Do something a bit different this year and head to Egypt to celebrate Xmas or New Year in the sunshine, check out the pyramids and ancient temples before floating down the Nile on a traditional Egyptian felucca boat. Life couldn't get better!
AT A GLANCE
Starts in: Cairo Ends In: Cairo
Departs: 21st and 28th December 2008
Breakfast: 7 Lunch: 2 Dinner 2
Tour Leader: Yes - fully qualified Egyptologist
Accommodation: 2- 3 hotels & felucca
Compulsory Single Supplement: No
Local Payment Required: No
Average Group Size: 20-30
DAY 1: CAIRO
Get ready to celebrate the festive season Egyptian style! Airport arrival meet and greet, transfer to hotel. Overnight Cairo.
DAY 2: PYRAMIDS OF GIZA
Breakfast. A big day out, kicking off at the Egyptian Museum, to see the treasures of King Tutankhamen before heading to the awesome pyramids and lion headed Sphinx of Giza. As sole survivors from the ancient wonders of the world, the pyramids certainly live up to the hype! Overnight train to Aswan.
DAY 3: ASWAN
Breakfast box. Aswan awaits! Today there is an optional visit to Agilika Island to tour the Philae temple, including a Nubian dinner. Or a free day to relax and explore Egypt's southern most city, shop in the colourful souks and watch the amazing sunset over the River Nile. Overnight Aswan.
DAY 4: ABU SIMBEL
Breakfast/ breakfast box. This morning setting out across the Sahara you have the option to visit the massive rock cut temple of visit ABU SIMBEL. Possibly the most awe-inspiring temple of all ancient Egypt, with its gigantic rock–cut façade, Abu Simbel is a testament to the might of the most revered ruler Ramses II. Later we board our feluccas and set sail along the River Nile. As our felucca plies its way our afternoon is spent lazing about, sunbathing and swimming. Lunch, dinner & overnight felucca.
DAY 5: FELUCCA SAILING
Breakfast, A blissful day of relaxing in the sun and enjoying the views, as the felucca plies its course up the Nile. Go for swim, play cards, chill out with some beers and sleep out under a blanket of stars! Lunch, dinner & overnight felucca.
UPGRADE? If the felucca doesn't float your boat and you would like to upgrade then why not check out our 5* cruise bolt-on optioninstead.
DAY 6: LUXOR
Breakfast. Disembark and guided touring of the waterside Temple of Kom Ombo. Journeying onward we visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu en-route to the ancient capital of Thebes. At over 4000 years old Thebes (Luxor) is a living museum and the jewel in Egypt's archaeological crown. This evening we tour Luxor Temple - majestically illuminated by thousands of spotlights. Shafts of artificial light stream from the mammoth columns and intricately carved lintels the architectural brilliance of the temple is magnified with dramatic effect. Luxor Temple is one of only a few temples open for night time viewing and quickly becomes many travellers favourite. Overnight Luxor.
DAY 7: VALLEY OF THE KINGS
Breakfast. Early morning motor boat launch to Luxor's West Bank and ride donkey's to the imposing Temple of Hatshepsut. Afterward we visit the legendary Valley of the Kings and the massive pair of statues know as the Colossi of Memnon. If you're up for some dizzy excitement then why not do hot air ballooning over ancient Thebes beforehand - it's fabulous at sunrise! Later this evening climb aboard the overnight train to Cairo. Overnight Luxor
DAY 8: CAIRO
A free day to explore Cairo! Perhaps visit the famous Khan-al-Khalili bazaar to haggle for souvenirs, belly dancing costumes and spices! Or why not join us on an optional city tour visiting Islamic Cairo, the Citadel and Mosque of Salladin, the Coptic area and Hanging Church.. Overnight - Cairo.
DAY 9: CAIRO
Tour ends after breakfast and onward departure transfer to the airport for your onward flight home.
All transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
Fully escorted by Egyptian Tour Guide, degree qualified in Egyptology
Exclusions
Flights, visa & entrance fees. For entrance fees budget approx USD$70 - 90.
Tip kitty (approx USD$25-40) & items of a personal nature.
Departure Dates
2008
21
December
28
December
2009
20
December
27
December
Prices
Twin/Double
Single Supp
USD $559
USD $149
Prices shown are per person travelling. 'Twin/Double' prices per person apply when there are 2 people travelling, sharing a room. The 'single supplement' applies for single travellers who want their own room while on tour. Please enquire for availability of triple rooms.
No Local Payment Required
Bolt-ons
Abu Simbel The most inspiring temple of ancient Egypt!
5-star Nile Cruise Cruise the Nile in Style & upgrade to a 5-star cruiser.
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