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Family Sights & Beaches

10 Day Culture & Adventure Tour

A great way to see Egypt combining city sightseeing with Red Sea relaxation. Starting in Cairo with a visit to the Great Pyramids of Giza followed by a guided tour of the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and a spot of shopping in the famous bazaars. Luxor is our next stop with it’s great temples and the Valley of the Kings and Queens. Set sail on a Felucca boat along the River Nile before heading off to the Red Sea resort of Dahab. This former Bedouin fishing village has a relaxed bohemian vibe and is a haven for divers, windsurfers and artists alike. Relax on the beach, dive the beautiful coral reefs, camp overnight in the desert or spend an adrenalin fueled day quad biking, the choice is yours!

TOUR SCHEDULE

€1000.00

HIGHLIGHTS

Tour Fact File

ACCOMODATION

Overnight Sleeper Train | The Sleeper train is a pleasant way to travel between Cairo and Upper Egypt. Boarding the train you are shown to your two berth/one berth compartments and presented with dinner. Shortly afterwards the steward will change your seated compartment into a cosy sleeper cabin for lights out. The journey to Aswan takes approximately twelve hours (Luxor 9 hours). About an hour before arrival, you will be brought breakfast to enjoy while catching the view of the palm trees and sand banks that will confirm that you are a long way from Cairo

Comfort Hotel | Our recommend choice of accommodation is the Comfort Style, which is generally in a 3* star category. This style choice means we stay in comfortable Hotels with good service and facilities, while still have the local appeal.

TOUR IMPACT ON LOCAL COMMUNITY

Upper Egypt Local Impact |
Sinai Local Impact |
EMBAH is committed to the elements of responsible & sustainable tourism, and this tour boasts multiple benefits to the local community. While travelling in the Desert & Mountainous regions of Sinai, work opportunities and therefore income is distributed between multiple desert dwelling families. Wherever possible we purchase local produce, encourage souvenir purchase from the Bedouin women and use local homes for meals. The projects we support in this region are:
- Nawamis Desert School | An initiative developed by a UK charity that was brought about to enable the Bedouin villagers to remain in their desert homes and maintain their traditional way of life and still have their children educated. It also provides a special meeting place where Bedouin tribes can gather and celebrate.
- Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Gardens | a local initiative to preserve Rare medicinal plants unique to the region. Herbs gardens have been created on various plots in land throughout St Catherine’s and are also cultivated in greenhouses for preserving biodiversity, research and for sale.

TITLE

Family Sights & Beaches
THEME

Family,Adventure,Sea
STYLE

Comfort
EMBAH CODE

FAM.EG.SNB.10
DURATION

10 days, 9 nights
START & END

Cairo ,Luxor ,Aswan ,Dahab ,Sharm el Sheikh
TRANSFERS

2 way transfer from Cairo airport. All transfers outlined in itinerary. Overnight sleeper train from Cairo to Luxor. Internal flight from Luxor to Sharm.
LODGINGS

7 nights - Comfort Hotels, 1 night - Felucca Boat, 1 night - Sleeper Train.
MEALS

8 x Breakfast
2 x Lunch
2 x Dinner
GROUP SIZE

Average of 8 persons

(Min:4Max:12)
PEOPLE

EMBAH tour leader & drivers, felucca crew, experienced desert guides.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDED

Sightseeing, Sailing, 4x4 Jeep Safari, Snorkelling, Camping, Hiking, Camel Treking
PHYSICAL RATING
Easy. May include some short walks or activities.
Easy, with walks or short treks. Activities with full day trips.
Meduim level of fitness required. Treks over 3hrs, climbs. Could involve rustic camping/sailing. Sport (dive, run, bike, yoga) beginner level.
Meduim level of fitness required. treks/activities up to 6hrs. climbs, could involve rustic camping/sailing. Could involve steady moving itinerary. Sport (dive, run, bike, yoga) advance level.
High level of fitness required. Long treks, climbs, rustic camping.
CULTURE SHOCK
Little culture within comfort zone, comfort accommodation throughout.
Some culture just reaching out of your comfort zone. May involve rustic camping or homestay.
Varying cultures. May involve living with local tribes in local villages. Rustic camping and/or homestay
Extreme contrasting cultures living in local communities, rustic camping and homestays.
WHAT TO PACK
- loose cotton/linen clothing
- good walking shoes for trekking
- warm fleece for desert evenings
- sun protection (hat / scarf / sunblock)
- mosquito repellent
- day pack for personal items
- water bottle carrier
- torch / flash light
- modest clothing for homes stays religious areas

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DAY
1Arrive in Cairo

noneComfort Hotel

Our Embah Tour Leader will be waiting to welcome you upon arrival at Cairo International airport. Private transfer to the centre of Cairo and check in hotel on B&B basis. Free time to explore or relax after your journey. Overnight at Cairo hotel.

