Nile Felucca Sailtrek + Red Sea (EXNFR)

Duration: 15 days (may vary)
Areas: Egypt
Tour types: History & Culture, Walking & Trekking

Description

Pyramids & Aswan
In Cairo, we'll admire the ancient Pyramids at Giza and the mighty Sphinx. We take the overnight train south to the colourful town of Aswan in Upper Egypt, a fascinating place to explore. We also suggest an optional excursion to the famous rock-cut temple of Abu Simbel, 3000 years old and dedicated to the Pharaoh Ramses II and stunning Philae Temple.

3-day Felucca Sailtrek
The traditional method of transport on the Nile is the felucca, a wind-powered sailboat. We follow suit taking to the water, sleeping on deck at night! Pulling in to rural villages or mooring along the banks of the Nile along the way, we explore at a leisurely pace.

Luxor & Red Sea Corals
Reaching Luxor, we ride donkeys to the Valley of the Kings to see the tombs of the Pharaohs. We also take a local calesh - a horse-drawn carriage - to Karnak and the colossal Temple of Amun. Next we drive to al Quseir, an historic port on the Red Sea. During our time here we recommend a boat trip to tiny islands and coral reefs found off-shore. There's plenty of opportunity for snorkelling, swimming or just relaxing before our journey back to Cairo, where there is time to visit many of the stunning sights in and around this amazing city.

Tour itinerary

Day 1

Join Cairo.

Day 2

In Cairo, visit Pyramids and Egyptian Museum; overnight train Aswan.

Day 3 & 4

In Aswan; optional visits to Philae Temple and Abu Simbel.

Day 5

Optional camel trek to St Simeon's monastery; board felucca.

Day 6 & 7

Sail on Nile aboard felucca via Kom Ombo to Edfu.

Day 8

Arrive Edfu, visit temple; drive Luxor, visit Karnak Temple.

Day 9

In Luxor; trek by donkey to Valley of the Kings.

Day 10

Drive to Hurghada on Red Sea coast.

Day 11 & 12

In Hurghada; optional boat trips to the coral reefs, swimming and snorkelling.

Day 13

Long drive to Cairo.

Day 14

In Cairo; optional visit to Saqqara and Dashur, or Islamic and Coptic Cairo.

Day 15

End Cairo.