Egyptian Highlights
Cairo – Alexandria –Luxor - Aswan –
Cairo – Baharia – Cairo
14days / 13 nights

We offer unique package for those who really want to get to know Egypt. You will visit all the major sights of ancient Egypt, and get acquainted with the people of modern-day Egypt as well. Over a dozen different locales – by train, on foot, by Nile cruise ship, by carriage and on horseback.

Our representative of “Egypt Travel” will meet and greet you at Cairo International airport and handle all your procedures through passport control, luggage area and customs formalities. Then you will be transferred to your hotel.

Overnight at your hotel in Cairo

Day 2: (Cairo – Giza)

After your breakfast, you will enjoy a wonderful excursion to the great Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx. Besides the Sphinx we’ll also visit the Valley temple, lunch during tour. Visit Memphis and Sakkara

Overnight at your hotel in Cairo

 

Day 3: (Cairo – Alexandria)

Early breakfast at the hotel, we drive today with an air-conditioned bus to Alexandria. You will visit the Pompeii-pillar, Qaitbay Citadel and the Roman theatre. Proceed with us to visit the catacombs. Visit El Mursi Abu El Abbas Mosque and the Greco-Roman museum, lunch during tour.

Transfer back to Cairo and overnight

Day 4: (Cairo – Sleeper train)

Visit the Egyptian Museum, Mohamed Ali Mosque and khan El Khalili Bazaar

Then you’ll be transferred to Giza train station for sleeper train to Luxor.

Dinner and overnight on board of sleeper train.

Day 5: (Nile Cruises - Luxor)

Our representative will meet and welcomed you at Luxor station then you’ll be transferred to your Nile cruise for embarkation.

Start your trip in Luxor by visiting the sites of the East Bank including Karnak and Luxor temples. Dinner and overnight on board

Day 6: (Luxor)

After breakfast continue your trip by visiting the sites of the West Bank including Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Kings and temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Enjoy your dinner during sailing forward to Edfu. Overnight on board.

Day 7: (Edfu – Kom Ombo)

After breakfast visit the temple of Horus in Edfu.

Sailing to Kom Ombo while you’re having your lunch. Visit the temple of Sobek and Horus. Enjoy your dinner during sailing to Aswan.

Overnight on board.

Day 8: (Aswan)

After breakfast enjoy a full day trip in Aswan starting with the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk then Philae temple.

Dinner and overnight on board

Day 9: (Aswan – Sleeper train)

Disembarkation and enjoy a felucca ride around islands

Transfer to Aswan train station for travelling back to Cairo by sleeper train.

Overnight on board of sleeper train.

Day 10: (Cairo)

Upon arrival Giza train station our representative will meet and transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy an excursion to Old Cairo walking tour. You will visit: Ben Ezra, the Ruins of a Roman fortress and the Coptic Christian Church of St. Sergius. Move onto the Islamic Cairo and visit Khan El Khalili and Al-Azhar Mosque, lunch during tour.

Overnight at your hotel in Cairo

Day 11: (Cairo – Baharia Oasis)

In the early morning drive by a private A/C bus to Baharia Oasis. Start your visits with a tour around the old village and see the groves of palms and fruit trees.

Overnight at your hotel in Baharia

Day 12: (Baharia Oasis)

After breakfast at the hotel, continue your visits in Bahariya Oasis. Starting with a trip to the ruin on a hill, “The English House” and enjoy the panoramic view. Then move on to the “Golden Valley of Mummies” from the Greco-Roman period and visit the tombs of the Nobles.

In the evening, visit the village and shops in the oasis.

Overnight at your hotel in Bahariya

Day 13: Baharia Oasis – Cairo)

In the early morning you’ll travel back to Cairo. Free time and overnight at your hotel in Cairo

Day 14: (Cairo – Final Departure)

Transfer to Cairo international airport for final departure.

PS. Please note that Nile cruise sailing schedule is subject to be changed due to water levels and sailing conditions, meanwhile, all mentioned sightseeing will be maintained

Prices

Date	5 Star	4 Star	3 Star
From 01/10/2010 to 21/12/2010	2340	2085	1950
From 23/12/2010 to 07/01/2011	2875	2345	2185
From 08/01/2011 to 19/04/2011	2340	2085	1950
From 20/04/2011 to 30/04/2011	2805	2335	2170

Notes:
• Price are Quoted in US$ per person in double (min. 2 persons)
• Single Supplement applies for people prefer single accommodation occupancy
• Special discounts for groups over 10 people
 

Package price includes:

• 4 nights accommodation in Cairo with buffet breakfast

• 1 night accommodation in Alexandria with buffet breakfast

• 2 nights accommodation onboard of Sleeper train with breakfast and dinner

• 4 nights accommodation onboard of Nile cruise with buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner

• 2 nights accommodation in Baharia Oasis with breakfast and dinner

• Meet and assist service and round trip transfers in Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan and Baharia Oasis

• Professional English speaking representative for all transfers

• Professional English speaking guide (all major languages are available) for sightseeing

• Entrance fees for all mentioned sightseeing

• Air conditioned vehicles for all transfers and tours

• 4x4 cars for desert safari portion of the program

• All taxes and service charge

• Assistance from “Egypt Travel” during your tour in Egypt

 

Package price does not include:

• Airfares

• Entry Visa

• Xmas and New Year gala Dinner (Obligatory)

• Tips

• Beverage during meals

• Personal expenses

• Any other item not mentioned above

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