Egypt holiday, desert explorer
| country: | Egypt |
| location: | Pyramids |
| trip type: | A small group adventure |
| departures: | 2008: 26 Jul, 30 Jul, 13 Aug, 17 Sep, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 20 Dec, 27 Dec 2009: 14 Feb, 4 Apr, 23 May, 20 Jun, 25 Jul, 24 Oct, 21 Nov, 19 Dec, 27 Dec |
| price: | From £699 - £949 (10 days) including flights from the UK. Local payment £100, single supplement £30. From £349 - £499 excluding flights. |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
Desert adventure in undiscovered Egypt
Desert Oases & 4WD Safari
Heading straight out of Cairo, you travel south to Wadi Rayyan, a man-made oasis which is now a bird sanctuary. The fossilized skeletons of whales await at Wadi Hittan, where you set up camp for the night. You continue by 4WD to the tomb of Alexander the Great and the mysterious rock formations of the White Desert.
Camels, Luxor & Cairo
Your journey through the desert continues using a different form of transport – the camel! After visiting Dakhla Oasis, you join your camels for a day and a half trekking in the desert. Leaving the desert behind, you drive to Luxor, where you visit the Valley of the Kings before returning to Cairo, for the majesty of the Pyramids at Giza and the Sphinx.
Desert Oases & 4WD Safari
Heading straight out of Cairo, you travel south to Wadi Rayyan, a man-made oasis which is now a bird sanctuary. The fossilized skeletons of whales await at Wadi Hittan, where you set up camp for the night. You continue by 4WD to the tomb of Alexander the Great and the mysterious rock formations of the White Desert.
Camels, Luxor & Cairo
Your journey through the desert continues using a different form of transport – the camel! After visiting Dakhla Oasis, you join your camels for a day and a half trekking in the desert. Leaving the desert behind, you drive to Luxor, where you visit the Valley of the Kings before returning to Cairo, for the majesty of the Pyramids at Giza and the Sphinx.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Fly to Cairo |
| Day 2: | Wadi Rayyan & Wadi Hittan |
| Day 3: | 4WD journey to Bahariya |
| Day 4: | Cemetery of Alexander the Great; White Desert |
| Day 5: | Dakhla; half-day camel trek |
| Day 6: | Full-day camel trek |
| Day 7: | Kharga; drive to Luxor |
| Day 8: | Valley of the Kings; train to Cairo |
| Day 9: | Pyramids; Egyptian Museum |
| Day 10: | Fly to London |
travellers' tales
Thought I'd let you know we have just returned from one of our best holidays ever... Everything was a highlight, especially the three nights in the desert where we slept under the stars and joined in with the bedouin music and songs. (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.how this holiday makes a difference
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On this trip: Our policy of staying in locally owned accommodation, having local guides and group leaders and using transport owned and operated by local people wherever possible is continued in Egypt. Our small groups (maximum of 16 people) have a minimal impact on the fragile environment. All tour guides are responsible for ensuring that the guests understand the nature of the environment that they are in and minimise the impact that they may have and litter is collected and disposed of along the way. Genuine local contact is present on this trip as we stay with the Bedouins in the desert.
Our Responsible Travel Code: Clients who travel with us will automatically receive a copy of our Responsible Travel leaflet. This contains details and advice on how you can make a positive difference when you travel. If you would like a copy in advance of travel please contact us. Charity Partnerships: We work in partnership with Plan International. Plan works with some of the world’s poorest communities where three out of four children die before the age of five. We also support Friends of Conservation – an international charity committed to working with local people to develop a balance between their needs and the wildlife with which they share the natural habitat and ecosystems. Carbon Balancing: Global warming is a real issue and is a direct result of your travel. We have teamed up with Climate Care to give you the opportunity to offset the carbon emissions from your flight. You’ll be asked upon booking if you want to donate – with set amounts from £5. As a company we offset the carbon emissions from all staff travel in full. Our Foundation: We’ve highlighted a few of the ways in which we offer our support, financially or otherwise, and now you can, too. We have set up our own foundation, which will administer funds donated by you. A small donation of £1 per person will be taken when booking a holiday and that money will be put to good use by one of our carefully selected projects. If you don’t want to make the donation, just tell us when you book. |
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