Abu Simbel (optional)
Felucca sailing
THE HEART OF EGYPT 10 DAYS – UNCOVERING THE ‘REAL’ EGYPT
This family holiday captures the essence of Egyptian life. Staying in simple small family owned hotels, and taking every chance to explore the local markets, we immerse ourselves in everyday Egyptian life. Along the way we visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, sail down the Nile on a traditional felucca and snorkel in the warm waters of the Red Sea. On this holiday a lot of the sightseeing is left optional, giving you the flexibility to do as much or as little as you want.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Aswan. Drive to the West Bank of the Nile. Day 2 In Aswan Explore the colourful markets. Chance to take a camel-ride to St Simeon’s Monastery and visit a local Nubian family for dinner. Day 3 Abu Simbel This morning you can visit the rock temples of Abu Simbel (optional). Set sail on a traditional felucca boat to Kom Ombo. Day 4 Felucca sailing Sail north towards Luxor. Relax on board the felucca and play some Nubian card games with the crew. Day 5 In Luxor Visit Hatshepsut Temple and discover the Valley of the Kings. Donkey-trek through farmland and along irrigation channels to watch the sun set over the Nile (optional). Day 6 The Red Sea Drive to the town of Safaga. Day 7 Safaga Enjoy a free day. There is the oportunity to take a boat trip and snorkel among the coral reefs in the Red Sea. Day 8 Cairo Drive to Cairo. Day 9 Pyramids Discover the Sphinx and the Great Pyramids of Giza. Visit the Egyptian Museum, home to momentous antiquities including Tutankhamen’s famous mask. Day 10 Fly to the UK.
FACTFILE £954 adult from
*child from £877
Learn Nubian Games on board the felucca
See how Egyptian families live
Swim in the blue waters of the Red Sea
Explore the local markets TOUR DATES The Heart of Egypt Ref FQNF
CAIRO Museum
Pyramids Sphinx
LOWER EGYPT
Safaga Giza SINAI TOUR DATES
Fri 22 Mar - Sun 31 Mar Fri 24 May - Sun 02 Jun
(optional)
Boat trip to coral reefs
2013
Fri 26 Jul - Sun 04 Aug Fri 16 Aug - Sun 25 Aug
TOUR ONLY – 10 DAYS Tour price without flights from £415
Hatshepsut Temple & visit Valley of the Kings
St Simeon’s monastery (optional)
UPPER EGYPT
Simbel (optional)
Abu 0 40 Lake Nasser km 250 For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk LUXOR
Visit Karnak by calesh (optional)
Kom Ombo Sobek temple
ASWAN
High Dam Philae temple
Please go online for our tour only child price. * Aged 5-11 years on date of departure. These are guide prices, see p92 for details.
For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/fqnf
Fri 30 Mar - Sun 08 Apr Fri 01 Jun - Sun 10 Jun Fri 27 Jul - Sun 05 Aug
2012
Fri 17 Aug - Sun 26 Aug Fri 12 Oct - Sun 21 Oct Fri 21 Dec - Sun 30 Dec
Tour type Discovery Comfort Active
Minimum Age: 5 years.
Accommodation and Meals: 8 nights hotels, 1 night felucca. 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner are included.
Swimming: Some hotels have pools and we have the chance to swim in the Red Sea and the Nile River.
Transport: Bus and felucca.
Tour Staff: Explore Tour Leader, drivers, felucca crew and local guides. Group Size: Generally 14 to 20.
Ref: FQNF
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