Egyptian Highlights
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If this
is your first time and maybe your only time to Egypt this
is the tour for you. We have taken all the highlights and
most requested sites and attractions and combined them to
cover as much as possible of Egypt without it appearing to
be rushed or touristy.
Day 1: Arrive in Cairo:
Meet and greet and transfer to Hotel.
Day 2: Cairo:
Visit to the Pyramids/Sphinx/Valley Temple, later we visit
a Papyrus Institute and a Perfumery crafts for the days of
the Pharaohs. Evening Nile Dinner Cruise. (B,L,D) (Options
for entry into small pyramid and camel ride appro US per
person)
Day 3: Cairo - Sakkara/Memphis:
Today we visit the step Pyramid Complex at Sakkara,
then onto Memphis to see the Alabaster Sphinx and a
huge Statue of Ramses the II. On return to Cairo we stop to
see local children weaving carpets at a carpet school
- opportunity for souvenirs of carpets and wall hangings of
all kinds. Lunch at a local countryside restaurant. Evening
sound and light show at Giza (B,L)
Day 4: Cairo - Alexandria:
An early start after Breakfast for Alexandria where
we visit the National Museum/Roman Amphitheater/Catacombs
the Bibliotheca (new
Library) and Citadel. Return to Cairo.(3 Hours drive
each way).(B,L)
Day 5: Cairo - Fayyoum Oasis:
Travel to the Fayyoum Oasis, natural lakes, springs,
water wheels, greenery - an oasis in the middle of the
desert. (B,L,)
Day 6: Cairo:
Visit The Egyptian Museum and Islamic & Coptic Cairo - The
Citadel/the Mohammed Ali and Green Mosques/ Palace/Coptic
Christian Churches/Khan el Khalili Bazaar - overnight
sleeper train to Aswan. (B,L,D) (Option for Hotel and
Flight upgrades, prices available on request)
Day 7: Aswan:
After Breakfast on the Train we arrive in Aswan and start
our sightseeing with a Felucca (small sailing boat)
or Launch ride to the botanical gardens, on
Elephantine Island.Check into our Cruise Ship for
Lunch.Later we visit the High Dam and the Philae
Temple.Evening at leisure to stroll the quaint streets
and the local spices market of Aswan.(B,L,D)
Day 8: Aswan - Abu Simbul:
An early departure by road (3 hours each way) for Abu
Simbul and the great temple of Ramses and Nefertari. On
return we sail for Luxor with a stop at Kom Ombo
temple.(B,L,D)
Day 9: Nile Cruise:
Relaxing day sailing along the fertile Nile Valley with a
stop at Edfu Temple.(B,L,D)
Day 10: Luxor:
Today we arrive in Luxor and start our sightseeing of the
West Bank - The Colossi of Memnon/Valley of the Kings (3
tombs)/Temple of Queen Hatshipsuit. Evening Karnak
Light and Sound Show. Later take the time to walk
around this quaint city. (B,L,D)
Day 11: Luxor - Hurghada:
Today we visit the Luxor and Karnak Temples, after
lunch we leave by air-conditioned vehicle for Hurghada. (3
hours drive) .(B,L)
Day 12/13:
Hurghada:
At leisure in Hurghada - options for sightseeing and water
sports. (B)
Day 14: Hurghada - Cairo:
Early
morning departure for Cairo. ( 7 hour drive - option for
flight upgrade, prices available on request). (B)
Day 15: Cairo - Home:
Airport Transfer. (B)
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Includes: |
Not Included: |
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Meet and Assist at the airport |
- Items of a personal nature |
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- All transfers |
- Entry Visas |
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- Baggage Transfers |
- Gratuities for Driver and Guide |
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- Deluxe A/C transport throughout |
- Incidental Tips Housekeeping etc. |
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- Hotels with Breakfast, Hotel taxes and
service |
- Meals not mentioned |
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- Nile Dinner Cruise |
- Drinks of any kind |
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- Felucca/Launch Ride |
- Any additional requests |
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- Abu Simbul with
sightseeing |
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- Sightseeing with entry fees as mentioned |
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- Services of an English Guide/Egyptologist |
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- Nile Cruise with Full Board |
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- 2 Light and Sound Shows at Giza & Karnak |
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- Lunches &
dinners as indicated (L,D) |
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- Sleeper Train Cairo/Aswan on H/B Basis |
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All scheduled activities as shown will
be included but may be rearranged to different days,
to accommodate local circumstances and availability
of trains etc.
Departure Dates:
Year round any dates
This Tour may be adapted to a 7 or
12 day program - contact us for details
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