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Discover the stark desert beauty of Egypt, home to the monumental legacies left behind by the great pharaohs. Explore its bewitching history and captivating culture by journeying down the Nile, across the remote contours of the Sinai Desert and along the sun-swept beaches lining the Red Sea. Shop in an Egyptian bazaar, climb Mt Sinai, and see one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Discover the stark desert beauty of Egypt, home to the monumental legacies left behind by the great pharaohs. Explore its bewitching history and captivating culture by journeying down the Nile, across the remote contours of the Sinai Desert and along the sun-swept beaches lining the Red Sea. Shop in an Egyptian bazaar, climb Mt Sinai, and see one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Highlights
Wander among the Pyramids and experience the Sphinx.
Visit a Nubian family for a local meal.
Relax on a felucca down the Nil.e
Travel to the Valley of the Kings by donkey.
Marvel at Karnak Temple.
Climb mystical Mt. Sinai.
Enjoy your stay in beach huts on the Red Sea coast.
Experience Islamic Cairo.
Unique Aspects
Discover Egypt's legendary history and landscape through the eyes of locals.
Accommodations
Two star locally owned hotels for eight nights, felucca for one night, overnight sleeper train for two nights, and beach hut for two nights.
Best Time to Go
November to May
Duration
15 Days
Sustainable Elements
Local suppliers are contracted when possible.
Local guides.
Local and public transportation.
Meals and accommodations are provided by small, locally owned operators or local families.
Carbon offset trip by 2010.
Option to visit and contribute to regional responsible travel projects.
Cost
From $965 double occupancy plus local payment of $300.Trip price includes trip leader, guides, accommodations, transportation, select activities, entrance fees and some meals.
