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First Class Tours
Temples of Egypt and Nubia - 11 Days
This tour adds European flavor to Ancient Egypt. You will be staying at Movenpick land properties and sailing both the Nile and lake Nasser aboard Movenpick ships; four nights at the Movenpick Resort Cairo Pyramids, 4 nights aboard the M/S Radamis I, and 3 nights aboard the M/S Prince Abbas.
Designed for people who want to visit Egypt in greater detail, this first class tour gives the visitor the chance to visit more than the usual Cairo and Nile historical ancient sites.
Highlights
Cairo, Old Cairo, Pyramids, Luxor, Aswan, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Pyramids, Lake Nasser
The National Museum, the citadel, the Pyramids and Sphinx are included during your Cairo stay. In Upper Egypt, your shore excursions off the boat will take you to tombs of the pharoes as well as a number of temples in Luxor, Aswan, Edfu, Esna and Kom Ombo, and on Lake Nasser you will visit the Temples at Abu Simbel.
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Saturday, Day 1 - Arrival in Cairo
Arrive at Cairo international Airport.
Upon disembarkation, you will be met by our English speaking representatives who will assist you through passport and customs formalities and transfer you to your first class hotel; The Movenpick Cairo Pyramids.
Sunday, Day 2 - Cairo & The Pyramids
After breakfast, you will be picked up by your private guide and chauffeur for a full day tour of Cairo and its environs.
Your tour will start with a visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which houses the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts and the treasures of Tutankhamen’s tomb. Then drive to Old Cairo to visit Al Moallaka Church, a Coptic church also known as the Hanging Church filled with remarkable works of art, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of the oldestAfter breakfast, you will be picked up by your private guide and chauffeur for a full day tour of Cairo and its environs.
After a stop for lunch at a local restaurant, you will visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, which is the largest and oldest of the pyramids on the Giza Plateau. There are many mysteries surrounding the construction of this feat of architectural genius, such that it could not be duplicated to this day even with the use of modern technology and knowledge. More amazing is Herodotus’ claim that it was built in just 30 years with the use of 100,000 slaves, and that it has been the tallest structure on Earth right up until the 19th century.
Within short walking distance of the Pyramids is the Great Sphinx of Gin, built in 2620 BC in the likeness of then King of Egypt Chephran (Khafre). The ancient monument — 187 feet long and 65 feet high — is a human-headed lion wearing a royal headdress, sitting in guard of the Great Pyramids.
You will conclude today’s trip with a visit to the Solar Boat Museum that was supposed to have carried Khufu upon his death in his ascension to the heavens to join his father. Breakfast & Lunch.
Monday, Day 3 - Cairo - Luxor
You will be picked up at the hotel for a private transfer to the airport in preparation for your direct flight to Luxor where upon arrival; you will be met and escorted to the pier for embarkation (before Lunch) aboard your Nile Cruise boat the Movenpick Radamis I.
Lunch on board
Visit East Bank (Karnak and Luxor Temple)
Dinner on board
Overnight in Luxor
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Tuesday, Day 4 – Nile Cruise
Breakfast on board
Visit the West Bank - The Valley of the Kings and Queens, The temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El-Deir El-Bahari and the Colossi Memnon
Sail to Esna
Lunch on board
Afternoon Tea
Captain’s welcome cocktail
Dinner on board
Overnight in Esna
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Wednesday, Day 5 – Nile Cruise
Breakfast on board
Sail to Edfu
Lunch on board
Visit Horus Temple in Edfu
Sail to Kom Ombo
Afternoon Tea
Afternoon tea during sailing to Aswan
Dinner on board
Overnight in Edfu
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Thursday, Day 6 – Nile Cruise
Breakfast on board
Visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek and Haeroris in Kom Ombo
Sail to Aswan
Lunch on board
Visit the High Dam, the Temple of Philae and the Unfinished Obelisk
Sail on the Nile by Felucca around Kitchener's Island
Afternoon Tea
Dinner on board
Overnight in Aswan
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Friday, Day 7 – From the Nile to the Lake
Breakfast on board
Disembarkation at 08:00 AM
You will be picked up and transferred to the airport for the flight to Abu Simbel, where upon arrival you will be transferred to the pier for embarkation aboard the Movenpick Prince Abbas.
