Cairo<- ->Addis Ababa (ECA)

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Overview

49 days between Cairo and Addis Ababa or vice versa...

For lovers of Egyptology, Egypt without Sudan is like bread without butter. The Nubian Pharaohs' came from Sudan and they established the Kush kingdom along the Nile between Khartoum and Aswan. Our journey takes us up the Nile from Egypt through this remote desert. We mingle with the camel herders and farmers who live along the green belt of the river and explore this enigmatic area. In Ethiopia, we travel across the roof of Africa, hiking in the Simien Mountains, marvelling at the ancient Christian and biblical relics and discovering one of Africa's most historic nations.

 
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  • From only $320 deposit
  • Trip Style: Overlanding
  • Comfort Zone Basic / Adventurous
  • Physical Challenge Strenuous in parts

FactfileTour Code: ECA

  • Vehicle:

    Overland expedition vehicle, jeeps and boats.
  • Accommodation:

    Mainly hotels and hostels with some campsites and wildcamps (30% camping, 70% hotels)
  • Route: Cairo to Addis Ababa or vice versa...
  • Crew:

    2 crew and local guides as necessary.
  • Extras: Pre and post trip accommodation and transfers

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Whats Included?

Optional Activities

Egypt

  • 2 nights in the bustling city of Cairo

  • Guided tour of the Cairo Egyptian Museum

  • 2 nights to explore the city of Alexandria

  • Overland journey into the Western Desert Oasis Route

  • Visit to the Valley of the Golden Mummies, Crystal Mountain and Black Desert

  • Guided tour of the Karnak Temple & Valley of the Kings at Luxor

  • 3 night stay in Aswan to explore the surrounding area

  • Visit to the remains of the ancient settlement of Edfu

Ethiopia

  • Guided tour of Castles and Bath complexes in ancient Gondar

  • Guided treks in the Simien Mountains National Park

  • Guided tour of palaces and temples in historic Axum

  • Explore the Tigray rock-hewn churches at Mekele

  • Guided tour of rock churches, monastery and visit to a local school at Lalibela

  • Witness the stunning Blue Nile Falls

  • Boat trip on Lake Tana from Bahir Dar to visit the monasteries

  • Overland journey into the immense Blue Nile Gorge

  • Explore Ethiopia's capital city, Addis Ababa

Sudan

  • Visit to the Temple of Sulb

  • Visit to the Temple of Deffufa

  • Visit to the Kushite temples and pyramids at Jebel Barkal

  • Guided visit of Meroe Pyramids

  • Guided visit to the Naqa and Musawwarat Temples

  • Sound & Light show at the Pyramids & Sphinx, Cairo

  • Entrance to Cairo Tower

  • Entrance to Red Pyramid & Bent Pyramid, Cairo

  • Entrance Pyramid of Cheops, Cairo

  • Overnight Camel Safari into the Western Desert

  • Kharga Museum, El Kharga Oasis

  • Bogawaat Necropolis, El Kharga Oasis

  • Hibis temple, El Kharga Oasis

  • Karnak Sound and Light Show, Luxor

  • Luxor Temple, Luxor

  • Museums, Luxor

  • Excursion to Abu Simbel

  • Philae Temple Sound & Light, Aswan

  • High Dam trip, Aswan

  • Elephantine/Kitchener Island Boat Trip, Aswan

  • Scuba Diving at the Red Sea Resort, Sudan

  • Explore Omdurman market in Khartoum

  • Mardis tomb & Khalifa Museum Entrance, Khartoum

  • Visit the Church of St Mary of Zion at Axum

  • Visit the Debre Demo Monastery around Mekele

  • Visit "Lucy" at the National Museum, Addis Ababa

  • Stroll through the Mercato one of the largest markets in Africa, Addis Ababa

  • Visit Africa Hall - a symbol of African independence and optimism, Addis Ababa

  • St George's Cathedral (Giorgis Cathedral) built to commemorate Ethiopia's victory over the Italians, Addis Ababa

  • Visit the Menelik Mausoleum, built to serve as the tombs of emperors and princes, Addis Ababa

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