"One Month in Egypt" Egypt by M0B1US

Epic tour of Egypt starting in Cairo for four days acclimatisation before the adventure began...

We decided to go with an adventure tour group called Imaginative Traveller

Highlights included: (From Website)

Day 1, CAIRO Meet tour leader and the other members of the tour. (No meals.)

Day 2, CAIRO A guided visit to the Great Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza. Overnight train to Aswan. (B) Approx. 14 hrs train journey

Day 3, ASWAN Transfer to hotel upon arrival. The rest of the day is free to explore the beautiful city of Aswan.(B)

Day 4, ASWAN Early morning trip to Abu Simbel and free day to explore the vibrant Nubian city of Aswan. (B)

Day 5 - 7, FELUCCA CRUISE Free morning. In the afternoon, board our feluccas for a 3-day cruise to Edfu. Stop en route at Kom Ombo. All meals provided on board. (BLD)

Day 8, LUXOR Disembark in Edfu and transfer to our hotel in Luxor. In the afternoon we ride horse drawn carriages to Karnak Temple for a guided tour. (B) Approx. 2 hrs driving

Day 9, LUXOR- HURGHADA Ride to the Valley of the Kings on sturdy donkeys. Our route back takes us past the Colossi of Memnon. The afternoon is free. This afternoon we travel by convoy from Luxor to Hurghada. (B) Approx 5 hrs driving

Day 10, HURGHADA - ST CATHERINE Early start for a long drive from Hurghada across the Suez canal and into the Sinai. Overnight in St Catherine. (B) Approx 12 hrs drive

Day 11, MT SINAI - SINAI TREK Rise early to climb Mt. Sinai (optional) then return and prepare for our trek with local Bedouin. The trek starts with a tough walk across the sand with wonderful views of the Gouna Mountains. We then enter the secluded White Canyon through narrow openings in the mountains. There's time to stop for photos and to enjoy the tranquillity of the Canyon

Day 12, SINAI TREK This morning we start by walking along Wadi Rum, and into Sugar Canyon through a series of narrow passageways. There's time to explore here before heading to Naqb Mountain. Our trek today involves walking on soft sand, with some ascents. Later in the day, we trek along rocky mountain passes. All this can be tough on the legs, but you will be rewarded with some stunning views! Overnight in the beautiful Wadi Ghazela. (BLD) Approx. 6 hrs walking

Day 13, TREK - DAHAB We take a short walk to meet our bus. After bidding farewell to our Bedouin guides, we transfer by road to Dahab where we will stay in beach campsite. You may choose to relax, swim, or snorkelling amongst some of the Red Sea's beautiful marine life. (B) Approx. 2 hrs driving

Day 14, DAHAB A whole day to relax on the beach, swim, snorkel or perhaps enjoy some diving (B)

Day 15, DAHAB - CAIRO Drive back to Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.(B) Approx. 8 hrs drive.

Day 16, WADI NATRUN - MARSA MATROUH We drive via the desert road to the Coptic monasteries at Wadi Natrun, where monks have lived since the 4th century. We follow the Mediterranean coast past El Alamein to Marsa Matrouh where we spend the night. (BD) Approx. 5 hrs driving

Day 17, SIWA We journey deep into the Western Desert to the isolated oasis of Siwa. In the afternoon we take bicycles for a tour of the old city and the many hot springs. (B) Approx. 4 hrs driving

Day 18, SIWA A day to explore this fascinating oasis. There is also the opportunity to take a jeep safari into the desert. (B)

Day 19, SIWA - ALEXANDRIA Drive through the Western Desert back to Alexandria. The afternoon is free to explore the beautiful Mediterranean city of Alexandria. (B) Approx. 7 hrs driving

Day 20, ALEXANDRIA Free day to explore the beautiful Mediterranean city.(B)

Day 21, CAIRO Return to our Cairo hotel with the opportunity for some last minute shopping or a horse ride by the Pyramids. (B) Approx. 3 hrs driving

Christmas was spent on the Nile, and New Year's was spent at Dahab!

Sunrise on Mount Sinai

Avoid getting sick and respect the local customs... ;-)

Map of our route

Hmmm,

Taxis, Trains, Metro, Feluccas, Buses, Camels, Donkeys, Horse and Carriage, Jeeps, Bicycles - Walking. You name it, we did it!