MIDDLEEASTEGYPT 56 " Being on a small boat made it a real personal experience. The crew work SO hard to make life enjoyable whilst we were there. Just brilliant!!!" Nicola Hardy middle east Sailtrek & Sinai Imaginative Facts Tour code: EASL • Activities: Donkey ride to the Valley of the Kings, hike up Mt Sinai, 2 night felucca cruise • Accommodation: 12 nights simple hotels, 2 nights on felucca, 1 night seater train • Transport: Private transport, felucca sailboat, seater train, donkeys, horse-drawn carriage, ' Sea Cat' hydrofoil • Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader days 1- 11 & days 14- 16, services of Egyptologist at the Pyramids, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings • Imaginative Traveller Suggests: Add our ' Alexandria Extension' DAY 1: CAIRO- Arrival day. DAY 2: CAIRO- A guided visit to the Pyramids & Sphinx. 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 allows time for those who wish to make an excursion to the massive temple of Abu Simbel. ( B) DAYS 5 & 6: FELUCCA CRUISE- Board traditional feluccas for a two day cruise to Kom Ombo. All meals are provided. ( BLD) DAY 7: KOM OMBO - EDFU - LUXOR-Disembark in Kom Ombo where we visit the 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 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) DAY 10: HURGHADA - DAHAB- We rise early this morning to take the hydrofoil to Sinai. Transfer to Dahab on the Red Sea coast. ( B) DAYS 11- 13: DAHAB- Three days at leisure in Dahab where you have the opportunity to snorkel in the Red Sea or just enjoy this relaxed seaside town. ( B) DAY 14: DAHAB - ST CATHERINE-Transfer to St Catherine where we spend the night near the foot of 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) Ancient sites, pristine beaches and stunning scenery • Take guided tours of the Pyramids, Sphinx and Karnak Temple • Experience the romance of the Nile on a felucca cruise • Ride donkeys into the Valley of the Kings • Climb Mt Sinai for sunrise • Relaxwith three glorious days on the Red Sea coast Egypt Cairo Hurghada Dahab St Catherine Luxor Edfu Kom Ombo Aswan Sailtrek & Sinai Nubian Sailtrek / Cruising on the Nile Single Supplement £ 85 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 6.33 * Price includes tour price of £ 399and local payment of US$ 150All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 475pp 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 We can also offer Extra Accommodation, Adventure Travel Insurance& Flights Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243

EGYPT 57 MIDDLEEAST Nubian Sailtrek Imaginative Facts Tour code: EANU • Activities: Donkey ride to the Valley of the Kings, overnight felucca cruise • Accommodation: 4 nights simple hotels, 1 night on felucca, 2 nights overnight seater train • Transport: Private air- conditioned transport, felucca sailboat, overnight seater train, donkeys and horse-drawn carriage • Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader, services of Egyptologists at the Pyramids, Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings • Imaginative Traveller Suggests: Combine with our ' Red Sea 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) DAY 3: ASWAN- A free day to explore this colourful and vibrant Nubian city. DAY 4: ASWAN - FELUCCA CRUISE- A free morning when there will be the opportunity to visit the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel. In the afternoon we board feluccas to sail around the islands of Aswan. Late in the afternoon we disembark to visit a Nubian village and have a typical Nubian dinner. Overnight on board the felucca. ( BLD) DAY 5: ASWAN - LUXOR- Drive from Aswan to Luxor visiting the riverside temple Kom Ombo and the Temple of Horus at Edfu en route. In the afternoon we take horse-drawn carriages to Karnak Temple and have a guided tour of this wonderful complex. ( B) DAY 6: LUXOR- We get up before sunrise to ride donkeys 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 7: CAIRO- Arrive in Cairo and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free. Later this afternoon there is the opportunity to ride camels or horses into the desert and enjoy sunset over the pyramids. DAY 8: CAIRO- Tour ends. ( 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. Experience felucca sailing and life in a Nubian village • Take guided tours of the Pyramids, Sphinx, Kom Ombu, Edfu and Karnak • Enjoy the Nile at its most beautiful on an overnight felucca cruise • Spend time with a Nubian familyin a traditional village • Free time to explore Aswanwith the chance to visit Abu Simbel • Ride a donkey into the Valley of the Kings Cairo Heart of the City Tour Imaginative Facts Tour code: BBEC • Non- group Tour: For individuals only • Activities: Extensive walking • Accommodation: 