Egypt Your Way

(for the Independent Traveller)
A 12 day Tour Including a Five Day Nile Cruise
With a stay on the Red Sea at Sharm El Sheikh

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 your hotels , breakfast included, as well as exciting nights aboard the Nile cruise . 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.

DAY 1 - CAIRO- Monday - Weekly - Year round.
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.

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 your name .
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 to your hotel .

DAY 2 - CAIRO and Giza - Tuesday (BLD)
Today we see Cairo's major sights: the Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids, after lunch at a local charming restaurant we proceed to the 11th-century Khan El-Khalili bazaar district and a leisurely walking tour . Dinner is included at the hotel.

DAY 3 - Tuesday - Board your Nile Cruise - Aswan -Wednesday (BLD)
Early morning flight to Aswan . Morning visit to Aswan dam, the unfinished Obelisk, and 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!

Head for our Nile Cruiser in time for lunch, complimentary fruit basket & bottle of mineral water (awaits you in your cabin), afternoon sailing on the Nile by felucca. A mini Camel Caravan short ride to a Nubian Village for a visit with the locals!!. Evening Nubian Folklore show on board.

DAY 4 : KOM OMBO - Thursday (BLD)
Morning sailing and departure for Kom Ombo, visit its twin temple then continue to Edfu. Afternoon tea served on deck. Complimentary galabya will be delivered to your cabin, you may wish to try it on for the costume party on board.

DAY 5 : EDFU - ESNA /LUXOR - Friday (cBLD)
We dock in Edfu, climb aboard horse-drawn carriages, and clip-clop through the town to the temple of Horus, Egypt's best preserved. Re-embarking, we cruise to Esna. Evening finds us in Luxor.
Complimentary Egyptian sweets & pastry.

DAY 6 : LUXOR ,Saturday (BLD)
Crossing the Nile, to the West Bank we tour the magnificent tombs in the Valley of the Kings including King Tut's Tomb, and the great temple of Queen Hatshepsut , and the Colossi of Memnon. Check out and transfer to the Nile Palace Steinberger hotel in Luxor

DAY 7 : LUXOR to Sharm -Sunday (BD)
The gigantic Great Temple of Amon at Karnak, and the mighty Temple of Luxor are our goals in the morning, followed by a flight to Sharm El Sheikh and your comfortable hotel : Rotana or Renaissance. Dinner is included at the hotel.

DAY 8 - SHARM EL SHEIK- Monday (BD)
Relax! This is your day to absorb all that you've seen and experienced so far, not to mention the bright Egyptian sun and sparkling sea. Dinner is included at the hotel

DAY 9 : Sharm El Sheikh - Tuesday ( B) Bedouin Night Dinner
Full day at leisure. Evening Bedouin Theme dinner
Enjoy a cup of tea with the Bedouins, before we indulge in a delicious catered dinner , served in the sahara , take in the the evening charm of the desert & nature before we head back to your hotel.

DAY 10 - SHARM EL SHEIK -Wednesday (BD)
We're staying at a special place , Rotana Hotel and in Sharm El Sheikh on the Red Sea , 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. Dinner is included at the hotel. Extend your stay in Egypt ?

DAY 11 - CAIRO- Thursday (B)
We return to Cairo by plane for a free day in the Egyptian metropolis, and your hotel .

DAY 12 - DEPARTURE- Friday (B)
Our staff escorts you to the airport for your flight home. Bon Voyage

Dec 20-Jan 3 and Easter weeks ( 2 weeks) : Please add % 15 to the Oct -Apr rate

The Rate includes:

• Hotel accommodation with tax and service charges, all as listed
  
• Nile cruise with all shore excursions and meals while on board
  
• Entry visa to Egypt
  
• All airport transfers in Egypt. Private air conditioned vehicle.
  
• Two full day tours in Cairo and Gize Pyramids, as per itinerary , including all entrance fees
  
• Open air Bedouin theme Dinner in Sharm. Breakfast daily at hotels, pre-set lunches in Cairo as listed
  
• Domestic Flights within Economy class Egypt including all taxes.

Rate does not include:

• Guided sightseeing ,entrance fees.
• International airfares to or from Cairo.
• Tips.
• Insurance

Sample deluxe cruises

M/S Monaco , M/S Monte Carlo , M/S Mojito
M/S Queen of Hansa ,MS Solitaire. MS Renaissance . MS Beau Soleil
MS Adonis , M/S Florence. M/S Mirage . M/S Princess Sara

Sample deluxe hotels : Cairo : Sonesta, Ramses Hilton or similar
Sharm El Sheikh : Hilton Sharks Bay ( All Inclusive property ) or choose others such as Marriott



Sample First Class : Nile Cruises : M/S Ruby : M/S Nile Dream .
Sample First class hotels : Oases or similar

Egypt's Last Royal Family :
Photo Album: King Farouk, Queen Farida and Princess Feryal

More Choices :

• Click here for the 9 days edition
  
  
• The 12-Day version with the Red Sea
  
• Add Abu Simbel and Alexandria