LuxorAswanAbuSimbel11Kom OmboCairostart/finish1 overnighttrain1 overnighttrain2 overnightfeluccaEGYPTISRAELJORDANSAUDIARABIANO. OF NIGHTS STAYDAY STOP26|27Dates & Prices 2012/13EGYPTBudget see pg. 2StartFinish05May1213May1208May1216May1212May1220May1219May1227May1222May1230May1226May1203Jun1202Jun1210Jun1205Jun1213Jun1209Jun1217Jun1216Jun1224Jun1219Jun1227Jun1223Jun1201Jul1230Jun1208Jul1203Jul1211Jul1207Jul1215Jul1214Jul1222Jul1217Jul1225Jul1221Jul1229Jul1228Jul1205Aug1231Jul1208Aug1204Aug1212Aug1211Aug1219Aug1214Aug1222Aug1218Aug1226Aug1225Aug1202Sep1228Aug1205Sep1201Sep1209Sep1208Sep1216Sep1211Sep1219Sep1215Sep1223Sep1222Sep1230Sep1225Sep1203Oct1229Sep1207Oct1206Oct1214Oct1209Oct1217Oct1213Oct1221Oct1220Oct1228Oct1223Oct1231Oct1227Oct1204Nov1203Nov1211Nov1206Nov1214Nov1210Nov1218Nov1217Nov1225Nov1220Nov1228Nov1224Nov1202Dec1201Dec1209Dec1204Dec1212Dec1208Dec1216Dec1215Dec1223Dec1218Dec1226Dec1222Dec1230Dec1229Dec1206Jan13Go to topdeck.travel/Egypt-Express for more info.What's Included»»8 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 2 dinners (D)»»3 nights twin/triple share in 3? hotels, 1 night twin/triple share in tourist class hotel, 2 nights aboard a felucca sailboat, 2 nights aboard second class overnight train between Cairo and Aswan, Luxor and Cairo (recliner seat)»»Arrival transfer from airport to hotel»»Transportation in an air-conditioned minibus as per the itinerary»»Excursions to the Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx, Abu Simbel and Valley of the Kings (entrance fees not included)»»Fully guided tours with Egyptologist at all major sites»»Services of a fully trained English speaking Trip LeaderDay 1 Cairo. Arrive at Cairo International Airport. A transfer from the airport to the hotel is included. Day 2 Cairo - Aswan. In the morning we visit the Egyptian Museum housing over 100,000 relics including the magnificent treasures of King Tutankhamun. On the Giza plateau, we view the Great Pyramids and the mighty Sphinx. In the evening, we transfer to the train station to board the second-class overnight train to Aswan. (B) Day 3 Aswan. This afternoon we have the opportunity to see the Philae Temple. There is an option to visit a Nubian Village for dinner to learn about the lifestyle and customs of the original inhabitants of this region. (B) Day 4 Aswan. This morning we have a very early departure to Abu Simbel to see the incredible temple built by Ramses II. We also visit the Temple of Hathor, built in honour of the Goddess of Love and Music and Ramses' wife, Queen Nefertari. On returning to Aswan we board our felucca sailboat to head off down the Nile in the traditional way. (B,L,D)Day 5 Felucca Journey. A full day of sailing! Our Nubian crew cook and sail, giving us the chance to do as much or as little as we wish. (B,L,D) Day 6 Luxor. We stop at Kom Ombo temple where we visit with an Egyptologist and then we continue to the ancient capital of Luxor. There is an optional trip to the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor. There is also time to visit the famous gold and silver markets of Luxor. (B)Day 7 Luxor. A highlight for all visitors to Egypt is the guided tour of the Valley of the Kings, which after the Pyramids of Giza, is the most famous site in Egypt. We also visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. In the evening we board our second class train for an overnight trip to Cairo. (B) Day 8 Cairo. A free day to explore Cairo and shop amongst the markets. (B) Day 9 Cairo. Our trip ends at the hotel after breakfast. (B)TRIP CODE: HTEEP9 Day Egypt ExpressKnowledgeable local Egyptian guidesDinner time on the feluccaFelucca sailboat, AswanSLEEPING BAG REQUIREDFELUCCA SAILING26|27USD9 Days from $380 per personTrip price of $380 + $135 Local PaymentTrip price of $455 + $135 Local Payment

