EGYPTIAN DISCOVERER

The sleeper cabins are 2-berth.  As you enter, there is on bed which looks like a sofa.  Later in the evening, the train guard comes to each carriage and adjusts the sofa so it becomes a bed and the second bed folds down from the wall above the first.  There is a small sink but toilet facilites are shared.

Yes, Lesley Powell, one of our staff members, travelled on this trip in 2008. Please read her article to get a personal viewpoint of the holiday.

Yes, at all the hotels and on the cruise ship, with the exception of the hotel at Aswan where hairdryers can be borrowed from housekeeping.

Yes, if you want to. There are several opportunities to ride camels, but we would suggest organising this through the tour leader rather than riding any of the camels you may be offered near temples or pyramids, as the guides for these camels may attempt to lead you away from the group, then demand money before letting you down and/or taking photos. An organised camel ride is one of the optional extras at Luxor, and there may be time to ride them in the desert near El Gouna if you opt to do the ATV ride there.

Whether you fly or drive, you will face an early start. The flight can't be pre-booked more than a few days in advance, but when booking these our local operator will attempt to get you onto the flight that arrives before sunrise when the site is cooler and less crowded. Seeing the sun rise over Abu Simbel and the lake makes for a special experience. If you go by road, the coaches go in large convoys and all turn up at the same time, meaning the site will be crowded and the sun will be up already. The drive there takes a few hours and we have had complaints about the standard and speed of the driving in the past.

Please visit the Exodus Travel Guide to Egypt.

Our country guide to Egypt will provide you with all the travel information you need to prepare for your holiday.

Yes, Carl Jackson, one of our staff members, travelled to Egypt in 2008. Please read his article to get a personal viewpoint of the country and its highlights.

You are visiting a predominantly Muslim country, therefore you should dress modestly at all times when visiting cultural sites, there may also be times when you are asked to 'cover up'. During your trip the tour leader will always advise you on appropriate dress for each day's activities. 

If you are asked to 'cover up', you'll need to cover your shoulders, arms and legs. We recommend packing lightweight trousers or a long skirt, and a long sleeved shirt. Women may also be required to cover their hair with a scarf if entering a mosque or religious quarters.

As soon as we have reached the minimum numbers to guarantee the departure we will let our clients know or if we intend to cancel the departure we will endeavour to advise with appropriate notice.

If you are on the group flights or have pre-arranged this, an Exodus representative will meet you on arrival and transfer you to your Start Point/Hotel.

It is a condition of joining any of our holidays that you must be insured against medical and personal accident risks (to include repatriation costs, air ambulance and helicopter rescue services). We also strongly recommend that you take out cancellation insurance.

Our insurance policy is designed specifically to cover the potential risks on our holidays, and you should be aware that some policies do not include, or restrict, cover for this type of travel. If you do not take our policy, you must ensure that the policy you do take provides an equivalent level of protection and covers you for the activities involved.

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If you've booked on two or more trips with Exodus, you will receive a 5% discount on your next Exodus booking. Dedicated travellers who've been on nine or more trips with Exodus will receive a 10% discount on all subsequent bookings.

Please note: Currently loyalty rewards cannot be applied through web bookings but you can advise us that you are eligible on the online booking form and we will check our records and your final balance will reflect your entitlement. Alternatively, please call 0845 330 6008 and speak to one of our travel experts.

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If you download the trip notes from each trip screen, you'll find all (or nearly all!) of the information that you require about each holiday.  Amongst other things, the trip notes contain useful information about: group flights; airport transfers; day-to-day activities; climate; accommodation; food; transport; insurance; visas; vaccinations; money issues; what to take; and reading lists.