MIDDLEEASTEGYPT 54 " The sleeper train was another great experience - the different modes of transport used was partly what convinced me to go on this tour and I was not disappointed." Heidi Cooper middle east Beyond the Pyramids Imaginative Facts Tour code: EABP • Activities: Donkey ride to the Valley of the Kings, hike up Mt Sinai, 2 day Sinai trek, 2 night felucca cruise. Trek Grade - Easy • Accommodation: 10 nights simple hotels, 2 nights on felucca, 1 night seater train, 2 nights desert camping • Transport: Private air- conditioned transport, felucca sailboat, overnight seater train, donkeys, horse- drawn carriage, hydrofoil • Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader, services of Egyptologist at the Pyramids, Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings and Bedouin guides during Sinai trek • Imaginative Traveller Suggests: Add our ' Alexandria & Siwa Oasis' trip for a comprehensive tour of Egypt DAY 1: CAIRO- Arrival day. DAY 2: CAIRO- Visit the Pyramids & Sphinx. Overnight train to Aswan. ( B) DAY 3: ASWAN- Arrive in Aswan. The rest of the day is free for you to get to know this exciting Nubian city. DAY 4: ASWAN- A free day and the chance to visit the massive temple of Abu Simbel. ( B) DAYS 5 & 6: FELUCCA CRUISE- Cruise on traditional feluccas to Kom Ombo. ( BLD) DAY 7: LUXOR- Disembark in Kom Ombo where we visit the riverside temple of Sobek & Haroeris. En route to Luxor, we visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu. We then take horse-drawn carriages to Karnak Temple. ( B) DAY 8: LUXOR- We get up before sunrise for a donkey ride to the Valley of the Kings. Our route back offers magnificent views of the Nile Valley and passes the Colossi of Memnon. ( B) DAY 9: LUXOR - HURGHADA- Transfer to Hurghada. Free day to explore. ( B) DAY 10: HURGHADA - DAHAB- Take the hydrofoil to the Sinai. Transfer to Dahab on the Red Sea coast. ( B) DAY 11: DAHAB- A day at leisure to relax on the beach or snorkel in the Red Sea. ( B) DAY 12: DAHAB - SINAI TREK- Today we meet our Bedouin crew and start our trek in the Sinai Desert. ( BLD) DAY 13: SINAI TREK- Accompanied by local Bedouin and using camels to carry our baggage, we spend the day trekking through some of Egypt's most stunning scenery. There are strange rock formations, hidden canyons and spectacular views. ( BLD) DAY 14: SINAI TREK - ST CATHERINE-End our trek and transfer to Mt Sinai. ( BD) DAY 15: MT SINAI - CAIRO- Rise early and ascend Mt Sinai for sunrise. In the afternoon we drive back to Cairo. ( B) DAY 16: CAIRO- Tour ends. ( B) Note: An amended itinerary will operate for days 12- 14 during the winter season ( Dec, Jan and Feb). Please see dossier for details. Note: If the hydrofoil to Sinai is not working, we will have to drive instead. This will result in a change to the published itinerary. Journey through ancient sites, stunning desert and coastal scenery • Take guided tours of the Pyramids, Sphinx and Karnak Temple • Experience the romance of the Nileon a felucca cruise • Ride donkeys into the Valley of the Kings • Trek with the Bedouinthrough the Sinai • Relaxon the Red Sea coast Egypt Cairo Hurghada Dahab St Catherine Luxor Edfu Aswan Beyond the Pyramids Felucca Journey Felucca Sailtrek Kom Ombo Single Supplement £ 70 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 6.33 * Price includes tour price of £ 430and local payment of US$ 150All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 510pp Land Only * adventurer Tour duration 16 days © Imaginative Traveller Starts SatEnds Sun CairoCairo 2009 03- Jan- 0918- Jan- 09 * 17- Jan- 0901- Feb- 09 * 31- Jan- 0915- Feb- 09 * 14- Feb- 0901- Mar- 09 * 28- Feb- 0915- Mar- 09 14- Mar- 0929- Mar- 09 28- Mar- 0912- Apr- 09 11- Apr- 0926- Apr- 09 25- Apr- 0910- May- 09 09- May- 0924- May- 09 23- May- 0907- Jun- 09 06- Jun- 0921- Jun- 09 20- Jun- 0905- Jul- 09 04- Jul- 0919- Jul- 09 18- Jul- 0902- Aug- 09 01- Aug- 0916- Aug- 09 15- Aug- 0930- Aug- 09 29- Aug- 0913- Sep- 09 12- Sep- 0927- Sep- 09 26- Sep- 0911- Oct- 09 10- Oct- 0925- Oct- 09 24- Oct- 0908- Nov- 09 07- Nov- 0922- Nov- 09 21- Nov- 0906- Dec- 09 * 05- Dec- 0920- Dec- 09 * 19- Dec- 0903- Jan- 10 * Starts SatEnds Sun CairoCairo 2010 02- Jan- 1017- Jan- 10 * 16- Jan- 1031- Jan- 10 * 30- Jan- 1014- Feb- 10 * 13- Feb- 1028- Feb- 10 * 27- Feb- 1014- Mar- 10 13- Mar- 1028- Mar- 10 27- Mar- 1011- Apr- 10 10- Apr- 1025- Apr- 10 24- Apr- 1009- May- 10 08- May- 1023- May- 10 22- May- 1006- Jun- 10 05- Jun- 1020- Jun- 10 19- Jun- 1004- Jul- 10 03- Jul- 1018- Jul- 10 17- Jul- 1001- Aug- 10 31- Jul- 1015- Aug- 10 14- Aug- 1029- Aug- 10 28- Aug- 1012- Sep- 10 11- Sep- 1026- Sep- 10 25- Sep- 1010- Oct- 10 09- Oct- 1024- Oct- 10 23- Oct- 1007- Nov- 10 06- Nov- 1021- Nov- 10 20- Nov- 1005- Dec- 10 * 04- Dec- 1019- Dec- 10 * 18- Dec- 1002- Jan- 11 * * Winter itinerary applies. See dossier for details You can explore more of Egypt on our Alexandria Extension. See page 53. don't forget ... We can also offer Extra Accommodation, Adventure Travel Insurance& Flights Trek grade - Easy Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243

EGYPT 55 MIDDLEEAST Felucca Journey Imaginative Facts Tour code: EAFL • Activities: Donkey ride to the Valley of the Kings, 2 nights felucca cruise • Accommodation: 9 nights simple hotels, 2 nights on felucca, 1 night seater train • Transport: Private air- conditioned transport, public bus, felucca sailboat, overnight seater train, donkeys and horse- drawn carriage • Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader days 1- 9, services of representatives days 10- 13, services of Egyptologists at the Pyramids, Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings • Imaginative Traveller Suggests: Visit the Mediterranean on our ' Alexandria Extension' DAY 1: CAIRO- Arrive and check in to your hotel. DAY 2: CAIRO - ASWAN- Guided visit to the Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza. Overnight train to Aswan. ( B) DAYS 3 & 4: ASWAN- Free days to explore this colourful Nubian city and visit the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel. ( B) DAYS 5 & 6: FELUCCA CRUISE- Board traditional feluccas for a two day cruise to Kom Ombo. All meals are provided on board. ( BLD) DAY 7: LUXOR- Disembark in Kom Ombo were we visit the riverside temple of Sobek and Haroeris. En route to Luxor we visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu. In the afternoon we take horse- drawn carriages to Karnak Temple for a guided tour around this magnificent site. ( B) DAY 8: LUXOR- We