First Med Holidays
EGYPT
Recorded history in Egypt began around 4,000 years B.C. when nomadic hunters settled in the Nile Valley. It was in 3,100 B.C. that Egypt crowned her first Pharaoh, Menes who later unified the country's two regions, lower (the Delta) and upper Egypt (Giza to Aswan). This is when the real history of this most fascinating country began... come and discover for yourself this history on one of these unforgettable tours...
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Best of Egypt £459
Highlights: A whirlwind tour of the best that Egypt has to offer. Travel on a
felucca down the Nile and experience Nubian village life. Explore the ancient sites of Luxor and Aswan and discover the most famous of them all, the great Pyramids of Giza.
What's Included: Guided tour Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx. Egyptian Museum, Nubian Village, Nubian traditional dinner, Felucca ride on the Nile (with support boat). Visit to /elephantine and Kitchener Islands. Camel ride to view the Monastery of Saint Simeon. Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples. Guided tour of Valley of the Kings and Temple of Queen Halshepsut.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrive Cairo
Arrive in Cairo at any time
Day 2 Cairo
Explore the Great Pyramids at Giza and the famous Sphinx, perhaps topping off your visit with an optional camel ride. Buzzing with activity, Cairo is a mix of modern and ancient wonders. Be amazed by the treasures in the Egyptian Museum before boarding an overnight train to Aswan.
Days 3 and 4 Aswan
Vist a Nubian village on Elephantine Island. Find out about the way of life here as we have the unique opportunity to be invited for an authentic dinner in a local home. The following day take the opportunity to explore what many consider to be one of Egypt's most impressive temples, Abu Simbel.
Day 5 Felucca
Spend a day and night aboard our felucca, a traditional Nile sailing boat. Kick back, relax and enjoy the scenery as you are looked after by our Nubian crew. Take full advantage of our one of a kind support boat which always seems to conveniently appear when you most need it for meals, cold drinks, or a quick shower to cool yourself off.
Days 6 and 7 Luxor
Explore Luxor and its surrounding highlights such as Kamak Temple and the Luxor Museum. Ride a donkey 'egyptian style' to the West Bank and visit the incredible Valley of the Kings.
Day 8
Returning to Cairo by plane on the morning of our final day our tour concludes on arrival at Cairo International Aiport.
Accommodation: Simple hotels (5 nts). Sleeper trains (1 nt). Felucca (with support boat for toilet/showers) (1 nt.).
Transport: Private air-conditioned van, Train, Camel, Felucca. Donkey Walking. Plane Luxor to Cairo.
Group Size: Max 15, Avg 10.
Group Leader: Tour Leader throughout. Local guides. Felucca crew.
Meals Included: 7 Breakfasts. 1 Lunch. 3 Dinners
Budget: Allow £150-200 for meals not included.
There are two tours each month of the year, January to December.
