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Wander among the Pyramids and the Sphinx, Stay in beach huts on the Red Sea coast, Visit a Nubian family for a local meal, Relax on a felucca down the Nile, Travel to the Valley of the Kings by donkey, Marvel at Karnak Temple, Visit peaceful Coptic churches in Cairo, Climb mystical Mt Sinai, Experience Islamic Cairo
Discover Egypt's stark desert beauty, home for centuries to monumental legacies left behind by great Pharaohs. Explore its bewitching history and captivating culture by journeying down the Nile, across the remote contours of the Sinai Desert and along the sun-swept beaches lining the Red Sea.
Physical Rating: 3
Culture Shock Rating: 2
Accommodation: Guesthouses/hotels (8 nts), beach hut with shared facilities (2nts), felucca (2 nts), overnight seater train (1nt), overnight sleeper train (1 nt)
Transportation: Sleeper train, public and private bus, taxi, felucca, donkey (seasonal), metro, camel, walking.
Trip Style: Intrepid Original
Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group
Departure: Departure is guaranteed
Budget: Allow USD $200 for meals not included. |
| Call (800) 999-1216 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6067058 | | Intrepid Travel | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Days 1-2 | Cairo | The mayhem of Cairo, with its eclectic mix of ancient and modern, is a great place to kickstart this adventure. Take a deep breath when beholding the extraordinary Pyramids and Sphinx for the first time. | | Days 3-4 | Aswan | Nestled between the desert and the Nile, Aswan is an exotic gateway to the rest of Africa. Take time here to check out one of the country's best bazaars and hone your bargaining technique. Later, visit a local Nubian village for an unforgettable night of traditional food, song and dance. | | Days 5-6 | Felucca (Nile sailboat) | A felucca trip along the Nile is a highlight of any visit to Egypt. While drifting along, simply sit back and take in the sights of rural riverside life: tiny fishing boats bobbing on gentle waves, camels resting in the shade and little children swimming in the water. Enjoy meals prepared aboard by the cheerful crew before falling asleep under the stars. | | Days 7-9 | Luxor | Take a donkey ride to the ancient hieroglyphs and royal tombs in the spectacular Valley of the Kings. Explore the monumental temple complex of Karnak, and meet members of the Intrepid Foundation Animal Care Project, dedicated to improving the lives of working animals in Egypt. | | Day 10 | Cairo | Back in the capital, enjoy a guided walk through Islamic Cairo and bargain up a storm in the labyrinthine bazaar Khan al-Khalili, which sells almost everything under the sun. | | Days 11-12 | Nuweiba | Travel through the Sinai region, watching as desert terrain turns into sandy beaches. There is time here to snorkel and swim among breathtaking coral reefs. Stay in beach huts looking out to the mountains of Saudi Arabia, and in the evening, experience the hospitality of the Bedouin over a traditional meal with local friends. | | Day 13 | Mt Sinai | Climb to the top of Mt Sinai for panoramic desert views (or ride a camel) and maybe make a visit to the legendary St Katherine's Monastery, built around the biblical burning bush. | | Days 14-15 | Cairo | Cross the famous Suez Canal on return to Cairo. An optional farewell dinner offers one last taste of local Egyptian favourites such as falafel and fuul. |
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time of printing/posting. Intrepid reserves the right to alter these prices
at any time. For trips departing between 01 January 2007 and 31 December
2007, the land price of your trip is guaranteed when you have paid in full.
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