Egypt
in a Week
An 11 -Day Tour of the Nile Kingdom
A
good look at Cairo and a 5-day cruise along the Nile, locally escorted.
Tour Starts DAILY in Cairo -
We have even included all the tips
Boarding
Luxor
For
Families with children that are 10 years of age and younger
The Family Special is available at the Conrad Hotel (executive Floor)
or JW Marriott in Cairo, allowing up to 2 children with the parents
in the room. On the Nile you'll be in a suite on board one of the following
Deluxe Nile Cruises : MS Monaco, MS Mojito, MS Monte Carlo ( subject
to availability)
DAY
1 - CAIRO Tour
Starts DAILY in Cairo - Arrive any day of the week .
Our representative greets you at the airport and whisks you to your
hotel. Visa fee is included and will be issued upon arrival at Cairo
Airport for : Australian, NZ, American, EU , Canadian & Japanese
citizens. You are responsible for having your passport in order valid
at least for 6 month beyond the date of your arrival in Cairo. Private
air conditioned vehicle, and chauffeur for your transfer.
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 (private vehicle)
to the hotel
DAY
2 - CAIRO (BL)
Breakfast is included at the hotel.
On your first full day in Egypt we show you the Egyptian Museum,
including the " Mummies Room" , Lunch is included at a
charming local restaurant , tea or coffee as well as one large bottle
of water is included for each guest with our compliment with your lunch.
After
lunch at Abu El-Sid restaurant or similar , we'll enjoy a leisurely
walking tour of the 12-century old district of Khan El Khalili and the
ancient bazaar district, tour of the Citadel of Saladin, and
the Mohammed Ali Mosque, made of alabaster. Private air
conditioned vehicle, private Egyptologist , and chauffeur for your tour
in Cairo .
DAY
3 - CAIRO-GIZA (BLD)
Today we drive to Giza, tour the mighty Pyramids of Giza, the
Sphinx, we tour as well the interior of the smaller Pyramid (
Mykerinos), and Cheops Royal Barge Museum. Lunch is included at the
Oberoi Mena House , tea or coffee as well as one large bottle of
water is included for each guest with our compliment with your lunch.
Afternoon tour of the Memphis , Sakkara, the Step Pyramid and Imhotep
Museum . Dinner is included at La Bodega restaurant.
Private air conditioned vehicle, private Egyptologist , and chauffeur
for your tour in Cairo
DAY
4 - Luxor (BLD)
We fly to Luxor (or Aswan
) and board our Nile cruiser in time for a delicious lunch.
Complimentary welcome fruit basket awaits you in your cabin. The gigantic
Great Temple of Amon at Karnak, and the mighty Temple of Luxor
are our goals in the afternoon. We'll return in time for the afternoon
tea served on deck. You'll have a chance to explore your ship before
dinner. In the evening your guide will call on you
for a horse - drawn carriage ride throughout Luxor souks and waterfront.
DAY
5 - LUXOR , EDFU (BLD)
We
tour today as well the magnificent tombs in the Valley of the Kings
including Tut-Ank-Amon's tomb and the great temple of Queen Hatshepsut,
we stop at the Colossi of Memnon on the way back to our cruise.
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.
Picture
yourself on a camel in the fabled Valley of the Kings!
The Valley of the Kings and Deir El Bahari are essentials for anyone
visiting Luxor. And Travel in Style is one of the few companies that
includes King Tut’s tomb on every tour—without exception,
and without surprises. (Others leave it to you to make arrangements
and pay up on the spot at an additional charge to see this un-missable
attraction.)
And
now we also offer the experience of conveyance by camel!
You’ll
mount your caravan in the famous Valley of the Kings after your descent
to the Tomb of Tut, and with your select group of companions and skilled
drovers, proceed over the sand and rocks and hills, gently swaying in
the manner of desert travelers of long ago. Have no cares! These sure-footed
beasts have evolved to tackle this very terrain, and you’ll soon
relax into the rhythm of their gait, and the tranquility of another
era, as you regard the desert vistas of multi-hued hills and ancient
temples from a privileged perch and breathe the pure air.
You—or
your children—can choose to ride atop a horse, or even a donkey.
It’s entirely up to you to make it the most fun!
Your
caravan concludes after half an hour at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
at Deir El-Bahari.
