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Donkey trek to Hatshepsut Temple/Ashley Toft

Egyptian Adventure - a Family Holiday in Egypt - 2010/11 Itinerary

10 days - from $1040

• Swim in the warm waters of the Red Sea
• Explore Egypt's famous landmarks
• Set sail for an unforgettable journey towards Luxor

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Pyramids & Tutankhamen's Gold!
We start in the bustling capital, Cairo - the biggest city in Africa, dubbed 'the city that never sleeps'! We head first for the Great Pyramids of Giza, on the sands outside the capital, where the brave can venture into the very centre of a pyramid, and also see the enigmatic Sphinx. More amazing sights confront us at the Egyptian Museum on the last day.


All Aboard to Aswan
Next we take the sleeper train south to the wonderfully laid back desert city of Aswan. Here we wander the bazaars in search of spices, relax by the pool and take a trip to St Simeon's Monastery by camel - there's even time for a visit to the unforgettable temples at Abu Simbel (optional). A highlight for many will be the opportunity to visit a local village where we'll enjoy a traditional Nubian meal. Next we board our feluccas - the traditional lateen-rigged boats of the Nile. We sail north towards Luxor as the countryside and villages slip by. At night we have a campfire and our crew may bring out the drums before we drift off to sleep on deck under the stars.


Valley of the Kings & Red Sea
In Luxor there's the chance to take an optional hot-air balloon flight over ancient Thebes. Mounting donkeys we'll ride to Hatshepsut Temple and visit the Valley of the Kings before returning to enjoy a horse-drawn calesh ride to Karnak Temple. Moving on to Safaga, we experience a different aspect of Egypt: the Red Sea. Children and adults alike will love its warm waters - great for snorkelling amidst a dazzling show of multi-coloured fish and coral. Finally we fly back to Cairo.

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Itinerary:

Day 1 Join Cairo. Day 2 Pyramids We discover the Sphinx and the magnificent Great Pyramids of Giza before catching the overnight sleeper train to Aswan. Day 3 St Simeon's Monastery In Aswan we travel by camel to St Simeon's Monastery and then visit a Nubian family for dinner. Day 4 Abu Simbel Optional visit to Abu Simbel followed by an afternoon meeting with our 'ship of the Nile', the felucca, as we set sail to Kom Ombo. Day 5 Felucca sailing We sail north towards Luxor and visit the impressive Kom Ombo Temple on our way before arriving in Luxor. Day 6 Donkey trek First, we travel by donkey to Hatshepsut Temple and then discover the Valley of the Kings and its tombs, including the most famous of them all, Tutankhamen. We then visit Karnak Temple arriving by calesh. Day 7 Red Sea Drive to Safaga on the coast. Day 8 Snorkelling Boat trip to the coral reefs where we snorkel and experience the marine life of the Red Sea. Day 9 Treasures of Tutankhamen Drive to Cairo and visit the Egyptian Museum with its treasures of Tutankhamen. Day 10 End Cairo.

Accommodations: 7nts hotel, 1nt sleeper train, 1nt felucca; 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 3 dinners included. FNFS tour: A more leisurely pace, with extra nights in Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and Safaga; 4 additional breakfasts included.
Transport: Bus/Sleeper train/Donkey/ Camel/Felucca/Boat/Calesh.
Comment: A busy trip seeing the best of Egypt. Be prepared for hot weather for most of the year, however early mornings between Nov to Feb can be surprisingly cold. Conditions aboard the felucca are simple (see dossier for details). Sleeping bag required for the night on the felucca.
Group: Approx. 16 to 20.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s), felucca crew and boat crew on the Red Sea. Some local guides.
Trip Reference: FNF2010

Dates & Prices
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15 Oct 1024 Oct 10$1040$1040 0
17 Oct 1026 Oct 10$1070$1070 0
21 Oct 1030 Oct 10$1060$1060 0
22 Oct 1031 Oct 10$1100$1100 0
23 Oct 1001 Nov 10$1060$1060 0
24 Oct 1002 Nov 10$1060$1060 0
17 Dec 1026 Dec 10$1070$1070 0
24 Dec 1002 Jan 11$1090$1090 0
26 Dec 1004 Jan 11$1140$1140 0
13 Feb 1122 Feb 11$1050$1050 0
18 Feb 1127 Feb 11$1050$1050 0
20 Feb 1101 Mar 11$1060$1060 0
08 Apr 1117 Apr 11$1160$1160 0
10 Apr 1119 Apr 11$1160$1160 0
15 Apr 1124 Apr 11$1160$1160 0
17 Apr 1126 Apr 11$1100$1100 0
27 May 1105 Jun 11$1100$1100 0
29 Jul 1107 Aug 11$1060$1060 0
12 Aug 1121 Aug 11$1060$1060 0
19 Aug 1128 Aug 11$1060$1060 0
26 Aug 1104 Sep 11$1060$1060 0
14 Oct 1123 Oct 11$1060$1060 0
16 Oct 1125 Oct 11$1060$1060 0
18 Oct 1127 Oct 11$1060$1060 0
20 Oct 1129 Oct 11$1060$1060 0
21 Oct 1130 Oct 11$1060$1060 0
18 Dec 1127 Dec 11$1060$1060 0
18 Dec 1127 Dec 11$1060$1060 0
20 Dec 1129 Dec 11$1060$1060 0
23 Dec 1101 Jan 12$1060$1060 0
23 Dec 1101 Jan 12$1060$1060 0

Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2011 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2011/12 brochure, due to be published in October 2010.