Gay biking along the Nile

Cycling the Nile River in Egypt. with Alyson Adventures

It's easy to get to know the other travelers in our small, friendly, gay and lesbian groups.

An active, outdoors vacation with Alyson Adventures.

Join us for an intimate glimpse of the ancient villages, farms and oases that line the banks of one of the world's greatest rivers. We'll see Egypt from a perspective that few tourists ever get to see.

Nile by Bike: Cycling the Nile River in Egypt.

Riding between the desert and the river

This tour starts and ends in Luxor, touring as far as Aswan, then returning to Luxor. Our lodging for a week will be on a small Nile River ship. During each day we will explore the landscape by bike and visit a few of the many antiquities along the riverbanks, then return to our ship for most meals.

During the week we will visit the famous towns of Edfu, Aswan, Kom Ombo, and Esna, as well as smaller villages that aren't even on the map. We'll also have a chance for an optional visit to the great seated statues of Abu Simbel..

Highlights:

Watch the riverbanks float by from the deck of our intimate Nile ship.
Enjoy six days of riding along the banks of the Nile and through villages that rarely see visits from tourists.
Explore the ancient temples of Upper Egypt including those of Queen Hatshepsut, Karnak and Luxor.
Cross the Nile at Aswan, then bike and ride a camel through the barren landscape to visit an abandoned monastery high up in the golden desert hills.
Join an optional half-day excursion to see the 4 great seated figures of Abu Simbel.
Hone your bargaining skills in the bazaars of Aswan and Luxor.
On our pre-tour Cairo and Pyramids Extension, stand in awe as you observe the grandeur of the three great pyramids and the Sphinx, and gaze at items from King Tut's tomb at the Egyptian Museum.

Is it the right vacation for you? This moderately easy ride offers a variety of cycling days (ranging from 10-40 miles) over mostly flat terrain. During each ride we will see some of Egypt's antiquities and we will return to our small Nile ship after each ride.

Testimonials about our trips: "This was our first trip with Alyson Adventures and it was the best vacation we've ever had!!"— Eric Britten, Anchorage, Alaska

"Far and away the best vacation I've ever had. Well planned with just the right balance of sightseeing, physical activity, great food, and most of all, fun people."— Susan Eaton, San Diego, Calif.

Dates and Price:
Oct. 31 to Nov. 7, 2010: $3,190: A trip for gay men.

Prices are per-person, based on double occupancy. Tours often fill up months before departure. We regularly update our travel schedule to show the status of this and other trips.

Travelling Alone?
So are most of the people who travel with us. You do not need to pay extra to travel by yourself. Prices are per-person, and the single supplement applies only if you'd like a room by yourself. For selected trips, including cruises, we will charge half the single supplement if you request a roommate but we can't match you with someone.

Location: Starts and ends in Cairo, Egypt

Price includes: 7 nights lodging, double occupancy, on a 5-star small Nile ship with private bath; All meals including lunch from day of arrival to breakfast on day of departure either on board or on shore; Round-trip transfers between Luxor Airport and our ship; Rental hybrid road bike with 21 gears and saddle bag (helmet required for all riders but NOT included); Maps of daily tour routes; Six guided biking tours to be conducted in English; Guides with bike repair experience and spare parts; Van/bus support for biking tours; Medical support on support van/bus; One camel ride to sites on the Nile's West Bank opposite Aswan; All tours mentioned in itinerary except optional tour to Abu Simbel.

Not included: Flights to and from Luxor, Egypt; Optional 3-night Cairo and Pyramids extension; Optional half-day excursion to Abu Simbel; Helmet (Helmets are required for rides but are NOT included); Additional nights in Luxor; Drinks on board; Other items not specifically mentioned.

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