Egypt Encompassed
Beyond the Nile Valley there is still much to see. On this comprehensive trip to Egypt we travel through the heart of the Western Desert, a vast, isolated expanse covering a total of some 2.8 million square kilometres, visiting the various Oasis towns on our route. We explore this untamed wilderness in the company of our Bedouin companions, enjoying a memorable insight into their traditions and experiencing their amazing hospitality.
In between, we meet up with our Nubian friends, based in Aswan. Taller and darker than their northern Egyptian 'brothers' they are a genuinely friendly race of people, with a great sense of humour and a rhythmic musical tradition which smacks more of Africa than it does of the Middle East. We join them for four days as we sail down the Nile on their traditional felucca sailboats - but before we do this we make a side-trip to the fabulous temples at Abu Simbel.
We also visit the wild and barren mountains of the Sinai, ascending Mt. Sinai and enjoying the warm waters of the Gulf of Aqaba.
This is a long tour, with several hard days of travel, but it is also an outstanding itinerary if you want to experience all facets of Egypt. Taken in the right spirit you'll have a memorable journey.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 - 2 | Cairo - Pyramids - Sphinx |
| 3 | White Desert |
| 4 - 5 | Dakhla |
| 6 | Al Kharga - Baris |
| 7 - 8 | Luxor - Valley of the Kings |
| 9 | Aswan |
| 10 - 12 | Abu Simbel - Felucca Sail |
| 13 | Luxor - Cairo |
| 14 - 15 | Cairo - Sinai |
| 16 | Mt Sinai Ascent - Dahab |
| 17 - 18 | Dahab |
| 19 - 20 | Sinai - Cairo |
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Past Travellers' Ratings & Comments
Bethany - Australia, 21 Jan, 2012
This being my first over seas trip I was a little concerned of how it all would work. I was so pleased to have gone with geckos. The tour leader was amazing and I cannot thank him enough for making this experience something I will never forget.
Russell - Australia, 21 Jan, 2012
Was a little disaponted we missed out on the last segment of our tour, but all in all it was outstanding!! Most fun iv had in years.
The white desert was especially enjoyable , as was the boat ride up the nile.
I will definitely be doing another tour with guys in the future! cheers :o)
At A Glance
Trip Length |
20 days |
Trip Code |
GEEE |
Maximum Passengers |
|
| 16 people | |
Countries Visited |
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| Egypt | |
Start City |
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| Cairo | |
End City |
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| Cairo | |
