Highlights of EgyptA fabulous first trip to Egypt, this itinerary willintroduce you to all the main highlights of thecountry, taking in Cairo, Aswan and Luxor and stillincluding some relaxation time on your Nile cruise.Day 1Fly from the UK and spend threenights in Cairo.Day 2Visit the pyramid fields of Giza,Saqqara and Dashur.Day 3Discover the mosques of IslamicCairo before heading to the Egyptian Museum.Day 4Fly from Cairo to Luxor and boardyour Nile cruise. In the afternoon,visit the Karnak and Luxor Temples.Day 5Explore the Valley of the Kings andother sites on the west bank of theNile. The boat then begins its cruiseto the south.Day 6Visit Edfu Temple in the morningbefore the boat sails on to KomOmbo, where you visit the Templeof Sobek and Haroeris.Day 7The boat moves on to Aswan, whereyou visit the Temple of Philae andthe Aswan High Dam.Day 8Disembark the boat and fly fromAswan back to Cairo and from Cairoback to the UK.Stay longerThe itinerary can be extended with extra nights in Luxor and Aswan, so that you can explore the sites in more detail and include a trip to Abu Simbel.When to go??The best time to travel.?A good time to travel, but there may be some factors to be aware of.~Travel is possible, but this is not the best time of year.?Travel is not recommended.Egypt is seen as a winter destination, with mostvisitors arriving between October and April. At this time of year, Cairo and Lower Egypt (the area towards the Mediterranean) arepleasantly cool, with average maximumtemperatures in the low twenties Celsius. UpperEgypt, around Aswan and Luxor, tends to be afew degrees warmer, but still very pleasant. There may be some rain in Lower Egypt but it islight and sporadic. The summer season from Mayto September is hot, especially in Upper Egypt,where temperatures can hit 50C. The hightemperatures are somewhat alleviated by very dryair and the air-conditioned vehicles and buildings.Combined with lower prices and far fewervisitors, this also makes summer a viable seasonfor your trip -especially May and September,which are not nearly as hot as June, July andAugust. Please ask your specialist for furtherinformation about the best times to travel.Time difference:GMT+2 hourFlight time from UK:5 hoursPricesWe offer trips to cater for a wide range ofbudgets. You can find up-to-date guideline pricesfor your trip to Egypt on our website, alternativelyplease call our specialists to discuss your plans.28JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec????????~~~???????Tailoring your tripThe itineraries shown are designed to give you aflavour of what is possible, and are routes thatwork particularly well. We can use these as abasis to plan your trip or can design a completelydifferent itinerary to suit your tastes and interests.Please call one of our Egypt specialists to startplanning your itinerary.Telephone: 01993 838 410Getting aroundYour trip to Egypt may include many types oftransport. Private sightseeing and transfers will bein air-conditioned vehicles. For excursions inlarger groups, such as those from Nile cruises,minibuses and coaches are used. A Nile cruise is a comfortable and convenient way to take in the sites along the Nile -see our guide on pages22-23. Given the size of the country, most people tend to take at least a couple of domesticflights as well.Abu SimbelKom OmboCairoLuxorEdfuKom OmboAswanIslamic Cairo at night

Suggested itinerariesPyramids, Nile and BeachThis itinerary offers a great introduction to Egypt,going to all the major archaeological sites and thebustling capital, Cairo. At the end of the trip youhave the opportunity to relax beside the Red Sea.Day 1Fly from the UK to Cairo, where youspend three nights.Day 2Visit the pyramids of Giza, Dashurand Saqqara.Day 3Explore the packed galleries of theEgyptian Museum in central Cairo.Day 4Fly from Cairo to Aswan.Day 5Visit the Temple of Philae and theAswan High Dam.Day 6Travel from Aswan to Luxor,stopping to visit the temples of KomOmbo and Edfu on your way.Day 7Visit the sites of the west bank of theNile, such as the Valley of the Kingsand Hatchepsut's Temple.Day 8Explore the temples of Luxor andKarnak, before travelling to the RedSea coast.Days 9-10Spend your time snorkelling andrelaxing by the sea.Day 11Travel from your Red Sea hotel tothe airport, from where you fly toCairo. From Cairo fly back to the UK.Stay longerThe trip could be extended with extra nights inAswan and Luxor, so that you can include more of the Ancient Egyptian sites, or with extra nightsat the Red Sea if you wish to spend more timesnorkelling and diving on the coral reefs.Grand Tour of EgyptCombining a Nile cruise and a Lake Nasser cruisegives you plenty of scope to explore all theAncient Egyptian sites as well as time to relax. The days in Cairo and Alexandria will introduceyou to these great cities, with their interestingpasts and fascinating presents.Day 1Fly from the UK to Cairo, where you spend four nights.Day 2Explore the pyramid fields of Giza,Saqqara and Dashur.Day 3Visit the Egyptian Museum and Islamic Cairo.Day 4Explore Coptic Cairo with your tour guide.Day 5Travel to Alexandria, where youspend two nights.Day 6Spend the day visiting the sights of Alexandria.Day 7Return to Cairo and fly to Luxor,where you join your Nile cruise. Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples.Day 8Tour the West Bank, including theValley of the Kings.Day 9Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu.Continue to Kom Ombo and visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris.Sail to Aswan.Day 10Visit the Temple of Philae and theAswan High Dam.Day 11Join your Lake Nasser cruise and visitKalabsha Temple.Day 12Full day of cruising to Wadi ElSeboua.Day 13Visit lakeside temples and cross theTropic of Cancer.Day 14Sail to Abu Simbel and visit thetemples there.Day 15Disembark the cruise and fly fromAbu Simbel to Aswan.Day 16A day to explore Aswan or relax atyour hotel.Day 17Fly from Aswan to Cairo and fromCairo to the UK.The Desert CircuitThis trip concentrates on some of Egypt's lesser-known sites, the oases of the Western Desert. The circuit offers a compelling insight into life inthis part of Egypt and provides a contrast to theAncient Egyptian sites along the Nile.Day 1Fly from the UK to Cairo, where you spend two nights.Day 2Visit the pyramid complexes of Giza,Saqqara and Dashur.Day 3Travel to Alexandria for a one night stay.Day 4Visit El Alamein on your way to Siwa,a long journey across the desert.Days 5-6Explore Siwa, Shali Fort, the salt lakesand hot springs around this oasis.Day 7Travel from Siwa to Bahariya, passingthrough the Western Desert.Day 8Spend time in Bahariya beforecontinuing to Farafra, passing throughthe area known as the White Desert.Day 9Continue to Dakhla, where you visitarchaeological sites in the area.Day 10From Dakhla continue to Kharga, thelast oasis in the desert circuit.Day 11Continue to Luxor, where you stayfor three nights.Day 12Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples.Day 13Explore the sites of the west bank ofthe Nile, including the Valley of theKings and Hatchepsut's Temple.Day 14Fly from Luxor to Cairo and fromCairo to the UK.Stay longerYou could continue your exploration of AncientEgypt by taking a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan,visiting more of the archaeological sites.www.audleytravel.com/egypt ?01993 838 410 ?Egypt29Feluccas on the Nile, near LuxorCairoLuxorEdfuKom OmboAswanHurghadaCairoLuxorEdfuKom OmboAswanAlexandriaAbu SimbelCairoLuxorAlexandriaEl AlameinSiwaBahariyaFarafraDakhlaKharga