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Best of Egypt (Moderate) |
9 day
tour from US$1325
Tour Type: Regional Europe |
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Highlight |
Itinerary |
What's
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Optionals |
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HIGHLIGHT |
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Highlights:
- Luxor
- Temple at Edfu
- Aswan
- Cairo
- Memphis
- Sakkara
- Giza
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ITINERARY |
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of Egypt (Moderate) |
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1- Arrive Cairo
Trafalgar meets you on your arrival at Cairo Airport and transfers
you to your hotel. The remainder of your day is at leisure to
discover the amazing contrasts of ancient and modern Egypt.
Hotel: Sofitel Sphinx
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2 - Cairo – Luxor – Nile Cruise (4 nights)
A morning flight from Cairo to Luxor on the River Nile. On arrival,
the rest of the morning is free, before we board our luxury cruise
ship for lunch. Later, we visit the grand Temple of Luxorw which
dominates the town and also the gigantic temple complex at Karnak.
Explore the mighty temple of Amun with its mass of obelisks, pylons,
colossi and courts. Plus marvel at the remains of the amazing Avenue
of the Sphinx, which once stretched between the Temples of Karnak
and Luxor. Later, we return to our cruise ship for dinner. (Buffet
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
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3 - Nile Cruise: Luxor – Edfu
Today's highlight is a visit to the Valley of the Kings. Secluded in
the Theban Hills, it is where the New Kingdom pharoahs were buried
in dramatically shafted tombs built into the hillsides. Next we
visit the Temple of Medinet Habou and on to the breathtaking Deir
el-Bahri, Queen Hatshepsut's impressive temple. Later, we return to
the ship and sail for Edfu.
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
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4 - Nile Cruise: Edfu – Kom-Ombo
This morning we visit Edfu to see Egypt's best preserved cult
temple, which was dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Then we
continue our tranquil cruise along the Nile arriving at Kom-Ombo.
Why not relax on deck and watch primitive villages on the banks of
the river glide by? They have changed little in a thousand
years. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
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5 - Nile Cruise: Kom-Ombo – Aswan
We visit the roofless Temple of Kom-Ombo, which was built for the
falcon and crocodile gods. From here we cruise to Aswan to 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. An amazing
sight is a blood-red sunset, commonplace in Aswan, with the
distinctive sails of dozens of felucca's silhouetted against the
setting sun.
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
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6 - Aswan – Cairo (3 nights)
We disembark to explore the High Dam. Then we visit the Temple of
Isis on the Island of Philae and the massive Unfinished Obelisk.
Afterwards, there is a once in a lifetime opportunity to take an
optional excursion to the mighty Sun Temple of Abu Simbel, flanked
by four giant stone statues of Ramses II. The temple was reclaimed
from the dam and reconstructed in its present and unforgettable
location. Finally, we transfer to the airport for the return flight
to Cairo. (Breakfast)
Hotel: Sofitel Sphinx (3 nights)
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7 - Cairo sightseeing
Today we enjoy a full day of sightseeing which will include the
Citadel, the spectacular complex dominating Cairo's skyline. From
here we make a visit to the Sultan Hassan Mosque and 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. Also we will visit the Egyptian Museum, home of King
Tutankhamun's priceless treasures, discovered by Howard Carter in
the Valley of the Kings in 1922. This evening, there is time on your
own to do as you please. You may wish to visit a traditional
Egyptian folklore show. (Buffet Breakfast)
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8 - Cairo – Pyramid Excursion
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. Next 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 casts its enigmatic gaze across the sands of the
desert. Your evening is at leisure. (Buffet Breakfast)
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9 - Depart Cairo
This morning there's time to bid farewell to this unforgettable
country and new-found friends as we transfer you to the Airport for
your return flight home. (Buffet Breakfast)
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Please
Note
On occasion there may be the possibility of a slight alteration in
the itinerary due to the sailing conditions on the Nile, domestic
air schedules, religious holidays or any other unforeseen
circumstance. In any case all included visits will be operated.
Note: The Esna Lock is closed during the period Jun 1-30 and Dec
1-16, therefore our Luxor sightseeing tour will be operated by coach
from Esna.
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WHAT'S
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Best of Egypt
(Moderate) What's Included
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Sightseeing
Highlights
- Luxor:
Luxor Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Medinet Habou and
the Temples of Luxor and Karnak.
