Pyramids & Luxor While in Cairo, we'll visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum - a unique collection of artifacts. We journey by train south to the fascinating town of Luxor. Here we'll ride donkeys to Hatshepsut Temple & visit Valley of the Kings, then take a local calesh - a horse-drawn carriage - to visit Karnak's colossal Temple of Amun.
Nile Cruise to Aswan Next we board our Nile riverboat and set off for the journey to Aswan, observing small riverside villages and the daily work of the felahin - rural farmers - whose lives have changed little since the time of the Pharaohs. We pause to admire sacred sites like the Temple of Horus at Edfu, and Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. We reach Aswan, an exciting place to explore with plenty to do and see. You can wander the bazaar or take trips into the desert, perhaps visiting the famous temple of Abu Simbel.
Relaxing on the Red Sea Returning to Luxor by bus, we then drive to the coast and relax at Hurghada, on the Red Sea: we will organise boat trips (optional) to off-shore islands and coral reefs, with plenty of chances to swim and snorkel, before ending our tour back in Cairo. We recommend a visit to the Khan al Kalili bazaar - a colourful maze of alleyways with street vendors and hawkers keen to sell their wares.
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Bus/Calesh/Train/Donkey Trek to the Valley of the Kings/Nile riverboat.
Tour Leader plus driver(s), captain and crew on Nile riverboat. Some local guides.
Approx. 18 to 24.
Enjoy the comfort of our small Nile riverboat, plus relaxing days on the Red Sea coast. Be prepared for some early starts as we sometimes explore before the heat of the day. On rare occasions, the Doma may not be available and in these circumstances Explore reserve the right to use alternative larger vessels that may not be exclusive to our group.
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Cultural Tours Cruising and Sailing Holidays Discovery Holidays Classic River Cruises
Small Group
Egypt
15 days
Cairo
10nts hotel - staying at standard hotels throughout; 4nts Nile riverboat in 2-berth cabin, plunge pool, restaurant, bar and lounge area; 14 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 4 dinners included.
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun
Easy
EGR
