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16 Days from £549 + Local payment £140 |
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Brief Itinerary |
Day 1 Cairo
Day 2 Cairo, Aswan
Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, Mycrenos and Sakkara
Day 3 Aswan
High Dam, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk
Day 4 Felucca cruise on Nile Elephantine and
Kitchener Islands
Day 5 Felucca cruise on Nile
Day 6 Felucca cruise, Luxor Komombo, Edfu,
disembark felucca, Luxor
Day 7 Luxor, Cairo Valley of the Kings,
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Temple of Luxor, Temple of
Karnak
Day 8 Cairo
Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Saladin, Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the Hanging Church, Kahn El Khalili bazaar
Day 9 Cairo, Nuweiba, Dahab
Day 10 Dahab
Day 11 Dahab, Jordan, Aqaba, Wadi Rum Jeep safari in the desert
Day 12 Wadi Rum, Petra
Day 13 Petra, Dead Sea, Amman
Day 14 Amman City Tour, Mt.Nebo, Kerak, Aqaba
Day 15 Aqaba, Nuwieba or Taba, Cairo
Day 16 Cairo Day 11 Dahab, Jordan, Aqaba, Wadi Rum Jeep safari in the desert |
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Detailed Itinerary |
Day 1:
Cairo. At the Cairo terminal keep your eyes open for the Travel Talk sign. Gather round in the hotel lobby at 6:00pm as we meet both the other tour members and the guide for an informal meeting.
Day 2:
Cairo,
Aswan.
After breakfast we visit the Giza Plateau to explore the world famous pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mycrenos. The afternoon is left to site-see Sakkara; the first capital of ancient Egypt, famous for its step pyramid built by King Zoser in 2700 B.C. This evening it’s ´ALL ABOARD´ the overnight train to Aswan.
Day 3: Aswan Our day starts with the discovery of the High Dam and then a
visit to the Philae Temple (sacred place dedicated to the
Goddess Isis), and then the unfinished Obelisk.
Day 4: Felucca Cruise on Nile. Today we get
back to basics and jump onboard our Felucca sail boat, bound
for the Elephantine and Kitchener Islands on the River Nile.
Our floating Felucca continues north and we pull out the old
sleeping bag for the night on deck while our local captain
makes us at home with locally made meals.
Day 5: Felucca Cruise on Nile. Today we sail
all day long on Nile, watching the beautiful scenery pass us
by and wave to the locals continuing their day of washing,
swimming and fishing. Whilst being absorbed by the culture
we can sit back and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of one of
the greatest rivers on the earth.
Day 6: Felucca Cruise on Nile, Luxor. Today
we visit Edfu and Komombo temples and then we say farewell
to our floating home and disembark.
Day
7: Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Cairo
After breakfast we depart for the West Bank of the Nile
where our donkey awaits to take us into the Valley of the
Kings through quiet roads with lovely views of the Nile.
Next is our discovery of the magnificent “city of the Dead”
where tombs were carved into the desert rocks, decorated
richly, and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife.
Rising out of the desert plain in a series of terraces, the
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is our next stop. Today we also
visit the temple of Luxor on the East Bank of the Nile which
was dedicated to the great god Amun, his wife Mut and their
son Khonsu (the mood god) together represents the Theban
triad. The temple was built on the site of a probable
smaller structure for the god Amun, while the earliest parts
of the temple seen today date from the 14th century BC and
the time of Amenhotep III. In the afternoon we proceed to
the Temple of Karnak, one of the most important religious
centers of ancient Egypt. This evening we will board our
overnight train to Cairo.
Day 8: Cairo.
Our journey continues with a visit to one of the most important museums in the ancient world, the Egyptian Museum houses more than 100,000 relics of Egypt. Today we discover the Citadel of Saladin, Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the Hanging Church and the world famous Kahn El Khalili bazaar.
Day 9 & 10: Cairo, Nuweiba, Dahab.
Relax and unwind next to the sea with all the activities available including swimming, snorkeling, diving, camel treks, jeep safaris and more!!
