Felucca Journey 2009/10 Departures

from USD 699 for 13 days

The best way to glimpse life along the world’s greatest river. Adventure and fun for the budget-conscious. The romance of sailing on the Nile, combined with the natural beauty of the Red Sea coral gardens and some of the greatest historical sites in the world.

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Day 1 - CAIRO

Arrive and check in to your hotel. No meals.

Day 2 - CAIRO – ASWAN

Guided visit to the Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza. Overnight train to Aswan. (B)

Day 3 - ASWAN

A free day to explore this vibrant Nubian city.

Day 4 - ASWAN

A free day gives you the chance to visit the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel. (B)

Day 5 to Day 6 - FELUCCA CRUISE

Board traditional feluccas for a two day cruise to Kom Ombo. All meals are provided on board. (BLD)

Day 7 - LUXOR

Disembark in Kom Ombo were we visit the riverside temple of Sobek & Haroeris. En route to Luxor, we visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu. In the afternoon we take horse drawn carriages to Karnak Temple for a guided tour around this magnificent site. (B)

Day 8 - LUXOR

We get up before sunrise for a donkey ride to the Valley of the Kings. Our route back offers magnificent views of the Nile Valley and passes the Colossi of Memnon. This afternoon is free for you to venture into Luxor’s streets and its bustling bazaars. (B)

Day 9 - LUXOR - HURGHADA

Transfer to Hurghada . Free day to explore the Red Sea resort. (B)

Day 10 to Day 12 - HURGHADA

Three free days. You can either relax on the beach or take a boat ride to dive or snorkel amid crystal waters and some of the world’s best coral reefs. (B)

Day 13 - CAIRO

Transfer by Intercity coach back to Cairo. Transfer to the hotel where the tour ends on arrival. (B)

Itinerary Notes

TRAIN CHANGES
The Egyptian Government might impose changes to the trains tourists are allowed to travel on. Many of our adventurer tours in Egypt make use of overnight 'seater' trains between Cairo and Luxor / Aswan. At the time of going to press these trains continue to be in operation and tourists are allowed to travel on them. However, there have been indications that this may change at some point in the future and that tourists will be required to use the more expensive 'sleeper' train. Whilst we are lobbying against this change, if legislation is introduced we will unfortunately be compelled to use the sleeper trains and to charge a US$40 surcharge per journey. Please ask our online consultant for further details at the time of booking.