Of
course, it’s your choice to travel in the traditional desert manner,
or to continue in the air-conditioned vehicle that brought you to the
Valley. Should you decide to dismount early, your vehicle is always
at your disposition. You’ll want to give the caravan a try.
There’s
no additional charge for your royal caravan, only an additional measure
of fun ! Must
request this option at the time you book your reservation with us.
We
sail in the afternoon we cruise to Esna to go through the locks
, and on to Edfu where we dock for the night. In the evening , we'll
celebrate in Egyptian style, dressed in galabias, the flowing national
costume, a galabya will be delivered to your cabin with our compliments)
DAY
6 - EDFU, KOM OMBO (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 on our Nile cruiser, we enjoy lunch as we sail
further south upriver . We disembark downstream at Kom Ombo to
visit its twin temples of Haroeris, the sun god, and Sobek, the crocodile
god, the continue our voyage to Aswan, while we party after dinner with
music & dance.
DAY
7 - ASWAN (BLD)
First we tour Aswan dams, then on to the awesome Aswan dams,
and next an ancient granite quarry complete with an unfinished obelisk.
Then we go by motor launch to 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!
In the afternoon we enjoy a leisurely sail by graceful felucca on the
Nile.
Our
farewell dinner this evening is a buffet of Egyptian specialties, followed
by a show featuring oriental performers, including of course a belly
dancer.
DAY
8 - CAIRO (B)
Check out after breakfast , followed by a return flight to Cairo,
and your hotel. Consider adding
Abu Simbel Excursion ? Please click here . Transfers are
always on a private basis . Private air conditioned vehicle,
and chauffeur for your transfers.
DAY
9 - CAIRO (BD)
Cairo is yours, full day at leisure . Breakfast is included at the hotel.
Evening
buffet dinner at Zeitouni restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel in Cairo
. Zeitouni . Authentic
Lebanese flavours come alive in Zeitouni, 24 hours a day. An extensive
buffet display situated in front of the restaurant's open kitchen offers
breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests enjoy premier views of the Nile
from large picture windows. Secluded alcoves, featuring contemporary
wood décor, provide a more intimate dining alternative .Specialties
: Guests enjoy a wide range of authentic Lebanese specialties such as
breads, mezzes and grilled dishes, prepared by a team of gourmet Lebanese
chefs.
DAY
10 - CAIRO (BL)
On
Desert Safari for the Day - Fayoum Oases - And you thought the Pyramids
were old
We leave Cairo by sunrise ( private air conditioned car/driver/guide):
Full day Fayoum Oases including:
Hawara Pyramid, El Lahoun Pyramid, Ruins of Karanis, drive by Lake Qarun,
lunch is included at a local restaurant.
The
wilds of the desert begin right on the outskirts of Cairo, and continue
for hundreds of miles to the east and west, through sands, rock, mountains,
oases, and a surprising variety of scenery and inhabitants.
Join
us for a day ranging across the desert like modern nomads. In place
of camels, we’ll travel in comfortable, reliable four-by-four
Toyota Land Cruisers. Your guide and drivers will meet you at your hotel,
and soon you’ll leave bustling Cairo behind as you undertake the
drive toward the Oasis of El Fayoum, 150 kilometers to the southwest.
Hard as it is to believe, a great inland sea once covered these sands.
It was a holy reserve of sacred crocodiles, symbolized by the god Sobek.
We’ll
visit the temple of Kom Oshim, drive over ancient lake beds, and alongside
the waters of today’s Fayoum Lake to reach the fishermen’s
village of Chak Chouk. There we’ll stop for a lunch of fish caught
fresh that morning. There will be time to wander the village lanes and
discreetly watch the everyday activities of baking flatbread, irrigating
crops from the lake’s waters, and bringing in the catch. We’ll
also include the craft and pottery museum where the best works of local
artisans are on display.
Then
it’s into our four-by-fours again, for an off-road adventure!
We’ll head alongside and across desert washes, between dunes,
and over ancient lake beds for 35 kilometers to the Valley of the Whales
( In Arabic : Wadi-El-Hitan) . Incredibly, these great mammals once
thrived - almost forty million years ago- in waters surrounded by sands.
We’ll stop and gaze in amazement at their fossilized remains alongside
smaller sea creatures that remain in stone.
This valley was discovered in 1936 , by the German geologist George
Schweinfurth in the northwestern corner of Wadi El-Rayan.
