Egypt The Royal Tour

The 10 - Day Edition - Here's the best of Egypt : A good look at Cairo and a 5-day cruise along the Nile. Locally escorted at all times . Abu Simbel Included .We have even included all the tips
No Hidden Charges. No Additional Tax.

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Compare with the 14-day Sun and Fun in Egypt . Add Alexandria and Abu Simbel

DAY 1 - CAIRO- Weekly on Thursday
Our representative greets you at the airport and whisks you to your hotel. Visa maybe issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport for a limited number of citizens such as : American, EU , Canadian , EU Singaporean and Japanese citizens. Guests are to to pay for it upon arrival ( $ 15 - subject to change ) . You are responsible for having your passport in order valid at least for 6 month beyond the date of your arrival in Cairo . After exiting the terminal, our local representative will escort you to the hotel .

DAY 2 - CAIRO - Friday (BLD)
On your first full day in Egypt we show you the Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx,a very short camel rid ( 10 minutes ) more as a photo op :-) with the Pyramids in the background , the Citadel of Saladin, and the Mohammed Ali Mosque, made of alabaster. Lunch at a local restaurant.

In the evening, it's all aboard! We'll settle you into your private sleeping compartment on the train ( modest 3 stars rating- If you prefer to fly , please add $ 150) bound along the banks of the Nile. You'll enjoy dinner on board , as the lights of villages reflect in the river.

DAY 3 - Aswan ( or Luxor) - Saturday (BD)
After breakfast on board, the train arrives in Aswan, where we'll settle you into your hotel . Afternoon tour of the Nubian Museum, then for those who are interested: a complimentary short camel caravan & ride to visit a local Nubian Village for tea with the locals. Dinner at the hotel

DAY 4 -Abu Simbel / ASWAN, Sunday (BLD)
Breakfast at the hotel . Morning flight to Abu Simbel , your private guide , private chauffeur and private air-conditioned vehicle will be waiting for you in Abu Simbel : In the larger Ramses the Great temple: you will stand in awe facing the colossal figures of Ramsis 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 , admiring their ancient aura and artistry, after which we fly back to to Aswan, arriving in time for a late lunch on board your Nile cruiser. In the afternoon we enjoy a leisurely sail by graceful felucca on the Nile. Welcome fruit basket awaits you in your cabin.

DAY 5 - ASWAN & KOM OMBO Monday (BLD)
First we tour the awesome Aswan dams, and next an ancient granite quarry complete with an unfinished obelisk. Then we go by motor launch to the island temples of Philae. Re-embarking on our Nile cruiser, we sail downstream to Kom Ombo to visit its twin temples.
An Egyptian Galabya will be delivered to your cabin with our compliments.

DAY 6- EDFU & ESNA Tuesday (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 and pass through Esna locks . Evening finds us in Luxor.

DAY 7- LUXOR Wednesday (BLD)
Crossing the Nile , we tour the magnificent tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens.

Afterward, we'll continue on Luxor's west bank to 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. We tour as well the great temple of Queen Hatshepsut & Colossi of Memnon . In the evening your guide will call on you for a horse drawn carriage ride throughout Luxor, the local souks and water front .

DAY 8 - LUXOR - CAIRO Thursday (B)
The gigantic Great Temple of Amon at Karnak, and the mighty Temple of Luxor are our goals in the morning, followed by a return flight to Cairo ( or extend your stay in Luxor ) . In the afternoon, wander through the city on your own, or do your last-minute shopping.

DAY 9 - CAIRO - Home Hosted Dinner Friday (BD)
Morning walking tour of Khan El Khalili old Bazaar district. On to Saladin's Citadel, the Alabaster Mosque , 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, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Then on to The secret Tomb of Khedive Tawfik

One of the gems of Cairo lay hidden for years behind locked gates in a nondescript neighborhood: the tomb and gardens of Khedive Tawfik.

The Khedive was the viceroy who administered Egypt for the Turkish sultan. It was Tawfik’s father, Khedive Ismail, who saw to the construction of the Suez Canal. In the process, he mortgaged the nation, and threw Egypt into turmoil. Tawfik was installed in his father’s place. But with foreign bankers pressing on one side, and resentful nationalist officers on the other, he was ineffectual. British troops moved into the Suez Canal area to protect their investment—and didn't leave until 1952, when the monarchy was given the boot.

Tawfik’s mausoleum far outshines his rule. The original family burial area was enlarged in 1881 and decorated with a splendor not seen since the times of the Pharaohs. Columns with intricate Islamic-Mameluke decoration adorn the entrance, while parts of the gold-threaded woven cover of the holy Kabah of Mecca adorn the walls inside the doorways.

The tomb of Bambah Qadin, in white marble, is impressive, but that of Tawfik himself is stunning: constructed of ebony, with inlays of ivory, mother-of-pearl, and precious woods. Elsewhere are the tombs of other family members, including that of Price Muhammad Ali, who married a French actress. Even the family library is here.

With treasures like these, it’s no wonder that the precincts were closed off from public view in uncertain times. Even today, Tawfik’s Tomb and Gardens are off the beaten track for most visitors, but at Travel in Style, we’re proud to include this little-known treasure house of Egyptian history and art on our regular tours.

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 10 - CAIRO/ Home Saturday (B)
Our representative escorts you to the airport for your homeward flight.

RATES per person in USD

This tour starts weekly in Cairo, year round.

For Easter , Christmas/New Year's week, add 20 % to the rates.

The rates include :

• All airfares within Egypt in economy class , tax included .
  
• All transfers within Egypt, always on a private basis , private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur.
  
• Preset menu meals including B = Breakfast, (or cB, Continental Breakfast) L = Lunch, D = Dinner .
  
• Guided sightseeing as per itinerary including all entrance fees.
  
• Hotel & Nile Cruise as listed, including all tax & service charges.
  
• Your Nile Cruise cabin is always an outside cabin.
  
• Large bottle of water per person per day delivered to your cabin while on board the cruise .
  
• Afternoon tea daily onboard the cruise .
  
• Tea/ Coffee and one small bottle of water per person with each meal
  

• Gratuities to all your drivers, guides and the crew that serves you on board your Nile cruise.
  

• Add Alexandria , or Sharm El Sheikh , consider a private 12 day tour ?

What others say about our services

-------- 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 Barnes