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Felucca Odyssey

14 days - from $

If the Nile is Egypt's lifeline, then sailboats are its blood cells. Since time immemorial ships of one sort or another have been the major form of transportation, carting people and goods up and down its length. These days, 'felucca' sailboats are still used by the local Nubian people, and our three-night felucca cruise is the focal point of this great holiday.

We begin our journey in Cairo, with a visit to the timeless pyramids, the nearby Sphinx and the superb Valley Temple. Travelling south to Aswan we visit the spectacular temples at Abu Simbel and meet up with our friendly Nubian crew, spending an evening with their family and friends before we board our feluccas for a memorable three-day trip down the Nile. As we sail upstream towards Edfu we stop to visit the stunning Temple of Sobek (the crocodile-headed God) at Komombo, which stands like a silent sentinel on the banks of the river. We also visit the excellent Temple of Horus on arrival in Edfu.

Arriving in Luxor we ride donkeys into the Valley of the Kings and the following day we're off to the Red Sea coast for a couple of days of R&R - a great end to our Egypt adventure.

All in all, this trip offers a great mixture of activity, culture and fun!

Highlights

  • The Valley of the Kings
  • UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cairo
  • Nubean Aswan
  • Abu Simbel
  • Nile cruise
  • Luxor's open air museum
  • Cairo Museum

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Included:

• Gecko’s expert English-speaking local leader throughout the tour, and professional local guides at some sites.

• Sightseeing (including entrance fees where applicable): Cairo’s pyramids, Sphinx and Valley Temple of King Khafre (Chephren); Komombo; and Edfu.

• 3 night felucca sail from Aswan to Edfu.

• Donkey ride to explore the Valley of the Kings.

• Visit to Abu Simbel.

• Boat ride to a local village near Aswan for dinner and a chance to meet our Nubian sailor’s family.

• Two full days to relax on the beach at Hurghada.

• Free time to explore Aswan, Luxor and Cairo.

• Overnight sleeper train from Cairo to Awsan. Accommodation in an air-conditioned carriage with comfortable seats (that recline back at about 45 degrees), with a simple dinner and breakfast served on board.


Not Included:

International flights, arrival and departure transfers, visas, airport taxes, additional meals, drinks, optional sightseeing tours, insurance, tips and items of a personal nature.


Meals: 13 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners
EquipmentIncluded: 19 Oct 11
Valid From: 01 Oct 08
Valid Until: 31 Dec 11
Starts/Ends: Cairo to Cairo

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Itinerary:

Day 1: Cairo2: Cairo3: Cairo-Aswan4: Aswan5: Abu Simbel, Aswan6-8: Felucca Cruise9: Edfu-Luxor10: Luxor11-12: Red Sea Coast13: Hurghada-Cairo14: Cairo
EquipmentIncluded: 31 Dec 69
Starts/Ends: to
Trip Reference: GEFO

Dates & Prices
Full details for this trip are currently unavailable.
Please call us for details at 1-800-228-8747.

Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2012 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2012/13 brochures, due to be published in October 2011.