African Trails - 14 Days Egypt And Sinai

DAYS 1 - 2 CAIRO & SINAI

Today we travel by bus to the Sinai Desert to join the expedition vehicle on the beach in Dahab. Here you can swim, snorkel or scuba dive to coral reefs only yards from the shore.

Stage highlights:
Cairo, the Sinai Desert, Dahab.

Stage duration:2 Days

DAYS 3 - 5: ST CATHERINE'S MONASTERY & MOUNT SINAI

St. Catherines is the oldest monastery in the world, above which rises Mount Sinai, where Moses received the Ten Commandments. We catch the ferry across the Suez Canal and follow the Red Sea to the Nile.

Stage highlights:
St. Catherine's monastery, Mount Sinai, Suez Canal.

Stage duration:3 Days

DAYS 6 - 7 ASWAN & THE NUBIAN DESERT, ABU SIMBEL

With the desert sands rolling in to the river, Aswan is one of the most beautiful towns in Egypt. You can cross the Nubian Desert to the monuments Abu Simbel built by Pharoah Rameses II.

Stage highlights:
Aswan, Nubian Desert, the monuments Abu Simbel built by Pharoah Rameses II.

Stage duration:2 Days

DAYS 8 - 9: THE NILE ON A FELUCCA

We sail by felucca on the Nile to see the river's ancient farming life while eating and sleeping on the boat.

Stage highlights:
Felucca.

Stage duration:2 Days

DAYS 10 - 11: LUXOR

LUXOR:- This stretch of the Nile with its tombs, monolithic statues, and dozens of Pharaonic temples makes up one immense outdoor museum. Karnak is the largest temple complex in Egypt; it's best seen lit up during the evening sound and light show. Across the Nile are the twin statues of the Colossi of Memnon guarding the road to the Valley of the Kings with Tutankhamen's Tomb.

Stage highlights:
Luxor, tombs, monolithic statues, and dozens of Pharaonic temples, Karnak.

Stage duration:2 Days

DAYS 12 - 14: WESTERN DESERT & CAIRO

We cross the Western Desert with its oases and hot springs, taking a 200 mile sweep into the Sahara. It only rains here every 25 years. We arrive in Cairo on the last day of the trip and visit the Pyramids and Sphinx.

Stage highlights:
Western Desert, the Sahara, Cairo, the Pyramids and Sphinx.

Stage duration:3 Days

Cost includes:-
The tour cost includes transport in fully equipped expedition truck, road taxes and tolls, ferries, services of the driver-leader, use of camping and cooking equipment, and entrance to gameparks as specified.

Cost Excludes:-
The price does not include flights, visas, personal insurance, side trips, lunches and meals out. There are a number of optional side trips that you can choose from and pay for on the way.

Departure dates:-
15/05/2004, 28/05/2004, 26/07/2004, 09/08/2004, 10/10/2004, 21/10/2004

Baggage Limits:-
One backpack and one daypack

Age Limits:-
Minimum Age:- 16 Maximum Age:- 45

Passenger Limit:-
20

What to bring along:-
A full list of items will be issued on receipt and confirmation of your reservation. We suggest you travel light. Please pack warm clothes for the winter months of June to September. Further items should include a torch, water bottle, spare film and camera batteries, binoculars, suntan lotion, comfortable walking shoes and any prescription medication.

Price:-
The cost of the 14 Days Egypt and Sinai is GBP 250.00

Local Payment:-
US$ 170.00
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