Egypt vacation, discover the past and present
| country: | Egypt |
| location: | Sinai Desert, Pyramids |
| departures: | Your vacation can be arranged at any time to suit you, and adapted to your requirements. The duration and dates of the cruise are open and very flexible |
| price: | From £795 (10 days) excluding flights, based on 2 people travelling |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
For a lot of travellers Egypt is about the pyramids and the desert, but actually Egypt is so rich with other treasures and wonders from various civilizations that it can be considered one of the largest outdoor museums in the world.
Still it is not only the temples and tombs that make Egypt special , but the mixture of civilizations, cultures and religions that have not just survived, but lived peacefully together without giving up its identity. All these things make Egypt a unique country that can be visited a countless number of times.
For a first time traveller to Egypt, he/she will need to have a flavour of the country, a trip that will give him/her an introduction to the treasures of Ancient and Modern Egypt. This is the introductory tour for a series of Touring programs that takes the zealous traveller from one enriching experience to another.
Still it is not only the temples and tombs that make Egypt special , but the mixture of civilizations, cultures and religions that have not just survived, but lived peacefully together without giving up its identity. All these things make Egypt a unique country that can be visited a countless number of times.
For a first time traveller to Egypt, he/she will need to have a flavour of the country, a trip that will give him/her an introduction to the treasures of Ancient and Modern Egypt. This is the introductory tour for a series of Touring programs that takes the zealous traveller from one enriching experience to another.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | The first visit in the tour will be to remains of ancientMemphis the first capital of ancient Egypt. Then drive to the area of Saqqara to visit the oldest step pyramid and some of the tombs in the area. Lunch in a local restaurant. Afternoon tour in the Pyramids of Guiza to visit the only surviving monuments of the ancient wonders of the world. During the tour travellers will have the chance to climb inside one of the pyramids, visit the sphinx and enjoy a short camel ride. Return to the hotel. Evening cultural activities can be suggested (as folkloric shows, cultural activities, seminars and local restaurants) |
| Day 2: | This morning start with a visit to theEgyptian Museum of Antiquities. This visit provides an excellent introduction to Egypt to the tour. Lunch in a local restaurant In the afternoon visit the Citadel Of Salah El Dein and the 19th century mosque of Mohamed Ali and the local market of Khan El Khalili. The visit will not be to the typical tourist shops, but to the old part of the market where the workshops of the disappearing handicrafts and learn more about it. |
| Day 3: | Fly to the Nile city of Luxor. Upon arrival to Luxor travellers will explore the Temple of Luxor and the Temples of Karnak, Egypt’s greatest compound of temples. After the visit check in on the Nile cruiser for a 4 nights cruiser. (Lunch & Dinner on board) |
| Day 4: | This morning travellers will visit the best-preserved temple in Egypt, the Temple of Horus the falcon god, built in 230 BC by Ptolemy III. Return to the cruiser and sail onwards to Kom Ombo to visit the Greco Roman temple of Kom Ombo uniquely dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god and Haroeris, the sun god. Return to the cruiser and sail to Aswan (B,L,D on board) |
| Day 5: | Spend the morning visiting the High Dam, the quarries of the Unfinished Obelisk and a practical demonstration of the methods used by ancient craftsmen. Then end the tour with visiting the exquisite Temple of Philae on the island of Agilkia. Return to the boat for lunch, and in the afternoon the travellers will sail in a felucca past Elephantine Island and Lord Kitchener’s Botanical Gardens. Return to the boat. (B,L,D on board) |
| Day 6: | This morning fly or drive to explore the great rock-cut temple ofAbu Simbel (280 km from Aswan) that were carved out of solid rock at a site on the west bank of the Nile south of Aswan in the land of Nubia. They are among the most magnificent monuments in the world. Return to Aswan in the afternoon. Afternoon at leisure or make use of the chance to explore more of Aswan. Overnight Aswan (B,L,D on board) |
| Day 7: | Check out of the boat and fly toSharm El Sheikh on the Red Sea and stay in one of the local hotels for 3 nights. |
| Day 8: | Early morning drive to the heart ofSinai Desert to visit the St. Catherine’s Monastery. According to religious tradition, it was here that Moses saw the Burning Bush and received the Ten Commandments. Examine the collection of priceless icons and hanging lamps in the Chapel of the Burning Bush. Travellers have the choice to drive straight to the monastery or go there earlier to climb the Mount Moses to witness the sunrise then walk down to the monastery. Lunch in a local restaurant in the area of St. Catherine. Drive back to Sharm El Sheikh |
| Day 9: | Spend a day relaxing on the sandy beach of your resort or indulge yourself in another experience and go on one of the one day safaris around Sharm El Sheikh. |
| Day 10: | Check out of the hotel and either return to Cairo for an overnight or cross by ferry boat to Jordan to explore more lands and cultures. |
travellers' tales
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how this holiday makes a difference
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We all have the right to travel around these unique sites, but the way that the way that we visit can make a difference. Through these programs we aim not only to support the socially and economically underdeveloped parts of Egypt, but also to extend a Bridge between Cultures to create Unity through Diversity. We believe that once we understand each other’s cultures and learn to accept each other we can live peacefully together.
Through visiting the remains of the three religions in Egypt, Judaism, Christianity and Islam and realising how they managed to leave together peacefully for centuries, travellers will have the chance to cross beyond the stereo typing that they have always had about Egypt and its religions and understand more about the country and the people ,in the same time when they will mix with various types of locals they will also have the chance to explain about the misconceptions that the East also has against the West. All of the services provided in the program are provided by various Egyptian suppliers most of them are young Egyptian entrepreneurs who decided to control their own future rather than just wait for the government’s employment. |
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