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1001
Egyptian Nights
12
Days, airfare included from USA. This exceptional package includes
Egypt in all its variety, from the wonders of the Great Pyramids to a
Nile cruise, and even the unspoiled beaches
of the Red Sea. As well as the mighty temples at Abu Simbel , Denderah
Temples, Diving or snorkeling ,
and a Camel Caravan to a Nubian Village . We have even included
all the tipping
Compare with the
14 Day edition . Add
Istanbul , Petra
,
Greece , Morocco
, or Alexandria & Fayoum
Oases. Add
Extra Nights in Luxor , Upper Egypt .
Jordan and a Deluxe Dahabiya Sailing boat in Egypt
Add Palestine , Israel and Jerusalem
DAY
1 - USA/CAIRO - Sunday
JFK Passengers : We take off from New York's John F. Kennedy International
Airport, bound for Cairo ,
For East Coast passengers : Egyptair is the only non-stop flight between
JFK and Cairo , and gets you into Cairo in the afternoon, all other carriers
do get in late evening or after midnight, please lets know your preference.
For west coast passengers : you need not to fly thru JFK, usually we will
use Lufthansa, or British or Air France etc, so you fly non-stop to Europe
then a short flight to Cairo .
Air fare add-on : For Boston, Chicago, Miami, Orlando Houston : $350.
Most West Coast cities : SFO, LAX, SEA, SAN , PDX $ 450
This
tour is available without air fare : If you choose to make your own arrangements
for international airfare, please deduct $ 600 per person from the rates.
We do welcome bookings from all over the world.
For upgrade to business class on Egyptair , please
add : $ 2500 roundtrip JFK Cairo JFK, tax included ( subject to change)
DAY
2 - CAIRO Monday
On arrival, we escort you to your comfortable hotel. Complimentary visa
is issued upon arrival for the following nationalities; American, Australian,
NZ, EU , Canadian , Japanese and Singaporean , your passport must be valid
for at least 6 month beyond date of arrival.
Sample
Deluxe Hotels : City Stars Inter.continental. Nile Hilton
,Sonesta , J. W. Marriott Cairo Conrad or Grand Hyatt or similar
Visa
will be issued upon arrival.
As you exit the gate, you will pass through a door or two , down some
stairs , then walk for 2-5 minutes , until you pass the duty free shops,
at the end of a wide corridor , you will see the security officers. There
you will be met by a local representative, who will be holding a sign
with the name you prefer to use for the sign .
Our local representative will then take your passport to obtain a stamp
from the cashier / bank window and escort you to speak with the passport
officer. He will escort you through another last check on your passport
as you exit the passport control, into customs area, he will assist you
in collecting your luggage and clearing customs . After exiting the terminal,
our local representative will escort you (private vehicle) to the hotel
DAY
3 - CAIRO- Sailing on the Nile - Tuesday (BLD)
Today we see Cairo's major sights: the Egyptian Museum, including the
Mummies Room. We'll continue to Royal Manial Palace of former Crown
Prince Mohamed Ali , 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 by the Queen of the Nile and Pharaoh's wife . We'll take our
lunch at a local restaurant.
Enjoy a walking tour of the ancient Khan El Khalili Bazaar district ,
then a brief stop at El Rifai Mosque where the late Shah of Iran is buried
, as well
as King Farouk Egypt's last king, before we head back to
your hotel. Dinner is included tonight on board the Hyatt Dinner cruise
with folk show.
DAY
4 - Giza Pyramids : DAHSOUR - HOME HOSTED MEAL Wednesday (cBLD)
After breakfast, we'll motor to the edge of Cairo, to the mysterious Sphinx
and the Pyramids of Giza. The
museum of the Royal Barge of Cheops The museum is built over the rectangular
pit that housed the Royal Barge for thousands of years , the wooden boat
was readied for the king's daily journey with the sun god, Ra . Discovered
in 1954, in a completely dismantled state, the 43-metre (140-foot) cedar
boat is a rare window on the Royal boats used by the kings of Ancient
Egypt.
Those
who are fit and adventurous enough may wish to penetrate into the heart
of the Great Pyramid, to the King's Chamber your ticket is included with
our compliments (or the interior of Kephren Pyramid). Taking
a camel ride (Included) is entirely your own choice!
