A Taste Of Egypt

A Taste Of Egypt (EDAEQ)

Duration: 8 days (may vary)
Areas: Egypt
Tour types: History & Culture, Nature & Wildlife

Description

This is an ideal trip if you want to visit all the classic sites but have limited time. Our high-calibre guides take you on an amazing journey as you visit many spectacular ancient world treasures and monuments. The breathtaking Pyramids, the tombs and temples at the Valley of the Kings and the imposing pillars of Karnak really are sights to behold. The highlight for many is the overnight stay on a traditional felucca sail boat and relaxing on the River Nile. We board the felucca in Aswan after experiencing the city's vibrant Nubian culture, an adventurous way to experience traditional Egyptian life.Please note if you are booked on (or searching for) AEQ - Highlights of Egypt, please click the 2009 itinerary tab. We have amended the itinerary for 2010 onwards.

Tour itinerary

Day 1:

Start Cairo.

Day 2:

Tour of the famous Archaeological Museum; visit Cairo's citadel; overnight train to Aswan.

Day 3:

Arrive Aswan; free time to discover the leisurely pace of this Nubian town; optional visits to High Dam and Cleopatra's Obelisk.

Day 4:

Board felucca; sail down Nile; overnight on felucca.

Day 5:

Morning sailing; disembark and visit temples at Kom Ombo and Edfu; to Luxor.

Day 6:

Explore Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's temple, Colossi of Memnon; afternoon discover Karnak and Luxor temples; overnight sleeper train.

Day 7:

Arrive Cairo; vist impressive Giza Pyramids; camel ride; afternoon free to relax at hotel.

Day 8:

End Cairo.