Egypt - The Nile & Western Desert(13 days)
Head from Cairo into the sublime Western Desert, venture beyond the Nile Valley's fertile ribbon and experience the magic of arid North Africa. The surreal formations, piercing light and vast expanse of the White and Black Deserts are an elemental delight, the oases of Bahariya and Wadi Rayan a refreshingly green counterpoint. Whale Valley is an evolutionary behemoth in the fossil record, but most illuminating, perhaps, are sunset sits, sunrise walks and two fabulous nights camping under the stars. Back along the Nile, take in Egypt's cultural riches: the pyramids and Sphinx, the superb Egyptian Museum and all the major sites of Luxor. A relaxing cruise takes us south to Aswan, where you'll have ample free time to explore or see the Nubian grandeur at Abu Simbel. A sleeper train back to the capital, a visit to the medieval city and one of the oldest markets in the world, Khan al-Khalili bazaar, rounds out a journey of wild and refined Egypt.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1 (Tue) Arrive in Cairo and transfer to hotel.
Day 2-5 Four-day 4WD safari to the White Desert (overnight camp), Black Desert, Bahariya, Whale Valley and Wadi Rayan (overnight camp). Return to Cairo.
Day 6 Visit Egyptian Museum, pyramids and Sphinx. Sleeper train to Luxor.
Day 7-8 Visit Karnak Temple. Board Nile cruise boat. Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut.
Day 9-10 Sail to Aswan. Visit Edfu and Komombo Temples.
Day 11 Free day in Aswan. Optional visit to Abu Simbel. Sleeper train to Cairo.
Day 12 Arrive Cairo. Visit medieval city, including Gayer-Anderson Museum, Ibn Tulun Mosque and the Khan al-Khalili bazaar.
Day 13 Trip ends in Cairo this morning (Sun).
Operated by Peregrine Adventures (PGWD)
Departures: All year round
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