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Egyptian Wonders

An In-Depth 14 - Day Tour of Egypt and the Nile Valley
No hidden costs, no additional tax, we even included all the tips for your convenience

 

Nile View , Aswan Old Cataract Hotel, Honeymoon tour, honeymoon cruise, tour Egypt

Compare with the Sonesta Cruise Version
Add a foray into the Western Sahara and camping in the White Desert
Add Abu Simbel Temple Tours

 

 

Our deluxe tour of Cairo and the Nile gives you an in-depth look at the wonders of Egypt in 14 days, at the best rates possible with Abu Simbel Temples . Meet the local, enjoy a home hosted meal. Tour departs weekly Year Round . Handling your own air fare ? please click herel . Extend to Alexandria or to Petra in 17 day or 22 day tour

 

 

 

 

DAY 1 - USA/CAIRO- Weekly - Sunday- Year Round
Your wide-body jet departs the USA bound for Cairo. Overnight across the Atlantic.
Sample carriers : British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss, KLM etc. Egyptair is the only one that's nonstop and get's you to Cairo in the afternoon ( Day 2 ). Egyptair is the only non-stop flight JFK Cairo . With an afternoon arrival. Upgrade to business class :$2500. OR $ 3500 for first class Roundtrip with tax on Egyptair. ( Subject to change without notice) .

 

 

 

DAY 2 - CAIRO Monday
Upon arrival in Cairo , we escort you to your comfortable hotel.
Visa fee is included & will be issued upon arrival for : American, Australian , NZ , Canadian,EU , Mexican, Korean, Singaporean , Mexican & Japanese citizens.

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 the name you prefer to use for the sign .
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 3 - CAIRO Tuesday (BLD)
Today we see Cairo's major sights: the Egyptian Museum including the" Mummies room" , King Tut's gold treasure room ,, Saladin's Citadel, Sultan Hassan Madrasssa , the Alabaster Mosque,and the 12th Century Khan El Khalili Bazaar district. Lunch is included at a charming local restaurant. Dinner at La Bodega restaurant in Zamalek .

 

 

DAY 4 - CAIRO Wednesday (BL)
We tour Old Cairo: the Coptic museum, Church of Abu Sarga, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, where we will visit the spot at which, tradition says, Moses was found by the banks of the Nile. Afternoon tour of Manial Royal Palace and Abdeen Palace Museum . Lunch at Abu El-Sid restaurant. Evening dinner at Zeitouna restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel.

 

 

DAY 5 - CAIRO- Home Hosted Dinner - Thursday (B)
Today Cairo is yours to explore (or to shop!) as you like, guidebook in hand; or ask about our optional tours.

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 6 - DAHSHOUR - Friday (BL)
A half-day tour takes us to Dahshour, the newly-opened pyramid field south of Cairo:
DAHSOUR - we'll motor to the edge of Cairo, to Dahshour, the newly-opened pyramid field south of Cairo. We visit the great pyramid of Senfru, father of Cheops, and other structure:

The "Discovery" of Dahshour:
For almost half a century, the great field of huge pyramids near the desert village of Dahshour, 25 miles south of Cairo, has been off limits to the public. Confined within the perimeter of a military base were many pyramids, including the great 4500-year-old pyramid built by Senfru, father of Cheops. Senfru's pyramid, the largest in Egypt until his son built Giza's Great Pyramid, is rhomboidal in shape: it tapers more distinctly on its upper half. All the pyramids were coated in thick plaster at one time. Most have lost these protective, decorative sheaths, but Senfru's--miraculously--is still in place.
Lunch is included at the Mena House.

 

 

DAY 7 - LUXOR & KARNAK - Saturday (BLD)
An early flight takes us to Luxor, where we settle in aboard our Nile cruiser. Following lunch aboard, we visit the great Temple of Luxor, and the gigantic Great Temple of Amon at Karnak, returning to our vessel in time for tea.

 

 

DAY 8 - VALLEY OF THE KINGS - Sunday (BLD)
We tour the Valley of the Kings including Tut-Ank-Amon's tomb, temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari,
  and Colossi of Memnon, returning to our Nile cruiser for lunch. In the evening your guide will call on you for a horse drawn carriage ride throughout Luxor souks and waterfront

 

 


DAY 9 - ESNA & EDFU - Monday
(BLD)
We cruise to Esna during the night and pass through the locks. After breakfast we cruise to Edfu and board horse-drawn carriages to get to the fine Temple of Horus. In the evening, we have a jolly galabia party.

 

 

DAY 10 - KOM OMBO & ASWAN - Tuesday (BLD)
We explore Kom Ombo's twin Temples of Haroeris, the sun god, and Sobek, the crocodile god, before cruising south to Aswan. After lunch aboard, we board a graceful felucca for a cruise among the Nile islands

 

 

 

DAY 11 - ASWAN- ABU SIMBEL - CAIRO - Wednesday (B)
The mighty Aswan dams and the Nubian Museum are our first goal this morning, followed by a trip by motor launch to the Philae temples. ( Lunch Box will be prepared by your chef including bottled water )

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!

Back on land, we head for the airport , and fly to Abu Simbel . This is a very full day , expect possible last minute changes and / or cancellation by Egyptair . This is very common in Egypt.
Abu Simbel maybe the highlight of your Egyptian adventure. Upon arrival in Abu Simbel , you will find your private air-conditioned vehicle , private chauffeur and private guide waiting for you .
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 we head back to Abu Simbel Airport , fly back to Aswan and connect to your flight back to Cairo and overnight .

