| Tour
Code: NFR15 |
| Duration: 15
DAYS / 14 Nights |
| Country: EGYPT |
| Start: Cairo Finish: Cairo |
| Price:
Euro €675 |
| Single
Supplement: Euro €675 + €75 |
Snorkel or scuba dive the pristine reefs of the Red Sea and discover the temples and tombs of ancient Egypt by felucca on the River Nile.
Day 1 - 3, Cairo, Pyramids and Sphinx
In Cairo, you are transferred from the airport to your hotel and the following day visit Cairo's famous Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza and Saqqara with an Egyptologist. The next day is free to explore the many other intriguing sites such as the world class Egyptian Museum or you have the option of going on a city tour. In the evening catch the first class overnight train to Aswan.
Day 4 - 6, Aswan, Felucca Cruise
Explore the sights around Aswan including the serene Philae Temple. You can also take an optional excursion to Abu Simbel to see the incredible statues of Ramses (own expense), before hopping on our felucca for our two night sailing trip along the Nile. Enjoy a wonderfully relaxing and peaceful sail along the river and a night out sleeping on deck (luxury cruise upgrade available on request).
Day 7 - 9 Edfu, Komombo, Luxor
Leaving our felucca we visit Edfu & Komombo Temples that lie in a splendid riverside setting. In Luxor we explore the temples covered with hieroglyphics and learn the stories of the ancient Egyptian gods at an optional spectacular sound and light show at the imposing Karnak Temple, and go deep into the exquisitely decorated pharaoh's rock-hewn tombs in the valleys of the Kings and Queens. We have a free day in Luxor to visit markets and bazaars or simply to relax on our last day here.
Day 10 - 13, Dahab
After an overnight coach journey, arrive in Dahab for four days on the beach enjoying the beautiful Red Sea. This pearl of the gulf is a Bedouin village with golden sands, turquoise sea and swaying palms. We include a snorkelling trip to the Blue Hole, and a sunset camel ride. You have the option to climb Mt. Sinai or take a PADI diving course, or just an introductory dive (own expense).
Day 14 - 15, Cairo
We arrive back into Cairo in the late afternoon of day 14 where the rest of the day is free. The next day you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
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| Tour
highlights |
| Day
1 - 2 |
Cairo - Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara tour (B day 2 only) |
| Day
3 |
Cairo - free day, overnight train to Aswan B |
| Day
4 |
Aswan - Philae Temple tour |
| Day
5 |
Free morning, afternoon boat trip to Elephantine & Kitchener Islands BD |
| Day
6 |
Felucca sailing BLD |
| Day
7 |
Komombo, drive to Edfu and tour temple, transfer to Luxor - Karnak and Luxor temples B |
| Day
8 |
08 Luxor, Valleys of the Kings & Queens B |
| Day
9 |
Luxor at leisure, overnight coach to Dahab B |
| Day 10 - 13 |
Dahab - at leisure, snorkelling the Blue Hole, sunset camel trek |
| Day 14 |
Coach to Cairo, afternoon free |
| Day 15 |
Transfer to Cairo airport B |
| ADDITIONAL
INFO > > > |
Group
size: Min 2, Max 18 Age 8+
(Can take single bookings if minimum group size is met) |
| Included
in tour price |
Transfers to all tour highlights, activities as stated, accommodation, road tolls and taxes, meals as indicated, transport, services of an Egyptologist and city reps, return airport transfers
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| Excluded
in
tour price
|
| Visas, travel insurance, flights, entrance fees (approx £35 to all sights visited), departure taxes, tips (£20 - £30), drinks, items of a personal nature, optional activities (see tour dossier for details) |
| Mode
of Transport
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| Coach, minivan, first class overnight train, traditional felucca, sailboat, foot |
| Standard
of Accommodation |
10 nights in comfortable 2-4 star hotels with en suite & air conditioning, 2 nights felucca, 1 night overnight train, 1 night coach
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