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(415) 440-1124, 459 Fulton Street # 108 , San Francisco, CA 94102 USA

 

Cleopatra's Egypt

A Grand 12 Day Version with Abu Simbel Tour
Airfare included from USA

 


This exceptional package includes Egypt's highlights ,in all its variety, from the wonders of the Great Pyramids to a Nile Cruise
almost as wondrous as what you'll see! Extra time in Luxor or Aswan , and a CAMEL CARAVAN to a Nubian Village , get to enjoy a : Home Hosted Family Dinner
And we have even included all the tips . No hidden charges, no additional tax

 


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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!


 

 

DAY 1 - USA (JFK) /CAIRO - every Wednesday - Year Round
DEPARTURE FROM NEW YORK We take off from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, on board your Egyptair wide-body non-stop flight bound for Cairo.

 

 

DAY 2- CAIRO - Thursday
Our Cairo-based rep. will meet you at the airport and see you to your hotel near the fabled Nile. You'll have time to relax. The rest of the day is yours. Fascinating Cairo awaits you! Venture out amid the spice shops, cafés, peddlers from bygone days, modern-day professionals, and an unforgettable array of sights, sounds, and aromas. Visa fee is included & issued upon arrival. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 month beyond the date of arrival. Valid for American , Australian, Western European , Canadian, Japanese and NZ passports. Complimentary welcome Egyptian sweets platter await you upon arrival at your hotel room
.

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 - Home Hosted Family Dinner - Friday - (BL)
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. Lunch is included at the Mena House

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!


A 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 dinner in a quiet restaurant with your travel companions, by letting us know your preferences.

 

 

DAY 4 - CAIRO - Saturday - (BLD)
Breakfast at the hotel. Then it's onward to the Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Lunch will be served at Hadaik El-Azhar or Naguib Mahfouz . Afternoon tour of Khan el-Khalil Bazaar ancient district. Then it is off to the train station .
In the evening, it's all aboard! We'll settle you into your private wood-panelled sleeping compartment on the train bound along the banks of the Nile. You'll enjoy dinner on board , as the lights of villages reflect in the river.
If you prefer to fly within Egypt rather than using the sleeper train, please click here for the "Nile Adventure" tour .


 

 

DAY 5 - ASWAN, CAMEL CARAVAN - Sunday - (BLD)
After breakfast on board, the train reaches Aswan, where we'll settle you into the New Cataract Hotel or Movenpick Aswan ( Deluxe ), for the Old Cataract Hotel please add $ 110 per person in double or triple.
F
or Basma Hotel Aswan ( First Class ) , overlooking the Nile and the ancient island of Elephantine. We start our tour with the world famous Nubian Museum.

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 we return to the boat for lunch.

During the train ride, you will have seen feluccas sailing the Nile. Now we'll experience Egypt at its most authentic, as we sail in one of these graceful craft. Then, to really immerse yourself, try your hand at 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 and interact with local people. We are proud to offer this insight into the Nubian way of life. In the evening your guide will call on you for a horse - drawn carriage ride to tour Aswan souks and the water front.

 

 

 

DAY 6 - ASWAN, Abu Simbel - Monday - (BL D)
After an early Breakfast ( included at your hotel) , we get ready to board your private air-conditioned vehicle , with your private chauffeur and private Egyptologist. Lunch box will be prepared by your hotel.

Abu Simbel We've planned our visit to Abu Simbel to be a highlight of your Egyptian adventure. Rising before dawn, we drive along the shore of Lake Nasser, watching the sky lighten and the sacred sun rise above the horizon. We reach the great temples while the air is clean, clear and cool, and the sun's light still golden;just right for photographs.

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. We explore these fine temple in the quiet of the morning, admiring their ancient aura and artistry, after which retire to a comfortable hotel for refreshments . Just as planeloads of visitors arrive to throng the temples we begin our leisurely drive back along the shore to Aswan
in time for lunch on board your Nile cruiser. A complimentary fruit basket awaits you at your cabin.

 

 

 

DAY 7 - ASWAN, KOM OMBO - Tuesday - (BLD)
After breakfast on board, we'll visit the dams at Aswan, including the High Dam, a modern wonder in this ancient land. At the ancient granite quarry, we'll see an obelisk left unfinished, then board a launch on Lake Nasser to visit the Temples of Philae, rescued from rising waters. Back aboard our cruiser, we'll sail northward down the Nile at a stately pace, disembarking for a visit to Kom Ombo, the twin temple dedicated to the crocodile river god, Sobek.

 

 

DAY 8 - EDFU, ESNA - Wednesday - (BLD)
Horse-drawn carriages or vans meet us at riverside to take us through Edfu to the Temple of Horus, best-preserved in all of Egypt. Later, we'll cruise to Esna, and by evening, we'll be in fabled Luxor.

 


DAY 9 - LUXOR - Thursday - (BLD)
We'll cross the Nile to view an array of ancient splendors: the tomb chambers of the Valley of the Kings; including King Tut's tomb the imposing tomb-temple of Queen Hatshepsut ; and the Colossi of Memnon.
We 'll tour as well 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. Evening Sound and Light show at Karnak Temple , please bring a jacket and a flash light .



 

DAY 10 - LUXOR, CAIRO - Friday (BLD)
Check out from our cabins. In the morning we'll visit the imposing Great Temple of Amon at Karnak and the great Temple of Luxor before heading back to the boat for lunch. Public facilities on board are
always available till its time for the evening transfer to board the overnight sleeper train back to Cairo, dinner is served on board.

