharaonic temples, chat and dine with interesting locals and live it up in this country of deserts, bazaars, monuments and good old-fashioned adventures.

  • Be amazed by the Temples of Karnak
  • Explore Luxor's Valley of the Kings
  • Go bargain hunting in Cairo's souqs
  • Travel by camel to visit the Sphinx and Pyramids
  • Dine with Nubian locals in a traditional village
  • 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 3-5 Aswan/Nile Felucca

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. 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 6-7 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 8 Cairo

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

    4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners

  • Accommodation:

    Felucca (1 nt), Hotel (4 nts), Overnight sleeper train (2 nts)

  • Transport:

    Camel, Felucca, Overnight sleeper train, Van

  • Included activities:

    Camel ride at the Pyramids, Colossi of Memnon, Donkey ride (seasonal - not in summer), Egyptian Museum, Home-cooked traditional meal with local family, Intrepid Foundation Project visit - ACE (Animal Care in Egypt), Karnak Temple, Khan al-Khalili bazaar visit, Nubian village visit and meal, Overnight felucca sailing trip, Pyramids and Sphinx, Valley of the Kings (3 tombs)

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    260kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    1. The welcome meeting for this trip is at 4PM on day 1
    2. A single supplement is available on this trip. See important notes for single supplement exception nights
    3. Please arrange for departing flights after 3pm on day 8

  • Total price from

    USD $780
    CAD $735
    AUD $708
    EUR €555
    GBP £450
    NZD $896
    ZAR R5,876
    CHF FR671
    *     Price information
  • * Refer to booking conditions

  • Per day from:

    USD $97
    CAD $91
    AUD $88
    EUR €69
    GBP £56
    NZD $112
    ZAR R734
    CHF FR83
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    • 8
    • XESB
    • 4.83 out of 5
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $780
      CAD $735
      AUD $708
      EUR €555
      GBP £450
      NZD $896
      ZAR R5,876
      CHF FR671
      *
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