   Nile River Adventure Family Holiday8 days - from $1396An amazing river journey through the Land of the Pharaohs - taking in Egyptâs ancient wonders from the Pyramids of Giza to the tombs and temples at the Valley of the Kings. HIGHLIGHTS:
Your discovery of this ancient land begins in Cairo, where youâll visit the famous Egyptian Museum, home of Tutankhamunâs gold. Next you cross the Nile to see the amazing Pyramids at Giza before taking the overnight train south to Aswan. In Aswan step aboard your river boat for the classic river journey along the Nile to Luxor. On the three-night cruise youâll pass biblical scenes of farmers in flowing robes ploughing fields with oxen and stop to explore the impressive temples at Edfu and Kom Ombo. Once in Luxor your journey into history continues with a visit to the legendary Valley of the Kings and a carriage ride to the stunning Karnak Temple. Luxor's a lovely place for a stroll along the corniche, seeing the sails of the feluccas silhouetted against the banks of the Nile, or an atmospheric visit to floodlit Luxor Temple (optional). Back in Cairo there's time for haggling in one of the myriad bazaars. Itinerary:Day 1 Fly to Cairo Day 2 Cairo; visit Pyramids & Egyptian Museum; sleeper train to Aswan Day 3 Join riverboat and begin cruise Day 4/5 Cruise via Edfu & Kom Ombo temples Day 6 Arrive Luxor; sightseeing to the Valley of the Kings & Karnak by calesh Day 7 Fly to Cairo; free to explore, shopping or optional trips Day 8 Fly home Transport, accommodation and meals: Transport Minibus, train, riverboat, on foot, calesh
(horse-drawn carriage), on foot, domestic flight, (camel)
Accommodation Hotels (3nts), riverboat (3nts), sleeper train (1nt)
Youâll stay in three-star hotels with en suite facilities. On the
riverboat, cabins are usually twin berth with en suite facilities.
On the overnight train you will have a couchette berth. |
Dates & Prices |
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| Start | End | Price in US$ | Child Price in US$ | Local Payment | Availability | ||
| 27 Mar 10 | 03 Apr 10 | $1566 | $1415 | None |  | ||
| 03 Apr 10 | 10 Apr 10 | $1566 | $1415 | None |  | ||
| 24 Jul 10 | 31 Jul 10 | $1396 | $1245 | None | | ||
| 23 Oct 10 | 30 Oct 10 | $1453 | $1302 | None | | ||
| 20 Dec 10 | 27 Dec 10 | $1623 | $1491 | None | | ||
| 27 Dec 10 | 03 Jan 11 | $1623 | $1491 | None | | ||
| 19 Feb 11 | 26 Feb 11 | $1453 | $1302 | None | | ||
| 09 Apr 11 | 16 Apr 11 | $1623 | $1491 | None | | ||
| 16 Apr 11 | 23 Apr 11 | $1623 | $1491 | None | | ||
| 23 Jul 11 | 30 Jul 11 | $1453 | $1302 | None | | ||
| 22 Oct 11 | 29 Oct 11 | $1453 | $1302 | None | | ||
| 19 Dec 11 | 26 Dec 11 | $1642 | $1491 | None | | ||
| 26 Dec 11 | 02 Jan 12 | $1642 | $1491 | None | | ||