Felucca Trails

8 days - from $550

We begin in Cairo, where we spend a morning exploring the great pyramids and the nearby Sphinx before taking the overnight train to Luxor. Here we have ample time to check out the bazaar and the numerous sights on the east bank. Crossing the Nile, we ride donkeys up into the Valley of the Kings and later we continue our journey to Aswan.

Aswan has an easygoing charm and we soon find ourselves slipping into its laid-back rhythm. While here we head out on a traditional felucca, sailing around the islands and on the far bank we can ride camels to the Monastery of St. Simeon - always great fun! We then continue upriver to a nearby Nubian village where we enjoy some local specialities for dinner.

Back in Cairo, we have a free day for further exploration and most of us will head to the fabulous Khan al-Khalili Bazaar. Our trip ends in Cairo.

Highlights

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

Itinerary:

Day 1: Cairo2: Cairo-Luxor3: Luxor4: Luxor-Aswan5: Aswan6: Aswan-Cairo7: Cairo8: 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:

Please note that no entrance fees are included on this tour and are paid locally.  The following is included

• Gecko's expert English-speaking local tour guide throughout the tour.  No entrance fees included

• Optional Donkey ride to explore the Valley of the Kings.

• Traditional felucca sailing trip in Aswan.

• Traditional dinner at a Nubian village.

• Free time to explore Cairo, Luxor and Aswan.

• 2 nights on an overnight train sleeping in an air-conditioned carriage with comfortable seats (similar to business class seats on a plane) that recline back about 45 degrees. Toilet facilities located at the end of the carriage. Breakfast is delivered to us when we arrive in the morning.

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

No entrance fees or transport to optional sites included