Tour Overview
The Pyramids have shadowed Cairo and Egypt's desert for thousands of years, and after exploring those at Giza plus the antiquities of the Egyptian Museum, you'll head south-west into the vast, empty Western Desert. Your journeys will be by 4WD vehicle to explore the other-worldly features of the 'White Desert'. Then, for a taste of the nomadic life of a Bedouin tribe, you ride camels and camp at night under a brilliant star-filled sky.
Luxor & Red Sea Coast
You'll see how they used to live in the desert with a visit to a medieval village, before heading to the Nile city of Luxor. Here you continue your adventures by traditional Egyptian transport with a donkey ride to the Valley of the Kings and by calesh (horse-drawn carriage) to Karnak Temple. Then on to the Red Sea resort of Hurghada where there's time to relax, swim and snorkel. A final look at Cairo brings this amazing journey to an end.
Responsible Travel
We have joined forces with the Sunshine International Project, Luxor, to assist in providing education and a home for children in Egypt. You will have the opportunity to visit the home during your stay in Luxor and meet the residents, where you'll be assured of a cheery welcome! If you would like to go, please speak to your Group Leader early on in your trip and they will give you the details so you can arrange your visit. A taxi to the home will cost approximately EGP 10 (tell the taxi driver it's directly across from The International Hospital in Television Street, if they haven't heard of it). Please also be aware that there maybe times that you can't visit, for example because of itinerary timings or opening times of the Sunshine International Project.If you would like to give a gift they would be delighted to receive the following; children's winter clothing - for boys and girls aged between one month and 14 years, i.e. long trousers, sweatshirts, cardigans & long-sleeved dresses. They'd also like white glue, glitter, colouring books and educational or children's film DVDs to play with! Long-sleeved pyjamas, disposable nappies, milk formula and baby shampoo are also always needed. These goods are available to buy cheaply locally (helping the local economy) and your Group Leader will be able to advise on where to buy things. For further details please see www.sunshine-international.org.uk, where the children have placed a wish-list!
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1Join trip in Cairo
Day 2
Cairo; visit Pyramids & Egyptian Museum; drive to Bahariya Oasis
Day 3
4wD journey to mountains & springs
Day 4
To Farafra; 4wD white Desert adventure
Day 5
Dakhla; camel trek to desert camp
Day 6
Visit medieval village; drive to Luxor
Day 7
Sightseeing to the Valley of the Kings & Karnak Temple
Day 8/9
Hurghada; boat trip on Red Sea, swimming & snorkelling
Day 10/11
Drive to Cairo; free for optional excursions
Day 12
Trip ends in Cairo
