Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (7 nights), Cruise boat (3 nights), sleeper train (1 night).
Transport
Private van, sleeper train, cruise boat, internal flight.
Meals
11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners.
Staff
Tour leader, local guides.
Age Restriction
To travel independently you must be at least 18 years of age. There are no upper age limits on our tours however travellers aged 70 years or older are required to complete a medical questionnaire. This standard (non-family) adventure is open to children aged 12 years or older when accompanied by a parent (max. two children per adult).
Optional Activities
Optional activity prices are subject to change and can fluctuate in relation to the high/low season and the number of people on a specific excursion. Not all excursions listed here may be available, due to season, or weather conditions. As generally not a lot of time is spent in start/end cities, you may want to arrange to arrive early, or stay longer after the trip in order to allow sufficient time to participate in optional activities there.
All prices are in US dollar amounts, per person.
Trip to sound and Light show at Karnak temple in Luxor $ 25
Hot-air-balloon flight over monuments and city of Luxor $ 80
Tutankhamen Tomb in the Valley of the Kings $15
Mummy Room in the Egyptian Museum $18
What To Bring
You will be on the move a lot, so our advice is to pack as lightly as possible. Your baggage should be clearly labeled and restricted to one soft compact suitcase, or sports bag, maximum 15kg, plus a daypack. Luggage limits on airlines are strictly enforced and space on vehicles is limited. Porters are not often available, so be prepared to carry your own bags. It is important to pack clothes for warm days and cool evenings.
Checklist:
Suggested Items:
• Small towel and swimwear
• 4 shirts/t-shirts
• Sun hat
• 1 pair of shorts
• 2 pairs of long trousers
• Sturdy walking shoes
• Sun block
• Sunglasses
• Watch or alarm clock
• Pocketknife
• Torch (with extra batteries and bulbs)
• Money belt
• First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, band aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, dehydration powder, insect repellent, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
Group Size
Maximum 15, Average 10
Other Information
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The itinerary is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Operator Remarks
Allow USD200 for meals not included.
A local payment of USD250 is payable on arrival.
