Note - From July 09 the accommodation on this tour has been upgraded to include 4 and 5-star hotels in Cairo, Aswan and Luxor. A 3-star hotel is still used for the second & third stays in Cairo and your time in Dahab.

We begin in Cairo where we take time to visit possibly the most famous of ancient monuments, the Pyramids and Sphinx at Gisa. We also allow time to explore the city and its many interesting sites like the Citadel of Saladin, the mazy alleyways of the Khan al Khalili bazaar, and the extensive Cairo Museum.

 

Next we head for Aswan and the peaceful beauty of the Nile. Here you will find lush green islands and traditional felucca sailboats set amid cascading rapids. We visit the tranquil island Temple of Philae and the immense High Dam, before boarding feluccas to drift lazily down the Nile. We stop at the Temples of Komombo and Edfu en-route to Luxor where we have plenty of time to investigate the wealth of monumental architecture on offer.

 

On the east bank we take time to see the remarkable Temples of Karnak and Luxor, a tribute to the greatness of King Ramses II. On the west bank, we visit the Valley of the Kings, where the ancient Pharaoh’s built elaborate burial complexes and temples to aid them on their journey to the afterlife. Other stops include the colourful Medinat Habu temple, Queen Hatchepsut's temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.

 

From here we head back to Cairo before saying farewell to the Nile Valley and heading for the coast and the wonderfully laidback beach resort of Dahab. With golden sandy beaches, stunning coral reefs and crystal blue waters, this small Bedouin village makes an ideal base for the next few days. Between sunbathing and eating at Dahab’s many excellent restaurants we take time to snorkel the Blue Hole, and do a camel ride. You also have the chance to visit Mt. Sinai & St. Catherine's monastery, cross into Jordan to Petra, or do a jeep safari or quad bike trip into the desert.

 

Finally we return to Cairo to finish the tour and fly home.

 

Note - our Grand Egypt & Jordan Adventure tour shortens the time in Dahab on this tour and extends it into Jordan giving a full tour through the country before finishing in Amman.

Travelling with your children? Check our family information page.

 

We also have a range of diving holidays that take place in Dahab, Egypt.