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Family Classic Sail

10 Day Culture & Sail Nile Valley

Treasured culture, stunning scenery, turbulent history, Egypt has the perfect set of ingredients for everyone, with an all year round hot climate, famous temples, pyramids, museums and shopping. Sailing the Nile in a traditional Dahabeya is the ultimate way to explore the river and the historical monuments scattered along it’s banks. Enjoy on board meals & the comforts of your private cabin. The River Nile was the main mode of transport in ancient Egypt, so all Pharonic landmarks are just a stones throw away from where we land & disembark. Visit visit Edfu Temple by horse carriage, one of the largest and most intact of Egypt’s monuments.

TOUR SCHEDULE

€800.00

HIGHLIGHTS

Tour Fact File

ACCOMODATION

Felucca | Overnight aboard a traditional felucca is an adventure. The felucca is parked on the banks of the Nile and the deck is turned into a communal sleeping area. Mattresses are provided and wind shields are wrapped around to protect from the wind, a mosquito net can also be provided. Some feluccas provide "toilets" although the more traditional boats require that the captain pulls over and directs you of where to relive yourself.

Overnight Sleeper Train | The Sleeper train is a pleasant way to travel between Cairo and Upper Egypt. Boarding the train you are shown to your two berth/one berth compartments and presented with dinner. Shortly afterwards the steward will change your seated compartment into a cosy sleeper cabin for lights out. The journey to Aswan takes approximately twelve hours (Luxor 9 hours). About an hour before arrival, you will be brought breakfast to enjoy while catching the view of the palm trees and sand banks that will confirm that you are a long way from Cairo

TOUR IMPACT ON LOCAL COMMUNITY

Nubian Local Impact | Embah is committed to the elements of responsible & sustainable tourism, working with locally owned Hotels & service providers, employing local drivers & encouraging trips hosted by the locals, all allow for revenue to be distributed directly within the community. Booking this tours or services with Embah you are guaranteed that it has been designed with a sustainable objective.

· Nubian Culture & Traditions | With bordering neighbors Sudan, the Nubia region is abundant in historical reference and also one of the richest Cultures in Egypt. When visiting this region our tours focus on the Local people, their hospitality, their Unique habitats and also their warmth. Choosing a Homestay in Nubia is the ultimate way to see first hand the lifestyle, taste the hearty homemade food and to witness that less means more when it comes to contentment and happiness.
Upper Egypt Local Impact |

TITLE

Family Classic Sail
THEME

Family,Culture,Sea
STYLE

Comfort
EMBAH CODE

FAM.EG.CS.10
DURATION

10 days, 9 nights.
START & END

Cairo ,Luxor ,Aswan
TRANSFERS

2 way transfer from Cairo airport & all transfers outlined in itinerary. Overnight sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan & Luxor - Cairo
LODGINGS

7 nights - Comfort Hotel, 3 nights - Felucca Boat, 2 nights - Overnight Train.
MEALS

9 x Breakfast
2 x Lunch
2 x Dinner
GROUP SIZE

Average of 12 persons

(Min:6Max:18)
PEOPLE

EMBAH tour leader & drivers, experienced desert guides.
ACTIVITIES INCLUDED

Nile Sailing, home visit, sightseeing
PHYSICAL RATING
Easy. May include some short walks or activities.
Easy, with walks or short treks. Activities with full day trips.
Meduim level of fitness required. Treks over 3hrs, climbs. Could involve rustic camping/sailing. Sport (dive, run, bike, yoga) beginner level.
Meduim level of fitness required. treks/activities up to 6hrs. climbs, could involve rustic camping/sailing. Could involve steady moving itinerary. Sport (dive, run, bike, yoga) advance level.
High level of fitness required. Long treks, climbs, rustic camping.
CULTURE SHOCK
Little culture within comfort zone, comfort accommodation throughout.
Some culture just reaching out of your comfort zone. May involve rustic camping or homestay.
Varying cultures. May involve living with local tribes in local villages. Rustic camping and/or homestay
Extreme contrasting cultures living in local communities, rustic camping and homestays.
WHAT TO PACK
- loose cotton / linen clothing
- sun protection (hat / scarf / sunblock)
- good walking shoes for active days
- mosquito repellent
- day pack for personal items
- water bottle carrier
- modest clothing for visiting religious & crowded areas

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DAY
1Arrive in Cairo

noneComfort Hotel

Our EMBAH Tour leader will welcome you at Cairo International airport and accompany you on the group transfer to the center of Cairo and check-in hotel. Group briefing with your Tour leader & free time to explore the area. Overnight in Cairo 4* hotel BB.

