Nile felucca/Peter Crane
EGYPTIAN ADVENTURE 10 DAYS – NILE AND RED SEA ADVENTURE
On this family holiday to Egypt we sail down the River Nile by felucca (a traditional sailboat), ride camels through the desert and swim in the warm waters of the Red Sea. Join us as we explore one of the ancient wonders of the world, the Great Pyramids of Giza, and discover the Valley of the Kings, home to the famous tomb of Tutankhamen.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Cairo. Day 2 Pyramids Discover the Sphinx and the magnificent Great Pyramids of Giza. Visit the Egyptian Museum, home to Tutankhamen’s famous mask. Take an overnight sleeper train to Aswan. Day 3 St Simeon’s Monastery Ride camels across the desert to the Monastery. Visit a Nubian family for dinner and experience delicious local cuisine. Day 4 Abu Simbel Optional visit to these rock cut temples. Set sail by felucca down the Nile past towering sand dunes. Day 5 Felucca sailing Continue sailing to reach the impressive temple of Kom Ombo. Day 6 Valley of the Kings Discover the Valley of the Kings and its tombs, including the most famous of them all, King Tutankhamen’s. Travel by calesh (a horse-drawn carriage) to Karnak. Take a guided tour of the vast temple. Day 7 Red Sea Drive to Safaga on the coast. Day 8 Snorkelling Enjoy a boat trip to the coral reefs. Swim, snorkel and search for the marine life of the Red Sea. Day 9 Cairo Drive to Cairo. Explore the bustling city one last time. Day 10 Fly to the UK.
For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/fnf Meeting the locals at Giza/Neil Morgan
Pyramids Sphinx
LOWER EGYPT
Safaga Giza SINAI FACTFILE £1041 adult from
*child from £969
Unforgettable first glimpse of the Pyramids
Crazy camel ride across the dunes
Sail down the Nile on a relaxing felucca
See Nemo and his friends face to face in the Red Sea
Tour type Discovery Comfort Active
Minimum Age: 5 years.
Accommodation and Meals: 7 nights hotels, 1 night sleeper train, 1 night felucca. 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners are included.
Swimming: Most hotels have pools and we have the chance to swim in the Red Sea.
Transport: Bus, sleeper train, camel, felucca, boat and calesh.
Tour Staff: Explore Tour Leader, drivers, felucca crew, boat crew and local guides.
Group Size: Generally 12 to 20. TOUR DATES
Egyptian Adventure Ref FNF
CAIRO Museum
Sat 11 Feb - Mon 20 Feb Sun 12 Feb - Tue 21 Feb Fri 30 Mar - Sun 08 Apr Sun 01 Apr - Tue 10 Apr Tue 03 Apr - Thu 12 Apr Fri 06 Apr - Sun 15 Apr Sun 08 Apr - Tue 17 Apr Tue 10 Apr - Thu 19 Apr Fri 01 Jun - Sun 10 Jun
TOUR DATES
Boat trip to coral reefs
Sat 09 Feb - Mon 18 Feb Mon 11 Feb - Wed 20 Feb Sun 24 Mar - Tue 02 Apr Wed 27 Mar - Fri 05 Apr Fri 29 Mar - Sun 07 Apr
Hatshepsut Temple & visit Valley of the Kings
Edfu Horus temple
St Simeon’s monastery
UPPER EGYPT
36 Lake Nasser
LUXOR Visit Karnak by calesh
Kom Ombo Sobek temple
ASWAN High Dam Philae temple
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Fri 27 Jul - Sun 05 Aug Fri 10 Aug - Sun 19 Aug Fri 24 Aug - Sun 02 Sep Wed 17 Oct - Fri 26 Oct Fri 19 Oct - Sun 28 Oct Sat 20 Oct - Mon 29 Oct Sat 22 Dec - Mon 31 Dec Fri 28 Dec - Sun 06 Jan
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2013
Sat 25 May - Mon 03 Jun Fri 26 Jul - Sun 04 Aug Fri 09 Aug - Sun 18 Aug Fri 23 Aug - Sun 01 Sep
TOUR ONLY – 10 DAYS Tour price without flights from £535
Please go online for our tour only child price. * Aged 5-11 years on date of departure. Teenage departures; age 11 and over. These are guide prices, see p92 for details.
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