Nile Adventure & Sinai

14 days - from $1125

This is a relaxing trip, featuring the many highlights of Egypt at a comfortable pace, followed by time on the beach at Dahab. We visit the ancient pyramids and the Sphinx before heading south to Luxor. Known, in ancient times, as Thebes, Luxor has an outstanding collection of tombs and temples – including the Valley of the Kings, which we visit on donkeys.

In Luxor we board our Nile riverboat, and as we cruise south to Aswan we watch timeless scenes along the banks of the Nile, as farmers go about their daily business, tending their crops. We visit the riverside temples at Edfu and Komombo, and once in Aswan we have time to explore this laid-back southern city which has long been a favourite with travellers. A few days relaxing, swimming, snorkelling (and eating!) at Dahab is a great way to spend the last few days before our trip ends in Cairo.

Highlights

• World-leading snorkelling and scuba diving on the Red Sea
• Nubean Aswan
• The Valley of the Kings
• UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cairo
• Nile cruise
• Luxor's open air museum
• Cairo Museum
• Downtime and diving in Dahab
• Edfu and Komombo temples

Itinerary:

Day 1: Cairo2: Cairo - Luxor3: Luxor4 - 6: Luxor - Nile Cruise7: Aswan8: Aswan - Cairo9: Cairo10 - 13: Cairo - Dahab - Cairo14: 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:

• Gecko's expert English-speaking local tour guide throughout the tour, and local site guides at some sites.

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

• 4 nights on Gecko’s Nile riverboat, cruising from Luxor to Aswan.

• Donkey ride to explore the Valley of the Kings.

• Time to relax in Dahab on the Gulf of Aqaba.

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