Pharaohs and Deserts Tour

15 days

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+ Move mouse over map to magnify + Short Itinerary Day 1 Arrive in Cairo. Transfer from airport to hotel Day 2 Cairo - Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara tour Day 3 Cairo - free day (Egyptian Museum & City Tour option). Overnight train to Aswan Day 4 Aswan - tour to Philae temple & High Dam Day 5 Aswan (Abu Simbel option). island felucca trip, start felucca cruise (luxury cruise upgrade option) Day 6 Felucca cruise Day 7 Finish felucca at Komombo. Tour Komombo & Edfu temples. Drive to Luxor and visit Luxor & Karnak temples Day 8 Luxor - west bank sites (Valleys of the Kings, Queen Hatchepsut temple etc.). Overnight train to Cairo Day 9 Meidum Pyramid & Fayoum tour. Overnight camp at Wadi Hitan Day 10 Valley of the Whales and Wadi Rayan tour.Return to Cairo. Day 11 Drive to Baharya Oasis Day 12 Baharya Oasis tour. Overnight White Desert jeep safari. Day 13 Finish safari in Farafra Oasis. Drive to Baharya. Day 14 Drive to Cairo, free afternoon Day 15 Cairo. Free time. Transfer to airport for flight home

Tour Highlights The Pyramids & Sphinx; Nile felucca sailboat trip; Valley of the Kings; Temple of Karnak; Valley of the Whales World Heritage Site; White Desert jeep safari   Tour Facts Activity / Class Cultural / Standard Group Size Min - 3    Max - 18  Min Age - 12 Activity Level Low Features Sightseeing, felucca cruise, camel ride (optional), Valley of the Whales, jeep safari Accommodation 2 nights - Cairo hotel (B) 2 nights - Cairo hotel (C) 1 night - Aswan hotel (B) 1 night - Luxor hotel (B) 2 nights - felucca sailboat (E) 1 night - Wadi Hitan camp (E) 2 nights - Bahariya hotel (D) 1 night - White desert camp (E) 2 overnight trains Transport 1 st class train, air-conditioned bus/minibus/car, felucca sailboat, jeep Meals B - 12 L - 4 D - 6 Booking Information Departures Monthly Price (land only) From UK£630 Price (with flights) From UK£965 (estimate only) Local Payment None Advance Options Single Room Supplement UK£115 Sleeper Train upgrade (one way) UK£30 Luxury Nile Cruise UK£175 Sleeper Train upgrade (return) UK£60 Local Tour Options Cairo City Tour 125.00 EGP Hot Air Balloon Flight - Luxor 990.00 EGP Alexandria Day Trip 550.00 EGP Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids 175.00 EGP Abu Simbel Tour (overland) 440.00 EGP Note: These options are priced in Egyptian Pounds and may be reserved in advance but should be paid for in Egypt (GBP 1 = approx. 8.6 EGP). More info...