Egypt - Off the Beaten Track

EGYPT - OFF THE BEATEN TRACK An archaeological road trip from Cairo to Aswan

Image: Mosque of Sultan Hasan

12 Days From £5,495pp Departing September & October 2021 Activity Level

The monuments of ancient Egypt are truly unmissable, but the best-known are often teeming with visitors. This tour takes you off the beaten track to discover a range of rarely-visited sites. Still spectacular, these sites are of the utmost archaeological importance. Geographically, culturally and historically comprehensive, this tour will take you all the way from Cairo to Aswan.

Embark upon a rarely-done road trip, starting in Cairo at the Step Pyramid Complex of Djoser, moving on to the archaeological site of Tuna el-Gebel where one of Akhenaten and Nefertiti’s ‘boundary stelae’ is carved into the limestone cliff, and ending up in Aswan with a visit to the richly inscribed rock-cut tombs at Qubbet el-Hawa. There will be many and shrines to the remains of the rarely visited Temple of Montu.

The cherry on top of this alternative tour of Egypt is the fact that it is led by none other than expert Egyptologist, Lucia Gahlin. She has been leading tours to this country for over 20 years and experiencing the history and archaeology of this country in her company is a true privilege.

Tour Highlights • Discover Pharaonic, Graeco-Roman, Coptic and Islamic Egypt on a tour that is ideal for both a first visit to Egypt or for returning explorers • Head out on a rarely-done road trip, stopping off at fascinating sites such as Tuna el-Gebel, El-Tod and Gebel el-Silsila • Visit the remains of the ancient capital city of the intriguing ‘heretic’

Pharaoh Akhenaten at Amarna • Discover the finest art of ancient Egypt created during the reign of Seti I, showcased in his temples and glorious tomb Guided by Lucia Gahlin

fascinating stops in between, ranging from Gebel el-Silsila with its tombs A specialist in the archaeology of ancient Egypt, Lucia has been leading tours to this country for over 20 years.

Price includes • Expert Guide Lecturer & Tour Manager • Entries to all sites & museums • All taxes & gratuities Included travel • Return flights from London & all local transport Accommodation • Accommodation at Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa,

Nefertiti Hotel, House of Life Abydos Hotel, Pavillon

Winter Luxor Hotel & Mövenpick Hotel Aswan Culinary inclusions • 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches & 11 dinners • Water with all meals, tea or coffee with dinner Not included in the price • Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids of Giza • Sound and Light Show at the Temple of Philae

Dates & prices per person

Date

26th Sep - 7th Oct 9th - 20th Oct Twin/Dbl Share

£5,495 £5,495 SS

£850

£850