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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 – Nile Cruise
High Dam, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk
Day 4 Aswan, Nile Cruise Komombo
Day 5 Nile Cruise, Edfu
Day 6 Luxor, Disembark Nile Cruise,Temple of Luxor,
Temple of Karnak
Day 7 Luxor, Cairo Valley of the Kings, Temple of
Queen Hatshepsut,
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
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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
– Nile Cruise Today ´ALL ABOARD´ to start our 5 star
cruise boat with private cabins and all meals provided. 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:Aswan and Nile Cruise. We are bound
for the Elephantine and Kitchener Islands on the River Nile.
Our floating hotel continues north and we can sun bathe on
top while our captain shows us some of the most amazing
sites of all. Today we visit Komombo Temple, one of the most
important historical sites on the Nile.
Day 5:Nile Cruise. 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. We visit Edfu Temple while
sailing.
Day 6:Nile Cruise, Luxor. Today we disembark
Nile Cruise and then 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.
Day 7:Nile Cruise, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut,
Cairo After breakfast we head 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. Then the 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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