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Nile & Beyond 2013-14
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Camp under the starts in the White Desert, cruise the Nile on a felucca and visit Bahariyya Oasis for a true desert experience
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A truly different Egypt tour, it also visits the classic spots like the pyramids of Giza, Cairo, Aswan & Luxor.
From: US$875pp
Plus US$260 local payment
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Essential Info
Totally Topdeck
- Fully-guided tours of all major sites with a qualified Egyptologist (entrance fees not included)
- Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza Plateau
- Guided tour of the Egyptian Museum
- Camp under the stars in the White Desert
- Visit historic Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Karnak
- Excursion to the Temples of Abu Simbel
- Excursion to Kom Ombo Temple
- Overnight Felucca Sailing on the Nile
Also Included
- 12 breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), 4 dinners (D)
- 4 nights twin share in 4 star hotels, 2 nights twin share in 3 star 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
- Services of a fully trained English speaking Trip Leader
Additional Information
Egypt And Middle East Pre Departure Information Itinerary
Day 1 Cairo.
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport a hotel transfer is included. This evening we meet our Trip Leader and fellow travellers.
Day 2 Cairo.
In the morning we visit the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx at Giza Plateau - prepare to be amazed! We then continue to Saqqara. (B)
Day 3 Cairo - Bahariyya Oasis.
We travel by air-conditioned 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 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 and a Nubian village experience to learn about their culture. (B)
Day 8 Aswan.
It's a very early start as we take a trip out to the incredible temples constructed by Ramses II at Abu Simbel. After returning to Aswan we begin our felucca trip along the Nile River. (B,L,D)
Day 9 Felucca.
A day of sailing on the Nile - relaxation at its finest! We can watch life on the banks of the Nile as the day goes by, and we also stop off for a visit to Kom Ombo Temple. Our local Nubian crew cook and sail so we're free to do as much or as little as we wish. (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)
Day 11 Luxor - Cairo.
This morning we explore one of Egypt's most remarkable spots with a qualified Egyptologist - the Valley of the Kings. We also visit the Temple Of Queen Hatshepsut before transferring to a first class train (recliner seat) for our overnight journey to Cairo. (B)
Day 12 Cairo.
This morning we have a guided tour of the Egyptian Museum, home to priceless relics including the treasures of the ‘Boy King' Tutankhamun. The rest of the day is free to explore bustling Cairo - perhaps test your haggling skills in the markets and bazaars! (B)
Day 13. Our amazing Egyptian trip finishes today after breakfast, when it will be time to say fond farewells to our Topdeck companions. (B)
Please note: A sleeping bag is required for this trip
From: US$875pp
Plus US$260 local payment 
