EGYPTIAN DISCOVERY 10 DAYS – TRAVEL THE NILE, RELAX ON THE RED SEA
On this holiday to Egypt designed especially for those with young families we discover the Great Pyramids of Giza and explore the Valley of the Kings, home to Tutankhamen’s famous tomb. We swim in the warm waters of the Red Sea and admire the myriad of marine life in the coral reefs from the comfort of a glass-bottom boat.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Cairo. Day 2 Pyramids Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. Admire the Sphinx. There is an optional trip to a children’s theme park. Day 3 Egyptian Museum Visit the museum, home to many treasures including Tutankhamen’s golden mask. Take an overnight train to Luxor. Day 4 Felucca This afternoon we board a traditional sailboat and set sail on the Nile. Day 5 Valley of the Kings Visit the Queen Hatshepsut Temple and the Valley of the Kings, home to the tomb of Tutankhamen. There is the option to take a donkey-cart ride through the countryside. Day 6 Karnak Temple Travel by horse-drawn carriage to Karnak Temple. Drive to Safaga. Days 7/8 Red Sea Take a trip on a glass-bottom boat to the islands and coral reefs, admiring the myriad of marine life. Relax on the coast or take a dip in the sea. Day 9 Fly to Cairo Spend the afternoon exploring this bustling capital or shopping for souvenirs. Day 10 Fly to the UK.
FACTFILE £1144 adult from
*child from £1072
Get up close to a pyramid Sleepover on a train!
Take a horse drawn carriage to an acient temple
Swim in the blue waters of the Red Sea
Egyptian Discovery Ref FET
CAIRO Museum
Pyramids Sphinx (Optional theme park visit)
LOWER EGYPT
SAFAGA Giza SINAI
Tour type Discovery Comfort Active
Minimum Age: 2 years.
Accommodation and Meals: 8 nights hotels, 1 night sleeper train. 9 breakfasts and 1 lunch are included.
Swimming: All of the hotels have swimming pools and we can take a dip in the Sea at Safaga.
Transport: Bus, train, calesh (horse- drawn carriage), felucca and glass bottom boat.
Tour Staff: Explore Tour Leader and local guides.
Group Size: Generally 12 to 18. TOUR DATES
Fri 30 Mar - Sun 08 Apr Fri 01 Jun - Sun 10 Jun
Glass bottom boat trip to coral reefs
Visit Hatshepsut Temple & Valley of the Kings
Optional balloon
Felucca trip
UPPER EGYPT
Visit Karnak by calesh, Hodhod farm visit
LUXOR
Fri 29 Mar - Sun 07 Apr TOUR DATES
2012 Fri 19 Oct - Sun 28 Oct 2013
TOUR ONLY – 10 DAYS Tour price without flights from £645
Please go online for our tour only child price. * Aged 2-11 years on date of departure. These are guide prices, see p92 for details.
Lake Nasser km 0 250
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