20 Trip HighlightsIs it suitable for my family? Your itinerary Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Fly to Cairo Cairo; visit Pyramids and Egyptian Museum; sleeper train to Luxor Arrive in Luxor; free afternoon Sightseeing at the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's Temple; optional felucca ride Optional hot air balloon trip; visit Karnak Temple travelling by calesh Fly to Cairo; free to explore or for optional trips Fly to London If you like this. Dates & Prices per person Visit our website for full information on the extended day- to- day itinerary. CULTURAL DISCOVERYACTIVITY NATURE & WILDLIFE low res For more information or to book call us on 0845 450 5311 or visit your travel agent FLIGHTS Direct flights with Egyptair from London Heathrow. Domestic flight with Egyptair. Flight schedules and preferred airlines can change. Essentials Minimum age: 5 years A relaxed trip exploring the must- sees of Egypt. Transport Minibus, train, taxi, on foot, calesh ( horse- drawn carriage), domestic flight, ( felucca) Accommodation Hotels ( 5nts), sleeper train ( 1nt) You'll stay in hotels with en suite facilities. Meals included 6 breakfasts & 1 dinner Swimming opportunities In pools in all hotels Pyramids of Giza At Giza, the enigmatic Sphinx and great pyramids still stand on the edge of the empty desert overlooking the city. More than 4000 years old, the pyramids are the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that remain intact - a great start to a magical trip! The Egyptian Museum The famed Egyptian Museum holds many thousands of exhibits; your local guide will focus on the treasures of the Tutankhamun collection - probably the world's greatest archaeological find. Valley of the Kings You will explore the ancient tombs of the Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings where 63 Pharaohs were buried as part of their journey to the after- life and perhaps visit the burial site of the boy- king, Tutankhamun ( optional) Karnak Temple Horse- drawn carriages drive you to the grandest of Egypt's historic temples - Karnak, where an avenue of ram- headed sphinxes line the entrance. The highlights of its many wonders are the great hypostyle hall, which contains 134 huge columns, and the beautifully carved obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut. Average Daily Max Temp ° C Aswan Average Daily Hours of Sunshine Average Monthly Rainfall ( mm) JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 10 10 10 11 11 12 12 12 11 10 10 9 0 10 20 30 40 50 05 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 People who have done this trip have also been on Elephant Paradise - p56 My son and I have just returned from Egypt having had a fantastic time. We saw a lot in our short time, but enjoyed every minute of it. Ms K Davey Extend your stay on the Red Sea coast at Hurghada, where you can swim, snorkel or relax at a resort ideal for families. Days 1- 6 As main itinerary. 7 Drive to Hurghada. 8 Free to relax. 9 Fly to Cairo; free afternoon. 10 Fly to London Price including extension from £ 1,139. l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l RED SEA MEDITERRANIAN SEA RIVER NILE EGYPT JORDAN An action- packed week to discover the Land of the Pharaohs taking in the major sites in Cairo and Luxor including the majestic Pyramids and the fascinating Valley of the Kings. Ancient Egypt Explorer ? ? ? ? ? ? ? EGYPT & JORDAN - EGYPT 7 DAYS Trip Code: FEA + 2 Day Red Sea Extension Ideal for. 6- 9 yr olds 2009 Adult Child Land Only Sun 25 Oct - Sun 01 Nov £ 1,029 £ 919 £ 649 Tue 15 Dec - Tue 22 Dec £ 1,089 £ 969 £ 599 Thu 17 Dec - Thu 24 Dec £ 1,099 £ 999 £ 629 Thu 24 Dec - Thu 31 Dec £ 1,099 £ 999 £ 629 2010 Adult Child Land Only Sat 13 Feb - Sat 20 Feb? £ 999 £ 899 £ 549 Sat 27 Mar - Fri 02 Apr £ 1,069 £ 949 £ 599 Sun 04 Apr - Sat 10 Apr £ 1,089 £ 959 £ 559 Sat 29 May - Fri 4 Jun £ 999 £ 899 £ 499 Sun 25 Jul - Sat 31 Jul £ 1,049 £ 919 £ 499 Sat 14 Aug - Fri 20 Aug £ 1,049 £ 919 £ 499 Sun 24 Oct - Sat 30 Oct £ 1,049 £ 919 £ 569 Tue 21 Dec - Mon 27 Dec £ 1,149 £ 1,029 £ 619 Sun 26 Dec - Sat 01 Jan £ 1,089 £ 969 £ 619 2011 Adult Child Land Only Sun 20 Feb - Sat 26 Feb £ 1,049 £ 949 £ 569 Sun 10 Apr - Sat 16 Apr £ 1,129 £ 999 £ 579 Sun 17 Apr - Sat 23 Apr £ 1,059 £ 949 £ 579 Sat 28 May - Fri 03 Jun £ 1,049 £ 929 £ 529 Sun 24 Jul - Sat 30 Jul £ 1,119 £ 979 £ 529 Sat 13 Aug - Fri 19 Aug £ 1,119 £ 979 £ 529 Sun 23 Oct - Sat 29 Oct £ 1,049 £ 929 £ 529 Sun 20 Dec - Mon 26 Dec £ 1,139 £ 1,019 £ 579 Tue 27 Dec - Mon 02 Jan £ 1,059 £ 949 £ 579 Please visit our website or call our Travel Consultants for the latest prices. These prices are a guide and subject to change in line with our pricing policy ( see Booking Conditions page 121). Child price applies if under 12 on the outbound date of travel. Single room option from £ 60. ? 2009 Itinerary For insurance details see page 120. Remember, all elements in the itinerary are included ( in the price).

