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World Wonders listed here are mostly not, of course, to see the original 7 World Wonders of the World because only one still exists, pictured above. The vacation packages listed here visit ancient sites (usually UNESCO World Heritage Sites) around the world that amaze and enthuse - if you can see them through the crowds of tourists and hustlers.
Try to see a world wonder out of season but when the weather is good; they will inevitably be busy at any time but you might as well give yourself the best chance of appreciating these extraordinary monuments in relative tranquility.

TREK offers several World Wonders tour packages including Mexico, Guatemala and Peru.

Central America:
18 days in three very different countries with pulsating cosmopolitan cities, incredible jungle vistas, Caribbean beaches and perhaps the finest array of Mayan ruins. Dance the night away to a mariachi beat, try tamales washed down with Mezcal, follow jungle trails to towering Mayan ruins and walk streets paved in history on this Central American odyssey.

Hike the Inca Trail (10 days):
Explore the vibrant city of Cusco and the lush Sacred Valley before heading out on one of the world's finest and most famous treks - hiking the Inca Trail. With an incredible mix of fantastic mountain views and diverse ecosystems, our included 4 day Inca Trail hike climbs numerous passes as high as 4,200 meters en route to the lost city of Machu Picchu. Don't miss the short hike to the Sun Gate for indescribable views of the valley at sunrise! Each day you will discover scenic vistas, hidden archaeological sites and new friends on this amazing Inca Trail holiday.

Yucatan Highlights:
This 10 day tour starts from Cancun and travels from the beautiful white sand beaches and wild nightlife of Playa del Carmen to charming colonial Merida, the ancient Mayan sites of Uxmal, Palenque, Chichen Itza and Tulum. Experience a perfect balance of adventure and Mexican culture, with snorkelling, diving, sunbathing or dancing salsa through the night!

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Tours of Egypt from Encounters Travel

Pharaonic Encounters

Highlights: The great Pyramids and Sphinx, dramatic Karnak temple, King Tut's death mask in the Egyptian museum, hidden tombs of the Valley of the Kings, haggling in Cairo's labyrinthine Khan El Khalili market.

This 6 day tour is the perfect introduction to the fascinating ancient history of Egypt. This tour starts with all of the main historical sites of Cairo and the Giza Plateau including the famous Great Pyramid. You then head south into Upper Egypt into the city of Luxor, visiting amazing temples and the tombs of the Valley of the Kings. The tour ends with a free day in Cairo, you can explore the city on your own or join us on an optional day tour diving deeper into Cairo's markets and mosques.

Egyptian Legacy

Highlights: Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza, Egyptian museum, deluxe cruise down the Nile visiting Karnak and Luxor, Hathor Temple at Dendera, Valley of the Kings, Philae Temple.

This classic 10 day tour introduces you to the main sites of Egypt while spoiling you in luxury. The tour starts with time spent in Cairo exploring the Pyramids, Sphinx and the famous Egyptian Museum which holds the treasures of Tuhankamen's tomb. You then head to the Nile Valley to enjoy a 4 night cruise along the Nile on a 5 star cruise ship between Luxor and Aswan. From Aswan you will visit the temple complex of Abu Simbel before heading back to Cairo. This tour offers a very comfortable way to explore the treasures of Egypt.

Adventure Life is committed to providing quality small group tours that have a positive impact on the local culture and environment. Groups-size is kept to a minimum, with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Each tour is designed to present the best of each region, at the same time allowing freedom and flexibility for the unexpected and unpredictable that make each tour, each destination, unique.
Here are a couple of Adventure Life's many tour packages; click on the Adventure Life logo above to see others.

Incas and Rainforest:
16 day Peru tour. This is our most popular and exciting holiday, combining the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu with 3 nights in the Amazon. Lake Titicaca - Cusco - Sacred Valley - Inca Trail - Machu Picchu - Amazon.

Mundo Maya:
This 9 day tour explores Guatemala's highlights of Antigua, Lake Atitlan and madly colourful Chichicastenango, as well as bizarre Saint Maximon and the jungle-shrouded pyramids of Tikal. The trip includes a one night homestay with Maya descendents.

Uncovered offers a variety of tours to highly mountainous and deeply spiritual Nepal (though no longer a kingdom, a democratic republic as of May 2008!), crammed with strange customs, weird sadhus and majestic shrines, temples, palaces, not to mention the spectacular Himalayan mountains, so see what they've got that might interest you.

Family Adventure:
This tour has been designed for families that want to bring their children to Nepal for a tour that combines adventurous activities with a few visits to exotic temples and cultural sites. We include Hindhu and Buddhist temples in Kathmandu, an Annapurna camping trek, some easy white water rafting and wildlife viewing in Chitwan National Park. Group sizes are kept small, with carefully selected guides who will do much more than just explain the history and surroundings to you.

Nepal Discovery – 14 days (highlights)
Kathmandu, Chitwan National Park, Pokhara, Bandipur. This tour covers Nepal's wildlife, history & people, without any strenuous physical activities. We explore the major sites in the Kathmandu Valley, enjoy safari activities in Chitwan National Park, relax and do some day walks around Pokhara, and visit the ancient trading hill-town of Bandipur.

Egypt Uncovered run various good value, interesting Egypt holidays, a see-before-you-die destination of vast deserts, magnificent ancient monuments including the pyramids, Luxor temples and pharoanic tombs, sensational swimming and diving in the Red Sea and the gripping city of Cairo.

Egypt/Jordan Uncovered Late Deals

Egyptian Family Adventure – 13 days
Cairo, Aswan (felucca or luxury cruise) Luxor, Red Sea (Hurghada). This specially-designed family adventure gives you and your kids a taste ofthe best of Egypt tourism. The Pyramids and Sphinx in Cairo, and temples and tombs in Luxor are the main attractions, as well as a short desert camel trek, overnight felucca trip on the Nile, and some time by the Red Sea balance these out to make a fun and educational holiday for the whole family.

Jordan Uncovered:
Starting and finishing in Amman, this 9 day tour gives you a taste of all the main historic sites and beautiful scenery that Jordan has to offerincluding both the Desert and King's Highways, visiting desert forts, nature reserves, Wadi Rum, the ancient city of Petra, the Dead Sea, and the Roman ruins at Jerash.

Egypt and Jordan Explorer:
This tour combines a visit to the Pyramids and Sphinx in Cairo, the Egyptian Museum, and time by the Red Sea, followed by a full tour through Jordan.
We include a jeep safari in Wadi Rum, a thorough tour of amazing Petra, a drive up the spectacular King's Highway, a swim in the Dead Sea and a tour of Roman Jerash.

Egypt and Jordan Highlights:
Starting in Egypt, we see the Pyramids and Sphinx in Cairo, the Pharaonic temples and tombs of Luxor and spend time on the beaches and coral reefs of the Red Sea.
In Jordan, there's a jeep safari in the stunning scenery of Wadi Rum, before we explore the ancient pink city of Petra.
A final drive takes us to the crusader castle of Kerak and a swim in the Dead Sea before the tour ends in Amman.

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