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From
Cairo to the Red Sea
A 9 Day Tourof Egypt - Tour starts weekly in Cairo
Experience the
best of Egypt on this -day tour. You'll see fascinating Cairo and the
Pyramids, of course, and even includes the unique desert beach resort
of Sharm El Sheikh
DAY
1 - CAIRO - Monday
Our Cairo-based personnel will meet you at the airport and see you to
your hotel. Complimentary visa fee is included for American &
Japanese citizens. Passports must be valid for at least 6 month at the
time of arrival
. After exiting the terminal, our local representative will escort you
(private vehicle) to the hotel
DAY
2 - CAIRO - Tuesday (BLD)
Today, we'll explore the wonders of the Egyptian Museum, with its treasures
of the ancient pharaohs: mummies, statuary, precious stones and metals.
Travellers have long come to Cairo just to gaze on these sights, but
our day has just started. We'll motor to the edge of Cairo to the mysterious
Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza. Then it's on to the Citadel of Saladin
and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Lunch will be served at a
local restaurant. In the evening, it's all aboard! We'll see you to
your private sleeping compartment on the train bound along the banks
of the Nile. (train is rated : modest 3 stars ), prefer to fly ? please
add $ 150 per person, in this case you spend tonight in Cairo , and
fly tomorrow early morning.
DAY
3 - ASWAN, Wednesday (BLD)
After breakfast on board, the train arrives in Aswan. We start our day
with fresh coffee or tea at the hotel , then we'll visit the world famous
Nubian Museum, , the dams at Aswan, including the High Dam, a modern
wonder. At the ancient granite quarry, we'll see an obelisk left unfinished,
then board a launch to visit the Temples of Philae, rescued from rising
waters, 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!
DAY
4 - ASWAN / Luxor - Thursday (BLD)
Tour
of Kalabsha Temple dedicated to the ancient god Mandulis, and
the goddess Isis . Built during the reign of the Roman Emperor Augustus
, the small rock-cut temple of Beit El Wali, built by Ramses
the Great , and the small yet charming Kiosk of Qertassi.
Then it's a
short flight & we'll be in fabled Luxor. All transfers are included.
Reminder of the day at leisure.
DAY
5 - LUXOR - Friday (BLD)
We'll cross the Nile and continue to view an array of ancient splendors:
the tomb chambers of the Valley of the Kings; the imposing tomb-temple
of Queen Hatshepsut in the Valley of the Queens;including Nefertari's
Tomb:
Then it's on to the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch, we'll visit the
imposing Great Temple of Amon at Karnak and the great Temple of Luxor.
DAY
6 - LUXOR, SHARM EL SHEIKH - CAMEL CARAVAN Saturday
(B)
We're headed to a special place, today, off the traditional visitors'
itineraries. After breakfast, we'll board our flight for the short trip
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.
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 the evening charm of the desert & nature before
we head back to your hotel.
DAY
7 - SHARM EL SHEIKH - Sunday (B)
The Red Sea just off "Sharm" is replete with fascinating coral and aquatic
species unique to this area. If you choose, you may spend the full day
today exploring these wonders as you snorkel or scuba dive ( included
in our rate, at your option, 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 apparently
hostile desert.
Your
Full day includes transfers from / to your hotel
Diving Equipment list ( included)
- Mask
and Snorkel
-
Fins
-
Half Wet Suit
-
Full Wet Suit
-
Stab Jacket ( BCD)
-
Regulator
-
Torch
-
Life Jacket
-
Compass
-
Weight Belt
DAY
8 - CAIRO - Monday-Home Hosted Dinner (BD)
After more relaxation time in Sharm, we'll fly back to Cairo. Local
staff will see us to our overnight accommodations.
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 dinner in a quiet restaurant with your travel companions, by letting
us know your preferences.
DAY
9 - DEPARTURE FOR HOME - Tuesday (B)
After breakfast, our staff will see you to the airport and assist you
with all the formalities before you board your flight for home. Bon
Voyage!
This
tour starts in Cairo every Monday throughout the year.
RATES per person in USD$
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Deluxe |
First
Class |
| Triple |
US$
2360 |
US$
2129 |
| Double |
US$
2490 |
US$
2209 |
| Single |
US$ 3175 |
US$
2839 |
Christmas,
New Years & Easter weeks, please add a 15% supplement to the rate.
Prices
include:
- All
ground transportation in Egypt.
- Rail
transportation with sleeper accommodation
- Domestic
air transportation in Egypt.
- Hotel
accommodations, including tax and service charges
- Meals
as indicated from preset menu (B = Continental breakfast, L = Lunch,
D = Dinner)
- Guided
sightseeing as per itinerary including all entrance fees.
- Lonely
Planet travel guidebook and phrase book
- Visa
Fee (only for holders of Australian, NZ, EU , US, and Japanese passports
with six months of validity remaining at time of arrival)
Not
included:
- Personal
expenses, beverages, and meals not specifically included
- Gratuities
for local personnel
- Travel
insurance
- International
air fare ( we'll be glad to assist upon request
More
Choices:
Trip
Notes
You
can expect warm and sometimes hot weather in Luxor and Aswan. Mornings
and evenings are cooler. For shore excursions, wear lightweight clothing
of cotton and natural fabrics. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
What others
say about our tours :
Dear Omar,
It was
most wonderful trip; we have really rested and are sure this was not
the last time. We will be interested in visiting Alexandria in future.
YOUR TEAM
IN EGYPT ARE VERY WELL ORGANIZED AND WE WILL RECCOMED THEM AND YOU of
course TO ALL OUR FRIENDS.
Thanx a
million once again. we will be in touch in the future
Sabina
and Piotr
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