Highlights of Eqypt
11 days / 9 nights
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Round
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Internal
Egypt flights |
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4 nights
Cairo |
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Memphis,
Sakkara, Pyramid and Sphinx full day tour |
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Egyptian
Museum, Citadel and Mosques full day tour |
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4 night
Nile River Cruise (Luxor to Aswan) |
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All
excursions while cruising |
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1 night
Cairo (Airport Hotel) |
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Entrance
fees to sights as listed in itinerary |
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9
breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners |
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**Itinerary may operate in a different order
Day 1 Fly USA
to Cairo (Via Europe)
Day 2 Arrive Cairo
Modern Cairo is an architectural fusion of old and new, where
skyscrapers and ancient monuments stand side by side. You will be
met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation: 4 nights – refer to ‘Hotels’ section for detailed
information.
Superior: Swiss Inn Pyramids Golf Resort
Deluxe: Mena House Oberoi
Day 3 Memphis, Sakkara, Pyramid and Sphinx
full day tour
Begin with Memphis, ancient capital of Egypt in Pharaonic times, and
the chosen city of the God Ptah. Proceed to Sakkara to see the
famous Step Pyramid of Zoser, the first tall building known to
mankind. After Lunch continue to Giza to see the Pyramids of Cheops,
Chephren, and Mykerinos. Then, visit the Sphinx, the largest single
block sculpture of all time – carved from one solid piece of
limestone.
Day 4 Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Mosques full day tour
The Egyptian museum is the most important depository of Egyptian
antiquities anywhere in the world. It features artifacts including
the mummies of ancient Egypt’s king and Tutankhamun treasures.
Situated on a spur of the Muqattam Hills, the citadel dominates
Cairo’s skyline and was the nerve center of the city and Egypt for
almost 700 years. Within the citadel is the Alabaster Mosque built
by Mohammed Ali of Sultan Hassan and the Mosque of Al-Refai, which
are among the most majestic monuments of Arab architecture in Egypt.
Visit Khan El Khalili, a famous Cairo bazaar dating back to the late
14th century.
Day 4 - Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Mosques full day tour
The
Egyptian museum is the most important depository of Egyptian
antiquities anywhere in the world. It features artifacts including
the mummies of ancient Egypt’s king and Tutankhamun treasures.
Situated on a spur of the Muqattam Hills, the citadel dominates
Cairo’s skyline and was the nerve center of the city and Egypt for
almost 700 years. Within the citadel is the Alabaster Mosque built
by Mohammed Ali of Sultan Hassan and the Mosque of Al-Refai, which
are among the most majestic monuments of Arab architecture in Egypt.
Visit Khan El Khalili, a famous Cairo bazaar dating back to the late
14th century.
Day 5 At Leisure, Cairo
Neatly split down the middle by the Nile, Cairo contains dozens of
neighborhoods each with its own distinct attractions and character.
Cairo's biggest treats are the Pyramids and Sphinx on the
south-western edge of the city. Marvel at the massive collection of
antiquities at the Egyptian Museum and explore the winding alleys
dotted with old-fashioned coffee shops.
Day 6 Fly Cairo to Luxor
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Luxor.
On arrival, transfer to your cruise ship. Enjoy lunch on board.
Visit East Bank to see the Karnak and Luxor Temples.
Cruise Accommodation: 4 nights – refer to ‘Hotels’ section for
detailed information.
Superior: Radamis I Nile Cruise
Deluxe: Oberoi Nile Cruises OR
Sonesta Nile Cruises
Day 7 Luxor / Edfu / Esna
Breakfast on board then visit the West Bank – The Valley of the
Kings & Queens, The
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El-Deir El-Bahari & the Colossi of
Memnon.
Sail to Edfu at 12:00 pm and enjoy lunch on board and then spend the
afternoon at leisure. Enjoy afternoon tea and dinner on board.
Overnight in Esna
Day 8 Edfu / Kom Ombo
Enjoy breakfast on board. Visit the temple of falcon-headed God,
Horus – one of the finest examples of Ptolemaic art in Egypt. Sail
to Esna and cross the lock. Sail to Luxor and enjoy lunch, afternoon
tea and dinner on board.
Day 9 Kom Ombo / Aswan
Breakfast on board and then visit the Temple shared by two gods
Sobek & Haeroris in Kom Ombo. Sail to Aswan with lunch lunch on
board. Visit the High Dam, the Temple of Philae & unfinished
Obelisk. Sail on the Nile by Felucca around Kitchener’s island
Afternoon tea and then dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan
Day 10 Fly Aswan to Cairo
Disembark after breakfast on board and transfer to the airport for
your flight to Cairo. On arrival you will be met and transferred to
your hotel.
Accommodation: 1 night – refer to ‘Hotels’ section for detailed
information.
Superior: Novotel Cairo Airport
Deluxe: Le Meridien Heliopolis
Day 11 Fly Cairo to USA (Via Europe)
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Accom Level |
Dates of Travel |
Twin Share |
Single
(traveling w/others*) |
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| Superior |
1/7/10-4/2/10 |
$1930 |
$2630 |
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4/3/10-4/8/10 |
$2230 |
$3150 |
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4/9/10-4/17/10 |
$2340 |
$3650 |
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4/18/10-4/19/10 |
$2230 |
$3150 |
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4/20/10-4/30/10 |
$1930 |
$2630 |
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5/1/10-9/30/10 |
$1875 |
$2630 |
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| Deluxe |
1/3/10-4/5/10 |
$3065 |
$4615 |
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4/6/10-4/8/10 |
$3560 |
$5435 |
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4/9/10-4/17/10 |
$3765 |
$5640 |
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4/18/10-5/1/10 |
$3065 |
$4615 |
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5/2/10-9/30/10 |
$3040 |
$4585 |
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*Single prices
listed are based on traveling with minimum of two other
travelers in the same party. If you are traveling alone,
please call for single supplement pricing. |
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International Airfare From |
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Routing
for this itinerary includes: |
JFK / FRA / CAI / FRA / JFK |
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10/25/10-12/16/10 & 12/25/10-3/31/11 |
$1076 |
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4/1/10-6/17/10 & 8/23/10-10/24/10 |
$1183 |
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6/18/10-8/22/10 & 12/17/10-12/24/10 |
$1565 |
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