Itinerary for Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise

July 9 Day Tour

Day 1 – Monday 23 July 2007
Arrival to Cairo international airport.
Meet and assist through customs and immigration formalities.
Transfer to the Meridien Pyramids hotel for a traditional welcome, check in and brief rest.
Guide’s briefing on program and visits.
Visit the pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.
Possibility of entry to Great Pyramid (OPTIONAL)
Entrance to the Solar Boat located beside the Great Pyramid.
Camel ride.
Lunch at a typical Egyptian Restaurant.
Sound and Light show at the pyramids area.
Back to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
(Lunch & Dinner included)

Day 2 - Tuesday 24 July 2007
Breakfast at hotel.
Full day visit to the Citadel, Mohamed Ali's mosque, the Coptic area including St. Sergius church, the Hanging Church and the Jewish Synagogue. After a panoramic view of the city of the dead, lunch will be served at the new Al Azhar Park restaurant overlooking Old Cairo and the Mamluk mosques.
Back to hotel for short rest.
Transfer to an Essence Parlour for Egyptian perfume and natural essential oils, followed by a healing session with an Egyptian Reiki Master. Private healings can be arranged.
Back to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)

Day 3 – Wednesday 25 July 2007
Buffet breakfast at hotel.
Early morning transfer direct to Cairo airport for our flight to Luxor – (55 mins)
Visit Karnak temple, Continue towards Luxor temple.
Transfer to the cruise ship for check in and lunch.
Afternoon tea served on sundeck.
Visit to local Papyrus gallery.
Horse carriage ride to a typical Luxor Souk, includes drink and water pipe at local café.
Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)

Day 4 – Thursday 26 July 2007
Buffet breakfast at hotel
Possibility of enjoying a balloon ride over the West Bank monuments. (OPTIONAL)
Transfer to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens.
Continue visiting the temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Medinet Habu temple.
Return to the ship and start sailing towards Esna Lock.
Lunch on board the ship.
Pass the Lock and continue sailing to Edfu.
Dinner and overnight in Edfu
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)

Day 5 – Friday 27 July 2007
Buffet breakfast on cruise ship.
Departure by horse carriages to visit the temple of God Horus in Edfu.
Upon return, continue sailing to Kom Ombo.
Lunch served on board.
Upon arrival, (walking distance 5 minutes) visit the temple of Kom Ombo and continue sailing to Aswan.
Afternoon tea served on sundeck.
Dinner and overnight in Aswan.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)

Day 6 – Saturday 28 July 2007
Buffet breakfast on cruise ship.
Early morning visit by motorboat to the Isle of Philae to visit the temple of Goddess Isis and enjoy a meditation session at her sanctuary. Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, granite quarries and the Aswan High Dam.
Back to the ship for lunch.
Afternoon Felucca ride to visit the Botanical garden, continue by motorboat to a Nubian village.
Back to the ship.
Last night on board our cruise ship is fancy dress. Gallabayah’s can be purchased in the markets or on board.
Dinner and overnight.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)

Day 7 - Sunday 29 July 2007
Buffet breakfast on cruise ship.
Check out.
Transfer to the airport for flight to Cairo
Continue visit to the necropolis of Sakkara, the site of the ancient city of Memphis and the recently opened site of Abusir.
Check into the Grand Hyatt Cairo for dinner and overnight.
(Breakfast & Dinner included)

Day 8 - Monday 30 July 2007
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the Egyptian museum of antiquities, and scroll through the famous Tutankamun’s treasures, Akhnaton’s hall, Old and Middle Kingdom halls, as well as the hall of the recent acquisitions. Possibility to visit to the Mummies room upon request. (OPTIONAL)
Lunch at local restaurant.
Continue to Khan El Khallili Bazaar for last minute shopping.
Back to hotel for relaxing or free time.
Dinner and overnight.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)

Day 9 - Tuesday 31 July 2007
Buffet breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to Cairo Airport for international flight.
(Breakfast)

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Tour Pricing
Double/twin package price per person in U.S. Dollars US$2,486
Double/twin package price per person in Australian Dollars Au$3,220

Single Supplement per person in U.S. Dollars US$860
Single Supplement per person in Australian Dollars Au$1,115

Prices are very much subject to foreign exchange fluctuations, and we do our best to hold the prices quoted. However, it is best to contact us for up to the minute pricing, especially if extras are required.

Above program to include:
2 nights at Meridien Pyramids hotel on HB basis.
4 nights Full board with 5* deluxe Cruise Ship.
2 nights at Grand Hyatt Cairo hotel on HB basis
Domestic flights CAI/LXR – ASW/CAI.
All visits mentioned in the program.
English speaking Egyptologist and guide throughout the program.
All meals mentioned as included.
All transportation mentioned as included in deluxe air-conditioned bus.

Optional Extras:
Entry to Great Pyramid US$24
Hot Air Balloon Ride US$170
Entry to the Mummies room at the Museum – purchased on the day

If you require transportation outside the group arrival or departure there is an additional cost of US$22 per person

As a guest of the Club rooms at the Grand Hyatt Cairo you are entitled to the following:
Express check in from a special lounge
Butler happy hour daily
Executive lounge/club lounge till 2am (free softdrinks, snacks, tea and coffee)
Special breakfast
Internet access from your room
Nile view rooms

Above Package to exclude:
Tipping throughout the trip.
Egypt entry visa US$25.00 (We handle visa procedures upon arrival)
Any extras such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls, etc.
Any visits or transfers not mentioned as included.
Travel Insurance (strongly recommended you take this).

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