DAY
2Giza Pyramids & Cairo Museum

Breakfast, DinnerOvernight Sleeper Train

Morning visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities where you will see a mesmerizing display of artifacts including the spectacular Tutankhamun collection. Stare in awe and wonder at the Royal Mummies laying, as if sleeping, in their glass cases (extra charge).Moving on to the west bank of the River Nile we will visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. The pyramids are the only Wonder of the Ancient World still standing today and, time permitting, you will the opportunity to go inside one of the pyramids (extra charge). Please note that the interior of the pyramid is hot, humid and quite claustrophobic with steep dusty passages. Dinner and overnight sleeper train to Aswan.

DAY
3Aswan & Nubian home visit

Breakfast, DinnerComfort Hotel

Arrival in Aswan and check in hotel. This morning you have free time to explore Aswan at your own pace or book one of our optional excursions. Afternoon walk around a local market where you can try your skills at haggling and enjoy some friendly banter with the locals. In the evening you will enjoy a traditional Egyptian dinner in the home of a local Nubian family. Overnight in hotel.

DAY
4Nile Sail - Felucca

Breakfast, DinnerFelucca

Free morning with optional visit to the spectacular Abu Simbel temples. Early 3am pick up for the drive to Abu Simbel which is approximately 300km from Aswan. The twin temples are located on the westren bank of Lake Nasser which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Nubian Monuments. Marvel at the sheer size of these magnificent temples that were hand carved out of the mountainside as a lasting monument to Pharaoh Ramesses 11 and his Queen Nefertari. Transfer to the River Nile to board your Felucca boat for your Nile Sail. Overnight on felucca.

DAY
5Nile Sail - Felucca

Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerFelucca

Full day on board your felucca boat sailing down the Nile. Sit back and enjoy the stunning scenery and take in the peace and quiet whilst enjoying the sunshine. Observe the local fisherman, in their small boats, casting their nets into the river and transporting their catch along the river. Sail past lush green fields ploughed by oxen and wave to the locals as they harvest their crops by hand. Overnight on board felucca boat.

DAY
6Nile Sail - Felucca

BreakfastComfort Hotel

Full day on board your felucca boat continuing your sail down the Nile. This ever changing landscape and scenery will keep you mesmerized whilst watching the water buffalo and the many birds along the waters edge. See the locals going about the daily chores on the riverbank, washing the pots or rinsing their clothes. Wave to the smiling children as they splash and play in the waters of the River Nile.

DAY
7Temple of Edfu & Luxor

BreakfastComfort Hotel

Disembark felucca for a visit to the Temple of Edfu. The temple is dedicated to the falcon God Horus and is located on the westbank of the River Nile. Enjoy a guided tour learning about the history and purpose of this site. Transfer to Luxor. Free evening time to explore. Overnight in hotel in Luxor BB.

DAY
8Luxor West Bank Sightseeing

BreakfastComfort Hotel

Full day sightseeing in Luxor on the Westbank. Step back in time and travel by doneky to discover the famous site of the Valley of the Kings and Queens. There are 63 known tombs which differ dramatically in size, from a simple pit to complex tombs boasting 120 chambers. Explore these ancient tombs before heading back over the river to visit the beautiful funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s first female Pharoah. Overnight in hotel BB.

DAY
9Luxor - Free Day

BreakfastOvernight Sleeper Train

Today you are free to explore at your own pace or book one of our many optional excursions. Wonderful opportunity to take a calesh ride around Luxor or, for the more adventurous, take to the skies in a hot air ballon for a birdseye view over the Valley of the Kings. In the evening take the overnight sleeper train back to Cairo. HB.

DAY
10Cairo - Free Day

BreakfastComfort Hotel

Arrival in Cairo and transfer to your hotel. Free day for you to explore Cairo, depending on your intrests, you can visit the oldest pyramid in the world at Sakkara or drive to Old Cairo and explore the Citadel - a complex of mosques and museums housed inside a magnificent fortress. Khan El Khalili bazaar is well worth a visit, as it is one of the largest bazaars in the Middle East, with a kaleidoscope of colours, sights, sounds and smells from the exotic spices and perfumes on display. Alternatively you may choose to sit and relax in one of the many traditional tea houses and watch the world go by. Overnight in hotel in Cairo BB.

DAY
11Departure

BreakfastComfort Hotel

Check out from your hotel and transfer to Cairo International airport for your flight home.

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