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Magical Egypt - Overland Trip

1 week: Cairo to Cairo (IMT-FEME08)

Intro

Take your children on a journey that they will never forget! This tour is ideal for those wanting to see the highlights of Egypt but with limited time. We visit the Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, explore the bustling markets of Cairo, ride donkeys to the Valley of the Kings and sail the Nile on board a felucca. A great way to see the treasures of the ancient Pharaohs.

Maximum Group Size

Arrival transfer

Airport transfer to Hotel on day 1

Fully Escorted

By Imaginative Traveller tour leader and services of Egyptologists

Transport

Private air-conditioned transport, felucca, overnight sleeper train, plane, horse drawn carriage, camel, donkey

Flight

Luxor to Cairo

Activities

Donkey ride to the Valley of the Kings, camel ride at the Pyramids, felucca ride

Accommodation

6 nights tourist class hotels, 1 night sleeper train

Meals

As per itinerary. B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner

Entrance Fees

Not included. Allow US$60 for adults and US$30 for children under 12 or those with a student card

Local Payment

Must be paid in cash on day 1 of your tour.

2007 SUPPLEMENTS

High season supplements may apply for tours during the Easter and Christmas periods of 2007. Full details of these will be published when they become available.

Itineraries

Day 1, CAIRO

Arrive in Cairo and transfer to hotel. No meals.

Day 2, CAIRO

See the treasures of the Egyptian Museum including the beautiful death mask of the boy king, Tutankhamun. We also explore the Citadel and the labyrinthine alleys of the exotic Khan El Khalili Bazaar. (B)

Day 3, CAIRO - LUXOR

We start our day with a guided visit to the five thousand year old Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza. Later we enjoy a camel ride in the desert before heading back to Cairo for the comfortable overnight sleeper train to Luxor. (BD)

Day 4, LUXOR

Arrive in Luxor and transfer to our hotel. In the afternoon we sail on the Nile in traditional feluccas. The rest of the day is free to relax by the pool or explore the town. Overnight in Luxor. (B)

Day 5, LUXOR

Rise before dawn for a donkey ride to the Valley of the Kings. Our route back offers magnificent views of the Nile Valley and passes the Colossi of Memnon. The afternoon is free to relax. (B)

Day 6, LUXOR

Free morning to swim in the hotel pool or explore the friendly Luxor bazaars. In the afternoon we ride in horse-drawn carriages to the amazing Karnak Temple complex for a guided tour. (B)

Day 7, LUXOR - CAIRO

A morning flight back to Cairo. The rest of the day is free to further explore the city or shop for last minute souvenirs. Overnight in Cairo. (B)

Day 8, CAIRO

Tour ends after breakfast. (B)

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Last updated: 8th June 2008