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‘Tropic of Cancer’ inspired travel

28th April 2010 Print

Gap Adventures has seen a 200% rise in bookings to Egypt and Morocco this year and have already introduced five new tours to meet the requests of travellers wishing to experience these extraordinary countries.

Another surge of interest is now expected following Simon Reeve’s recent adventure travel series, “Tropic of Cancer”.

In the BBC documentaries, Simon Reeve travelled almost 23,000 miles and visited 18 countries following the Tropic of Cancer. Gap Adventures is expecting travellers to follow in at least some of his many footsteps.

The company plans to introduce new tours within both Egypt and Morocco in 2011 as it is expecting a further rise in interest to these destinations following Simon’s adventures.

“The destinations that Gap Adventures visits are always guided by what our travellers want,” says Bruce Poon Tip, founder of Gap Adventures.

“Right now, Egypt and Morocco are extremely popular destinations and to reflect this, we have introduced new tours to satisfy the demand and we will be adding even more in 2011.”

Simon’s adventures in Egypt included travelling to the Nile to experience the Nubian way of life. Gap Adventures travellers can also involve themselves in the captivating culture. Below are just a small selection of the most popular trips to Egypt and Morocco that Gap Adventures currently offers.

Ancient Egyptian Secrets
Price: £1539pp
Trip Code: DPESD
Step into the pages of history and discover the ancient secrets of Egypt and its legendary Pharaohs. Wander around one of the original Seven Wonders of the World, the pyramids of Giza, with a final stop at the Great Sphinx. Delve into the renowned Cairo museum or try your hand at haggling in the wild Khan El Khalilli bazaar. From the Valley of the Kings and a cruise down the Nile, to a dinner with a local Nubian family, the mysteries of Egypt will live with you forever.

Highlights: Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, Nile river cruise, Luxor, St. Katherine and Dahab

Enjoy a fifteen day trip from 12 – 26 September 2010 for £1539pp. Price includes accommodation, a Discovery Adventures Guide, local guides, a tour of the Pyramids of Giza, Sakkara and Dahshur, entrance into Khafre pyramid, a visit to the Sphinx, a walking tour at Wadi Naturn Monasteries, a tour of the Bibliotheca of Alexandria, Catacombs and Pompey’s Pillar, a Felucca ride on the Nile, a visit to a Nubian village and dinner with a local family, a tour of Abu Simbel with a flight, a three night Nile Cruise, a tour of the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple, a walking tour of St. Katherine's Monastery and a Mount Sinai trek.

For full details please visit: gapadventures.com

Morocco on a Shoestring
Price: £769pp
Trip Code: DCMO
The best of Morocco, at the right price! From the charming old world Kasbahs to the stunning coastal towns, from the golden waves of sand dunes in the Sahara to the mesmerising chaos of the souks and squares, see the best of enchanting Morocco, with maximum freedom to do it your way.

Highlights: Chefchaouen, Ouarzazte, Essaouira, Aït Benhaddou Kasabah, Dades Gorge and Valley, Sahara Desert dunes

Enjoy a twenty day trip from 11 – 30 July 2010 for £769pp. Price includes accommodation, Chief Experience Officer throughout, local guides, orientation tours of Tangiers and Chefchaouen, Sahara Desert excursion, camel ride and overnight in Touareg camp, Essaouira, Aït Benhaddou, Dades Gorge, tour of Tineghir and visit to the Palm Grove, and day walk and gite stay in High Atlas Mountains.

For full details visit: gapadventures.com