Continue
to Dahshour, the newly-opened pyramid field south of Cairo. We
visit the great pyramid of Senfru, father of Cheops, and other structure:
The "Discovery" of Dahshour:
For almost half a century, the great field of huge pyramids near the desert
village of Dahshour, 25 miles south of Cairo, has been off limits to the
public. Confined within the perimeter of a military base were many pyramids,
including the great 4500-year-old pyramid built by Senfru, father of Cheops.
Senfru's pyramid, the largest in Egypt until his son built Giza's Great
Pyramid, is rhomboidal in shape: it tapers more distinctly on its upper
half. All the pyramids were coated in thick plaster at one time. Most
have lost these protective, decorative sheaths, but Senfru's--miraculously--is
still in place.
Lunch is included at a local restaurant or at your hotel.
Complimentary Dinner is included at a local home:
Meet the locals,
you may wish to bring token gifts to exchange with the host family ( T
shirt , small souvenirs of your home town):
This
evening we'll venture where few ordinary visitors ever tread . . . right
into the homes of some of the people of Cairo l! You'll be invited to
a family dinner, and while you enjoy wholesome home-cooked specialties,
you'll learn about and appreciate the outlook, aspirations, and way of
life of your hosts. Be assured, as curious as you may be about your new
friends, they're sure to have questions about your own background. Once
the ice is broken, you'll enjoy a lively evening, and find that you have
more in common than you ever suspected. Of course, you may enjoy a quiet
evening with your travel companions, by letting us know your preferences.
DAY
5 - The Red Sea resort of Sharm , Thursday (cBD)
Head for the airport and a short flight to Sharm El Sheikh on the Red
Sea. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy this unique desert beach resort.
Relax by the cerulean waters, take a camel ride at your option ,
and observe in the distance the steady line of ships heading to and from
the Suez Canal.
(Optional) Sunset Camel Caravan or on Horse Backs :
A two hour caravan on camels, if you prefer to enjoy a 2 hour of horse
back riding, please do let's know, but in this case the horse ride will
not be into the Sahara .
The camel caravan is fully escorted & guided as well by local Bedouins
through the desert and through the mountain passes of El Aat mountain
, we stop at the highest point in the valley for a cup of tea with the
Bedouin, take in the evening charm of the desert & nature before we
head back to your hotel. Dinner is included tonight at the hotel
DAY
6 - Sharm El Sheikh, Snorkel or Dive- Friday (cBD)
The Red Sea just off "Sharm" is replete with fascinating coral
and aquatic species unique to this area. You'll spend the full day today
exploring these wonders as you snorkel or scuba dive (for which
proof of certification is a must ). There's also time to relax, take an
optional excursion, or look into the life of the Bedouins who have made
a way of life in the desert. Evening Bedouin Dinner.
DAY
7 - LUXOR & Denderah -Saturday (BLD)
An early flight takes us to Luxor ( or
Aswan) , along the Nile in fabled Upper Egypt, where We'll make a
brief stop at the hotel to freshen up , pick up our lunch box then proceed
to Denderah in a day excursion or by car , to visit the best preserved
temple in Egypt, then its back to Luxor for a spectacular sound &
light show at Karnak temple. Return to Luxor and your hotel. Dinner is
included tonight at the hotel
DAY
8 - VALLEY OF THE KINGS -Nile Cruise - Sunday (BLD)
After
breakfast at the hotel, check-out. Proceed to explore the city that was
the Pharaohs capital for 20 centuries : Start with the Ancient Workers
Village at Deir El Medineh, the first known "Workers Village"
these were the true creative heroes who built the temples & tombs
for the mighty Pharaohs of the Nile Kingdom.
Deir
El Medinah is on Luxor's west bank you get a totally different perspective
on ancient Egyptian life, at the ancient workers' settlement of Deir el-Medinah.
While most of the imposing stone monuments and sites of Egypt honor the
lives and after-lives of royalty, Deir el-Medinah gives us unique and
surprising insights into the ordinary citizens who constructed and decorated
the tombs.
Here
we'll see the excavated homes shared by laborers with their domestic animals.
These quarters were surprisingly large, with three good-sized rooms, courtyard,
kitchen, and even storage cellars. While ancient Egypt might not have
been a workers' paradise, we'll see that artisans and builders were highly
regarded in their community. We are proud to be the only operator to offer
regular visits to this singular ancient settlement in its tour and cruise
programs.