get up before sunrise for a donkey ride to the Valley of the Kings. Our route back offers magnificent views of the Nile Valley and passes the Colossi of Memnon. This afternoon is free for you to venture into Luxor's streets and its bustling bazaars. ( B) DAY 9: LUXOR - HURGHADA- Transfer to Hurghada. Free day to explore the Red Sea resort. ( B) DAYS 10- 12: HURGHADA- Three free days. You can either relax on the beach or take a boat ride to dive or snorkel amid crystal waters and some of the world's best coral reefs. ( B) DAY 13: CAIRO- Take the Intercity coach back to Cairo. Transfer to the hotel where the tour ends on arrival. ( B) Note: The Egyptian Government might impose changes to the trains tourists are allowed to travel on. Please see ' Before you go' pages at the back of the brochure for details. Adventure and fun on a superb value holiday • Enjoy guided tours of the Pyramids, Sphinx, Kom Ombu, Edfu and Karnak • Free time in Aswan with the chance to visit Abu Simbel • Sail a felucca down the Nile- the best way to glimpse Egyptian life • Ride a donkey into the Valley of the Kings • Enjoy the natural beauty of the Red Sea coraland beaches Felucca Sailtrek DAY 1: CAIRO- Arrive and check in to your hotel. DAY 2: CAIRO - ASWAN- Guided visit to the Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza. Overnight train to Aswan. ( B) DAY 3: ASWAN- Arrive in Aswan and check in to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to get to know this exciting Nubian city. DAY 4: ASWAN- A free day gives you the chance to visit the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel. ( B) DAYS 5 & 6: FELUCCA CRUISE- Board traditional feluccas for a two day cruise to Kom Ombo. All meals are provided on board. ( BLD) DAY 7: LUXOR- Disembark in Kom Ombo where we visit the riverside temple of Sobek & Haroeris. En route to Luxor, we visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu. In the afternoon we take horse- drawn carriages to Karnak Temple and have a guided tour around this wonderful complex. ( B) DAY 8: LUXOR- We get up before sunrise for a donkey ride to the Valley of the Kings. Our route back offers magnificent views of the Nile Valley and passes the Colossi of Memnon. This afternoon is free for you to venture into Luxor's streets and its bustling bazaars. Overnight train back to Cairo. ( B) DAY 9: CAIRO- Arrive in Cairo and transfer to the hotel where the tour ends on arrival. The best sites of the Nile Valley combined with a felucca cruise • Take guided tours of the Pyramids, Sphinx, Kom Ombu and Edfu • Experience the romance of the Nile on a two night felucca cruise • Free time to explore Aswanwith the chance to visit Abu Simbel • Take horse- drawn carriages to Karnak Temple from Luxor • Ride a donkey into the Valley of the Kings Imaginative Facts Tour code: EAFC • Activities: Donkey ride to the Valley of the Kings, 2 night felucca cruise • Accommodation: 4 nights simple hotels, 2 nights on felucca, 2 nights seater train • Transport: Private air- conditioned transport, felucca sailboat, overnight seater train, donkeys and horse- drawn carriage • Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader days 1- 8, services of representatives days 8- 9, services of Egyptologists at the