The valley provides evidence of one of the major changes in this mammal
evolution has been declared by the UNESCO to be a World Heritage Site.
It is believed that these land based whales once had feet that may have
helped them somewhat while ashore . A team from the University of Michigan
discovered in the late 80's that these Zeuglodon whales did have rudimentary
feet , this was a startling discovery , suggesting that whales of Wadi
-El-Hitan had recently started living in water as well , these whales
were not related to any of the whales we have today , rather a more
slender body and may grow up to 75 feet long. Several skeletons of whales
are exposed in the sand. George Schweinfurth named this extinct specie
the Zeuglodon Isis Whales .
In
the evening, you’ll return to your hotel in Cairo. Land
transportation in air-conditioned four-wheel-drive Toyota Land Cruiser
with the services of driver and English-speaking driver. Lunch is included
DAY 11 - CAIRO- Departure (B)
Our representative escorts you to the airport for your homeward flight.
Private air conditioned vehicle, and chauffeur for your transfer.
RATES per
person in USD
|
Deluxe |
First
Class |
| Triple
Occupancy |
US$
2620.00 |
US$
2350.00 |
| Double |
US$
2770.00 |
US$
2405.00 |
| Single |
US$
3875.00 |
US$
3460.00 |
Family
Plan
Rates
are per person in USD
For
Families with children that are 10 years of age and younger
The Family Special is available at the Conrad Hotel (executive Floor)
or JW Marriott in Cairo, allowing up to 2 children with the parents
in the room. On the Nile you'll be in a suite on board one of the following
Deluxe Nile Cruises : MS Monaco, MS Mojito, MS Monte Carlo ( subject
to availability)
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Deluxe
Hotels
Executive Floor room at the Cairo Marriott. The Grand Hyatt ,
the Conrad Hotel in Cairo or the J. W. Marriott
And a Suite on the Nile Cruise
Limit: 2 adults+ 2 children in a room/Cabin |
| Triple |
Per
adult US$ 2795.00 |
| Double |
Per
Adult US$ 2870.00 |
| Children
: 10 years of age and younger |
30
% discount when sharing with 2 parents |
Rates
includes
- All
airfares and transfers within Egypt in economy class ,tax included
- Bottled
water ( one per person) delivered to your cabin daily while you are
on board the cruise.
- Tea
or coffee & bottled water with every & each meal while on
board the cruise.
- Complimentary
fruit basket upon arrival on board the Nile Cruise.
- Welcome
drink served upon arrival on board your Nile Cruise.
- All
transfers within Egypt. ( Honeymooners/ Anniversary / Birthday gift
tours , all will enjoy private transfers at no additional charge )
- Hotel
accommodation with tax & service charges.
- Visa
fee , visa will be issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport for : American,
EU , Canadian & Japanese citizens. You are responsible for having
your passport in order valid at least for 6 month beyond the date
of your arrival in Cairo.
-
Nile Cruise with all meals & shore excursions.
- Preset
menu meals including B = Breakfast, (or cB,
Continental Breakfast) L = Lunch, D
= Dinner .
- All
guided sightseeing as per itinerary including all entrance fees. On
board the cruise you'll be part of an average 10-15 English speaking
group.
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We have even included all the tips to your drivers,
porters, and guides
Not
included:
-
International airfares from /to your home country .
- Travel
Insurance
Sample
deluxe cruises
M/S
Monaco , M/S Monte
Carlo
, M/S Mojito . M/S
Queen of Hansa , M/S Beau Soleil
M/S Adonis ,
M/S Florence. M/S Mirage . M/S
Princess Sara
Other
choices :
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Go
fishing for a day on Lake
Nasser .
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Add
an extra night in Sharm
. Going to Taba ?
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Honeymooners
, Private Parties ? Ask for a Private
Cruise .
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The
10 days, 11
Day , 12 Day with extended
stay in Luxor or Aswan .
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Click
here for the 14 -day edition with one week in Hurgada or El Gouna
on the Red Sea:
A "Dream
Come True" tour. 14 days , Cairo and the Pyramids. A Nile
Cruise of course, and a beach resort at Hurgada or El Gouna,
on the Red Sea. Including the welcome Zaffa (procession that will
resemble an Arabian/Egyptian wedding party) with a troupe of dancers
and musicians dressed with the Egyptian typical clothes, welcoming
guests by singing and dancing Egyptian Folklore
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Here's
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