 

 

 

 

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DAY 12 - Giza , Memphis , Sakkara - Thursday (BL)
In the morning, we visit the majestic pyramids of Giza and the timeless Sphinx. The afternoon is for Memphis and Sakkara, including the Step Pyramid of Zoser & Nobles tombs/Mastabas. Lunch is included at Le Meridien or similar .  
In the evening, we return to the Pyramids for an awe-inspiring sound-and-light show.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DAY 13 - CAIRO - Friday - The Culture of Cairo (BL)
Today we’ll explore deep into the heart of Cairo, and get to know its daily rhythms, its spirituality, its history, and its modern diversions. We’ll start early, with a visit to a local market, with an immense variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables on offer, both familiar and exotic.

You’ll see that shopping in Cairo goes far beyond a supermarket experience. Be prepared for whispers, gestures, shouting, and controlled chaos. It’s all part of the bargaining process, engaged in by women in traditional modest garb as well as others in Western dress.

Then it’s on to the Museum of Islamic Art, with its tapestries, textiles, swords and other objects exemplifying one of the world’s great decorative traditions. We’ll continue to the Gayer-Anderson House, a serene and classic domestic oasis, right down to its central fountain and exquisite furnishings. Our visit is also a journey into a vanished way of life—the residence is actually two traditional medieval Cairo houses restored by an English physician to a former king. We’ll stop for lunch at a restaurant where Cairenes go, then visit the Bab an-Nasr, the Gate of Victory in Cairo's old walls. You’ll even see graffiti that survives from soldiers of Napoleon and of the British Empire, among the many who passed this way.

 

 

 

DAY 14 - DEPARTURE - Saturday (cB)
Our staff escorts you to the airport for your flight home.
  Bon Voyage.

 

 

 

 

RATES per person in US$

From
New York

Deluxe-A
Grand Hyatt
or similar

Deluxe-B
Hilton
or similar
First Class
Hotels
Oases or similar
Triple
US$ 4695.00
US$ 4490.00
US$ 4230.00
Double
US$ 4789.00
US$ 4550.00
US$ 4386.00
Single
US$ 6115.00
US$ 5819.00
US$ 5510.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air Fare Supplement Notes :
Our airline partners for departures from New York are : Lufthansa , British Airways, Air France, Egyptair and Olympic Airways. From San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, Seattle-Tacoma, Phoenix, Denver and Dallas-Fort Worth please add an additional $300; from Chicago or Washington, DC's Dulles International Airport, please ad an additional $250.

 

 

 

Air Fare High Season:
In addition, for any departures from May 1 through Sep 30 , Dec 20 - Jan 2 , please add $300 high-season airfare surcharge to the rates shown above. This doesn't apply when you handle your own air fare.

If you choose to make your own arrangements for international airfare, please deduct $500 per person from the rates.

 

 

 

Land Arrangements High Season and Departure Notes:

For departures during Easter ( 2 weeks season ) , or : Dec 20 - Jan 2: Christmas, New Year's , please add 15% to the rates .

 

 

DINING NOTES
The set-menu meals included in your tour are indicated in the itinerary: B = Breakfast, (or cB, Continental Breakfast), L = Lunch, D = Dinner. On our luxury Nile cruise vessels, our spacious dining rooms accommodate all passengers at one seating, so there is no need to worry about making reservations.

 

 

 

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES:

 

  • International airfare from New York, US departure tax. ( When you handle ear own air fare, please deduct $500)
  • Egyptian domestic airfares as described in the itinerary in economy class .
  • All airport transfers and taxes in Egypt.
  • Hotel accommodations (including taxes).
  • Set-menu (table d'hote) meals as indicated in the itinerary above.
  • A Nile cruise with all shore excursions and meals.
  • Guided sightseeing by air-conditioned motor coach, including all admissions fees. In Abu Simbel your tour is on a private basis ( private air-conditioned vehicle , private chauffeur and private guide )
  • Visa fee is included & will be issued upon arrival for : American, Canadian, Australian, NZ, Mexican , EU , South Africa, Brazilian & Japanese citizens.
  • Complimentary welcome drink upon arrival on board the Nile Cruise.
  • Complimentary welcome fruit basket on board the Nile Cruise.
  • Large bottle of water ( per person ) delivered to you cabin daily while you are on board the Nile Cruise.
  • Tea or coffee and bottled water with each / every meal while you are on board the Nile Cruise.
  • All tips to your drivers, porters, guides and all the crew on board the cruise .

 

 

Compare with the extension to Alexandria. Or Jordan

Sample deluxe cruises: M/S Adonis , M/S Monaco , M/S Mojito / M/S Monte Carlo, Lady Diana ( subject to availability).



Upgrade : 20 % Supplement applies:
M/S Tuya , M/S TIYI , M/S Royal Lotus , M/S Royal Lilly , M/S Radamis II ( Movenpick ), M/S Nile Vision , M/S Moon Goddess , M/S Amarco . ( subject to availability).

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Not included:

  • Expenses of personal nature, such as phone calls, laundry , beverages, etc
  • Travel Insurance

 

 

DRESS CODE All of our luxury Nile cruise vessels are fully air conditioned. Onboard dress is casual except at dinner, when smart casual is the rule. Lightweight cotton and other natural fiber clothing is best, with swimsuits and sun hats for the sundeck and pool. Bring a light sweater or light jacket for cool mornings and evenings, but most days are warm to hot, with very little rain. Comfortable walking shoes are essential for shore excursions.

 

Dining Room Reservations: Meet other passengers :
YOU will not require any, our dining rooms do accommodate all our guests in one seating, one less thing to worry about while you are on the Nile. Enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere with several different languages being heard at dinner.

 

 

On board the ultra deluxe Movenpick Nile Cruises :
M/S Royal Lilly , M/S Royal Lotus

Radamis II ultra deluxe Nile cruise

On board the ultra deluxe Radamis II -Movenpick Nile Cruise

 

 

 

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