Felucca Safari

11 days - from $608

There's no better way to feel the pulse of Egypt than to drift lazily along the Nile in a traditional sailing boat. This great little trip is a fantastic low-cost way to experience the highlights of the Nile Valley, visiting the key sites while still allowing plenty of time to make your own discoveries.

In Cairo we explore the pyramids and Sphinx before heading south to Aswan where we visit the incredible temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel - one of the highlights of our trip.

Boarding our traditional 'feluccas' we then sail with the warm winds that sweep in from the Western Desert, spending three nights on board with plenty of time to kick back, relax and observe life along the banks. Along the way we visit the romantic Temple of Sobek, at Komombo, and a couple of days later we reach Edfu, where we visit the Temple of Horus. In Luxor we ride our donkeys into the Valley of the Kings - always great fun - and explore the tombs of the Pharaohs.

Highlights

• Be dwarfed in Abu Simbel
• Cruising the Nile
• Dancing in Cairo – try or see
• Easy going Aswan
• Face to face with Egypt’s mummies, Cairo
• Give in to Cairo
• Luxor
• The Giza Plateau – the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx
• Valley of the Kings

Itinerary:

Day 1: Cairo2: Cairo - Pyramids - Sphinx3 - 4: Aswan - Abu Simbel5 - 7: Felucca Cruise8 - 9: Edfu - Luxor - Valley of the Kings10 - 11: Cairo

What's It Like?

Gecko's adventures offer authentic experiences and a genuine alternative to backpacking. Our trips are designed for younger travelers on a budget but do include the entrance fees to the ‘must see’ sights while not wasting your money on unnecessary frills. Itineraries utilize public transport and basic twin share accommodations in small locally owned hotels, the occasional multi-share, or simply floor space in a jungle or village hut. Many trips involve some physical activity, the occasional long traveling day and you will need to carry your own bags. On camping trips, meals are freshly prepared by our camp cook, but expect to put up and take down your tent, and assist with camp chores. On all trips we only use local tour leaders who are passionate about their homeland. This is travel, grassroots style - basic but rewarding.

Included: An experienced English-speaking local leader, local guides at some sites, all transportation, accommodation, meals and sightseeing as indicated.
Not Included: International flights, arrival & departure transfers, visas, airport taxes, additional meals, drinks, optional sightseeing tours, insurance, tips and items of a personal nature.
Meals: 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 6 dinners
EquipmentIncluded: 02 Sep 10
Valid From: 10 Jan 08
Valid Until: 31 Dec 69
Starts/Ends: Cairo to Cairo
Trip Reference: GEFS