Itinerary for Egypt Tour with Nile Cruise

May 2007 Full Tour

Day 1
- Arrive at Cairo International airport.
- Meet & assist through customs and immigration formalities.
- Transfer to the Ramses Hilton hotel.
- Welcome drink to be served upon arrival at the hotel.
- Overnight at the hotel.
- (Dinner included)

Day 2
- Buffet Breakfast at the hotel.
- Full day tour including: the Egyptian Museum, visit the Old Coptic churches
- Hanging Church of St Mary, and the Jewish Synagogue.
- Lunch at "The Place" floating restaurant in between the visits.
- Back to the hotel to rest.
- In the evening, transfer to the pyramids area for a healing session with professional healers at a local "Essence Parlor".
- Nocturnal camel ride with the view of the Pyramids.
- Overnight at the hotel.
- (Breakfast and Lunch included)

Day 3
- Buffet Breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit the Giza pyramids, the Sphinx and the solar boat museum.
- Lunch at "The Prince" typical Country restaurant.
- Proceed towards the site of Memphis and the necropolis of Sakkara.
- Back to the hotel & overnight.
- (Breakfast and Lunch included)

Day 4
- Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer to Cairo Airport domestic terminal for flight to Luxor.
- Upon arrival, visit Karnak temple, including a special visit to Goddess Sekhmet's chapel.
- Transfer to Sonesta St.Georges hotel for check in.
- In the evening, visit Luxor's temple artificially illuminated. Continue to visit the newly inaugurated nave of Luxor's museum and the master pieces of its acquisitions.
- Back to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
- (Breakfast and Dinner included)

Day 5
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Check out and transfer to Denderah and Abydos to visit both temples located north of Luxor. Abydos temple is among the best in Egypt, if not the best as for the preservation of its colors and quality of art. Denderah temple is unique in its style, and the only temple where you can view the scenes of the famous queen Cleopatra VII. Back to the 5* Deluxe cruise in Luxor and check in before lunch.
- Free afternoon in Luxor.
- Overnight on board ship.
- (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

Day 6
- A.M. Visit the West Bank, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Valley of the artists, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
- P.M. Sail to Esna to pass the lock.
- Overnight on cruise ship in Edfu.
- (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

Day 7
- Buffet breakfast on board the ship.
- Visit Edfu temple.
- Sail to Kom Ombo.
- Upon arrival visit Kom Ombo temple. Continue sailing to Aswan.
- Overnight on board cruise ship in Aswan.
- (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

Day 8
- Breakfast on board the ship.
- Morning visit to Philae temple, the High Dam and the unfinished Obelisk.
- Back to the ship for lunch.
- Afternoon felucca ride and a visit to the botanical garden and a Nubian village.
- Overnight on board the ship in Aswan.
- (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

Day 9
- Check out from the ship.
- Transfer by coach to Abu Simbel.
- Upon arrival, visit the temples of Ramses and Nefertari.
- Transfer to Seti Hotel and check in.
- Evening transfer to the temples for the sound and light show.
- Dinner and overnight at Seti Hotel.
- (Breakfast and Dinner included)

Day 10
- Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. - Morning transfer to Abu Simbel airport for flight to Cairo. - Upon arrival, transfer to the Bazaar for a free shopping tour. - Return to the Ramses Hilton for check in. - Dinner at the Ramses Hilton. - (Breakfast and Dinner included)

Day 11
- Buffet Breakfast at the hotel.
- Full day tour to Alexandria including the Catacombs, Pompey's Pillar, the Roman theatre and the famous Alexandria Library.
- Back to the hotel and overnight at the Ramses Hilton.
- (Breakfast and Lunch included)

Day 12
- Buffet Breakfast at the hotel.
- Free morning.
- Transfer to the airport for final departure.

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Tour Pricing
Double/twin package price per person in U.S. Dollars US$2,555
Double/twin package price per person in Australian Dollars Au$3,375
Single package price per person in U.S. Dollars US$3,465
Single package price per person in Australian Dollars Au$4,575

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.

Package design is for a minimum of 6 guests, and we reserve the right to adjust the itinerary in the event of any of a range of factors outside our control cause problems with the operation of this package. Our aim is to give you a really memorable trip, and any adjustments we make will be in order to maximise your experience.

Above program to include:
- 5 nights at Ramses Hilton hotel on Bed/Breakfast basis.
- 1 night at Sonesta St. George hotel on halfboard basis.
- 4 nights Full board with 5* deluxe Hamis/Nile Style or similar including sightseeing.
- 1 night at Seti Abu Simbel Hotel on HB basis.
- 1 Dinner at the Ramses Hilton.
- 1 Nocturnal Camel Ride at Pyramids.
- Domestic flights CAI/LXR - ABS/CAI.
- Entrances to the Solar Boat.
- 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 Airconditioned bus.

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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