- Visit the Temples at
Edfu, Kom-Ombo and Philae.
- Aswan: Felucca ride
across the Nile. Visit the Botanical Gardens, the High Dam
and the Unfinished Obelisk.
- Cairo: Sightseeing
includes the Citadel, Alabaster Mosque, Sultan Hassan
Mosque and Egyptian Museum.
- 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.
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Dining
Highlights
- 5 Buffet breakfasts in Cairo
- All meals on the Nile Cruise (see
day-by-day itinerary)
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First
Class Travel Highlights
- The services of a local guide on
tour.
- Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's
air-conditioned motorcoaches.
- 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.
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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 all ships, the superb MS Medea†.
- 5-star features of the MS Medea
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, internal
telephone and mini-bar.
- On-board facilities of this
superb vessel include a swimming pool and sun deck which runs
the length and width of the ship, salon, two bars, a lounge
for relaxing, dancing and folklore entertainment, a large
restaurant serving Egyptian and international cuisine, and two
gift shops.
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Airport
Transfers
- London Gateways: Transfers
can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central
London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to
and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar
has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and
Central London.
- Important – Please Note: Passengers
will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports
providing the following conditions are met:
- You are staying at a London hotel,
booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night
prior to the date of your departure.
- Flights are either booked by
Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your
Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
- Only one included transfer both
inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar.
Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
- Heathrow Express operates between
05.10-23.30. Gatwick Express operates inbound services between
05.20-23.45 and outbound services from 04.30-23.45. Transfers
outside of these times are at the passengers own expense.
- In the event of unforeseen events
(road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not
be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
- No refund is available for
passengers not utilising this service.
- Why not upgrade to a Hotelink
transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London
hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the
additional upgrade price per person when booking)
- European Gateways: With
Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and
departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day
of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your
Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the
transfer times shown.
- Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who
book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart
outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and
departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
- Passengers arriving before or
leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a
transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar
providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post
tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of
transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
- Land only passengers arriving or
departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but
whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times
below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details
must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the
flight departure.
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Please
Note
- Room Mate Matching is not
available on this tour.
- Triple rooms are not available
on this tour.
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OPTIONALS |
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Best of Egypt
(Moderate) Optional Excursions
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Note:
All optional excursions listed are for
2004/2005 please use the information as a guide only.
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EG1
- ASWAN. Abu Simbel Excursion
A four-hour excursion including flights to Abu Simbel, site of the
Temple of Ramses II with its four great statues of the pharaoh
himself. Also see statues of his queen, Nefertari, on the facade of
the Temple of Hathor. (A total of 90 minutes will be spent at Abu
Simbel - the remainder will be travel time)
220.00 (US$)
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EG2
- CAIRO. Sound and Light Show amongst the Pyramids
Enjoy the marvellous sight of the Pyramids and Sphinx illuminated
against the night sky, and hear the story of the ancient days of the
Pharaohs accompanied by a haunting musical background.
28.00 (US$)
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EG3
- CAIRO. Dinner on Cruising Restaurant
A two-hour Nile cruise on a luxurious ship, with dinner and a
belly-dancing show included.
44.00 (US$)
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EG4
- CAIRO. Overday Alexandria
Enjoy a day trip by car or bus to Egypt’s second city Alexandria,
with its nineteenth-century architecture. Here we visit the
Greco-Roman Museum, the catacombs of Kom es-Shoqafa, Pompey’s
Pillar, Fort Qaitbey built during the 1480’s with great views of
the city and the Mediterranean, and finally the Roman Theatre with
its marble seating for 700-800 people before returning to Cairo.
99.00 (US$)
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EG5
- GIZA. Half Day Pharonaic Village
Morning pick-up from your hotel. We travel to the Pharonic Village,
located on the Nile in the Giza area. There are about 200 actors and
actresses who show the daily life of the ancient Egyptians in
agriculture, harvesting, pottery-making and mummification which is
seen whilst touring the village. Our visit is about 4 hours.
48.00 (US$)
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EG6
- LUXOR. Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple
This show is operated in Karnak Temple in Luxor during the evening.
It last for about 2 hours. We listen to voices of ancient kings,
queens and gods who tell us stories about places which we have seen
in the Temple during a walking tour. The show ends with another show
whilst we are seated around the Divine Lake in the Temple.
28.00 (US$)
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*These prices are correct at
the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at
the time of booking.
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