Tours - Discover Egypt

only  £740.00

Discover Egypt

Duration:

only 15 days

Wander among the Pyramids and see the Sphinx,, Visit a Nubian family for a local meal, Relax on a felucca down the Nile, Travel to the Valley of the Kings by donkey, Marvel at Karnak Temple, Climb mystical Mt Sinai, Stay in beach huts on the Red Sea coast, Experience Islamic Cairo...

    

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0845 344 7642

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For travellers with a yearning to get off the beaten track, Intrepid opens up a whole new world, Intrepid travellers explore the world's most amazing places - discovering real people, real cultures and having incredible real life experiences along the way.

With an average group size of just 10 people, Intrepid gives travellers the freedom and flexibility to get off the tourist trails and really experience local cultures.

Trip Highlights:

• Wander among the Pyramids and see the Sphinx,
• Visit a Nubian family for a local meal
• Relax on a felucca down the Nile
• Travel to the Valley of the Kings by donkey
• Marvel at Karnak Temple
• Climb mystical Mt Sinai
• Stay in beach huts on the Red Sea coast
• Experience Islamic Cairo

This trip is guaranteed to depart every week. Contact us now to book your space.

Days 1-2 Cairo

Kick-start this adventure among the mayhem of Egypt's capital city. Climb atop a camel and ride out to behold the extraordinary Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza. Peruse ancient artefacts at the Egyptian Museum.

Days 3-4 Aswan

Hone your bargaining techniques in one of the country's best bazaars. Visit a Nubian village for an unforgettable insight into the culture and cuisine of the local people. Take an optional excursion to Abu Simbel.

Days 5-6 Nubian Homestay/ Nile Felucca

Experience local village culture at a homestay. Drift along the Nile and take in the sights of rural riverside life. Visit a small market town and sample crushed cane juice. Enjoy meals prepared onboard by the crew before falling asleep under the stars.

Days 7-9 Luxor

Take a donkey ride to the ancient hieroglyphs and royal tombs in the spectacular Valley of the Kings. Explore the monumental temple complex of Karnak, and meet members of the Intrepid Foundation Animal Care Project, dedicated to improving the lives of working animals in Egypt.

Day 10 Cairo

Back in the capital, enjoy a guided walk through Islamic Cairo and bargain up a storm in the labyrinthine Khan al-Khalili, which sells almost everything under the sun.

Day 11 Mt Sinai

Climb, or perhaps ride a camel, to the top of Mt Sinai for panoramic desert views. Visit the legendary St Katherine's Monastery, built around the biblical burning bush.

Days 12-13 Nuweiba/ Red Sea Beach Camp

Snorkel among breathtaking coral reefs, stay in beach huts looking out to the mountains of Saudi Arabia and, in the evening, experience the hospitality of the Bedouin over an optional traditional meal with local friends.

Days 14-15 Cairo

Cross the famous Suez Canal on return to Cairo. An optional farewell dinner offers one last taste of local Egyptian favourites such as falafel and fuul.

Intrepid Travel Ltd

For travellers with a yearning to get off the beaten track, Intrepid opens up a whole new world. With a huge variety of travel styles available, Intrepid travellers explore the world's most amazing places - discovering real people, real cultures and having incredible real life experiences along the way.

    

or call:

0845 344 7642