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A Private tour of ancient Egypt by traditional Felucca |
Ref: EG01
8 days
from £1195 (minimum 2 passengers)
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Destination:
Egypt
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Egypt was once described as 'the gift of the Nile', by the ancient Greek traveller and historian, Herodotus. The Greeks, the Romans, the Pharaohs, the Turks, the British and the Arabs have all ruled Egypt, and modern Egypt in an amalgam of these legacies and the influences of Islam and the 20th century. Highlights of Egypt include the ancient Egyptian monuments and the beauty of the Nile. This is the perfect short trip for those wishing to experience the ancient Egyptian sites and the tranquility on the Nile by Felucca and includes the Great Pyramids, the High Dam Sadd el Ali and the Unfinished Obelisk in the Pharaonic Quarry, the Valley of Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Nights spent under the stars aboard the Felucca on the Nile make this an unforgettable experience.
On the Felucca the space between the benches is used for storing luggage and covered by planks, which form the deck. Rugs are provided for comfortable seating. The food is cooked in the Upper Egyptian or Nubian way and can be spicy. There are no bathroom facilities on board the boat but plenty of opportunities for stops. You sleep on board the boat and during the night the deck is covered with a kind of tent, which opens on one side for ventilation. |
Day 1 | Depart from the UK on your flight to Luxor. You are greeted at the Airport and transferred to your hotel to relax and stay the first night. | Day 2 | In the morning you head off by road to Aswan. After lunch you try out your Felucca for an afternoon excursion. Nubian sailors welcome you aboard the typical Nile Felucca with its nine metre mast and traditional triangular sail. The Felucca has been in use since ancient times and is the best way to experience the Nile for a truly authentic experience. You spend the afternoon sailing around the islands of Aswan, with a view over Kitchener island and the Agha Khan's mausoleum, before proceeding to Darau. The river passes golden sand dunes and green fields surrounding colourful Egyptian villages and your vantage point from the river is the best way to see the scenery. Hotel in Aswan. | Day 3 | Morning at leisure. In the afternoon you start your Felucca cruise by sailing north into the desert at bastawi Island. On arrival there is the opportunity of a walk into the desert. Overnight on board. | Day 4 | Darau - Kom Ombo. Should you be in Darau on a Tuesday then a visit to the camel fair is a must. Continuing your journey sailing down the Nile towards Kom Ombo your Felucca passes reeds and islets used for grazing. On arrival in Kom Ombo you visit the Ptolemaic twin temples. A leisurely lunch is followed by another couple of hours sailing before overnighting at a picturesque village on the banks of the Nile. | Day 5 | Towards Edfu. Today you sail through the most beautiful part of the Nile Valley. Overnight on the banks some distance from Edfu. | Day 6 | Edfu - Luxor. Sailing to Edfu you finish your sailing trip on the Felucca. There is time to visit the temple of Horus in Edfu before driving to Luxor. You finish the day by visiting Karnak temple beforing relaxing and freshing up in your hotel. | Day 7 | This morning you visit more of the most famous ancient sites in Egypt including the Valley of Kings, The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. The afternoon is free for further sightseeing, shopping, or relaxing. | Day 8 | Tranfer to the airport and depart on your flight back to the UK. |
Accomodation - Click Here for Full Accomodation Information
|  Novotel Coralia 4*
Description: Garden hotel with large swimming pool, overlooking the Nile
Number of rooms: 185 rooms
Description of rooms: With private bath and balconies as well as airconditioning, satellite TV, mini-fridge (upon request) and telephone.
Facilities: International & Egyptian restaurant, pizzeria, bar, tennis.
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Departures Between | Price from | Available all Year | *£1195 | | *Prices subject to confirmation |
Price is per person and is based on two sharing and includes:
- International flights.
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Meeting and assistance at airport in Egypt
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4 nights in 3 star hotels in Aswan and Luxor on a bed and breakfast basis
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Transfers and sightseeing according the to program
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Entry fees. English speaking guide
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Full board whilst on the camping on the Felucca for 3 nights including tea and coffee
Not included: Entry Visa for Egypt, approximately $18. Any other meals not mentioned above, tips and personal expenses.
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Sailing Down the Nile
A Private tour of ancient Egypt by traditional Felucca
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