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Wonders of Egypt

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Summary:

On this trip, you experience the unsurpassed delights of Ancient Egypt. In Cairo you visit the Egyptian Museum- home to a very large collection of relics from Egypt?s past. You will also see the Pyramids of Giza- one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Egypt?s past. You will also see the Pyramids of Giza- one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Nile Cruise experience offers you a very pleasant and relaxing way to get close to the attractions of antiquity. You will see some of the famed monuments spread between Luxor and Aswan. You then head to Hurghada, on Egypt?s Red Sea. The area has good beaches, great coral reefs and some golfing too.

Tour Title:

Wonders of Egypt

Tour Category:

Midrange

Total Seats:

Tour Length:

11 Nights

Origin:

Egypt , Cairo

Destination:

Egypt , Cairo

Departure Date:

Itinerary:

Day 1: CAIRO
Arrive at Cairo airport where you will be met and assisted by our representative. Transfer by air-conditioned coach to your hotel for check in.

Overnight in your Hotel in Cairo

Day 2: CAIRO
After breakfast, you will meet with the day?s tour guide. You visit the Egyptian Museum and, then the Pyramids of Giza, where you will also see the Sphinx -one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. You may enjoy a camel ride round the Pyramids as you contemplate the achievements of Ancient Egypt.

Overnight at your Hotel in Cairo

Day 3: CAIRO -ASWAN
You have your breakfast at the hotel. For morning and afternoon, you will be free at leisure. In the evening you transfer to take the Sleeper Train to Aswan.

Dinner & overnight on board Sleeper Train

Day 4: ASWAN - KOM OMBO
Breakfast will be served on board Sleeper Train. Arrive Aswan and transfer to your Nile cruiser. After lunch on board, you will be introduced to your guide.

In the afternoon, you visit the Aswan High Dam, the Old Dam, The Granite Quarries and the Temple of Philae. The Granite Quarries are the site of the giant Unfinished Obelisk. Had the obelisk been successfully completed, it would be the single heaviest piece of monolithic stonework. The Philae Temple was dedicated to the goddess Isis, an important figure in Egyptian mythology.

Thereafter sail to Kom Ombo. After dinner, you may enjoy dance music.

Dinner & overnight on board Nile Cruiser

Day 5: KOM OMBO- EDFU
After breakfast, you visit the Temple of Kom Ombo.

The Graeco-Roman Temple of Kom Ombo consists of two separate temples, each with its own entrance, colonnades, hypostyle hall and sanctuary. The southern temple is dedicated to Sobek -the crocodile god, while the northern one honours Horus -the falcon god. Thereafter sail to Edfu while enjoying your afternoon tea. After an oriental dinner, you will enjoy a Galabiya and costume party.

Dinner & overnight on board Nile Cruiser

Day 6: EDFU- LUXOR
After breakfast, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu.

Edfu was the cult centre of Horus the falcon god. It is perhaps the best preserved of ancient temples of Egypt. Two majestic granite falcons adorn the entrance and some of the walls bear reliefs depicting Horus. Sail to Esna while having lunch on board. And then further to Luxor.

Dinner & overnight on board Nile Cruiser

Day 7: LUXOR- HURGHADA
After breakfast, visit the West Bank Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon.

Luxor is the highlight of the cruise. The range, magnificence and diversity of the monuments in the Luxor area is unsurpassed in all of Egypt. The Valley of Kings is where the rulers of the period historians refer to as the New Kingdom period (BC 1550-1070) awaited the afterlife. Over 60 tombs have so far been excavated in the valley. Among the best tombs to visit are those of Ramses I, Tuthmosis III and Ramses VI. Tutankhamun?s is the most famous today.

On the other side of the Valley of Kings is the Temple of Deir el-Bahri, built by Queen Hatshepsut. The temple is very impressive from a distance and is a great place to take photos. Take more photos at the Colossi of Memnon -two huge statues that are the sole legacy of the temple of Amenhotep III.

You thereafter disembark and transfer by air-conditioned coach to Hurghada on the Red Sea.

Dinner & overnight at your hotel in Hurghada

Day 8 & 9: HURGHADA
Hurghada is a resort on Egypt?s Red Sea. The Red Sea is so named because of the red tint of its mountain ranges. The underwater world of the Red Sea is alive with over 800 fish species and the deep-sea fishing is excellent. Snorkellers can explore the coral reef that is reputed to be one of the finest in the world. The area has good beaches, coral reefs and some golfing too.

Dinner & overnight at your hotel in Hurghada

Day 10: HURGHADA - CAIRO
After breakfast, you transfer by air-conditioned coach to Cairo. After arrival at Cairo, transfer to your hotel for overnight in Cairo.

Overnight in your Hotel in Cairo

Day 11: CAIRO
You have your breakfast at the hotel. You spend the rest of the day at leisure in Cairo. This would be a good time to do some shopping or take a day trip to see some attractions in the greater Cairo area.

Overnight in your Hotel in Cairo

Day 12: CAIRO- FLY HOME
After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight back home.

Features:

Egyptian Museum-
The Nile Cruise experience
Pyramids of Giza- one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Remarks:

Note: We also offer hotel, car rental and flights bookings which we can organize for you with your tour inquiry
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* There is an option of taking Cairo -Aswan flight at an additional cost. Please notify us if you prefer air travel and not the Sleeper Train.

Cost Includes:
- 4 nights in Cairo at a 4 star hotel on bed & breakfast basis
- 3 nights in 5 stars Nile Cruises - all meals included
- 3 nights in Hurghada at a 4 star hotel on half board basis
- All transfers in the program by air-conditioned coach
- Sightseeing in Cairo / Nile Cruise with English speaking guide
- Entrance fees during sightseeing
- Sleeper Train Cairo- Aswan (including dinner & breakfast)
- Travel Luxor- Hurghada and Hurghada- Cairo by air-conditioned coach
- Service charge & tax

Cost Excludes:

- Extras -tips, drinks, telephone, laundry or any other personal expenses

Departures:Monday, Wednesday & Thursday

Season Rates and Dates

(Please note the rates below are in US$)
From	To	Rate Per Person	Single Room Supplement
01-Jan-2010	28-Feb-2010	US$ 1401	US$ 814
01-Mar-2010	31-Mar-2010	US$ 1618	US$ 814
01-Apr-2010	31-Jul-2010	US$ 1401	US$ 814
01-Aug-2010	31-Aug-2010	US$ 1618	US$ 814
01-Sep-2010	30-Nov-2010	US$ 1401	US$ 814
01-Dec-2010	31-Dec-2010	US$ 1618	US$ 814

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