king ramses - 13 days

Tour Information
Starts in: Cairo
Ends in: Cairo
Departs: Saturdays year-round
Departs: Saturdays & Tuesdays in Sept & Oct
Prices and Departures: Click Here
Local Payment Required: No
Breakfast: Daily, Lunch: 2, Dinner: 2
Hotel rating: 4 - 5
Egyptian Tour Guide: Yes

Day 1: Cairo Saturday - Cairo. Welcome to Egypt and the start of   your holiday! Arrive Cairo, included airport transfer to your hotel. Overnight - Cairo. Day 2: Pyramids & Saqqara Cairo - Aswan - breakfast. A big day out. First to the   Giza Plateau to see the pyramids and lion-headed Sphinx. Onwards to Saqqara, an ancient necropolis of sand-strewn tombs and home to the great step pyramid. Zhoser’s step pyramid was the first ever constructed in 27BC by Imhotep, the pharaoh’s cheif architect. We later have a chance to relax and freshen up before taking the overnight seater train, 1st class recliner seat, south to Aswan. Overnight - train. Day 3: Aswan & Philae Temple Aswan - breatfast. Arrive Aswan and check into our hotel. Today, we visit the High Dam and travel by boat to the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Remainder of day and evening free. Overnight - Aswan

Abu Simbel bolton includes: • Return economy class flights – Aswan – Abu Simbel - Aswan • Private tour guide, degree qualified in Egyptology • All transfers • Need more info?

Days 4 & 5: Felucca Sailing
Aswan - Nile felucca cruise - all meals. Optional early morning air excursion to the colossal Temple of Abu Simbel. This afternoon, we board our Nile felucca for a 2 night voyage on the River Nile down stream, stopping along the way at local villages and the waterside Temple of Kom Ombo. All meals included. Overnight (2) onboard felucca. 

Day 6: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temple
Kom Ombo - Edfu - Luxor - breakfast. Disembarking in Kom Ombo we visit the temple before travelling to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, a huge complex that began construction in 237 BC! We then continue to Luxor. Home of the legendary Valley of the Kings and Temple of Karnak, 4000 year-old Luxor is ancient Egypt at it’s best. Enjoy some rest and relaxation. Tonight, an optional visit to the Temple of Luxor by traditional horse and carriage with a restaurant dinner afterwards (book and pay locally). Remainder of the evening at leisure to enjoy the facilities of our hotel. Overnight - Luxor.

Day 7: Luxor & Valley of the Kings
Luxor - Dahab - breakfast. Optional early morning hot air balloon ride over Luxor before crossing to the west side of the Nile and commencing our tour of the Valley of the Kings. One of the first sights you’ll see is the Colossi of Memnon. This huge pair of enthroned statues is all that remains of the temple of Amenophis III. Touring of Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and and after a little R&R Karnak Temple. This evening we travel by overnight bus to Dahab via Hurghada. Overnight - bus. 

Days 8 - 11: Dahab. Sun, Sand and the Red Sea
Dahab - breakfast. Arriving at Dahab, our base for the coming days, there is plenty of time to explore the Sinai – a region of incredible beauty. Dahab offers great diving, snorkelling, swimming and sun-worshipping possibilities. Check out our exciting range of 4 day dive bolt-ons. Optional excursions such as snorkelling at Dahab's Blue Hole or an energetic climb to the summit of Mt Sinai and a visit to St Katherine's Monastery are available. Our climb commences in the early hours of the morning and experiencing the magnificent sunrise atop a mountain is a truly great and humbling experience. Camel and jeep treks into the surrounding Sinai Desert are also available. Dahab waterfront is dotted with laid back cafes, bars and shops, perfect for eating, drinking and a little relaxing retail therapy. Overnight (4) - Dahab.

Day 12: Cairo & The Egyptian Museum
Dahab - Cairo - breakfast box. Early this morning, we bid farewell to Dahab and travel back to Cairo, arriving early this afternoon. We later enjoy a guided visit at the Egyptian Museum. Prize exhibit has to be the priceless funerary treasures of King Tutankhamen, including his legendary solid gold death mask. Enjoy the remains of the day shopping and exploring Cairo. Overnight - Cairo

Day 13: Cairo
Thursday - Cairo - breakfast, hotel check–out and included onward departure transfer to airport.

Fancy crossing the stunning Rose City of Petra off your travel wish-list? Or perhaps charting Wadi Rum in a 4x4 or even learning to dive? Check out our exciting range of 4 day dive bolt-ons.

COMING FROM TURKEY AFTER ANZAC DAY?  
Special departure - Sun 26th April 2009.
If coming from ANZAC Day 2009 in Turkey, consider our special 8 day King Tutankhamen or 13 day King Ramses tour. Both tours depart on Sun 26th April 2009, perfectly timed to commence the day most ANZAC tours/festivities end.