2 nights in tourist class hotel on twin- share basis • Transport: Local transport fares are included • Escorted: Services of Imaginative Traveller representatives DAY 1: ARRIVE IN CAIRO- Airport transfer to your hotel. DAY 2: TOUR THE CITY WITH YOUR CITY ESCORT- City and area briefing and a full day of exploring the city with your guide. ( B) DAY 3: END OF TOUR- Programme ends after breakfast. ( B) Departs daily ex Cairo airport. A city tour with a difference • Discover the hidden gems of Cairothat few visitors know about • Your guide takes you off the tourist trailto the places the locals frequent • The perfect way to gain an insight into your destination Cruising on the Nile Imaginative Facts Tour code: ETCN • Non- group Tour: For individuals only • Activities: Sightseeing • Accommodation: 2 nights 4* hotels on twin- share basis, 3 nights Nile cruise boat Melodie, 2 nights sleeper train • Transport: Private transport, M/ S Melodie • Escorted: Services of Imaginative Traveller representatives • Imaginative Traveller Suggests: Add our ' Red Sea Extension' DAY 1: CAIRO- Transfer to the hotel. DAY 2: CAIRO - ASWAN- A guided visit to the Egyptian Museum and the great Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza. Overnight first class sleeper train to Aswan. ( BD) DAY 3: ASWAN- Arrive and transfer to M/ S Melodie, our private Nile cruise boat. The day is free to explore Aswan. Perhaps take a felucca ride around the beautiful Temple of Isis, situated on Philae Island in the Nile or haggle for souvenirs in the bazaars. ( BLD) DAY 4: ASWAN - KOM OMBO - EDFU-This morning you have the option of going to visit the impressive temples at Abu Simbel. This afternoon you will start cruising up the Nile towards Luxor. Spend the time watching scenes of village life along the banks of the Nile, still played out as they would have been when the first explorers set foot in this majestic land. The boat stops en route at Kom Ombo. ( BLD) DAY 5: EDFU - LUXOR- In the morning you have a chance to visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu before continuing sailing to Luxor. ( BLD) DAY 6: LUXOR- An early start to visit the Valley of the Kings. In the afternoon you will take horse- drawn carriages to Karnak Temple and have a guided tour around the complex. Overnight sleeper train to Cairo. ( BD) DAY 7: CAIRO- Arrive in Cairo and transfer to hotel. Free day. ( B) DAY 8: CAIRO- Transfer to the airport. ( B) Departs Thursdays ex Cairo airport. The classic cruise experience • Explore Egypt's highlightsfrom the comfort of our private boat • Visit the Pyramids, Sphinx, Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings • Time in the exotic bazaars of Aswanand the museum at Cairo Single Supplement £ 30 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 6.33 * Price includes tour price of £ 265and local payment of US$ 100All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 315pp Land Only * • Seasonal Supplement £ 30 Solo Traveller Supplement £ 125 ( compulsory if you are travelling alone) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 6.33 All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 599pp Land Only Solo Traveller Supplement £ 15 ( compulsory if you are travelling alone) All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 70pp Land Only adventurer adventurer traveller Tour duration 8 days Tour duration 8 days Starts SunEnds SunTour duration 3 days CairoCairo 2009 11- Jan- 0918- Jan- 09 25- Jan- 0901- Feb- 09 08- Feb- 0915- Feb- 09 22- Feb- 0901- Mar- 09 08- Mar- 0915- Mar- 09 22- Mar- 0929- Mar- 09 05- Apr- 0912- Apr- 09 19- Apr- 0926- Apr- 09 03- May- 0910- May- 09 17- May- 0924- May- 09 31- May- 0907- Jun- 09 14- Jun- 0921- Jun- 09 28- Jun- 0905- Jul- 09 12- Jul- 0919- Jul- 09 26- Jul- 0902- Aug- 09 09- Aug- 0916- Aug- 09 23- Aug- 0930- Aug- 09 06- Sep- 0913- Sep- 09 20- Sep- 0927- Sep- 09 04- Oct- 0911- Oct- 09 18- Oct- 0925- Oct- 09 01- Nov- 0908- Nov- 09 15- Nov- 0922- Nov- 09 29- Nov- 0906- Dec- 09 13- Dec- 0920- Dec- 09 27- Dec- 0903- Jan- 10 Starts SunEnds Sun CairoCairo 2010 10- Jan- 1017- Jan- 10 24- Jan- 1031- Jan- 10 07- Feb- 1014- Feb- 10 21- Feb- 1028- Feb- 10 07- Mar- 1014- Mar- 10 21- Mar- 1028- Mar- 10 04- Apr- 1011- Apr- 10 18- Apr- 1025- Apr- 10 02- May- 1009- May- 10 16- May- 1023- May- 10 30- May- 1006- Jun- 10 13- Jun- 1020- Jun- 10 27- Jun- 1004- Jul- 10 11- Jul- 1018- Jul- 10 25- Jul- 1001- Aug- 10 08- Aug- 1015- Aug- 10 22- Aug- 1029- Aug- 10 05- Sep- 1012- Sep- 10 19- Sep- 1026- Sep- 10 03- Oct- 1010- Oct- 10 17- Oct- 1024- Oct- 10 31- Oct- 1007- Nov- 10 14- Nov- 1021- Nov- 10 28- Nov- 1005- Dec- 10 12- Dec- 1019- Dec- 10 26- Dec- 1002- Jan- 11 Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243 Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243