ExploreEgypt15 days, ex CairoCode IXERAIf you love thedesert and history youwill love this trip. SiwaOasis is straight out ofa picture book withsmall paths cuttingthrough lush greendate palm plantations,crumbling mud brickhouses and brayingdonkeys. The whitedesert is just asspectacular, withincredibly shapedtowers of rock sculptedby the wind. A hugelyrewarding trip.Liddy says...''''This is Egypt on ashoestring; everythingyou really need to seebut with no frillsattached.Liddy says...''''17Middle East & Europe - EgyptFor trip notes, availability and more, enter the trip code at imaginative-traveller.comITINERARY... Day 1 CairoNo activities are planned today so youmay arrive in Cairo at any time. Day 2 Cairo - Pyramids - SphinxRise early and get amongst the magnificent Pyramids and Sphinxat Giza, before spending the rest of day ambling through thecaptivating capital. In the evening, board the sleeper train to Luxor.Day 3 LuxorLuxor is renowned as the world's biggest open-airmuseum due to its large number of well-preserved ancientmonuments. Visit the intricate Karnak Temple, the massive columnsand figures of Luxor Temple and the large, colourful bazaar.Day 4 Luxor - Valley of the KingsCross the Nile and have plentyof fun riding donkeys into the amazing Valley of the Kings. Here liethe tombs of the great pharaohs, including the boy kingTutankhamun. Days 5-6 AswanIn the afternoon board our feluccaand sail around the Nile islands. You can take an optional sunsetcamel ride before we head to a Nubian village for a traditionalfeast. The final day is free to amble around Aswan before we leavefor Cairo. Days 7-8 CairoA free day to explore the old city and thediverse stalls of the Khan al-Khalili Bazaar. The following morningour trip comes to an end. Additional accommodation in Cairo isavailable on request.ITINERARY... Days 1-2 CairoThe never-ending stream of life andnoise makes Cairo fascinating to explore. In free time, head out todiscover the Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza before catching anovernight train from Cairo to Aswan. Days 3-4 AswanNestled onthe banks of the Nile, Aswan is a great base for exploration. Maybevisit a nearby Nubian village for a dinner of traditional delicacies.Day 5 Nile FeluccaA Nubian crew provides food and song on thistraditional felucca journey down the Nile. Watch river life in actionand fall asleep on deck beneath the starry night sky. Days 6-7LuxorWander through the temple complex of Karnak or travel bydonkey to Luxor's Valley of the Kings. Days 8-9 AlexandriaVisitthe eerie catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa or admire the modernarchitecture of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Days 10-11 Siwa OasisThe remote, exotic oasis of Siwa is a lush paradise among the desertdunes. Explore the maze-like ruins of the mud brick fort or perhapstake a dip in Cleopatra's Bath. Day 12 BawitiUncover the legendof the golden mummies or indulge in a relaxing soak in mineral-richsprings. Day 13 White Desert CampTravel through thewindswept, arid dunes of the Western Desert. Spend a memorableevening camping among the strange moonscape of the WhiteDesert. Days 14-15 CairoReturn to the busy streets of Cairo forsome final sightseeing or shopping.ACCOMMODATIONHotel (10 nts), overnight train - reclining seat (2 nts),felucca (1 nt), desert camp (1 nt) MEALS5 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 DinnersTRANSPORTVan, bus, felucca, overnight train, jeep, donkeyGROUPSIZEMaximum 14Departs every Saturday. Please see website for details.ACCOMMODATIONHotel (4 nts), overnight train - reclining seat (2 nts),felucca (1 nt) MEALS7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 DinnersTRANSPORTMinibus, felucca, overnight train, donkeyGROUPSIZEMaximum 16StartFinish201201 Jan-08 Jan08 Jan-15 Jan15 Jan-22 Jan22 Jan-29 Jan29 Jan-05 Feb05 Feb-12 Feb12 Feb-19 Feb19 Feb-26 Feb26 Feb-04 Mar04 Mar-11 Mar11 Mar-18 Mar18 Mar-25 Mar25 Mar-01 Apr01 Apr-08 Apr08 Apr-15 Apr15 Apr-22 Apr22 Apr-29 Apr29 Apr-06 May06 May-13 May13 May-20 May20 May-27 May27 May-03 Jun03 Jun-10 Jun10 Jun-17 Jun17 Jun-24 Jun24 Jun-01 Jul01 Jul-08 Jul08 Jul-15 Jul15 Jul-22 Jul22 Jul-29 Jul29 Jul-05 Aug05 Aug-12 Aug12 Aug-19 Aug19 Aug-26 Aug26 Aug-02 Sep02 Sep-09 Sep09 Sep-16 Sep16 Sep-23 Sep23 Sep-30 Sep30 Sep-07 Oct07 Oct-14 Oct14 Oct-21 Oct21 Oct-28 Oct28 Oct-04 Nov04 Nov-11 Nov11 Nov-18 Nov18 Nov-25 Nov25 Nov-02 Dec02 Dec-09 Dec09 Dec-16 Dec16 Dec-23 Dec23 Dec-30 Dec30 Dec-06 Jan201306 Jan-13 Jan13 Jan-20 Jan20 Jan-27 Jan27 Jan-03 Feb03 Feb-10 Feb10 Feb-17 Feb17 Feb-24 Feb24 Feb-03 Mar03 Mar-10 Mar10 Mar-17 Mar17 Mar-24 Mar24 Mar-31 Mar31 Mar-07 Apr07 Apr-14 Apr14 Apr-21 Apr21 Apr-28 Apr28 