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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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Feluccas & Camels, Egypt
  • 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