Prices & Departure Dates
Prices shown are per person travelling. 'Twin/Double' prices per person apply when there are 2 people travelling, sharing a room. The 'Single supplement' applies for single travellers who require their own room and needs to be added to the 'Twin/Double' price. If you are happy to be paired up with another single traveller of the same sex on your tour, this can be arranged, thus avoiding the single person supplement.
Please note: Our Pharaoh's Pass and Nile Cruise Upgrade are not available on our Classic King Ramses tour departing 27 Dec 2010.
Classic King Ramses - 13 days Go Guide : :Check out the go guide for details of the tour, info on visas, climate, money, what to bring and more!
Bolt-ons
Make the most of your time away! Listed below are the optional activities that are available on this trip. Please note that you will need to book these prior to travel as we cannot always guarantee availability of these activities once you are on holiday.
| Abu Simbel, possibly the most awe-inspiring temple of all ancient Egypt, with its gigantic rock–cut façade, was created to revere the mighty ruler Ramses II. Guarding the entrance to the temple, the 4 colossal statues of Ramses II sit majestically staring out across the desert, seemingly since time began. This excursion is offered on all tours visiting Aswan. |
| For those short on time we offer a day trip to the coastal town of Alexandria. Founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria boasts wonderful beaches and an impressive seafront corniche, along which are dotted cafes and restaurants, as well as catacombs, souks and relics from a bygone age.
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| Spend longer in Dahab and learn to dive in the Red Sea with our PADI Openwater Learn to Dive Course - 4 day/3 night bolt–on (4/5 day course). Or for experienced divers we offer a Certified Dive and Advanced Dive Bolt-on. Named as one of the Seven Underwater Wonders of the World, the Red Sea boasts more than a 1000 species of fish, 400 types of coral, perfect visibility and warm waters. It is a diver's dream! |
Experiences
If you are interesting in trips with similar experiences to this one, then check out some of the ones we've listed below.
| One of the highlights of our Egypt group tours, is felucca sailing on the mighty River Nile. Feluccas are simple, traditional sailboats, with broad sails, that have plied the mighty Nile since ancient times. Sail during the day, taking in the colourful sights of the Nile village life en-route, soak up the sun, relax, jump in for a swim and let the peaceful routine of life aboard allow, you to escape the stress of everyday life! At night sleep ondeck under a blanket of stars! What better way to experience the great outdoors! |
| Sail the open seas aboard a traditional gulet in Turkey or island hop the picturesque Dalmation Coast in Croatia. See the best of ancient Egypt onboard a Nile cruiser, cruise through the breathtaking three gorges of the Yangtze River in China or along the stunning Neva and Volga Rivers in Russia. Or those with a real sense of adventure can to travel to end of the world on an incredible Antarctic expedition, witness a wildlife extravaganza on the remote Galapagos Islands or explore mighty Amazon Rainforest on a riverboat. |
| Sole survivors from the ancient Greek-listed Seven Wonders of the World, the amazing pyramids at Giza are the planet’s oldest tourist attraction! Known as Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus, the pyramids were already more than 2,000 years old when Herodotus the Greek historian visited them (5th century BC). |
What You See and What You Get
We have listed below the key highlights on this trip as well as all the things that are included. Additionally, where appropriate, we have listed the items thar are not included the trip price.
Trip Highlights
- Cairo - Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza Plateau, Necropolis of Saqqara, Egyptian Museum
- Nile felucca cruising - islands en route
- Edfu - Temple of Horus
- Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
| - Aswan - High Dam, Philae Temple, River Nile
- Kom Ombo - Temple of Kom Ombo
- Luxor - Temple of Karnak
- Dahab - Red Sea coast - swim, relax, opt to snorkel or scuba dive in the clear coastal waters
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What's Included
- Breakfast daily
- 8 nights 4 - 5 star hotels,
2 nights aboard felucca (open deck)
- 1 night train: Cairo - Aswan (seater train)
- Airport arrival and departure transfer, day 1 and day 13
- Egyptian tour leader/guide degree qualified in Egyptology
| - All meals aboard felucca cruise
- 4 days Dahab - Red Sea stay - swim, sun and sand
- 1 overnight bus journey: Luxor - Dahab
- Touring of Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan, Edfu & Luxor
- All relevant transfer and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles
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What's Not Included
- International flights and visa
- Tipping Kitty: $40-60 USD
| - Entrance Fees: $90-110 USD
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Postcards
Here's what some of our past travellers have written in to us and said about their experiences on this trip.
Being the first time overseas, this experience has opened my eyes tor further travels.
Saeed has been outstanding in all aspects of leading a group. He was very informative throughout the tour.
I will be in touch with you soon to organize more tours!
Well done!
Guy Middlemiss, Dec 2008
Hi John,
I just came back from my holiday to Egypt. I did one of your xmas tours - Classic King Ramses.
I really enjoyed the pace of the tour and the itinerary was perfect for me. I especially liked felucca sailing, very relaxing and great views.
Overall it was a unique experience and well organized trip.
Guides were very good & informative (thumbs up) with great sense of humour! They were really passionate abouit their country and shared their love with us.
Thank you On the Go!
Bali Li, Dec 2008
Having just completed a King Ramses tour of Egypt I have been on a major high. I cannot stop telling people about how great this tour was and how well organised everything was. A big thanks must go out to our tour leader Ehab who went out of his way to make it the trip of a life time. Ill be passing the word that "On the Go" is the only tour group to use.
Brett Preston, Dec 2008
