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Nile & Beyond 2011 - 12
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Visit Egypt - from Cairo return via Bahariyya Oasis, the White Desert, Aswan& Luxor
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13 day trip in Egypt staying in hotels, on a felucca, in a desert & on an overnight train
From: US$875pp
Plus US$240 local payment
Essential Info
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
- 12 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), 4 dinners (D)
- 6 nights twin share in 4* hotels, 2 nights twin share in tourist class hotels, 1 night in a desert camp, 2 nights on board a felucca, 1 night first class overnight train between Luxor and Cairo (recliner seat)
- Arrival transfer from airport to hotel
- Transportation in an air-conditioned minibus and felucca as per the itinerary
- Excursion to the Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo Temple, Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple (entrance fees not included)
- Fully guided tours with Egyptologist at all major sites
- Services of a fully trained English speaking Trip Leader
- Please ensure you bring a sleeping bag with you
Additional Information
Egypt Pre Departure 2011 2012 Itinerary
Day 1 - Cairo
Arrive at Cairo International Airport – a transfer to the hotel is included.
Day 2 - Cairo
In the morning we visit the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx at Giza Plateau. Then we continue to Saqqara. (B)
Day 3 - Cairo - Bahariyya Oasis
We travel by air-conditioned private coach to the beautiful Bahariyya Oasis. (B,D)
Day 4 - Bahariyya Oasis - White Desert
We continue by 4x4 towards our camp in the White Desert. On our way we visit the Temple of Alexander the Great. Tonight we sleep under the stars in tents. (B,L,D)
Day 5 - White Desert - Dakhla Oasis
We travel to the Farafra Oasis and then continue to Dakhla Oasis by private air-conditioned coach. We view the medieval covered city of Al Qasr, then head out to Al-Muzawaka Tombs and Deir Al-haggar. (B)
Day 6 - Dakhla Oasis - Luxor
This morning our journey continues to the Kharga Oasis. We see the Temple of Hibis, the rambling 4th century necropolis of Al-Bagawat and the Temple ruins of Deir Al-Kashef. We then transfer to Luxor. (B,L)
Day 7 - Luxor - Aswan
After breakfast we transfer to Aswan by air-conditioned coach. There is an option to visit the Temple of Philae by motorboat. (B)
Day 8 - Aswan
Early start to see Abu Simbel before our felucca trip along the incredible Nile River begins. (B,L,D)
Day 9 - Felucca
Watch life on the banks of the Nile as we sail along. We also visit Kom Ombo Temple. (B,L,D)
Day 10 - Felucca - Luxor
Today we say goodbye to our felucca and crew, as we transfer by air-conditioned coach to Luxor. (B)
*Please ensure you bring a sleeping bag with you
Day 11 - Luxor - Cairo
This morning we see the Valley of the Kings and the Temple Of Queen Hatshepsut.
Then we transfer for our 1st class train journey (recliner seat) to Cairo. (B)
Day 12 - Cairo
This morning we have a guided visit of the Egyptian Museum after which the rest of the day is free to explore. (B)
Day 13- Cairo
Our trip finishes today after breakfast (B).
From: US$875pp
Plus US$240 local payment 
