14 days Land of the Pharaohs
A journey through ancient
Egypt
Egypt
Introduction
6000 years of history have given Egypt a fascinating collection of wonders - from the colossal Pyramids of Giza to the mysterious Valley of the Kings. But history is just part of this country's attraction: its desert is both tempting and menacing; its cities are animated round the clock; the majestic Nile gives life to sleepy, mud-brick villages, whilst in the warm waters of the Red Sea we're surrounded by a kaleidoscope of marine life.
THE GRANDEUR OF LUXOR - ANCIENT THEBES
Luxor has attracted travellers for centuries. Many ancient kings have left their mark here, and one of Luxor's highlights is the Valley of the Kings - where most are buried, deep in the rock. But the grandest 'tomb' of all belongs to a Queen: Hatshepsut. Like those of the kings, her funerary temple lies at a safe distance from the Nile - although, far from being hidden away, it occupies an area the size of a large pyramid. We visit these sites by donkey, while a horse-drawn calesh takes us to Karnak temple and on a tour of the surrounding villages.
ABU SIMBEL & NILE CRUISE
Following the Nile Valley, a train takes us to the
exotic town of Aswan, where the lifegiving Nile
floodwaters have been tamed by the High Dam. Here, we
sail back in time amongst the tiny islands of the Nile
by felucca (the boat used by Egyptians throughout
history). We also explore the desert dunes by camel and
can visit the colossal temple of Abu Simbel (optional),
dedicated to the most famous pharaoh of all: Ramses II.
Then we return to Aswan to enjoy a traditional meal with
a Nubian family before boarding our comfortable Nile
riverboat to enjoy a 3-day cruise back to Luxor.
WONDERS OF THE RED SEA & CAIRO
Moving on to the busy resort town of Hurghada, we
experience a different aspect of Egypt: the Red Sea. Its
warm waters are great for snorkelling and offer a
dazzling show of multi-coloured fish and coral. Finally
we travel to the bustling capital, Cairo - the biggest
city in Africa, dubbed 'the city that never sleeps'! We
head first for the Great Pyramids of Giza, on the sands
outside the capital, where the brave can venture into
the very centre of a pyramid (optional), and also see
the enigmatic Sphinx. More amazing sights confront us at
the Egyptian Museum - with its mummified creatures,
weaponry and jewels.
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Tour Information 6000 years of history have given Egypt a fascinating collection of
wonders.
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