Felucca Journey Tour

This Egypt tour is full of adventure and fun for the budget conscious. The romance of sailing on the Nile with a crew of local sailors, combined with the natural beauty of the Red Sea coral gardens and some of the greatest historical sights in the world, make this trip an ideal blend of culture, activity and fun! Accommodation is simple but clean and the welcome is always friendly.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Group Size: Max 18
Activities: Donkey ride to the Valley of the Kings, 2 night felucca cruise
Accommodation: 9 nights simple hotels, 2 nights on felucca, 1 night seater train
Transport: Private air-conditioned transport, public bus, felucca sailboat, overnight seater train, donkeys and horse drawn carriage
Airport Transfer: To hotel day 1
Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader days 1-9, services of representatives days 10-13, services of Egyptologists at the Pyramids, Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings
Meals: As per itinerary. B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
Entrance Fees: Not included. Allow US$55 for sites listed as part of the itinerary

TRAIN CHANGES: The Egyptian Government might impose changes to the trains tourists are allowed to travel on. Many of our adventurer tours in Egypt make use of overnight 'seater' trains between Cairo and Luxor / Aswan.
At the time of going to press these trains continue to be in operation and tourists are allowed to travel on them. However, there have been indications that this may change at some point in the future and that tourists will be required to use the more expensive 'sleeper' train. Whilst we are lobbying against this change, if legislation is introduced we will unfortunately be compelled to use the sleeper trains and to charge a US$40 surcharge per journey. Please ask our online consultant for further details at the time of booking.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza
• Picturesque Aswan
• Optional excursion to Abu Simbel
• Donkey ride to the Valley of the Kings
• 2 Day Felucca Cruise
• Horse drawn carriage ride to Karnak temple
• Optional snorkelling trip in Hurghada

BRIEF ITINERARY

Day 1, CAIRO: Arrive and check in to your hotel. No meals.

Day 2, CAIRO - ASWAN: Guided visit to the Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza. Overnight train to Aswan. (B)

Day 3, ASWAN: A free day to explore this colourful Nubian city. (B)

Day 4, ASWAN: A free day gives you the chance to visit the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel. (B)

Days 5-6, FELUCCA CRUISE: Board traditional feluccas for a two day cruise to Kom Ombo. All meals are provided on board. (BLD)

Day 7, LUXOR: Disembark in Kom Ombo were we visit the riverside temple of Sobek & Haroeris. En route to Luxor, we visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu. In the afternoon we take horse drawn carriages to Karnak Temple for a guided tour around this magnificent site. (B)

Day 8, LUXOR: We get up before sunrise for a donkey ride to the Valley of the Kings. Our route back offers magnificent views of the Nile Valley and passes the Colossi of Memnon. This afternoon is free for you to venture into Luxor's streets and its bustling bazaars. (B)

Day 9, LUXOR - HURGHADA: Transfer to Hurghada . Free day to explore the Red Sea resort. (B)

Days 10 -12, HURGHADA: Three free days. You can either relax on the beach or take a boat ride to dive or snorkel amid crystal waters and some of the world's best coral reefs. (B)

Day 13, CAIRO: Transfer by Intercity coach back to Cairo. Transfer to the hotel where the tour ends on arrival. (B)

DEPARTURE DATES

TRAVEL STYLE

You love the sometimes tough but ultimately rewarding nature of adventure travel and you want to spend more time enjoying every experience rather than wasting time on travel arrangements.

Maximum Group Size - 18: You love the whole concept of travel. Getting there is as much fun as being there and you love using public transport, local restaurants and small family run hotels where you get the best chance to really get under the skin of a destination. You love the sometimes tough but ultimately rewarding nature of adventure travel and you love spending more time enjoying every experience rather than wasting time on travel arrangements.
Included: All accommodation (usually twin share but occasionally multi share), transportation
Not included: Most meals, entrance fees
Single Supplement: Not available. [Read more about Imaginative Traveller travel styles]