Great African Journeys
The Best of Egypt and Tanzania

All in 12 Days . Experience the wonders of the Nile Kingdom and Ancient Egypt ,
and a Foray into Tanzania . A journey to the true heart of Africa .
Spectacular journey to to the heart of Africa , and appreciate
the natural beauty of some of the greatest, most pristine wilderness areas in Africa.

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The 17 day Tanzania & Kenya
Kenya & Egypt

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This is truly an experience for those who have been dreaming to see and enjoy the ultimate African Safari at an affordable price. This combination of cosmopolitan Cairo , a Nile Cruise and the Safari Adventure is a diverse itinerary offering an array of Egypt and Africa finest travel experiences. Join us on and experience Africa the way it was meant to be seen . Remember because there is limited space on the safari vehicle, ONE medium sized bag (soft luggage preferred) is allowed on the safari vehicle per person, plus your carry on.

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DAY 01 , Monday - CAIRO Tour Starts Weekly in Cairo Year Round - Add Victoria Falls
Arrive at Cairo Airport. Our ground staff will meet you at the airport. A welcome fruit basket with our compliments awaits you at your room at the hotel. Egyptian , Arabic sweets and a hot Tea or coffee. Hotel:
Grand Hyatt . The Four Seasons ( standard room ) or similar . Visa fee is payable upon arrival $15 in USD or Euros: issued upon arrival for the following passports holders : American, Australian, EU , Canadian, Singaporean , and Japanese. Your passport must be valid at and in order . Our local rep. will meet you after you exit the terminal. Private transfers at all times in Egypt .

DAY 2 - CAIRO - Tuesday (BLD)
Today we see Cairo's major sights: the Egyptian Museum, including the Mummies Room. We'll continue to Royal Abdeen Palace Museum , on to the Coptic Museum, and the Church of Abu Sergha, and the Beni Ezra Synagogue. We'll see where,according to the legend, Moses was found along the banks of the Nile. We'll take our lunch at Abu El-Sid or Hadaik El-Azhar
Afternoon tour of Muiz Ledeen Allah and Khan El Khalil Medieval Bazaar district . Dinner is included at Zeitouni restaurant at the Four Seasons.

DAY 3 -Wednesday- ASWAN, Board Your Nile Cruise - Camel Caravan! (BLD)
After a very early breakfast at the hotel . We fly to Aswan around 6 AM and board our Nile cruiser to drop luggage , and off we go to tour the mighty Aswan dams , followed by a trip by motor launch to the Island temple of Philae , dedicated to the Ancient Goddess ISIS :

The Mystery of Isis : Two millennia ago the Mediterranean world was enthralled by the mystery of Isis:

"I, Isis, am all that has been, that is or shall be; no mortal man hath ever seen me unveiled."

Called Aset by the ancient Egyptians, the goddess was a Madonna in the Mediterranean tradition that stretches far, far back to the primitive Mother Goddess from Anatolia, home to some of the oldest human communities on earth. Isis was the powerful and quick-witted protector of her son Horus, the Sun God. Ancient peoples throughout the Mediterranean regarded Isis and Horus as the perfect Madonna and Child. Another legend says she was also the mother of the fertility god Min who, judging from the depiction of him on temple walls, needed no help from Viagra!

Return to the cruise in time for a delicious lunch. Complimentary welcome fruit basket awaits you in your cabin.

In the afternoon we enjoy a leisurely sail by graceful felucca on the Nile. Only for those who are interested: a short camel caravan to visit a local Nubian Village, and maybe enjoy a cup of tea with the local Nubians . You may wish to bring some pencils as give away to the children.

DAY 4 - Thursday / ASWAN & KOM OMBO - On Board Your Nile Cruise (BLD)
Sail downstream to Kom Ombo to visit its twin temples of Haroeris, the sun god, and Sobek, the crocodile god

DAY 5 - Friday / EDFU / ESNA Locks - On Board Your Nile Cruise (BLD)
We moor in Edfu, climb aboard horse-drawn carriages, and clip-clop through the town to the Temple of Horus, Egypt's best-preserved temple. Re-embarking, we cruise to Esna Locks ( expect delays going through the locks ) . Evening finds us in Luxor.

DAY 6 - Saturday / LUXOR / Cairo (BD)
After breakfast - we check-out. We proceed to explore the Pharaohs capital for 20 centuries

Today's tour include as well a visit to the Valley of the Kings including Tut-Ank-Amon's tomb , temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, and Colossi of Memnon, returning to our Nile cruiser for lunch. Following lunch aboard, we visit the great Temple of Luxor, and the gigantic Great Temple of Amon at Karnak, then off to the airport and fly back to Cairo and your hotel . Grand Hyatt, The Four Seasons ( Standard Room) , or similar. Dinner is included at your hotel . If you prefer to combine with Hurgada /El-Gouna on the Red Sea , please click here.

DAY 7 - SUNDAY / GIZA Memphis , Sakkara, Dahshour
Evening departure to Nairobi (BLD)
American breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, we visit the majestic pyramids of Giza and the timeless Sphinx. You need to be in your best of health if you wish to wonder into the heart of the Great Pyramid , a complimentary ticket on the house to enter the King's Chamber in the heart of the Great Pyramid (sometimes it 's closed for repairs, lighting or ventilation systems, in which case you will enter the Kephren Pyramid), after lunch at the Mena House , we tour the Dahshour Pyramids field. Before heading back to the hotel for dinner. Evening transfer to the airport to board Egyptair ( Business class subject to availability) flight for Nairobi.

