From the mystery of how the Pyramids were built, to the invention of cosmetics 5,000 years ago, the Egyptians are a diverse bunch with a whole-lotta history and culture to their claim!
So don’t wait til you’re mummified, go further with Contiki and see the world’s oldest traveller destination for yourself on Contiki’s eight-day Egypt & The Nile.
You’ll see all the famous sites, like the Great Pyramids and Sphinx in Giza, the Temple of Karnak and Valley of the Kings in Luxor, plus a whole lot more. And because Egypt is all about the great outdoors, Contiki even gives you the opportunity to admire the scenery from the deck of your cruise ship as you sail from Aswan to Luxor – complete with pool, sun deck, bars, restaurant and even a nightclub!
Here’s just a small taste of what you’ll get up to on your Contiki Egypt holiday:
Cairo: shopping at the Khan El Khalili bazaar; guided tour of the Egyptian Museum; visit the Citadel, Alabaster Mosque and Sultan Husan Mosque
Giza: guided tour of the Great Pyramids and Sphinx
Aswan: felucca sailing; view the Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam; see the Botanical Gardens
Nile Cruise: view Kom Ombo, the Temple of Two Gods
Edfu: visit Temple of Horus; take a horse and buggy ride
Esna: visit the Temple of Khnum
Luxor: see the Colossos of Memnon; take a guided visit of the Temple of Karnak and a guided tour through the Valley of Kings.
Contiki’s eight-day In-depth/Regional tour, Egypt & The Nile, is priced from $1129 per person, twin share (land only) and includes hotel accommodation, all transport, most meals, city sightseeing and the benefit of Contiki’s experienced, professional and fun road crew.
For over 45 years Contiki has been helping 18 to 35s from around the globe have unforgettable experiences in the world’s great destinations, so they really know what young people are after in a holiday. Contiki has planned all its trips to include a perfect balance of sightseeing and adventure with plenty of free time to do whatever you want. They also make sure the trips are great value with heaps of exciting activities included, making travel loads cheaper than doing it on your own, so you’ll have more spending money in your back pocket for fun stuff like shopping, going out and cool souvenirs to take home and make your friends jealous.
So grab yourself Contiki’s 2008-09 Europe brochure or head online to www.contiki.com.au/eygpt for more info.
A Report by The Mole
