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The Nile, Alexandria & El Alamein

12 days - from $1890

Travel the length of the Nile, from Aswan to Alexandria, and explore the battlefields of El Alamein In Cairo our guide explains the history and mystery of ancient Egypt as we explore the Egyptian Museum, pyramids and Sphinx. In Luxor we are treated to further outstanding sights, visiting Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut. A relaxing three-day riverboat cruise brings us to Aswan, home of the friendly Nubian people. There’s time for an optional visit to Abu Simbel before we return to Cairo to visit a delightful 16th century Arabesque villa, Cairo’s oldest mosque, and the bustling Khan el Khalili bazaar.

Our last stop is cosmopolitan Alexandria, on the Mediterranean coast. We visit the excellent museum, enjoy an excursion to the battlefields at El Alamein, and have time to explore downtown ‘Alex’ before returning to Cairo.

Highlights

  • Alexandria
  • Be dwarfed in Abu Simbel
  • Cruise past Kom ombo and Edfu Temples
  • Cruising the Nile
  • Dancing in Cairo – try or see
  • Easy going Aswan
  • Egypt’s sweet treats. Alexandria
  • 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: (Sat) Arrive Cairo and transfer to hotel.2: Visit Egyptian Museum, pyramids and Sphinx. Sleeper train to Luxor.3-4: Horse-drawn carriages to Karnak Temple. Board Nile cruise boat. Visit Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon.5-6: Sail to Aswan. Visit Edfu and Komombo temples.7: Free day in Aswan. Optional visit to Abu Simbel. Sleeper train to Cairo.8: Arrive Cairo. Medieval quarter, including Gayer-Anderson Museum, Ibn Tulun Mosque and Khan al-Khalili bazaar.9: Drive to Alexandria. Visit museum and catacombs.10: Excursion to battlefields and museum at El Alamein.11: Return to Cairo.12: Trip ends in Cairo this morning (Wed).
Included: Peregrine tour leader, professional local guides, arrival transfer, transport, sightseeing and entrance fees.
Not Included: Flights, meals unless specified, drinks, departure taxes, visas, travel insurance, tips (see below), spending of a personal nature, departure transfer.
Meals: 11 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners
Valid From: 01 Jan 09
Valid Until: 31 Dec 69
Starts/Ends: Cairo to Cairo
Trip Reference: PGNX

Dates & Prices

Start End Tour Prices in US$ Availability
28 Aug 1008 Sep 10$1890
11 Sep 1022 Sep 10$1890
09 Oct 1020 Oct 10$1890
23 Oct 1003 Nov 10$1890
06 Nov 1017 Nov 10$1890
20 Nov 1001 Dec 10$1890
04 Dec 1015 Dec 10$1890
18 Dec 1029 Dec 10$1890
01 Jan 1112 Jan 11$1890
15 Jan 1126 Jan 11$1890
29 Jan 1109 Feb 11$1890
12 Feb 1123 Feb 11$1890
26 Feb 1109 Mar 11$1890
12 Mar 1123 Mar 11$1890
26 Mar 1106 Apr 11$1890
09 Apr 1120 Apr 11$1890
23 Apr 1104 May 11$1890
07 May 1118 May 11$1890
21 May 1101 Jun 11$1890
04 Jun 1115 Jun 11$1890

Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2010 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2010/11 brochure, due to be published in October 2009.