Feluccas & Pyramids
9 Days
- See the Pyramids and Sphinx
- Sail a felucca down the Nile
- Ride a camel and a donkey
- Discover the ancient Karnak Temple
- Explore King Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings
See the pyramids, the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum. Enjoy the excitement of sleeping on an overnight train, riding camels in the desert, relaxing and exploring the delightful town of Aswan, sailing on a traditional felucca slowly down the Nile, and taking a donkey ride through local villages to the impressive Valley of the Kings.
These are just a few highlights of this fun-filled and varied trip. If you have time, we recommend a few days on the beach for some snorkelling in the Red Sea.
- Day 1. Fly to Cairo
- Day 2. Cairo
- Cairo; visit Pyramids & Egyptian Museum. Overnight train to Aswan.
- Day 3. Aswan
- In Aswan; visit bazaar and Nubian evening.
- Day 4. Desert & felucca
- Optional camel trek into desert. Sail felucca on Nile and sleep on board.
- 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.
- Day 8. Cairo
- Fly to Cairo; rest of day to explore
- Day 9. Fly to London
- Extensions & tailor-making.
- Extend your trip to snorkel with tropical fish in the Red Sea - please contact us for details.
- Is it right for your family?
- This is a fun and active journey. Most children 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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- FACT PACK
- Accommodation: Hotels (6 nights), felucca (1 night), sleeper train (1 night)
- Meals: 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 evening meals included
- Flights: Direct scheduled flights from Heathrow with Egypt Air
- Travel By: Minibus, donkey, on foot, calesh, train, plane, felucca
- Age Guideline: approx. 5 to 16
- Trip Code: FEFP
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