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15 Days from £399 + 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 Aswan Elephantine and Kitchener Islands
Day 5 Aswan, Komombo, Edfu, Luxor
Day 6 Luxor, Karnak 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, Aqaba, Dahab
Day 14 Dahab, Cairo
Day 15 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
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.
Today we get back to basics and jump onboard a Felucca sail boat, bound for the Elephantine and Kitchener Islands on the River Nile. After our river excursion the rest of the day is yours free to wander around Aswan as you wish.
Day 5:Aswan, Komombo, Edfu, Luxor.
After our Aswan hotel breakfast we head to the Komombo Temple which was built during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. The temple is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and god Horus. Then we continue to Edfu to visit the largest and best preserved temple in Egypt. The temple is dedicated to the falcon god Horus and was built over a 180-year period from 237 BC to 57 BC.
Day 6:Luxor, Karnak.
Today we 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: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. 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. This evening we will board our overnight train back 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, Aqaba, Dahab.
Aqaba is strategically important to Jordan as it is the country's only seaport. The town borders Eilat, Israel, and there is a border post where it is possible to cross between the two countries (see Wadi Araba Crossing). Both Aqaba and Eilat are at the head of the Gulf of Aqaba. The town is best known today as a diving and beach resort. In the afternoon we return to Dahab.
Day 14: Dahab, Cairo
After spending the day in Dahab, we'll board our overnight coach back to Cairo in the evening
Day 15: Cairo.
Our trip will end after we say goodbye to our new friends
(08:00am)
Before your flight, we get you back to the airport and bid you safe travels.
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Accommodation |
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
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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 |
11 breakfasts, 3 lunches & dinners
in N.Cruise, 2 lunches & dinners
in Felucca, 1 dinner in Wadi Rum |
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Transportation |
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Traditional Felucca boat
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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