5111Cairostart/finishEGYPTISRAELJORDANSAUDIARABIA1 overnight1 busovernighttrain2 overnightfeluccaLuxorHurghadaAswanKom OmboAbuSimbelDahabSt CatherineNO. OF NIGHTS STAYDAY STOPDates & Prices 2012/13EGYPTBudget see pg. 2Go to topdeck.travel/Pyramids-Beaches for more info.Day 1 Cairo. A transfer from Cairo International Airport to the hotel is included and tonight we meet our fellow travelling companions. Day 2 Cairo. This morning, we visit the Egyptian Museum. On the Giza plateau we view the Great Pyramids and Sphinx before boarding an overnight train to Aswan. (B) Day 3 Aswan. We arrive in Aswan then there is an option to visit a Nubian Village for dinner to learn about the lifestyle of the original inhabitants of this region. (B) Day 4 Aswan. An early departure to Abu Simbel to see the incredible temple built by Ramses II. We also visit the Temple of Hathor. On returning to Aswan we board our felucca sailboat on the Nile. (B,L,D) Day 5 Felucca Journey. A full day of sailing awaits. On board, the Nubian crew cook and sail, giving us the chance to do as much or as little as we wish. (B,L,D) Day 6 Luxor. We stop at Kom Ombo temple where we visit with an Egyptologist and then we continue to the ancient capital of Luxor. There is an optional trip to the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor. (B) DAY 7 Luxor - Hurghada. We enjoy a guided tour of the Valley of the Kings, a highlight of our trip. This afternoon we transfer by mini-bus to Hurghada on the Red Sea. (B) DAY 8 Overnight Coach. We have the day to enjoy the beach and facilities. In the evening we depart for Dahab by overnight bus. (B)Day 9 Dahab. We arrive in Dahab and check in to our hotel and relax for the evening. (B) Days 10-13 Dahab. Swimming, snorkelling and water sports are all on hand. On land, experience the thrill of a desert safari on quad bikes or camel. There is an option to climb Mt. Sinai for the incredible sunrise. We then return back to the beaches of Dahab. (B) (B) (B) (B)Day 14 Dahab - Cairo. This morning we leave the town of Dahab and set off into the mountains of the Sinai Peninsula on our return to Cairo. (B)Day 15 Cairo. The trip ends today after breakfast. (B)What's Included»»14 breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 2 dinners (D)»»8 nights twin/triple share in 3? hotels, 2 nights twin/triple share in tourist class hotels, 2 nights aboard a felucca sailboat, 1 night aboard second class overnight train between Cairo and Aswan (recliner seat), 1 overnight bus between Hurghada and Dahab»»Arrival transfer from airport to hotel»»Transportation in an air-conditioned minibus as per the itinerary»»Excursions to the Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx, Abu Simbel and Valley of the Kings (entrance fees not included)»»Fully guided tours with Egyptologist at all major sites»»Services of a fully trained English speaking Trip LeaderTRIP CODE: HTEPB15 Day Pyramids & BeachesFelucca sailing on the NileStartFinish05May1219May1208May1222May1212May1226May1219May1202Jun1222May1205Jun1226May1209Jun1202Jun1216Jun1205Jun1219Jun1209Jun1223Jun1216Jun1230Jun1219Jun1203Jul1223Jun1207Jul1230Jun1214Jul1203Jul1217Jul1207Jul1221Jul1214Jul1228Jul1217Jul1231Jul1221Jul1204Aug1228Jul1211Aug1231Jul1214Aug1204Aug1218Aug1211Aug1225Aug1214Aug1228Aug1218Aug1201Sep1225Aug1208Sep1228Aug1211Sep1201Sep1215Sep1208Sep1222Sep1211Sep1225Sep1215Sep1229Sep1222Sep1206Oct1225Sep1209Oct1229Sep1213Oct1206Oct1220Oct1209Oct1223Oct1213Oct1227Oct1220Oct1203Nov1223Oct1206Nov1227Oct1210Nov1203Nov1217Nov1206Nov1220Nov1210Nov1224Nov1217Nov1201Dec1220Nov1204Dec1224Nov1208Dec1201Dec1215Dec1204Dec1218Dec1208Dec1222Dec1215Dec1229Dec1218Dec1201Jan1322Dec1205Jan1329Dec1212Jan13Abu Simbel (Excursion included in all Egypt trips)Meet the friendly localsSLEEPING BAG REQUIREDFELUCCA SAILINGUSD15 Days from $625 per personTrip price of $625 + $190 Local PaymentTrip price of $685 + $190 Local Payment