This is a fantstic NEW adventure on which you experience the many facets of north Africa. In Egypt, you visit the mighty pyramids, then head to the Nile Valley. In Luxor, you ride donkeys into the Valley of the Kings, then cruise up the Nile, visiting the key temples of Komombo and the Temple of Horus at Edfu, then travel to Aswan - a laid back town on the banks of the Nile.

Our journey along the north coast of Africa starts as we travel from Cairo to Alexandria - a buzzing town with many attractions. We continue west and cross into Libya, visiting the WWII site Tobruk before exploring the stunning ruins of the ancient Greek city, Cyrene. Apollonia is equally impressive, and Leptis Magna is simply jaw-dropping! Tripoli is an amazing city, with a fusion of African, Arabic and European influences, and after a couple of nights here, we visit Sabratha, then cross into Tunisia.

The desert scenery around Matamata was where parts of the first Star Wars film was set, and is home to Berber people, famous for living in 'troglodyte' houses. We spend the night in such a house before heading into the Tunisian desert. The fascinating Islamic city Kairouan, makes for a great break on the journey north to Tunis - an eclectic, exotic and exciting city.

Highlights

• Cairo
• Pyramids & Sphinx
• Luxor
• Donkey Trek
• Edfu
• 3 Day Nile River Cruise
• Komombo
• The Valley of the Kings
• Aswan
• Alexandria
• Roman Catacombs
• El Alamein
• Alexandria Museum
• Cyrene/Apollonia
• Leptis Magna
• Tripoli
• Sabratha
• Kairouan
• Douz
• Tunis

Itinerary:

1-2 Cairo - Pyramids - Sphinx3 Luxor4-6 Nile Cruise7-8 Aswan - Abu Simbel9 Cairo10-11 Alexandria12 Marsa Matruh13-14 Tobruk - Cyrene15 Apollonia - Qasr Libya - Benghazi16-17 Sirt - Zliten - Leptis Magna18-19 Tripoli - Sabratha20-22 Tataouine - Kairouan23-24 Tunis

Included: Gecko's tour leader, local guides, transport, sightseeing and entrance fees.
Not Included: International flights, arrival & departure transfers, visas, airport taxes, additional meals, drinks, optional sightseeing tours, insurance, tips and items of a personal nature.
Meals: Allow US$480 for additional meals. Although a number of meals are included, we also allow you the flexibility to go out and make your own choices as far as what and where to eat. Your tour leader will always be on hand to offer recommendations and, in some places, he will help organise a group meal that includes a variety of local specialities; all such meals are optional.
Valid From: 1/01/2007
Starts/Ends: Cairo/Tunis
Trip Reference: GECT