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ITINERARY & INCLUSIONS When comparing our programme to others do note our inclusions, levels of hotels and cruise boat plus hotel positions. This is a content rich itinerary and will have many added opportunities that flow from Gamal's contact with the local people on route. Egypt & Jordan – Treasure & Pleasure Day One: Monday Sep. 21 (No Meals): Cairo Early morning arrival at Cairo International airport where you are met by your tour host and transferred to your hotel. After check in there is time to rest for a few hours before beginning the Tour with a visit to Memphis and Saqqara. Overnight at your hotel in Cairo.
Today you will be transported back to the time of the ancient Egyptians. The morning will be spent visiting the awe-inspiring Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, while in the afternoon clients will be free to explore downtown Cairo at their leisure. Overnight at your hotel in Cairo. Day Three: (B): Wednesday Sep. 23 Cairo - Luxor This morning we will check out from our hotel and transfer to the domestic terminal at Cairo airport for a short flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon we will tour the monuments of the East Bank of Luxor. Entry is down the avenue of Ram Headed Sphinx to the magnificent Temple of Karnak and eventually onto Luxor Temple. Your evening is free to enjoy this vibrant and fascinating city. Overnight at your hotel in Luxor. Day Four: (B-L-D): Thursday Sep. 24 Luxor - Nile Cruise After an early morning start, we cross over to the West Bank of Luxor where we will explore the Valley of the Kings & Queens, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. You will return by lunchtime to check in for your Nile cruise and the afternoon is then free you to relax on board your 5 star cruise ship or for the more energetic perhaps take a visit to the Luxor Museum. Overnight on board your cruise ship. Day Five: (B-L-D): Friday Sep. 25 Nile Cruise Set “sail” this morning for Esna where you will pass through the Lock before continuing on to Edfu in order to visit Edfu Temple - the best-preserved and second largest Temple in all of Egypt. Later we continue our cruise up the Nile towards Kom Ombo. Overnight on board your cruise ship. Day Six: (B-L-D): Saturday Sep 26 Nile Cruise This morning we will visit Greco Roman Temple of Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to the two gods Sobek the crocodile God and Harveris the Sun God. Following our visit we continue cruising South to Aswan, arriving early evening. Overnight on board your cruise ship. Day Seven: (B): Sunday Sep. 27 Aswan This morning our tour begins with a visit to the High Dam and its huge lake before then taking a short ferry ride to the romantic and majestic Philae Temple. Later that afternoon, we will visit the Unfinished Obelisk enroute back to our ship. Overnight on board your cruise ship. Day Eight: (B): Monday Sep. 28 Aswan Following an early check out from our Nile cruise, we will take a short flight to Abu Simbel to visit temples of Ramses II and his beautiful wife, Nefertari. Meanwhile your luggage will be transferred to your selected hotel in Aswan. Following our flight back to Aswan we will still have time for an afternoon Felucca Ride to Elephantine Islands before checking in at our hotel. Overnight at your hotel in Aswan. Day Nine: (B): Thursday Sep. 29 Aswan – Cairo.
This morning you will transfer to the domestic terminal for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival you will begin your tour with a visit to the Islamic areas of Cairo including the Citadel of Saladdin before continuing on to the Coptic area of Cairo where the Romans constructed the fortress of Babylon which is built over the ruins of two towers of the fortress of the Church of St Mary or more commonly know as the Hanging Church. This will be followed by a visit to St Sergio’s which is said to be the resting place for the Holy Family. Overnight at your Hotel in Cairo. Day Ten: (B): Wednesday Sep. 30 Cairo Today you will experience the legendary treasures of the Egyptian Museum. Here you can view in person some of the most exquisite artifacts and statues ever seen from Ancient times. In the afternoon we will experience all the sounds and sights of the famous bazaar of Khan El Khalili where you can spend time bargaining for exotic local wares or just sitting around in one of the many cafes taking in the colorful life of the ancient streets. Overnight at your hotel in Cairo. Day Eleven: (B): Wednesday Oct. 01 Cairo - Alexandria This morning we check out from our hotel and drive north to the famous port city of Alexandria arriving around lunchtime for check-in at our hotel located in the vast grounds and gardens of the original Montaza Royal Palace. This afternoon we will visit the New Library of Alexandria . Overnight at your hotel in Alexandria. Day Twelve: (B): Thursday Oct.2 Alexandria Today we begin our tour by visiting the Catacombs of kom Ash-Shuqqafa and after stopping for lunch at a local restaurant, we will continue on to Pompey’s Pillar. Overnight at your hotel in Alexandria. Day Thirteen: (B) Sunday Oct. 3 Alexandria - Cairo After breakfast we will check out from our hotel and return by road to Cairo. After checking in, there will be some free time before we depart for our Farewell Dinner Cruise on the Nile dinner including a very Egyptian floorshow. Overnight at your hotel in Cairo. Day Fourteen: (B) Sunday Oct. 4 Cairo Today is a free day for all persons to either explore Cairo at their leisure or shop for any additional items you may wish to take home. Overnight at your hotel in Cairo. Day Fifteen: (B) Monday Oct. 5 Cairo Following breakfast this morning we will check out from our hotel and transfer to Cairo Airport for our return flight to your home. Click here to see photo gallery of market scenes
Tour Costs:
Variations upon a theme.. For land only costs to fit with other travel arrangements please contact us. Egypt Includes: Tour Cost Includes: Airport / Hotel / Airport Meet , Assist and Transfers Private transportation by A/C Bus and entrance fees for sightseeing 02 Nights at Menahouse Oberoi Hotel (Standard garden view room) (F.S) in Cairo on B.B basis 04 Nights accommodation in Cairo at Cairo Marriott hotel on B.B basis (Standard Room) (S.S) and (Third stay) 02 Nights at Helnan Palestine Hotel in Alexandria on B.B basis 01 night at Movenpick Aswan hotel or Basma Hotel on B.B basis 01 night at Steinberger Nile palace luxor OR Sonesta St. George Hotel. (Standard Room). 04 Nights on Five Stars deluxe Nile Cruise on F.B basis Domestic Flight ticket from Cairo – Luxor and from Aswan – Cairo Domestic Flight ticket Aswan – Abu Simbel – Aswan. Cruise Sightseeing Farewell dinner Private Escort & Guide
Other Costs: No doubt you have all heard about the famous 'baksheesh' (tipping) in Egypt. This is endemic and has existed since the time of the Pharaohs. Gamal will operate a 'tipping kitty' which will minimise the impact of this 'condition'. For all Enquiries please contact Paul either by Phone on +61 (0)3 9500-8355 or by Email Click to email |
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A wonderful opportunity to explore Egypt with a group of like minded people, escorted by a native of Egypt who has been an 'Aussie' for 30 years. 
It is an interesting comparative note in that more Egyptian monuments are open for viewing today than when the great Greek historian Herodotus visited the Nile valley in the 2nd century BC. And of course we all know his famous travel guide book, don't we!?