 

 



DAY 11 - CAIRO - Saturday - (B)
Morning arrival, our local rep will escort you to your hotel. Breakfast will be served at the hotel. You'll make your own program for your last full day in Cairo. Perhaps you'll do some shopping at the fabulous Khan El-Khalili bazaar, or return to the fabulous Pyramids, or take an optional tour, or spend the day with new friends. Don't miss your chance to mingle with the crowds, the peddlers, and the street entertainers who give life to Cairo!

 



DAY 12 - DEPARTURE FOR HOME - Sunday - (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. You'll arrive the same day. Bon Voyage! This tour departs , weekly , year round.
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RATES per person in USD

 

 
From New York
Deluxe
First Class
Triple
US$ 3629.00
US$ 3400.00
Double
US$ 3669.00
US$ 3440.00
Single
US$ 4599.00
US$ 4370.00

 

 

 


  • Click here for the Sailing boat Edition on board the Royal Cleopatra
  • DEPARTURE NOTES:
    This tour
    departs , weekly, year round .
  • For departures during Christmas, New Year's and Easter weeks ; Please add % 15 to the rate.
  • Children's Discount :
    10 years of age or younger, sharing room with parent, receive a discount of 15 percent.

  • For PRIVATE GUIDE/CAR/DRIVER :
    For the full duration of the Nile Cruise & shore excursions: please add $250 per person . This supplement doesn't apply when you have at least 6 guests in your party.




AIRFARE NOTES:

AIRFARE NOTES:

  • Our airline partners for departures from New York are : Egyptair , British Airways, Lufthansa, KLM, Swiss , and Olympic Airways.

  • From other cities: San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, Seattle-Tacoma, Atlanta and Dallas-Fort Worth for an additional $450

  • From Chicago or Washington, DC's Dulles International Airport, for an additional $250.

  • In addition, for any departures from May - Sep , please add $ 450 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, economy class US departure tax.
  • Egyptian domestic sleeper train fares as described in the itinerary.
  • All airport transfers ( on a private basis ) in Egypt.
  • Hotel accommodations (including taxes).
  • Set-menu (table d'hôte) meals as indicated in the itinerary above.(B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
  • A Nile cruise with all shore excursions and meals.
  • Guided sightseeing by air-conditioned motorcoach,including all admissions fees.
  • Lonely Planet travel guidebook
  • Visa Fee
    Egyptian visa fee is included , visa issued (Only for holders of U.S., Brazilian , Mexican, Australian, NZ , EU, Canadian and Japanese. Passports with six months of validity remaining at time of arrival).
  • On Board the cruise:
    Complimentary welcome fruit basket, Galabya,and an Egyptian Sweets/pastry platter

    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 an bottled water with each / every meal while you are on board the Nile Cruise.

  • We have even included all the tips to your porters, drivers, guides, and the crew on board your cruise . No hidden charges, no additional tax

 

 

 

 

DRESS CODE

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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.

 

 

 

Not included:


  • Personal expenses
  • Beverages, and meals not specifically mentioned
  • Travel insurance

 

 

 

Radamis II ultra deluxe Nile cruise

On board the ultra deluxe Radamis II Nile Cruise

 

 

 

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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.




Clothing on Board the Nile Cruise :
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

 

 

Nefertiti Turns Egypt Upside Down!!

The first bloodless religious revolution against the established church in Ancient Egypt
And the seat of power that rested with the priests in Karnak

Nefertiti being escorted by the  none  less than thee mighty chief god of Ancient Egypt : Horus

 

Nefertiti Turns Egypt Upside Down!! 1350 BC - Queen Nefertiti is reported to have led her Egyptian subjects on a wild spree of idol-smashing, temple-destruction, and forced migration, all part of a campaign of religious reformation.

"From now on, there will be only one Deity, and that Deity is Aten, the Sun Disc," she has commanded.

Reliable sources in the Nile Valley report that all temples to gods other than Aten have been closed, and that a hefty fine will be imposed on anyone caught with an outlawed statuette.

Idols are to be smashed immediately, and the shards turned over to the priests of Aten.

"The capital of Egypt will now be at Tel El Amarna," reads a decree widely circulated in cuneiform on clay tablets.

"All priests are to settle within one hour's journey of the new Temple to Aten. All bidders on public works contracts will likewise have their head offices within the same specified distance."

Egyptian leaders in exile have disputed the motives behind the upheaval. "It's just a ploy to concentrate power and wealth in her hands and those of her husband, Ikhnaton," stated one defrocked priest.

"Everybody knows that Nefertiti has risen to her position on qualities that have nothing to do with religion.

She isn't called Incarnation of Beauty for nothing," he added, referring to the literal meaning of her name. The source asked not to be identified, fearing reprisals. Tel El Amarna, Nile Valley, 2004 - from Paul Glassman, special correspondent "Wow," commented Joe Shiner, an agro-businesman from Des Moines, as he toured the main temple at Tel El Amarna. "It's one thing to hear that Nefertiti was a real beauty. But it's quite another to visit in person and learn the real story." "Until I came here, I didn't know that she was behind the idea of having only one god-even before the Hebrews and Christians and followers of Mohammed.

 

"And now that I see her picture, I can understand why people followed her. This is not what I expected . . . not at all!" Mr. Shiner gestured as he spoke to a temple painting of a well-endowed Nefertiti in a chariot, wearing only a see-through cloak and thong-style panties.

"If she was my queen, I'd follow her to the end of the . . . "
Mr. Shiner's comments were interrupted by the approach of his wife.

Disclaimer: The facts presented are as accurate as can be ascertained from the archeological record. Mr. Joe Shiner is a composite of the satisfied clients of Travel in Style.

 

 

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