Feluccas & Pyramids
9 or 10 Days
- See the Pyramids
- Sail a felucca
- Explore the Valley of the Kings
- Wander bazaars and villages
See the pyramids, haggle for souvenirs in an atmospheric old bazaar, enjoy the excitement of sleeping on an overnight train, ride camels in the desert, relax and explore the delightful town of Aswan, sail a felucca sailing boat slowly down the Nile... These are just a few highlights of this fun-filled and varied trip. And, if you have time, we recommend a few extra days on the beach at Hurghada for some snorkelling on coral in the Red Sea.
- Day 1. Fly to Cairo
- Day 2. Cairo
- In Cairo; visit pyramids and bazaar. Overnight train to Aswan.
- Day 3/4. Aswan
- In Aswan; camel journey and dinner with local family.
- Day 5. Aboard felucca
- Board felucca and sail down the river Nile.
- Day 6. Luxor
- Arrive Luxor; free day.
- Day 7. Valley of the Kings
- Visit Valley of the Kings by donkey. Overnight train to Cairo.
- Day 8. Cairo
- Cairo; an extra day to explore.
- Day 9. Fly to London
- Extensions & tailor-making.
- If you have time, we recommend extending your stay with a 2-day visit to Hurghada on the Red Sea. This self-guided extension includes internal flights and a boat trip to small islands off the coast where you can snorkel on coral and see hundreds of tropical fish.
Trip code: FEFPh. Add additional: £249 - Is it right for your family?
- This is a fun and active journey. Most kids know a little about ancient Egypt from school and this will really bring it all to life. Life on the felucca is simple, but fascinating - and very relaxing! Life-jackets are provided.
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- Accommodation and meals: Hotels (5nts), felucca (1nt), sleeper train (2nts). 8 breakfast and 3 evening meals incl.
- Flight details: Scheduled flights from Heathrow with Egypt Air.
- Departures 2008: 09, 16 Feb; 22, 29 Mar; 05, 12 Apr; 24 May; 19, 26 Jul; 18, 25 Oct; 20, 27 Dec.
- Departures 2009: 14, 21 Feb; 28 Mar; 04, 11 Apr; 21, 23 May; 18, 25 Jul; 01, 08 Aug.
- Prices: Land only from £529. Including flights from London from £919 adults, £839 child.
- Age Guideline: 5+ Years
- Trip Code: FEFP