Egyptian Experience 2009

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The Great Pyramids of Giza, Edfu's beautifully preserved Temple of Horus, the immense Karnak Temple in Luxor, the Sphinx, and the glories of Alexandria-- this Egyptian experience is a dream come true.

Highlights

Memphis

Sakkara

Giza

Aswan

3-night Nile Cruise

Luxor

Cairo

Whats Included

Sightseeing Highlights

Memphis: See the Ramses II statue and the Alabaster Sphinx.

Sakkara: Marvel at the Step Pyramid, the oldest in the ancient world.

Giza: Visit the Great Pyramids and Sphinx.

Aswan: Visit the High Dam and see the Unfinished Obelisk. See the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener's Island during felucca ride across the River Nile.

Visit: Temples at Philae, Kom-Ombo and Edfu.

Luxor: Visit the Temples of Luxor and Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and Memnon Colossi.

Cairo: Sightseeing includes the Citadel, Alabaster Mosque and Egyptian Museum.

Dining Highlights

4 buffet breakfasts in Cairo and Luxor

1 continental breakfast on train

1 dinner onboard train

All meals on the Nile Cruise

Travel Highlights

First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.

All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.

Touring by air-conditioned motorcoach.

The services of a local guide on tour.

Overnight train journey Cairo to Aswan.

Internal flight from Luxor to Cairo, plus all airport transfers included.

Cairo Airport transfers are provided on Days 1 and Day 9.

A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.Your Nile Cruise Ship MS La Traviata or MS-Sapphire.

A 5-star ship fully air-conditioned, luxury two-berth cabins with en suite bathroom, full size bath, shower and toilet. There is a TV with video channels, music system, hair dryer, internal phone and mini-bar.

Onboard facilities include a plunge pool, fitness equipment, two bars, dancing and folklore entertainment, restaurant and two gift shops.Note: At certain times a similar cruise ship of the same category may be used.Please Note

Triple rooms and Guaranteed Room Share are not available on this tour

Call (850) 385-3366 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8181545

Tour Operator

Trafalgar Tours

Duration

10 Days

Escorted

Escorted - Yes

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	Depart USA	Depart USA : Overnight flight to Cairo.
Day 2	Cairo	Arrive Cairo : Welcome to Egypt! You are met at Cairo Airport and transferred to your hotel. There is time at leisure to relax and unwind before you start to explore this fascinating city. Hotel: Novotel Cairo Airport
Day 3	Cairo	Cairo - Pyramid Excursion - Overnight Train : Today is full of amazing highlights. First we will drive to Memphis where we see the limestone Colossus of Ramses II and the giant Alabaster Sphinx. Then we continue to Sakkara where the Step Pyramid heralded the start of the Pyramid Age. From here prepare yourself for a breathtaking experience as we marvel at one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Giza, and the Sphinx, which cafests its enigmatic gaze across the sands of the desert. Later we board the overnight train which will take us south to the city of Aswan. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Day 4	Aswan	Aswan - Nile Cruise (3 nights) : This morning we explore the High Dam and Granite Quarries where we see the massive unfinished obelisk. Then by motorboat to the Island of Philae to visit the Temple of Isis. This afternoon we take a memorable felucca ride across the Nile to visit the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener's Island. The felucca is the traditional craft of Egyptians who have sailed in them down the centuries. Marvel at the blood-red sunset with the distinctive sails of dozens of feluccafes silhouetted against the setting sun. (Continental breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Cruise Ship: MS La Traviata or similar
Day 5	Edfu	Nile Cruise: Kom-Ombo - Edfu : This morning there is a once in a lifetime opportunity to take an optional excursion by air to the mighty Sun Temple of Abu Simbel, flanked by four giant stone statues of Ramses II. This afternoon we leave Aswan as we sail to Kom Ombu. We visit the roofless Temple of Kom Ombu, which was built for the falcon and crocodile gods. Later we enjoy dinner onboard our Nile cruise ship. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 6	Edfu	Nile Cruise: Edfu : This morning in Edfu we visit Egypt's best-preserved cult temple which was dedicated to the falcon God Horus. Then we cruise on to Luxor where we visit the grand Temple of Luxor, which dominates the town and was built by King Amenhotep III in 1414 BC. Later we visit the gigantic temple complex of Karnak and marvel at the remains of the amazing Avenue of the Sphinx, which once stretched between the Temples of Karnak and Luxor. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 7	Luxor	Disembark - Luxor : First we visit the West Bank and the Valley of the Kings where the New Kingdom pharaohs were buried in dramatically shafted tombs built into the hillsides. Next we visit the breathtaking Deir el-Bahri, Queen Hatshepsut's impressive temple and the gigantic statues of Memnon Collossi. (Breakfast) Hotel: Steigenberger Nile Palace
Day 8	Cairo	Luxor - Cairo (2 nights) : The morning is at leisure in Luxor to explore this attractive town, peacefully situated on the banks of the Nile. Later we are transferred to the airport for our short flight back to Cairo where we stay for the next two nights. (Buffet breakfast) Hotel: Oasis Pyramids
Day 9	Cairo	Cairo sightseeing : Enjoy a full day sightseeing today including the citadel, spectacularly dominating Cairo's skyline and then a visit to the Mohammed Ali's Alabaster Mosque with its highly decorated and ornate interior. In old Cairo we will visit the Hanging Church of St. Mary above the old water gate and, finally, the Egyptian Museum, which is home of King Tutankhamun's remarkable priceless treasures, discovered by Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings in 1922. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 10	Depart Cairo	Depart Cairo : Time to bid farewell to this unforgettable country as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight home. (Buffet Breakfast)

Dates/Pricing

Disclaimer

* Taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are not included.
** This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
*** Room Mate Matching is not available on this tour.
**** Triple rooms are not available on this tour.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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