Lunch on board
Visit Abu Simbel Temple
Tea Time
Dinner On Board
Optional Visit to Sound & Light Show Over Night at Aswan
Over night at Abu Simbel
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Saturday, Day 8 – Lake Nasser Cruise
Sail to Kasr Ibrim
Over View Kasr Ibrim (15 Minutes for photos only from Sundeck )
Lunch on Board
Visit Amada, Derr, & Tomb of Penout
Tea Time
Sail to Wadi El Seboua
Cocktail Party ( Head Departments Presentation )
Dinner On Board
Nubian Show (by the Staff )
Over Night at Wadi El Seboua
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Sunday, Day 9 – Lake Nasser Cruise
Visit Wadi El Seboua Temples
Sail to Aswan
Over Night in Aswan
Visit Wadi El Seboua Temples
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Monday, Day 10 – Disembarkation & Flight to Cairo
Breakfast followed by disembarkation
You will be picked up at the pier and transferred to the airport for your flight to Cairo.
Upon arrival at Cairo airport, you are met and assisted by a tour representative to be transferred to The Movenpick Cairo Pyramids.
Breakfast
Tuesday, Day 11 – Homeward Bound
Your private driver and escort will take you to the airport for your flight home.
Breakfast
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Accommodation
Accommodation for 3 nights at The Movenpick Cairo Pyramids, based on sharing a double room
Accommodation for four nights in an outside cabin aboard the Movenpick Radamis I
Accommodation for three nights in an outside cabin aboard the Movenpick Prince Abbas Lake Nasser cruise
Sightseeing
1 full day tour in Cairo in a private vehicle with an English speaking Egyptologist
All shore excursions are on a small group basis with an English Speaking Egyptologist
Transfers
Meet and assist upon arrival and departure in every city, in an air conditioned vehicle with an English speaking Assistant and driver
Meals
Breakfast daily at hotel
Lunch during full day in Cairo
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily on Cruise portion of trip
Services
All hotel taxes and service charges
Personalized souvenir itinerary booklet
Domestic airfare between Cairo and Luxor, Aswan to Abu Simbel with return from Aswan to Cairo
All applicable entrance fees as per itinerary
Not Included
Travel Insurance (Please ask us about travel insurance )
Meals not included in itinerary
Luggage handling and porterage at the hotels and borders
Gratuities and tips
International Airfares
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Cairo - Movenpick Cairo Pyramids
The Mövenpick Resort Cairo Pyramids stands at the foot of the Pyramids, only a short distance from Giza. Mövenpick Resort Cairo Pyramids is located on Alexandria Desert Road Giza-Pyramids, 15 km from Cairo city centre, .....
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Aswan - Movenpick Radamis I
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Aswan - Movenpick Prince Abbas
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Price
Average tour cost for this program
High Season (1st of October 2010 till 30th April 2011)
US $2200.00 per person, based on 2 people sharing the same accomodation.
Low Seasons (1st of May 2011 till 30th September 2011)
US $1950.00 per person, based on 2 people sharing the same accomodation.
Supplements apply for certain dates in July.
Peak season supplements apply for Christmas, New Year, and Easter.
For a quote on small or large groups please contact us.
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1) Consult with our tour designers
Contact our office by phone or e-mail and speak to one of our tour designers who will answer any question you have about our suggested tour. They will listen attentively to your ideas and plans and suggest changes to personalize the tour based on your interests and budget.
Tel: 416 964 7600
Toll: 1-800-848-8163
reservations@roadtoegypt.com
2) We send you a Proposal
Shortly after your initial contact with our tour designers, you will receive a draft proposal based on your earlier discussions, normally within 2 business days. This proposal is a no obligation draft for your review and comments. Any additions or modifications will be implemented and a new proposal will be forwarded to you for approval.
3) You like what you see!
Upon meeting your requirements and expectations, you will be requested to send a deposit in the amount of 25% of total. Final Payment is due 45 days prior to scheduled departure date.
4) Start packing for your trip!
Approximately, 2 weeks prior to departure you will receive a personalized and detailed day by day itinerary booklet and the necessary vouchers for the services to be provided, along with a general information section on the various regions of Egypt.
The booklet and vouchers will include all the important information; addresses, phone and mobile numbers for all your service providers and hotels.
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