Egypt
in a Week
A True 1001 Egyptian Nights Tour . A 9 Day Tour of Cairo
and the Nile Valley as well as Alexandria
A Bonus for train lovers : A ride on the Sleeper Train
A
good look at Cairo , the Nile Valley , Alexandria and a 5-day cruise
along the Nile
Tour Starts DAILY in Cairo - Arrive any day of the week
Compare
with 10 day edition with 2 nights hotel stay in Luxor or Aswan
Go
fishing for a day on Lake
Nasser
.
This Itinerary is available on a Private basis & a Private touring
with a minimum of 4 guests at no additional
charges.
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.
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)
On your first full day in Egypt we show you the Egyptian Museum,
including the " Mummies Room" , the Pyramids of Giza,
the Sphinx, the Citadel of Saladin, and the Mohammed
Ali Mosque, made of alabaster.
DAY
3 - ASWAN, Camel Caravan! (BLD)
We fly to Aswan and board our Nile cruiser in time for a delicious
lunch.
Complimentary
welcome fruit basket awaits you in your cabin. In the afternoon we enjoy
a leisurely sail by graceful felucca on the Nile. Only for those
who are interested: a short camel caravan & ride for almost half
an hour to visit a local Nubian Village.
 DAY
4 - ASWAN & KOM OMBO (BLD)
First we tour new Nubian Museum then 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!
Re-embarking
on our Nile cruiser, we sail downstream to Kom Ombo to visit
its twin temples.
DAY
5 - EDFU & ESNA (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 its great temple
dedicated to Khnum, the creator-god. Evening finds us in Luxor.
DAY
6 - LUXOR (BLD)
We
tour today as well the magnificent tombs in the Valley of the Kings
, including Tutankaomn'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.
DAY
7 - LUXOR & Sleeper Train Wagon - Lits (BLD)
After breakfast , check - out .
The gigantic Great Temple of Amon at Karnak, and the mighty Temple
of Luxor are our goals in the morning, return to the Cruise for
lunch ( included) . In the afternoon, wander through the city on your
own, or do your last-minute shopping, all public facilities son board
are at your disposal , until it is time fro the transfer to the railway
station to board the deluxe sleeper train, dinner is served on board.
Overnight on board- Private compartment.
DAY
8 - CAIRO (B)
Early morning arrival .Our local rep will escort you to your hotel.
Cairo is yours, full day at leisure .
The
Roman Emperor Octavious visiting Alexander the Great's Tomb in Alexandria
just after he defeated Cleopatra & Marc Anthony. He left his coat
as a token of respect to Alexander the Great. The search continues for
Alexander the Great's Tomb.
DAY
9 - Alexandria & Wadi El Natroun Monasteries (cBL)
Rise
before sunrise to head for Alexandria by private air conditioned vehicle
& private chauffeur .
Full
day tour of , the Catacombs, the Roman Amphitheater, Qayet Bey Fortress
built on the same site of the ancient wonder of the world : the famous
Alexandria Light House. A brief stop at " El Selsela" the
site of the Underwater reserve where Cleopatra Place was discovered,
as well as Caesar Kiosk. Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit the new
site for the Alexandria Library before heading to
Wadi El Natroun monastery almost midway to Cairo , where early Coptic
Christians retreated here to escape the Roman persecution in the 4th
century AD. The Egyptian Pope of Alexandria is always chosen from the
Monks of wadi El Natroun. Reach Cairo early evening and your
hotel.
Time
permitting we 'll visit the new museum in Alexandria , the building
was originally built in 1926 for the US consulate in Alexandria and
is a masterpiece in 1920's architecture & Mediterranean style buildings.
DAY 10 - CAIRO- Departure (B)
Our representative escorts you to the airport for your homeward flight.
RATES per
person in USD $
|
Deluxe |
First
Class |
| Triple
Occupancy |
US$
2005.00 |
US$
1795.00 |
| Double |
US$
2110.00 |
US$
1850.00 |
| Single |
US$
2965.00 |
US$
2750.00 |
- Children
: maximum one child :
Age 10 years of age and younger sharing with 2 adults : 30 % discount
on the adult double rate
-
Private touring on board the cruise: Please add $250 per person for
the full cruise/shore excursions.
- For
Dec 20 - Jan 3 , Easter ( 2 Weeks season) , please add %25 supplement
to any of the listed rates.
Upgrade
for the Ultra Deluxe :
Please add 20 % to the listed deluxe rates :
Movenpick Radamis II , the new Movenpick Royal Lotus .
The ultra deluxe
Queen TiYi , The
all suites Sonesta Moon Goddess,(
all with private balconies )
The Sonesta Star Goddess ( all with private balconies )
The ultra deluxe On Amarco
( all Suites )
For the MS Senator Yacht ( 17 suites with private
balconies , please add 40%)
Rates
includes
- All
airfare in Egypt in economy class, tax included.
- Sleeper
train tickets .
- All
transfers in Egypt.
- Hotel
accommodation with tax & service charges.
- Visa
fee , visa will be issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport for : American,EU,
Canadian , Australian, NZ & 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.
Not
included:
-
International airfares to or from your home country
-
Tips.
- Travel
Insurance
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).
Deluxe
Yachts on the Nile - deluxe private Air conditioned felucca or Dahabiya
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