Day 8 : Arrival in Nairobi- Monday

Welcome to Africa! Look forward to a journey through majestic, unspoiled landscapes to fabulous game reserves where the dark continent’s incomparable wildlife is protected in its natural habitat. Settle into your hotel, then maybe shop for a stylish safari outfit. An afternoon orientation drive takes you through Kenya’s modern, mile-high capital to the area of Karen Blixen’s farm at the foot of the Ngong Hills. Visit the fascinating MUSEUM dedicated to the author of Out of Africa; feed the gentle Rothschild’s Giraffes at the GIRAFFE CENTER; finally, admire authentic African art and crafts at UTAMADUNI. Tonight a short briefing about the safari routine. Later enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Accommodations : Nairobi Serena Hotel ( D )

Day 9 : Tarangire National Park - Tuesday
Depart in the early morning from Nairobi to Tarangire National Park, via Arusha. Tarangire is a lovely and tranquil park named after the river whose permanent waters attract game throughout the year.
Accommodations : Tarangire Tented Camp/Sopa Lodge ( B L D )

Day 10 : Ngorongoro Crater - Wednesday
Our morning game viewing excursion will yield a diverse array of species. Set to a backdrop of baobab trees are large concentrations of elephant, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, kudu, gazelle, impala, eland and others. After lunch, we drive to Africa's Great Rift Valley caldera, the Ngorongoro Crater.
Accommodations : Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge ( B L D )

Day 11 : Ngorongoro Crater - Thursday
Our full day game drive with a picnic lunch in Africa's "Garden of Eden" begins as we descend 2,000 feet to the Ngorongoro Crater floor. The diverse terrain of this 102 square mile basin supports a year round population of over 30,000 animals.
Accommodations : Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge ( B L D )

Day 12 : Nairobi - Departure - Friday
After breakfast, we return to Arusha for lunch, then continue the drive back to Nairobi. Dayrooms are reserved. Transfer to the airport . End of our service . Bon Voyage
Accommodations : Nairobi Dayroom ( B L )

Your tour includes:

• Air fare within Egypt as well as air fare : CAIRO/ NAIROBI , including tax in business class subject to availability at the time you book .
  
  
• All airport hotel cruise transfers.

• Deluxe accommodations as shown in itinerary.
  
  
• Deluxe Nile Cruise, with all meals & shore excursions. : Suite accommodation on one of the following deluxe Nile Cruises : M/S Mojito. M/S Amarco ( Royal or Presidential Suite), Movenpick Royal Lilly or Royal Lotus , always in a suite .

Our rate includes the air fare on Egyptair Cairo Nairobi , in business class
Weekly departures , year round ( Dec 20-Jan 3, supplement : 15 % )

NOT INCLUDED:

• Any international air fare from/to your home country.
• Any airport departure taxes.
• Passport and visa fees for Kenya, Egypt and Tanzania
• Travel insurance.
  
• Excess baggage charges.
• Shipping charges, and other items of a personal nature such as gratuities to drivers and guides, porters, telephone/telex/fax charges, laundry, and beverages.
  
  
  
• Airport departure taxes
  
  
  
• Visa fee for Egypt is payable upon arrival $15 in USD or Euros: issued upon arrival for the following passports holders : American, Australian, EU , Canadian, Singaporean , and Japanese. Your passport must be valid at and in order . Our local rep. will meet you after you exit the terminal.

• Medical expenses, medical insurance ( passenger must show proof of insurance or ask for the flyer to be mailed).
  
  
  
  
• Please note that tipping is discretionary, however, the following guidelines are provided: $5-$10 per day for professional safari guides; $3-$5 per day for camp staff, e.g. waiters, housekeepers, which is a communal tip that is shared among the staff); porters - $1; driver/guides - $2-$5); restaurant waiters/waitresses - 10% of bill; hotel housekeeping - $2 per day.

Prices are subject to change due to currency fluctuations, increase in fuel prices, or other fees imposed by the government or tourism industry not within our control.

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Trip Reviews: What other guests say about our services :
Adrian and Melina

-------- Original Message --------
From: "Adrian"
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 2:04 PM
To: omar@travelinstyle.com>, > Subject: We're Back!

We just wanted to let you know we made it back home after our weeklong detour through Italy. Athens was fantastic. The tours were very good, and short of heading out to the islands, I can't think of a single thing we would have rather done while there.



Although we had an excellent time in Athens, Egypt was by far the highlight of our entire trip, including Italy. We just can't say enough
about Ahmed, Isis, Ashraf, and all our drivers. We simply could not have done the trip without their help. Ahmed was very professional, courteous, and helpful, and always went out of his way to make sure we were where we needed to be at the right time. Our Egyptologist guides, Isis and Ashraf, were both very knowledgeable and made our visit so much better with their endless supply of information. We wore out both days long before they did. We will definitely try to come back to Egypt when we have more time to spend.



Thank you so much for arranging the trip, allowing us to customize what we needed to, and putting us in touch with such good people. And please find attached pictures of us enjoying a camel ride. :-)



Adrian & Melina