Holidays in Egypt, discover
| country: | Egypt |
| location: | Nile Cruises, Pyramids, Luxor |
| trip type: | A small group adventure |
| departures: | 2008: 7 Sep, 5 Oct, 26 Oct, 16 Nov, 14 Dec 2009: 25 Jan, 15 Feb, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 26 Apr |
| price: | From £1238 - £1468 (14 days) including flights from the UK, from £699 excluding flights. Single supplement £165. Optional single supplement not available at Christmas and Easter. |
read 3 travellers reviews
the amazing things you'll be doing
This trip is designed for those who want to combine the classic sights of Egypt with a comfortable cruise on the Nile. The trip begins in Cairo where we visit the museum, citadel, old town and of course the Pyramids. In Luxor and Aswan there's plenty of time to explore the Valley of the Kings and Abu Simbel and, in Hurghada, there's the opportunity to swim and snorkel around the wonderful coral reefs of the Red Sea.
We also spend three relaxing days afloat, cruising the Nile whilst visiting the sites along the banks of Africa's most important river. Throughout the trip you will be accompanied by one of our local guides who are all expert in ancient Egypt.
We also spend three relaxing days afloat, cruising the Nile whilst visiting the sites along the banks of Africa's most important river. Throughout the trip you will be accompanied by one of our local guides who are all expert in ancient Egypt.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Fly to Cairo. |
| Day 2: | Tour of the famous Archaeological Museum, Citadel and Khan El Khalili bazaars. |
| Day 3: | A day tracing the evolution of the Pyramids; overnight train to Aswan. |
| Day 4: | Explore the temples and islands of Aswan. Afternoon free. |
| Day 5: | Optional tour to Abu Simbel. |
| Day 6: | Last chance for sightseeing in Aswan; board cruise boat. |
| Day 7-8: | Cruise down the Nile, visiting Kom Ombo and Edfu en route. |
| Day 9: | Arrive at Luxor; visit Karnak and Luxor temples. |
| Day 10: | Morning exploration of the Valley of Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Free afternoon. |
| Day 11: | Transfer to Hurghada. |
| Day 12: | A full day in Hurghada; relax and swim, take a boat trip, or snorkel and dive in the crystal clear waters of the Red Sea (all optional). |
| Day 13: | To Cairo. |
| Day 14: | Fly to London. |
travellers' tales
It was a fantastic holiday which allowed me to see loads of the sites of Egypt I'd wanted to see for years. Our guide was brilliant and I felt safe at all times and learnt loads about Ancient Egypt. (more)
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.award winner
This tourism business won an award in our 2004 Responsible Tourism Awards - organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical, Magazine of the Royal Geographical Societyhow this holiday makes a difference
|
As a part of our continued commitment to responsible tourism, we operate this trip in a way that aims to reduce impacts and to give as much back as possible to the local communities
We use a locally owned operator on this trip. We have had a long-term relationship with the operator so helping to stabilise income generation and creating a more sustainable future. We have also worked with our operator to help train staff in all aspects of their jobs, to help improve their knowledge and future prospects and this included Responsible Tourism training. We only use local leaders on this trip. They receive regular training and Responsible Tourism issues are included in their annual training. They brief clients on issues such as where and what to buy and hotel towel policy and respecting the local community. We have at our offices worked to reduce our carbon footprint through a reduction of energy use and energy conservation measures. We also actively reduce the waste produced by having active reduction and recycling policies in place. We run annual staff workshops on Responsible Tourism. Global warming is a reality and to help you make a difference by reducing the carbon dioxide that is produced when you travel we offer a chance to carbon balance your flights. We encourage all our clients to do this and do so for all our staff travel. |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |