With borders on the Mediterranean to the north, the Red Sea to the east and Israel to the north-east, Egypt merits its inclusion within the Middle Eastern section of the KE programme. Most of Egypt's 80 million plus population live within a short distance of the River Nile, which flows south to north through the country and provides dependable irrigation for the country's only productive farmland. By contrast, Egypt's extensive Saharan regions, including the beautiful White Desert, are sparsely inhabited and home to small numbers of nomadic Bedouin traders and herdsmen. Famous for its ancient civilisation, Egypt has a wealth of archaeological highlights, including the Giza pyramid complex and the treasures of Tutankhamun in Cairo's Museum of Antiquities. Further south, at Luxor, there are more unmissable artifacts, such as the Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings. Probably the best way for any adventurous traveller to experience Egypt, is to take a trip down the Nile on a traditional felucca, stopping off to trek through palm groves and Nubian villages, to ancient monuments dating back to the time of the Pharaohs.
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Trip summary
- An action-packed Egyptian family holiday
- Travel with the Sinai Bedouin
- Camel riding and desert camping
- Mount Moses and Sharks Bay beach fun
- Relax on a beach near Sharm El Sheikh
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- An expedition into Egypt`s most enigmatic desert region
- Visit the `Cave of the Swimmers`
- Insight into the region`s geology and prehistory
- Incredible desert landscapes
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Trip summary
- Trekking holiday with camels on the edge of the Sahara
- Explore the Pyramids of Giza
- Walking in a unique desert landscape
- The best short trekking experience in Egypt
- The White Desert, one of the most memorable parts of the Sahara
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- A journey through Egypt’s historic heartland
- Karnak and the Valley of the Kings
- Felucca sailing down the Nile with short day-hikes along its banks
- Experience Nubian village life trekking through their villages
- The perfect holiday for a chilled out visit to Egypt
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- A history-rich School Adventure
- See the fabulous treasures of Tutankhamun in Cairo`s Egyptian Museum
- Have your photo taken, sitting on a camel in front of the Pyramids
- Learn about the Nubian way of life as you travel down the Nile in a felucca