Day
11: Nuweiba/Taba, Aqaba, Wadi Rum. We depart for
Nuweiba or Taba to board the speed ferry to Aqaba, the
Jordan’s window to the sea. After checking into our desert
camp in Wadi Rum, we join a 2 hour Jeep safari in the
desert. This evening we also enjoy an authentic Jordanian
dinner in Wadi Rum. After chilling out by the desert fire
and sharing experiences with our travel mates under a starry
sky, we spend the night in our desert camp.
Day
12: Wadi Rum, Petra. After breakfast we depart for
a full day tour in the Red Rose City Petra. We embark on an
unforgettable trip on horse back and then by foot ‘til we
reach the Treasury. Our local guide will provide us with a
brief history of the city, which is one of the greatest
attractions in the Middle East. We also visit the Pharaoh's
Castle, the Triumphal arch and the Amphitheater. We remain
in Petra overnight.
Day 13: Petra, Dead Sea,
Amman. Today. Today we first drive to the lowest
point on earth, Dead Sea for spectacular floating on the
salty water, them continue to Amman to overnight.
Day 14: Amman, Mt. Nebo, Kerak, Aqaba. In
the morning we start with Amman City Tour then we travel the
King's Highway, the world's oldest continuously used trading
route, connecting Amman in the north to Aqaba in the south
of the country. we first make our way to Mt. Nebo and then
Kerak to visit the impressive Kerak Castle, which was built
in the 12th century Amman City Tour, Mt. Nebo, Kerak and
sleeping in Aqaba.
Day 15: Aqaba, Nuweiba, or
Taba, Cairo. Wake up in Aqaba with a unique mix of
experiences from the cultural to the culinary and head back
to Cairo.
Day 16: Cairo. Our trip will
end after we say goodbye to our new friends over breakfast,
and check-out of the hotel in Cairo
(11:00am) Two hours before your
flight we bus you back to the airport and bid you safe
travels.
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Accommodation |
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5 and 4 star hotels and depending on the itinerary traditional Felucca boat or 5 star Nile Cruiser.
Boutique resort hotel in Dahab
3 star superior hotels in Jordan, desert camp in Wadi Rum
Click for the meeting
hotel. |
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Airport Transfer |
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From the airport to the TravelTalk hotel and back
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Meals |
13 breakfasts, 3 lunches & dinners
in N.Cruise, 2 lunches & dinners
in Felucca, 1 dinner in Wadi Rum |
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Transportation |
Traditional Felucca boat or 5 star Nile Cruiser.
Air-conditioned non-smoking coach or mini-bus,
Overnight first class train (recliner seat) between Cairo-Aswan and Luxor-Cairo
Donkey ride (Valley of the Kings)
4x4 jeep (Wadi Rum)
Felucca or 5 star Nile Cruise boat (depending on the itinerary)
Ferry between Egypt-Jordan |
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Guide |
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Services of experienced Eqyptologist guides and the crew of the Felucca boat
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Excursions |
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As per the itinerary (entrance fees NOT included) |
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Not included |
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Any
flights, insurance, meals not stated in the
itinerary, items of a personal nature, tips, visa
fees, entrance fees to the sights and museums, other
services not stated in the itinerary, optional
activities |
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Cairo including Giza, Pyramids
of Cheops & Chephren & Mycrenos,
Sphinx Sakkara, Step Pyramid of
Zoser, Egyptian Museum, Citadel
of Saladin, Mosque of Mohamed
Ali, The Hanging Church, Khan el
Khalili Bazaar.
Ü Aswan including The
High Dam, Philae Temple,
Unfinished Obelisk, Elephantine
and Kitchener Islands
Ü Komombo Temple
Ü Edfu Temple
Ü Luxor including Temple
of Luxor, Valley of the Kings,
Hatshepsut Temple, Temple of
Karnak
Ü Dahab and Nuweiba
Ü Aqaba
Ü Petra including
Pharaoh's Castle, the Triumphal
arch, Amphitheater Wadi Rum -
Jeep Safari |
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