ANCIENT EQYPT
Description
Highlights:Climb Mt Sinai, Marvel at the Temples of Karnak, Experience the chaos of Cairo, Stay in beach huts on the Red Sea coast, Enjoy a homestay with a Nubian family, Wander among the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, Travel to the Valley of the Kings by donkey, Cruise the Nile on a felucca
Travel to Egypt and discover the stark desert beauty of the country, home for centuries to the monumental legacies left behind by the great pharaohs. Visit Egypt's iconic Pyramids of Giza in Cairo and discover the secrets of Luxor's Valley of the Kings. Discover Egypt's bewitching history and captivating culture as you cruise the Nile, cross the remote contours of the Sinai Desert and relax on the sun-swept beaches lining the Red Sea.
Duration: 15 days (ex Cairo)
Price: Prices from CAD $1190
Highlights: Marvel at Tutankhamun's dazzling burial treasure, Explore the mosques and markets of Islamic Cairo, Be captivated by Coptic Cairo, Get to know Cairo with an expert local guide, Ride a camel to the pyramids of Giza, Browse the legendary Egyptian Museum
Get a taste of Cairo city's best-known sights and visit some quirky, hidden gems. From riding a camel to the Pyramids of Giza to rambling through markets, mosques and busy squares, this city is packed with cultural and historical jewels. Be dazzled by the glittering, golden treasures housed in the Egyptian Museum, wonder at the enigmatic Sphinx and admire the ancient charms of Coptic Cairo - there is something for everyone on this compact introduction to Cairo.
duration: 2 days
price: from cad $260.00 per person single share, from cad $320.00 per person twin share
Cairo to Istanbul
Highlights: Discover the ancient city of Damascus, Float effortlessly in the Dead Sea, Experience the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, See stunning ancient ruins on Mt Nemrut, Snorkel or dive in the Red Sea, Climb to the summit of Mt Sinai, Explore the lost city of Petra, Set out on a desert safari, Uncover hidden gems in the backstreets of Istanbul.
Take a Middle East trip from Cairo to Istanbul, travelling through Egypt, Jordan, Syria and Turkey. From the 'Land of the Pharaohs' to modern-day Istanbul, via Jordan and Syria, travel through countries that bare the legacies of Islamic, Christian, Persian and Roman civilisations. Discover deserts and mountains, camp under the stars, float in the Dead Sea, marvel at Petra and wander among the bizarre fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. Experience it all on this Middle East Adventure.
Duration: 21 days (ex Cairo)
Nile Cruise - Aswan to Luxor
Highlights :Visit the temples dedicated to the Egyptian god Horus, Marvel at the riches of the mighty pharaohs, Take a moonlight stroll around Luxor Temple, Relax in Aswan, Kick back and enjoy a Nile River cruise, Experience Egypt's wonders from the water
The Nile River was the lifeblood of ancient Egypt - trade route, farmland irrigator and pleasure playground for the Pharaohs. Glide down this legendary waterway on a four-day cruise between Aswan and Luxor aboard an air-conditioned cruise boat. Perch on the poolside deck above the shimmering waters, roam bustling marketplaces, visit fascinating temples and discover an awe-inspiring wealth of antiquities on this comfortable and revitalising Nile cruise.
Duration: 4 days (ex Aswan)
Price: from CAD $575.00 per person single share, from CAD $355.00 per person twin share
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VISIT THE LAND OF THE PHARAOHS | |
Date Added | 2012-08-29 |
Product Id | 10084242 |