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Nile
Discover the Nile andthe Pharaonic monuments perched onitsmarginswhile strolling through Nubian villages and observing theagriculturallife on the banks of the river. Magnificent hikes in the heart of the traditional Egypt of the farmers. A journey on the edge of the Nile that tells stories of fishers and thecountless birds which populate its banks.
Nile - 8 days
Departure every Saturday from October 01, 2011 to April 14, 2012.
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Highlights
* Number and choice of visited sites with a guide specialized in Egyptology (Entrance fees included)
* Superior quality andpleasant dispositionof our Nubian team
*Encounter an authenticEgypt
* Pleasure of sailing on a felucca (6 person maximum per felucca)
* Experienced English speaking guide
Detailed Itinerary
* D1 - Meet and assist at the Luxor airport. Transfer to the hotel ***and check-in.
* D2 - Luxor - Aswan
Minibus transfer to Aswan. Visit the High Dam. Also visit the Unfinished Oblisk and the Templeof Philae dedicated to the goddess Isis (with a historical guide). Lunch and stroll throught he colorful souq in Aswan. Boardthe felucca and stop at Elephantine Island. Night on board the felucca.
* D3 - Aswan - Ballouly Island
In the morning, walkbeside the canals that cross through the Nubian villages from the west bank of the river. Survey Nubian architecture and traditional handicrafts. Afternoon and evening sailing on the felucca.
* D4 - Daraow - Kom Ombo
Hike to the Daraw market, a very animated and colorful place where you'll see many Saidis (Egyptians from Upper Egypt)in their traditional dress rushing about. Lunch and sail to Kom Ombo. Visit the temple dedicated to the Crocodile god and the Falcon god. Sailing and night on board the felucca.
* D5 - Quarries of Selsila - El Fauza
Three hour hike along the canals under the shade of the date palms and fruit trees. Climb a small plateau and then, there we are, in the desert dominated by the curves of the magestic Nile. Continue to the pharaonic quarries of Silsileh. Visit the quarries and the Tomb of Horemheb. Lunch. Sailing and night on board the felucca.
* D6 - Edfu - Gourna
After an hour of morning sailing, we arrive at Edfu. Visit the Temple of Horus (with a historical guide) and then minibus transfer to Luxor. Check-in at the hotel on the west bank of the river at Gourna. Lunch and a visit to the temple complex of Medinat Habu (with a historic guide). End the afternoon with some free time. Dinner and night at the hotel in Gourna.
* D7 - Luxor
Visit the Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut (with a historic guide). Lunch. In the afternoon, we cross the Nile with the local ferry and after a ride on a horse-drawn carriage, visit Karnak (with a historic guide). Finish the afternoon with some free time. Night at the hotel in Gourna. In the evening, it will be possible to visit the Temple of Luxor or to attend the Sound and Light show at Karnak (optional, at your expense).
* D8 - Luxor
Transfer and accompaniment to airport.
Our Boats
In addition to feluccas, we havechosento usea Boutra, a small motor boat with a deck, which serves as a kitchen andon which we dine. During the day, we travel by sail. All of our feluccas are equipped with life vests.
Summary
Duration: 8days fromLuxor to Luxor
Hiking: 2to 3 hours per day
Tranfers: Minibus and felucca
Difficulty: None
Lodging: Hotelsin Luxorand Gourna - Camping on the felucca
Price
Individuals and private groups: Contact Us
This price includes:
* Meet and assist at the airport
* Minibus transfer from the airport to the hotel in Luxor in a minibus
* Three nights in a hotel
* Activities outlined in our program are full board except dinner on D1 and D7
* Services of an English speaking historical guide for visits
*Entrance fees for the sites described inour program
* Experienced English speaking guide D1 - D7
* Transfer to the airport
* Assistance with the formalities of departure at the airport
This price does not include:
* All flights
* Egyptian visa
* Beverages other than water
* Tips and personal expenses
* Dinners on D1and D7
* Personal medical and travel insurance is required
* Everything that is not indicated in "This price includes"