Tour Overview
Your journey begins in Cairo, with visits to the fabulous Egyptian Museum, home of Tutankhamun's gold, and the famous Pyramids at Giza. An overnight train then takes you south to Aswan, gateway to Nubia and Africa beyond. Here you step aboard your cruise boat for the classic river journey to Luxor, stopping en route to explore the temples at Edfu and Kom Ombo.
Luxor & Cairo
Once in Luxor you'll visit the legendary Valley of the Kings and take a carriage ride to Karnak Temple. There's also time for you to take a short felucca ride on the Nile or to visit floodlit Luxor Temple. An overnight train returns you to Cairo for a final day's sightseeing, or last minute shopping in one of the myriad bazaars.
Nile Cruise
The waters of the Nile are plied by everything from small sail and rowing boats, to large luxury cruise boats. On this holiday you'll board an air-conditioned, modest yet comfortable riverboat, carrying up to 100 passengers. Your en suite cabin will be compact, usually with twin-beds and a window. Facilities on board will include a sun deck and plunge pool, as well as a restaurant and bar.
Responsible Travel
Our small-groups have minimal impact on the areas through which we travel. We use Egyptian group leaders and staff - this provides vital employment. Eating meals in local restaurants and staying in Egyptian hotels helps distribute the money we spend.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 47 residents - aged between two months and 11 years old. You'll be assured of a cheery welcome!If you would like to give a gift they would be delighted to receive the following; pyjamas, disposable nappies, milk formula & baby shampoo. All of 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.co.uk, where the children have placed a wish-list!
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1Join trip Cairo
Day 2
In Cairo; visit Pyramids & Egyptian Museum; overnight train to Aswan
Day 3
Aswan; afternoon walk in bazaar
Day 4
Board Nile riverboat; free for optional activities
Day 5/6
Nile cruise via Edfu & Kom Ombo towards Luxor
Day 7/8
Luxor; donkey trek to Valley of the Kings; visit Karnak by horse-drawn calesh. Free time; overnight train to Cairo
Day 9
Cairo; free day
Day 10
Trip ends in Cairo
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