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Egypt Your Way
(for
the Independent Traveller)
11 days / 10 Nights With Abu Simbel Excursion
Click here for the 9
days edition
or the
12-Day version with the Red Sea
Add
Petra and Jordan
Imagine
having friends in Egypt. They speak the language, of course, and know
all the ins and outs. They'll meet you at the airport, check the train
schedules and buy your ticket, get you to the station, and make sure
that you have a comfortable room reserved at your next stop.
You'll look after yourself most of the time during your travels. But
your friends will be on hand to answer questions, and lend a hand when
you need one. With Egypt Your Way, you'll have those gracious friends-our
local personnel. They'll
look after the essentials while you choose exactly what to see and when
to see it. You'll have two nights each at hotels in Cairo, Luxor, and
Aswan, breakfast included, as well as two exciting nights aboard the
Nile Valley train. Beyond that, it's all up to you. Gaze
at the wondrous Sphinx and the Pyramids, and stay to bargain for a camel
ride-you've got the time! Or join newfound friends for a dinner cruise
on the Nile. Wander the bustling streets of Cairo, where a surprise
awaits you at every turn. Or decide at the last minute to take a flying
visit to Abu Simbel from Aswan. Our local personnel will always be available
to assist with upgrades and optional tours, without a highly scheduled
itinerary. Weekly on Saturdays.
DAY
1 - CAIRO- Friday
Our representative greets you at the airport and whisks you to your
hotel. Complimentary visa is issued
upon arrival only for American,
Australian, NZ , EU , Canadian, Brazilian , Mexican & Japanese citizens,
passports must be valid for at least 6 month beyond the date of your
arrival.
DAY
2 - CAIRO -Saturday (BD)
Full day at leisure.Own activities. On your first full day in Egypt
with your guide book at hand explore on your own.
DAY
3 - CAIRO- L-Sunday (B)
Full day on your own.
DAY 4- FIRST CLASS OVERNIGHT TRAIN- Monday (B)
In the evening, it's all aboard! We'll settle you into your first
class reserved train , bound for Aswan, in a private wood-panelled sleeping
compartment on the train, we speed along the banks of the Nile , you'll
enjoy dinner on board , as the lights of villages reflect in the river.
We rate the sleeper train : 3 stars modest. If you prefer to fly , please
add : $ 150 per person in double, in which case you 'll spend the night
in Cairo , and fly tomorrow morning.
DAY
5 - Aswan - Tuesday (B)
After
breakfast on board, the train arrives in Aswan, where we'll escort you
to your hotel .
Explore
Aswan on your own : you may wish to Tour 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.
DAY
6 - ASWAN - ABU SIMBEL - Wednesday (B)
This
morning we start with an early breakfast at the hotel, then we head
by a private air conditioned vehicle and your private driver and Egyptologist
and head along Nasser Lake and on to
Abu Simbel , to visit these mighty temples ( 3 and half hour drive)
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In the larger Ramses the Great 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, admiring their ancient
aura and artistry, then drive back to Aswan , and your hotel.
Air
port / hotels/ Cruise Transfers
in Egypt are always provided to our guests on a private basis , private
air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur
DAY
7- LUXOR Thursday
(B)
Transfer to Aswan Railway station , board your first class air conditioned
train bound for Luxor. Evening arrival.
DAY
8- LUXOR - Friday
(B)
Own activities, suggestions :
Crossing the Nile , you may wish to tour the magnificent tombs
in the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens.
DAY
9 - LUXOR / Overnight train - Saturday (B)
Again you are on your own, Suggested tours: The gigantic Great Temple
of Amon at Karnak, and the mighty Temple of Luxor. Followed
by a transfer to Luxor Train Station. Once again it's all aboard! We'll
settle you into your first class train , bound for Cairo , in a private
wood-panelled sleeping compartment on the train, you'll enjoy dinner
on board.
DAY
10 - CAIRO - Sunday (B)
Early morning arrival. Transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, wander
through the city on your own, or do your last-minute shopping.
DAY
11 - CAIRO- Monday (B)
Our representative escorts you to the airport for your homeward flight.
RATES per
person in USD
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Deluxe |
First
Class |
| Triple |
US$
1305.00 |
US$
1160.00 |
| Double |
US$
1365.00 |
US$
1210.00 |
| Single |
US$
2705.00 |
US$
2550.00 |
This
tour starts weekly in Cairo.
For Easter , Christmas/New Year's week, add 15 % to the rates.
The rates include :
- All
train tickets , first class seats , air conditioned, within Egypt.
For a supplement of $100 you may upgrade to be in a private sleeping
car compartment.
- Transfers
within Egypt, including meet & assist.
- Preset
menu continental or buffet B = Breakfast.
- Complimentary visa is issued upon
arrival only for American,
Australian, NZ , EU , Canadian, Brazilian , Mexican & Japanese
citizens,, passports must be
valid for at least 6 month beyond the date of your arrival.
- Hotel
accommodation as listed, including all tax & service charges.
- Air
ticket Aswan Abu Simbel Aswan.
- Entrance
fees for Abu Simbel temples.
Rate
does not include:
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