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Ancient Civilisations Explored

Summary:

As the title suggests, this trip really explores the ancient cultures of Northern Africa. It travels between Cairo and Addis Ababa, two of Africa's great modern day cities. But along the way it passes through the lands and history of three great cultures....

Duration
49 Days
Countries
3
Starting at
USD 7,785.00
Price per day
USD 159.00

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Operator
Dragoman Overland
Tour
Ancient Civilisations Explored
Travel Style
Overlanding with truck, camping and self-cooking
Travel Quality
Budget Travel
Group Size
1-26
Age Group
18 - 99 Years
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Summary

As the title suggests, this trip really explores the ancient cultures of Northern Africa. It travels between Cairo and Addis Ababa, two of Africa's great modern day cities. But along the way it passes through the lands and history of three great cultures.

The most obvious is the land of Ancient Egypt, and we have over 18 days to explore the Egyptian Nile Valley and it's myriad of ancient relics, such as the Pyramids of Giza and Saqqara, Thebes, Luxor and the Valley of the Kings, Aswan and of course Abu Simbel. We also make time to explore the Nile by an overnight Felucca trip.

The next of the great cultures is the least known, the Kushite Kingdom of Sudan's Nubian Desert and this is where we really come into our own, as our overland vehicle and camping equipment, allow us to camp out in the desert at some of Africa's finest ruins. Finally, we have over three weeks to really get to grips with Northern Ethiopia, its mountains, deserts and its wonderfully ancient Christian culture.

Map: Ancient Civilisations Explored (Dragoman)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Addis Ababa
Day 2
Debre Markos
Day 3
Bahir Dar
Day 4
Bahir Dar
Day 5
Bahir Dar
Day 6
Awra Amba
Day 7
Lalibela
Day 8
Lalibela
Day 9
Lalibela
Day 10
Mekele
Day 11
Danakil Depression
Day 12
Mekele
Day 13
Axum
Day 14
Axum
Day 15
Debark
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Day 34
Aswan
Day 35
Nile Felucca
Day 36
Luxor
Day 37
Luxor
Day 38
Luxor
Day 39
Marsa Alam
Day 40
Marsa Alam
Day 41
Marsa Alam
Day 42
El Quseir
Day 43
Zafarana
Day 44
Port Said
Day 45
Alexandria
Day 46
Alexandria
Day 47
Cairo
Day 48
Cairo
Day 49
Cairo

Travel Countries (3): Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan

Travel Cities (11): Abu Simbel, Addis Abeba, Alexandria, Aswan, Axum, Bahir Dar, Cairo, Gondar, Khartoum, Lalibela, Luxor

Details

Absolutely, if you love discovery and are prepared to get out of your comfort zone and to go way off the beaten track across the Sudanese deserts and mountains of Ethiopia. A very well paced journey with loads of time to explore and a great mix of hotels, hostels and camping. Be prepared that some of the accommodation can be fairly basic.

Highlights

  • See the mummy of Rameses II in the Cairo Museum
  • Guided tour of the pyramids, tombs and other wonders of Egypt
  • Explore the ancient city of Alexandria
  • See the famous Suez canal
  • Relax on the beach of the Red Sea resort, Marsa Alam
  • Marvel at the incredible sights of Luxor
  • Explore the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings
  • Guided tour of the Temple of Horus at Edfu
  • Enjoy an overnight trip in a traditional felucca on the river Nile
  • 2 days in Aswan to explore the history and sights
  • Marvel at the temples of Rameses and Nefetari at Abu Simbel
  • Wild camp in the Sahara desert of Sudan
  • Guided visit of the Meroe pryamids
  • Wander around the bustling and fascinating city of Khartoum
  • Guided tour of the fascinating ancient royal city of Gondar, Ethiopia
  • 3 nights in the fabulously scenic Simien Mountains NP
  • Spot geladas, ibex, Ethiopian wolves and many other endemic species
  • Guided tour of palaces and temples in historic Axum
  • 2 day 4 x 4 adventure to the spectacular Danakil Depression
  • Guided tour of the ancient rock hewn and churches and monastries in Lalibela
  • Boat trip on Lake Tana to witness the source of the Blue Nile
  • Drive the dramatic roads of the Blue Nile gorge
  • Explore chaotic and bustling Addis Ababa

Included in Price

  • Two Dragoman Crew Members, Local Guides where necessary
  • Breakfasts x 96, Lunches x 24, Dinners x 24
  • Comfortable Hotel 14 nightsBasic Hotel 17 nightsCamping without facilities 10 nightsOvernight Boat 1 nightMultishare Hostel 3 nightsCamping 1 night

Important!

  • Depending on the trip, activities may include treks of 3-4 hours at altitude or across hilly terrain, multi-day treks at sea level, horseback riding, canoeing and other adventurous activities. A moderate level of fitness is required.
  • This is a trip for people with a real sense of adventure. You will be camping for the majority of the trip and the trip will include many long drive days and wild camps. The terrain may be very rough and the roads and facilities may be very basic or non existent. The itinerary may be very flexible.

Travel Package

 

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Addis Abeba

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Cairo

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