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, returning to our vessel in time
for tea. Complimentary welcome fruit basket in your cabin.
DAY
9 - ESNA & EDFU- Monday
(cBLD)
We cruise to Esna during the night and pass through the locks.
After breakfast we cruise to Edfu and board horse-drawn carriages
to get to the fine Temple of Horus. In the evening, we have a jolly
galabia party. A Galabya will be delivered to your cabin with our compliments.
DAY
10 - KOM OMBO & ASWAN , CAMEL CARAVAN -Tuesday (cBLD)
We explore Kom Ombo's twin Temples of Haroeris, the sun god, and
Sobek, the crocodile god, before cruising south to Aswan. After
lunch aboard, we board a graceful felucca for a cruise among the Nile
islands .Then to really immerse yourself, try your hand at a complimentary
camel riding! We'll take willing passengers on a traditional caravan to
enjoy tea with Nubian villagers. Only Travel In Style affords this unique
opportunity to meet & interact with local Nubians. We are proud to
offer this insight into the Nubian way of life. Back in your cabin
: Complimentary Egyptian pastry & sweets platter.
DAY
11 - ASWAN - ABU SIMBEL / CAIRO Wednesday (cB)
Breakfast and check-out . Do you
Prefer to extend one more day on
the Nile Cruise ?
The mighty Aswan dams are our first goal this morning, 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!
Because
of her wisdom and skill at protection, she was admired as a good magician
capable of healing the sick and protecting the dead in their journey to
the Underworld.
Isis
is portrayed regally, as a queen seated on a throne (which may be the
meaning of her name), often holding her son Horus as a baby. Other images
show her with broad, magnificent gilded wings able to protect the world.
Isis,
the great Mother Goddess. Come explore her mystery in timeless Egypt when
you Travel in Style!
Back
on land, we visit an ancient Pharaonic red granite quarry, then Nubia
Museum before we take a short flight to Abu Simbel. There we'll
marvel at the temples dedicated to Ramses the Great and Queen Neferatri,
saved from rising waters of the Nile when the High Dam was built,in
the larger temple, colossal figures of Ramses are seated with the
gods and attended by his queen and daughters. The smaller temple
is dedicated to Queen Nefertari, who appears as Hathor, the goddess of
love, joy and fertility, symbolized by the benevolent cow.
Fly
back to Aswan and connect with our returning flight to Cairo and
your hotel .
DAY
12 - Departure -Thursday (cB)
Our staff escorts you to the airport for your flight home. Bon
Voyage
RATES per
person in USD
| From
New York |
Deluxe
Hotels |
First
Class |
| Triple |
US$
3975.00 |
US$
3225.00 |
| Double |
US$
4116.00 |
US$
3505.00 |
| Single |
US$
4911.00 |
US$
4800.00 |
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This
tour departs , weekly, year round For departures during Christmas,
New Year's or Easter weeks, please add 20 % to the rates above.
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Please
note that the Nile vessels and cruise itineraries are subject to
change.
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Upgrade
to these ultra deluxe Nile cruise :
Click here for more info on these luxurious cruises: ( Supplement
: 20 % to be added to the
Deluxe rate : Movenpick M/S Royal Lilly , M/S Royal Lotus , M/S Radamis
II ( Swiss Management) .
The Sonesta M/S Star Goddess , Sonesta M/S Moon Goddess
all suites with private balconies

Hotel
Choices
Cairo Deluxe Hotels : City Stars Inter.continental. Nile Hilton
,Sonesta , J. W. Marriott Cairo Conrad or Grand Hyatt . Mena Garden (
for the Palace Wing of Mena House , please add $ 170 USD per person in
double per night) or similar
Cairo
First Class Hotels Four Stars : Shepherds' Hotel. Oases, or
similar
DINING
Notes for the Nile Cruise :
The set-menu meals included in your tour are indicated in the itinerary:
B = Breakfast, (or cB, Continental Breakfast), L = Lunch, D = Dinner.
On our luxury Nile cruise vessels, our spacious dining rooms accommodate
all passengers at one seating, so there is no need to worry about making
reservations ,
one less thing to worry about while you are on the Nile. Enjoy the cosmopolitan
atmosphere with several different languages being heard at dinner. Smart
Casual dress is suggested for dinner . No tie / Formal dress requirement
AIRFARE
NOTES
- Our
airline partners for departures from New York are British Airways,
Lufthansa, Swiss International
For
Boston, Chicago , DC : Please add:$300 , Miami, Orlando, Dallas Ft.