DAY
2Giza Pyramids & Cairo Museum

Breakfast, LunchOvernight Sleeper Train

Morning visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities where you will see a mesmerizing display of artifacts including the spectacular Tutankhamun collection. Moving on to the west bank of the Nile we will visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Early evening is free for you to explore at your own pave. Khan El Khalili bazaar is well worth a visit, as it is one of the largest bazaars in the Middle East, with a kaleidoscope of colours, sights, sounds and smells from the exotic spices and perfumes on display. Alternatively you may choose to sit and relax in one of the many traditional tea houses and watch the world go by until your transfer to the overnight sleeper train to Luxor (dinner served on board train). Overnight in Sleeper Train HB.

DAY
3Luxor - Free Day

BreakfastComfort Hotel

Arrive in Luxor approx 11am. Check into your hotel. Free day sightseeing with optional visits to Karnak Temple and the East Bank (extra charge). For the more adventurous amongst you, take to the skies in a hot air balloon and get a bird’s eye view of the Valley of the King’s, simply breathtaking. In the evening you can see the sound and light show at Karnak Temple (extra charge). Overnight in Luxor hotel BB.

DAY
4Full Day Luxor Sightseeing

BreakfastComfort Hotel

DAY
5Felucca Nile Sail

Breakfast, DinnerFelucca

Board your Felucca boat for a relaxing cruise along the River Nile. Sit back and watch life on the banks of the river passing farms with lush green fields ploughed by oxen and horse drawn carts filled to the brim with the day’s harvest. Wave to fisherman in their small boats using traditional fishing methods that have remained unchanged throughout the centuries. While sailing you will stop off at various points to have a walk around and visit some sites and see the local farmers at work. Dinner and overnight on the felucca HB.

DAY
6Travel to Dahab, Sinai

Breakfast, DinnerCoral Coast Hotel

Felucca boat sail for the day. Disembark the boat and transfer to the airport for your short flight to Sharm El Sheikh (1 hr). Transfer by road for the 1 hour drive to Dahab. Check into your hotel. Overnight in Dahab hotel BB.

DAY
7Red Sea Snorkelling

BreakfastCoral Coast Hotel

Waking up in Dahab you will feel like you have entered into a different world compared to what you have just experienced. Dahab is beach town on the Red Sea coast, originally a Bedouin village of palm trees, stunning coral reefs and magnificant mountainous back drop. Today Dahab is more than just a Bedouin fishing village is it a haven for watersports, particularly scuba diving and windsurfing : desert safaris by 4x4 jeep, camels or trekking and also for many types of wellness classes and treatments. After breakfast you will go on a snorkel trip either to the Blue Hole or Southern Oasis, where you will see the beauty of the underwater world of the region. If you have not snorkelled before, our tour leaders in Dahab are all PADI Snorkle Guides and can take you through the ropes of learning and getting in to the water in a safe and confident way. You will return to your hotel at 4pm. Overnight in Dahab Hotel BB.

DAY
8Dahab - Free Day

BreakfastCoral Coast Hotel

Today you have a free day where you can choose to do what ever activities take your fancy.Discover the fascinating underwater world of the Red Sea with an intro dive. The session includes theory and briefing with an equipment overview and underwater session to a maximum depth of 12m (3hrs). Take a walk into town, Dahab Bay and check out the little boutiques and bazaars and enjoy fresh juices in one of the beach front restaurants. At 5pm your tour leader to pick you up and take you into the mountains for a wonderful Bedouin dinner under the stars. You have the option to combine the Bedouin Mountain Dinner with a camel ride, horse ride or by quad bikes. Return to hotel at 9pm. Overnight in Dahab Hotel BB.

DAY
9Canyon & Oases Camel Trek

Breakfast, LunchCoral Coast Hotel

Today we take a trip into the Desert to the White Canyon and Ein Hudra Oasis! You will drive app 50km to reach the entrance of the desert and trek by camel (40min) to the top of the White Canyon. The canyon is a naturally eroded crack in the valley wall that desends downwards to the valley floor. Once within the canyon you will trek for around an hour meandering through the canyon, and exit to get your first glimpse of Ein Hudra Oasis. Ein Hudra “Green Eye” is a luch oasis from a natural water source with fruits trees, date palms and herbs. There are a number of Bedouin families resident in the oasis tending to their livestock and crops, where we will visit and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch with refreshments. After lunch you will have time to explore the oasis before we take to the camels again and trek over the camel pass to the rock of inscriptions, an ancient notice board dating back to the bronze age and Nabetean ages. A short walk takes us back to the asphelt where we will transfer back to Dahab. Overnight in Dahab Hotel. For those wishing to experience more of the desert lifestyle you have the option to stay overnight at the oasis. Desert camp is set up and you can enjoy an evening under the stars listening to local folklore from the Bedouin elders. Sleeping under the stars and wake with the sun is the ultimate desert experience. After breakfast we trek over the camel pass, via the rock of inscriptions, before heading back to the asphelt to transfer back to Dahab. Arrival in Dahab approximately 12 noon. Overnight in Dahab Hotel BB.

DAY
10Departure

BreakfastCoral Coast Hotel

For those who have opted to stay overnight in the Desert, you will return to the hotel and have access to showers & hotel facilities, until your departure transfer to Sharm el Sheikh airport. Depart Dahab and transfer by road to Sharm el Sheikh for your 45 minute flight to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

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