Apr-05 May05 May-12 May12 May-19 May19 May-26 May26 May-02 Jun02 Jun-09 Jun09 Jun-16 Jun16 Jun-23 Jun23 Jun-30 Jun30 Jun-07 Jul. Experience nomadiclife in a desert camp. Contrast vibrant Cairowith Alexandria. Meander along the Nile on a felucca cruiseTour highlights.Barter in the marketsof Luxor and Cairo.Overnight on a felucca .Plenty of free time toenjoy Abu Simbel,Karnak and the Valleyof the KingsTour highlightsFelucca Trails8 days, ex CairoCode GEFT£327ppFlight ex London fromTour price from£720ppSee website for detailsBasicTravellerBasicTraveller£327ppFlight ex London from£413pp£320ppTour (paid in advance)$150ppLocal Payment (paid locally in US$)So what will it cost me?Based on current exchange ratesNEW

A Weekin Jordan9 days, ex AmmanCode EAXWIf you only have aweek, you can pack inall of Jordan'shighlights on this shortbut sweet trip. Youhave two days toexplore Petra, a 4WDjeep trip into thedesert around WadiRum, the chance tofloat on the buoyantwaters of the Dead Seaand a night on the RedSea port of Aqabawhere the sun sets tothe sound of themuezzin calling thefaithful to prayer.Liddy says...''''18Middle East & Europe - JordanITINERARY... Day 1 AmmanArrive and check in to your hotel.Day 2 MadabaVisit the amazingly preserved Roman city of Jerashbefore travelling down to float in the salty waters of the Dead Sea.Day 3 PetraDrive the King's Highway to Petra via the ancientmozaics at Madaba, Kerak's crusader castle and Mt Nebo, site ofMoses' burial. Days 4-5 PetraTwo full days to explore themagnificent tombs, colonnades and amphitheatre of the rose redcity of Petra. Day 6 Wadi RumEnjoy tea with a Bedouin familythen take a 4WD excursion to our overnight camp amidst thespectacular and eerie desert scenery of Wadi Rum. Day 7 AqabaEnjoy the morning exploring Wadi Rum before driving through thedesert to Aqaba. Spend the afternoon relaxing or take an optionalsnorkelling trip over the coral reefs of the Red Sea. Day 8 AmmanReturn to Amman. Enjoy a free afternoon in this bustling cityexploring the amphitheatre, citadel and bazaars. Day 9 AmmanTour ends after breakfast.Book now at imaginative-traveller.com or call 01728 885561ACCOMMODATIONHotel (7 nts), camping (1 nt) MEALS8 Breakfasts, 1 DinnerTRANSPORTMinibus, 4WD jeepGROUPSIZEMaximum normally 18StartFinish201204 Feb-12 Feb11 Feb-19 Feb18 Feb-26 Feb25 Feb-04 Mar03 Mar-11 Mar10 Mar-18 Mar17 Mar-25 Mar24 Mar-01 Apr*31 Mar-08 Apr01 Apr-09 Apr07 Apr-15 Apr08 Apr-16 Apr14 Apr-22 Apr21 Apr-29 Apr28 Apr-06 May05 May-13 May12 May-20 May19 May-27 May26 May-03 Jun02 Jun-10 Jun09 Jun-17 Jun*01 Sep-09 Sep08 Sep-16 Sep15 Sep-23 Sep22 Sep-30 Sep29 Sep-07 Oct06 Oct-14 Oct13 Oct-21 Oct20 Oct-28 Oct21 Oct-29 Oct27 Oct-04 Nov03 Nov-11 Nov10 Nov-18 Nov17 Nov-25 Nov*24 Nov-02 Dec22 Dec-30 Dec29 Dec-06 Jan201302 Feb-10 Feb09 Feb-17 Feb16 Feb-24 Feb23 Feb-03 Mar02 Mar-10 Mar09 Mar-17 Mar16 Mar-24 Mar23 Mar-31 Mar*30 Mar-07 Apr06 Apr-14 Apr13 Apr-21 Apr20 Apr-28 Apr27 Apr-05 May04 May-12 May11 May-19 May18 May-26 May25 May-02 Jun* SoloDepartures - thesedepartures areintended for solotravellers..Enjoy two full days inthe magnificent cityof Petra.Visit the biblical site atMt Nebo, Kerakcrusader castle andRoman Jerash.Explore Wadi Rumbefore relaxing at theRed SeaTour highlightsPlusTraveller£260ppFlight ex London fromTour price from£659ppSee website for detailsITINERARY... Day 1 Amman Arrive. Day 2 JerashVisit thisremarkable site. Day 3 Dead SeaThe ultimade mud packfollowed by a float in the Dead Sea. Day 4 MujibCanyon walk.Days 5-8 AqabaRelax by the beach and time for snorkelling inthe Red Sea. Days 9-10 Wadi RumExplore the desert andovernight in a Bedouin camp. Days 11-12 PetraSightseeing.Day 13 Shobak - DanaSightseeing and hiking.Days 14-17 AmmanKings Highway back to Amman andsightseeing.This trip cost £1,535 per person, excluding international flights,based on 4 people travelling. Jordan is a brilliant place to take a family as there is a real variety ofactivities on offer. One of the most exciting tours that I have arranged recentlywas for a family of four who wanted to spend their holiday doing something alittle bit different. Mum wanted four nights near the beach in Aqaba but apartfrom that they wanted as much activity as possible. So, I packed their 17 dayitinerary with a night in a Bedouin camp in the desert, a hike along the Mujibcanyon trail, a horse ride into Petra, a jeep safari in Wadi Rum, visits to all themajor sites and a morning by the Dead Sea so that they could cover themselvesin mud!Jany King - Tailor-made consultant''''All itineraries are tailor-made; prices will depend on season, group size, accommodation etc.For a tailor-made itinerary please contactour specialist team on 01728 885575