Worth, Houston : $350.
Most West Coast cities : $ 450
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addition, for any departures from May 1 through end of Sep ,
Dec 20 - Jan 2 please add $400 high-season airfare surcharge to the
rates shown above. This air fare supplement doesn't apply when
you handle your own airfare.
- If
you choose to make your own arrangements for international airfare,
please deduct $500 per person from the rates.
YOUR
TOUR INCLUDES :
- International
airfare from New York, US departure tax, economy class .
- All
the tips to drivers, guides, Nile cruise crew etc.
-
Egyptian domestic airfares as described in the itinerary, economy class
- All
airport transfers and taxes in Egypt.
- Hotel
accommodations (including taxes).
- And
set-menu (table d'hôte) meals as indicated in the itinerary above.
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Nile cruise with all shore excursions and meals.
- Complimentary
welcome drink upon arrival on board the Nile Cruise.
- Complimentary
welcome fruit basket on board the Nile Cruise.
- Large
bottle of water ( per person ) delivered to you cabin daily while you
are on board the Nile Cruise.
- Tea
or coffee and bottled water with each / every meal while you are on
board the Nile Cruise.
- Guided
sightseeing by air-conditioned motor coach, including all admissions
fees.
- Visa
fee issued upon arrival for American, Australian, NZ,EU, S. Korean ,S.
African Mexicans, Singaporean & Japanese citizens, passport must
be valid for at least 6 month after the date of arrival.
DRESS
CODE :
All
of our Nile cruise vessels are fully air conditioned. Onboard dress is
casual except at dinner, when smart casual is the rule. Lightweight cotton
and other natural fiber clothing is best, with swimsuits and sun hats
for the sundeck and pool. Bring a light sweater or light jacket for cool
mornings and evenings, but most days are warm to hot, with very little
rain. Comfortable walking shoes are essential for shore excursions.
What to Pack:
Most of the year look forward to warm, even hot weather in Cairo , Luxor
& Aswan, morning & evenings are cooler. During Winter
... very rare do we get rain, if so , very brief showers. No need for
real rain wear/gear.
Before sunrise , after sun-set , you'll need a light jacket , or light
sweater .
For Nile cruise shore excursions, we suggest comfortable cotton &
natural fabric lightweight clothing.
Comfortable walking shoes are essential for all tours in Cairo or Upper
Egypt.
Lightweight comfortable & casual clothing. Swimsuits, sun hat.
Dining room dress code is casual for breakfast & lunch, but smart
casual for dinner. Please do not wear swimsuits into the dining room.
All ships are fully air conditioned
Honeymoon
Wishes
A
"Dream Come True" tour.
14 days , Cairo and the Pyramids. A Nile
Cruise of course, and a beach resort at Hurgada or El Gouna, on
the Red Sea. Including the welcome Zaffa (procession that will resemble
an Arabian/Egyptian wedding party) with a troupe of dancers and musicians
dressed with the Egyptian typical clothes, welcoming guests by singing
and dancing Egyptian Folklore).
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Airport
taxes
- Trip
interruption and cancellation insurance
- Personal
expenses, including excess baggage or shipping charges, beverages,
and personal charges in hotels for laundry, telephone, or other
services
- Gratuities
- Optional
Excursion
CRUISE THE NILE IN LUXURY...
Mark
Twain did it. Rockefeller did it. More recently, First Ladies
Barbara Bush and Laura Bush, and pop music legend Lionel Richie
did it:
cruise Egypt's timeless Nile in luxury.
Only
a few Nile cruisers qualify as the most luxurious vessels on the
Nile. In order to meet the requirements of Nubian Nile Cruises,
they must be the newest and best, with up-to-the-minute facilities
and all possible luxury services such as deluxe staterooms with
private bath
(shower and/or bathtub), 20-inch satellite TV, large picture
window, minibar, individual climate control, electronic entry
system and security deposit boxes, hair dryer and direct-dial
telephone.
The
service onboard, under the watchful control of companies renowned
worldwide for excellence, must be flawless and exceed guests
expectations, and also reflect the warm traditional hospitality
of the Egyptian people.
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