Pyramids, Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings • Imaginative Traveller Suggests: Add our ' Red Sea Extension' Single Supplement £ 55 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 6.33 * Price includes tour price of £ 290and local payment of US$ 100All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 340pp Land Only * Single Supplement £ 30 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 6.33 * Price includes tour price of £ 240 and local payment of US$ 100All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 290pp Land Only * adventureradventurer Tour duration 13 daysTour duration 9 days Starts SatEnds Thu CairoCairo 2009 03- Jan- 0915- Jan- 09 17- Jan- 0929- Jan- 09 31- Jan- 0912- Feb- 09 14- Feb- 0926- Feb- 09 28- Feb- 0912- Mar- 09 14- Mar- 0926- Mar- 09 28- Mar- 0909- Apr- 09 11- Apr- 0923- Apr- 09 25- Apr- 0907- May- 09 09- May- 0921- May- 09 23- May- 0904- Jun- 09 06- Jun- 0918- Jun- 09 20- Jun- 0902- Jul- 09 04- Jul- 0916- Jul- 09 18- Jul- 0930- Jul- 09 01- Aug- 0913- Aug- 09 15- Aug- 0927- Aug- 09 29- Aug- 0910- Sep- 09 12- Sep- 0924- Sep- 09 26- Sep- 0908- Oct- 09 10- Oct- 0922- Oct- 09 24- Oct- 0905- Nov- 09 07- Nov- 0919- Nov- 09 21- Nov- 0903- Dec- 09 05- Dec- 0917- Dec- 09 19- Dec- 0931- Dec- 09 Starts ThuEnds Sun CairoCairo 2010 02- Jan- 1014- Jan- 10 16- Jan- 1028- Jan- 10 30- Jan- 1011- Feb- 10 13- Feb- 1025- Feb- 10 27- Feb- 1011- Mar- 10 13- Mar- 1025- Mar- 10 27- Mar- 1008- Apr- 10 10- Apr- 1022- Apr- 10 24- Apr- 1006- May- 10 08- May- 1020- May- 10 22- May- 1003- Jun- 10 05- Jun- 1017- Jun- 10 19- Jun- 1001- Jul- 10 03- Jul- 1015- Jul- 10 17- Jul- 1029- Jul- 10 31- Jul- 1012- Aug- 10 14- Aug- 1026- Aug- 10 28- Aug- 1009- Sep- 10 11- Sep- 1023- Sep- 10 25- Sep- 1007- Oct- 10 09- Oct- 1021- Oct- 10 23- Oct- 1004- Nov- 10 06- Nov- 1018- Nov- 10 20- Nov- 1002- Dec- 10 04- Dec- 1016- Dec- 10 18- Dec- 1030- Dec- 10 Starts SatEnds Sun CairoCairo 2009 03- Jan- 0911- Jan- 09 17- Jan- 0925- Jan- 09 31- Jan- 0908- Feb- 09 14- Feb- 0922- Feb- 09 28- Feb- 0908- Mar- 09 14- Mar- 0922- Mar- 09 28- Mar- 0905- Apr- 09 11- Apr- 0919- Apr- 09 25- Apr- 0903- May- 09 09- May- 0917- May- 09 23- May- 0931- May- 09 06- Jun- 0914- Jun- 09 20- Jun- 0928- Jun- 09 04- Jul- 0912- Jul- 09 18- Jul- 0926- Jul- 09 01- Aug- 0909- Aug- 09 15- Aug- 0923- Aug- 09 29- Aug- 0906- Sep- 09 12- Sep- 0920- Sep- 09 26- Sep- 0904- Oct- 09 10- Oct- 0918- Oct- 09 24- Oct- 0901- Nov- 09 07- Nov- 0915- Nov- 09 21- Nov- 0929- Nov- 09 05- Dec- 0913- Dec- 09 19- Dec- 0927- Dec- 09 Starts SatEnds Sun CairoCairo 2010 02- Jan- 1010- Jan- 10 16- Jan- 1024- Jan- 10 30- Jan- 1007- Feb- 10 13- Feb- 1021- Feb- 10 27- Feb- 1007- Mar- 10 13- Mar- 1021- Mar- 10 27- Mar- 1004- Apr- 10 10- Apr- 1018- Apr- 10 24- Apr- 1002- May- 10 08- May- 1016- May- 10 22- May- 1030- May- 10 05- Jun- 1013- Jun- 10 19- Jun- 1027- Jun- 10 03- Jul- 1011- Jul- 10 17- Jul- 1025- Jul- 10 31- Jul- 1008- Aug- 10 14- Aug- 1022- Aug- 10 28- Aug- 1005- Sep- 10 11- Sep- 1019- Sep- 10 25- Sep- 1003- Oct- 10 09- Oct- 1017- Oct- 10 23- Oct- 1031- Oct- 10 06- Nov- 1014- Nov- 10 20- Nov- 1028- Nov- 10 04- Dec- 1012- Dec- 10 18- Dec- 1026- Dec- 10 Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243 Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243