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Cairo and The Nile -9 Days
This first class tour is a more leisurely paced tour than The Egypt at a Glance tour, similarly. It offers travelers the opportunity to visit the majority of the important historical and archaeological sights within that short span of time.
The tour includes first class accommodation; four nights in Cairo at the Ramses Hilton, a leisurely one night stay in Aswan to prepare you for embarkation the following morning, and three nights aboard the M/S Mojito. Domestic air is included as well.
Highlights
Cairo, Old Cairo, The Pyramids, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor
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, Adfu, Esna and Kom Ombo.
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Saturday, Day 1 Cairo Arrival
Arrive at Cairo International Airport.
Upon disembarkation and after clearing your passport formalities , you will be met by our English speaking representatives who will assist you through customs and luggage handling followed by transfer you to your first class hotel, the Ramses Hilton or similar.
Sunday, Day 2 Old Cairo
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 oldest synagogues in Egypt.
After a lunch break at a local restaurant, you will continue your tour with a visit to the Citadel of Saladin and the Mosque of Mohammad Ali with a commanding panoramic view of the city.
Your visit to Cairo will not be complete without a visit to Khan el Khalili, better known as the Souk, a great market place for shopping and mingling with Egyptians.
Breakfast & Lunch
Monday, Day 3 The Pyramids
Your private tour will begin with a drive to the pyramids at Sakkara, beginning with ancient Memphis, the first capital of United Upper and Lower Egypt.
Two of the main pyramids will be visited on this sight; the Pyramids of Unas and the Pyramid of Teti. While both pyramids are in bad shape, the burial and funerary chambers are worth visiting.
After a leisurely lunch, you will visit the pyramids and Sphinx of Giza, located on the outskirts of Cairo, and considered amongst the seven Wonders of the World. The Great Pyramids are over 4500 years old, and are massive in size, with some of the blocks weighing in excess of two and a half tons each. A short walking distance from the pyramids, you will find 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.
Breakfast & Lunch
Tuesday, Day 4 Cairo - Aswan
Early morning breakfast will be followed by check out from the hotel. Your private vehicle along with an English speaking assistant will transfer you to the airport in preparation for your flight to Aswan.
Upon landing at Aswan airport you will again be met by our assistant and driver and transferred to your hotel ( Movenpick Hotel or similar), along the Nile River.
Balance of day at leisure to explore your area of the hotel.
An optional excursion could be arranged to Abu Simbel. Breakfast.
Wednesday, Day 5 - Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu
You will be picked up at the hotel by your assistant and transferred in a private car to your cruise ship, M/S Mojito where you will spend the next 4 days (3 nights) cruising down the Nile. Accommodation aboard your cruise ship will consist of an outside cabin with private facilities.
Embarkation
Visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries with the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Philae
Lunch
Sail to Kom Ombo
Visit the Ptolemaic Temple of Sobek and Haroeries
Sail to Edfu
Overnight in Edfu
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Thursday, Day 6 - Edfu, Esna, Luxor
Travel by horse drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, the falcon god
Sail to Esna passing through the Esna Lock
Sail to Luxor
Overnight in Luxor
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Friday, Day 7 - Luxor
Visit the West Bank including Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, The Temple of Queen Hatshipsut and the Colossi of Memnon
Overnight in Luxor
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Saturday, Day 8 - Luxor, Cairo
Disembarkation
Visit Temple of Karnak and Temple of Luxor
Breakfast
Upon conculsion of the tour in Luxor, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo you will be met and escorted to your hotel (Ramses Hilton or similar).
Sunday, Day 9 - Cairo - Homeward Bound
After breakfast, your private driver and assistant will escort you to the airport for your flight home. Breakfast.
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Accommodation
Accommodation in Cairo at first class hotels (Ramses Hilton or similar), based on sharing a double room
Accommodation in Aswan at first class hotel (Movenpick Hotel or similar), based on sharing a double room
Accommodation in an outside cabin aboard the M/S Mojito or similar
Sightseeing
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
You will be met by an English-speaking assistant at every port of entry
All transfers are in a private air conditioned vehicle
All hotel taxes and service charges
All applicable entrance fees as per itinerary
English speaking assistant
Meals
Breakfast daily at hotel
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner daily on Cruise portion of trip
Services
Personalized souvenir itinerary booklet
Not Included
International Airfare
Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
Tips and gratuities to drivers, Egyptologist, horse boy & local guides
Meals not included in itinerary
Luggage handling and porterage at the hotels and borders
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Cairo - Ramses Hilton
Take in views of the Nile and the Pyramids from the Ramses Hilton hotel's 36th-floor Windows in the World restaurant. Relax by the sun-drenched outdoor pool or enjoy coffee and pastries at the Garden Court Café. ..... MORE
Aswan - Movenpick
Enjoy a luxurious break at the Mövenpick Resort Aswan. A perfect place to relax in some of the most beautiful natural surroundings in Egypt. Set on an island in the middle of the River Nile in one of the most enchanting.... MORE
Aswan - M/S Mojito
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Price
Average tour cost for this program
High Season (1st of October 2010 till 30th April 2011)
US $1500.00 per person, based on 2 people sharing the same accomodation.
Low Seasons (1st of May 2011 till 30th September 2011)
US $1350.00 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.
Custom Trip Planning
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