Egyptian Voyager 2009

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

  • Luxor
  • Temple at Edfu
  • Aswan
  • Cairo
  • Kom-Ombo
  • Alexandria
  • Giza

    Whats Included

    Sightseeing Highlights

  • Cairo: Visit the Egyptian Museum.
  • Giza: Visit the Great Pyramids and Sphinx.
  • Aswan: Visit the High Dam, felucca ride across the River Nile to view the Botanical Gardens and Aga Kahn Mausoleum.
  • Nile Cruise: Visit the 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 Colossus.
  • Alexandria: Visit Coptic Monasteries en route (when open). Visit the Roman Theatre, Pompy's Pillar, Kom Elshokafa Catacomb, National Museum and El Morsi Abu El Abbas Mosque.

    Dining Highlights
  • 4 Buffet breakfasts in Cairo
  • All meals on the Nile Cruise (see day-by-day itinerary)
  • 1 three-course dinner in a local restaurant in Alexandria

    First Class Travel Highlights
  • The services of a local guide on tour.
  • Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's air-conditioned motorcoaches.
  • Cairo Airport Transfers will be provided for passengers who have provided Trafalgar with their flight details.
  • A Trafalgar Bonus All internal flights from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo, plus all airport transfers are included.
  • Accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
  • A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.A fabulous Nile Cruise is included
  • A highlight of this tour is a cruise along the legendary River Nile on board the latest and most luxurious of ships, the MS Giselle or MS Miriam*
  • 5-star features of the MS Giselle or MS Miriam are 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, international phone and mini-bar.
  • On-board facilities of this superb vessel include a include a plunge pool, fitness equipment, two bars, dancing and folklore entertainment, a large restaurant serving Egyptian and international cuisine, and two gift shops.
    * Note: An alternative boat of the same category may be used during maintenance or sudden malfunction.

    Complimentary Transfers
  • Passengers will need to make their way to the meet and greet area where they will be met by a representative holding a TRAFALGAR UNIWORLD sign. Passengers arriving outside the official dates of arrival will need to make their own arrangements or purchase a private transfer.
  • Departure Transfers: Departure Transfers: Flights must depart between 0700 and 1700 on the day that the cruise or the included land package ends in order to receive the ship to airport transfer. Passengers departing later than this must make their own arrangements or purchase private transfers.
  • Passenger flight details Passenger flight details must be given to Trafalgar 45 days days prior to departure in order to qualify for these tranfers.
    Important Note: Complimentary transfers will vary on certain tours especially if a Land portion is included on the tour. Please contact your Travel Agent at time of booking to confirm the Complimentary transfer status on your selected tour.

    • Call (407) 246-7055 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8181541

    Tour Operator
    Trafalgar Tours
    Duration
    10 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Cairo Depart Home Gateway City to Cairo :
    Day 2Cairo Arrive Cairo :
    Trafalgar meets you on arrival at Cairo Airport and transfers you to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

    Hotel: Ramses Hilton
    Day 3Cairo Cairo sightseeing :
    On our guided tour we visit the Egyptian Museum, home of King Tutankhamun's priceless treasure, discovered by Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings in 1922. Then we proceed to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids at Giza, including the Great Pyramid of Cheops and we see their inscrutable guardian, the enigmatic Sphinx! (Buffet Breakfast )
    Day 4Aswan Aswan - Nile Cruise (3 nights) :
    This morning we are transferred to Cairo Airport to board our flight to Aswan. We visit the High Dam and we travel by motorboat to the temple of Isis, rising from the waters of the Nile on the island of Philae. At noon we board our Nile cruise ship in time for lunch. In the afternoon we sail in a traditional Nile "felucca" around Aswan's Botanical Gardens and view the Aga Khan Mausoleum. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

    Cruise Ship: MS Giselle or MS Miriam (3 nights)
    Day 5Edfu Nile Cruise: Kom-Ombo - Edfu :
    This morning is at leisure or maybe join the optional excursion to the mighty Sun Temple of Abu Simbel, flanked by four giant statues of Ramses II. The temple was reclaimed from the dam and reconstructed in its present location. In the afternoon we sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple dedicated to the Crocodile God, Sobek, and then on to Edfu. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 6Luxor Nile Cruise: Edfu - Luxor :
    This morning we visit Egypt's best preserved cult temple at Edfu, dedicated to the the falcon god, Horus. We cruise on to Luxor where we visit the ancient Temple which dominates the town.(Brerakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
    Day 7Cairo Disembark - Luxor - Cairo :
    We disembark from our cruise ship and we visit the extraordinary Valley of the Kings, where the New Kingdom pharaohs were buried in dramatically shafted tombs built into the hillsides. Then on to the breathtaking Deir el-Bahri, Queen Hatshepsut's impressive temple, the Colossus of Memnon on the West Bank and the gigantic temple complex at Karnak on the East Bank before flying back to Cairo. (Breakfast)

    Hotel: Ramses Hilton
    Day 8Alexandria Cairo - Alexandria :
    We drive through the desert to Alexandria, making a stop at the Coptic Monasteries at Wadi El Natrun (if open). The city of Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 322 BC at the point where the Nile meets the Mediterranean, and is reputed to have been the birthplace of Cleopatra. It was the most important cultural centre of Egypt in ancient times but declined after Cairo became the capital of Egypt in 969 AD. Today Alexandria is Egypt's leading port and a most important industrial centre, but still has a reputation as a cultural centre and has a beautiful seafront area known as the Corniche. This evening we will enjoy the views as we dine in a local restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Renaissance/ Helnan
    Day 9Cairo Alexandria sightseeing - Cairo :
    Our guided tour shows us the white marble Roman Amphitheatre, Pompy's Pillar, the Kom Elshokafa Catacomb, the National Museum and El Morsi Abu El Abbas Mosque. Later we drive back to Cairo. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Le Meridien Heliopolis
    Day 10Depart Cairo Depart Cairo :
    We transfer you to the airport for your return flight home.(Buffet Breakfast)
    Dates/Pricing

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    DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
    01/08/2010$1,875.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    01/15/2010$1,875.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    01/22/2010$1,875.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    01/29/2010$1,875.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    02/05/2010$1,875.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    02/12/2010$1,875.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    02/19/2010$1,875.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    02/26/2010$1,875.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    03/05/2010$1,875.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    03/12/2010$1,875.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    03/19/2010$1,875.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    03/26/2010$1,875.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    04/02/2010$1,950.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    04/09/2010$1,950.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    04/16/2010$1,875.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    Disclaimer
    * Taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are not included.
    ** This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
    *** Please note: A flight fuel surcharge of A$60.00 will be levied on all tour departures leaving between 1 September 2008 and 31 October 2008
    **** Please note: Prices from 1 October, 2008 onwards to 2009, subject to confirmation on 31 July 2008, at which time the Price guarantee will become applicable.
    ***** Triple rooms are not available on this tour.
    ****** Room Mate Matching is not available on this tour.
    ******* Guaranteed Room Share is 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.

    - These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
    - All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.
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