Die Highlights von Ägypten

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Enjoy a visit to the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx before a guided tour of the The Grand Egyptian Museum. Catch an overnight train to Aswan.
Visit the pyramids and soak in the history of these majestic structures before a visit to The Grand Egyptian Museum.

In the evening, board an overnight train to Aswan. The overnight train is a modern air-conditioned sleeper, with twin-berth beds. There is no shower in the cabin, but each cabin does have a sink. The shared toilet is at the end of each carriage. A basic airline-style tray meal for dinner and breakfast is included. Attendants can serve drinks in your compartment at extra cost or there is a bar car for socializing.

Erkunde Assuan, besuche ein Nubier-Dorf und genieße ein hausgemachtes Abendessen mit einer einheimischen Familie.
Morgens hast du etwas Zeit zur freien Verfügung, um den Suq zu erkunden oder einen Spaziergang am Nil zu unternehmen.

Später gehst du an Bord einer Feluke (lokales Boot), um zur Insel Elephantine zu fahren und ein Nubier-Dorf zu besuchen. Schlendere durch die kleine Gemeinde und lass dir anschließend in einem lokalen Haus ein traditionelles Abendessen schmecken.

Verbringe den Tag damit, Assuan zu erkunden. Eine der faszinierendsten Sehenswürdigkeiten der Gegend ist der Tempel von Abu Simbel. Später kannst du optional auf einer Halbtagstour den Unvollendeten Obelisken, den Assuan-Staudamm und den Tempel von Philae erkunden. Besuche das moderne Nubische Museum, um mehr über die Einheimischen von Assuan zu erfahren.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel this morning. Ride on a Felucca to Aswan Bridge, where we will disembark and transfer to Kom Umbo. Later visit Kom Umbo temple before transferring to Luxor. Tonight, opt to grab dinner at the local market where you can try some local specialties.

After breakfast the group will set off on a guided visit to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Have lunch with a local family on the West Bank of the Nile, then visit an Alabaster Factory en route back to Luxor. The remainder of the afternoon will be at your leisure.
Cross to the West Bank. Descend down the narrow corridors and check out the tombs of the pharaohs at the Valley of the Kings. The Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut literally seems to rise out of the surrounding limestone outcrops. Then visit the massive 18m (59ft)-high Colossi of Memnon, which is all that remains of an ancient temple.

Enjoy lunch with a local family on the West bank of the Nile and then explore Luxor at your own pace.

After breakfast the group will enjoy a visit to the Karnak Temple, which was once the centre of all religious life in ancient Egypt. From here, sail by ferry to the West Bank to meet our student-guide. Together we will bike through the village and visit the Funtasia Project Center where the group will learn about the Planeterra project at this location over tea with our guide. Later take advantage of free time in Luxor to explore the bustling local bazaar at your leisure.

Take a final free day in Luxor to explore any last minute sights in this storied city. Opt to check out the local bazaar to pick up a last minute keepsake, choose to embark on the optional Luxor Temple and Museum Tour, or head back over to the West Bank for an in-depth look at some of the sites there on an optional tour.

Fahrt von Luxor nach Hurghada am traumhaften Roten Meer. Rest des Tages zur freien Verfügung, um dich zu entspannen und den Strand zu genießen.
After arriving in Hurghada, prepare to spend the next few days soaking in the tranquility of it's white sand beaches, and the rich marine environment of the Red Sea.

Unternimm einen ganztägigen Bootsausflug zu den umliegenden Inseln und genieße beim Schnorcheln das kristallklare Wasser und die atemberaubenden Korallengärten im Roten Meer.
The Red Sea is a global hotspot for snorkelling, thanks to it's crystal clear waters and incredible aquatic ecosystems. Explore the rich coral reefs and be overwhelmed with the amount of colourful coral and fish you encounter.

Früher Flug von Hurghada nach Kairo. Danach geht es mit dem Privatfahrzeug weiter nach Alexandria. Unterwegs Zwischenstopp für einen Besuch der Klöster des Wadi Al Natrun.
Travel by plane and private car to Alexandria, one of the ancient world's most important trade and cultural hubs. Explore it's many Greek, Roman and Egyptian ruins as you walk in the footsteps of some of histories greatest heroes.

Unternimm eine geführte Besichtigung von Pompeiussäule, Katakomben, Bibliothek von Alexandria und Qāitbāy-Festung. Danach kannst du die Cafés der Stadt erkunden oder dir zum Abendessen köstliche Fischgerichte schmecken lassen.
Prepare for a full day of exploring the many historical wonders of Alexandria. Delve into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, marvel at the resolute Citadel of Qaitbay, and explore the grounds of Pompey's Pillar, one of Egypt's most impressive Roman architectural works.

Fahrt nach El-Alamein und Besuch von Kriegsgräberstätten und Weltkriegsgedenkstätte. Weiter geht es nach Kairo für den letzten Abend.
As we travel from Alexandria to Cairo, take a stop at the El Alamein World War memorials, and learn more about the pivotal battles that changed the course of the war in Africa. Afterwards, continue on to the bustling metropolis of Cairo.

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