Feluccas & Pyramids
9 or 10 Days
- See the Pyramids and Sphinx
- Sail a felucca on the Nile
- Explore the Valley of the Kings
- Ride a camel and a donkey
- Wander bazaars and villages
See the pyramids, the sphinx and the Egyptian Museum, 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 for some snorkelling in the Red Sea.
- Day 1. Fly to Cairo
- Day 2. Cairo
- In Cairo; visit Pyramids and Egyptian Museum. Overnight train to Aswan
- Day 3. Aswan
- In Aswan; visit bazaar and Nubian evening
- Day 4. Desert & felucca
- Camel trek into desert. Then board felucca and sail down river.
- Day 5. Kom Ombo temple
- Visit Kom Ombo temple, arrive Luxor.
- Day 6. Luxor
- Donkey ride, visit Valley of the Kings
- Day 7. Luxor
- In Luxor; free day to explore. 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-night visit to the Red Sea. This self-guided extension includes an internal flight 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 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 evening meals included.
- Flight details: Direct scheduled flights from Heathrow with Egypt Air or British Airways.
- Departures 2010: 06, 13 Feb; 27 Mar; 03, 10, Apr; 29 May; 26 Jun; 24 Jul; 07, 21 Aug.
- Departures 2011: 05, 12 Feb; 26 Mar; 02, 09, 16 Apr; 28 May; 25 Jun; 23 Jul; 06, 20 Aug.
- Prices: Land only from £549 per person. Including flights from London from £999 adults, £899 child.
- Age Guideline: 5+ Years
- Trip Code: FEFP