21 Trip HighlightsIs it suitable for my family? Your itinerary Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5/ 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Fly to Cairo Visit Pyramids & Sphinx, drive to Bahariya Oasis 4WD journey to mountains, springs & salt lake Camel trek into the White Desert To Farafra & Dakhla; 4WD Desert adventure Drive to Luxor; optional sunset felucca Calesh ride to Karnak temple; donkey ride to Valley of the kings; sleeper train to Cairo Cairo; visit Egyptian Museum; evening visit to Khan el Khalili Bazaar Fly to London If you like this. Dates & Prices per person Visit our website for full information on the extended day- to- day itinerary. CULTURAL DISCOVERYACTIVITY NATURE & WILDLIFE To find out more about us, our trips and to book visit www. adventurecompany. co. uk + 2 Day Red Sea Extension Extend your stay on the Red Sea coast at Hurghada, where you can swim, snorkel or relax at a resort ideal for families. Days 1- 8 As main itinerary. 9 Drive to Hurghada. 10 Free to relax. 11 Fly to Cairo; free afternoon. 12 Fly to London. Price including extension from £ 1,349. People who have done this trip have also been on Active in the Sinai - p22 Essentials Minimum age: 10 years There will be long driving days and basic conditions on this trip as you are in some of Egypt's wildest ( and most exciting!) desert landscapes. The desert is hot! Transport Minibus, jeep, camel, donkey, calesh ( horse- drawn carriage), sleeper train Accommodation Hotels ( 3nts), camp ( 4nts), desert lodge ( 1nt), sleeper train ( 1nt) You'll stay in hotels with en suite facilities and spend one night in a comfortable desert lodge. Your desert camp has basic facilities with private tents or the option to sleep under the stars. Meals included 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 4 dinners Swimming opportunities In pools at all hotels and the desert lodge Cairo & Pyramids The Pyramids have cast their shadow across Cairo and Egypt's desert for thousands of years. You will explore the majestic Pyramids and enigmatic Sphinx at Giza plus the antiquities of the famous Egyptian Museum, including the Tutankhamun collection. Desert Adventure The scenery of the Western Desert is quite simply out of this world - stunning rock formations eroded over time by wind and sand, and huge crescent shaped dunes which drift across the plain. 4WD Safari & Camel Trek A major highlight of this trip is the exciting jeep and camel trek into the White Desert. You will venture off the beaten track and explore the spectacular landscape, before sleeping under starlit skies. Luxor You will visit the Nile city of Luxor, continuing your adventure by traditional Egyptian transport with a fun- filled donkey ride to the Valley of the Kings and travel by calesh to explore the magnificent Karnak Temple. 0 10 20 30 40 50 05 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 Average Daily Max Temp ° C Luxor Average Daily Hours of Sunshine Average Monthly Rainfall ( mm) JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 9 10 10 10 11 12 12 12 11 10 10 9 FLIGHTS Direct flights with Egyptair from London Heathrow. Domestic flight with Egyptair. Flight schedules and preferred airlines can change. Bahariya Oasis CairoJORDAN MEDITERRANEAN SEA UK CAIRO Hurghada Beach extention EGYPT Luxor Karnak Temple & donkey ride to the Valley of the Kings RIVER NILE RNILE Farafra White Desert & jeep safari Dakhla Oasis, ancient mud brick city Kharga Pyramids of Giza RED SEA l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l A classic combination of the historic sights of Cairo and Luxor and the remote wilderness of the Western Desert which you will explore by 4WD and on camel. Desert Experience ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? EGYPT & JORDAN - EGYPT 10 DAYS Trip Code: FDE Ideal for. Teens 2010 Adult Child Land Only Thu 01 Apr - Sat 10 Apr £ 1,179 £ 1,079 £ 749 Sat 24 Jul - Mon 02 Aug £ 1,269 £ 1,139 £ 799 Wed 11 Aug - Fri 20 Aug £ 1,239 £ 1,119 £ 799 Sat 23 Oct - Mon 01 Nov £ 1,199 £ 1,089 £ 749 Sat 18 Dec - Mon 27 Dec £ 1,269 £ 1,139 £ 799 2011 Adult Child Land Only Thu 14 Apr - Sat 23 Apr £ 1,249 £ 1,139 £ 799 Thu 21 Jul - Sat 30 Jul £ 1,319 £ 1,199 £ 829 Wed 10 Aug - Fri 19 Aug £ 1,319 £ 1,199 £ 829 Sat 22 Oct - Mon 31 Oct £ 1,279 £ 1,169 £ 799 Sat 24 Dec - Mon 02 Jan £ 1,349 £ 1,219 £ 849 Please visit our website or call our Travel Consultants for the latest prices. These prices are a guide and subject to change in line with our pricing policy ( see Booking Conditions page 121). Child price applies if under 12 on the outbound date of travel. Single room option from £ 60. For insurance details see page 120. Remember, all elements in the itinerary are included ( in the price).