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Egyptian
Highlights
Cairo/Alexandria/Oasis/
Nile Cruise/Abu Simbul/Hurghada
15 days - from $1,830 US
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If this is your first time and maybe your
only time to Egypt this is the tour for you. We have taken all
the highlights and most requested sites and attractions and combined
them to cover as much as possible of Egypt without it appearing to be
rushed or touristy.
I T I N E R A R Y :
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Day 1: Arrive in
Cairo:
Meet
and greet and transfer to Hotel.
Day 2: Cairo:
Visit
to the Pyramids/Sphinx/Valley Temple, later we visit a Papyrus
Institute and a Perfumery crafts for the days of the Pharaohs. (B,L)
Day 3: Cairo - Sakkara/Memphis:
Today
we visit the step Pyramid Complex at Sakkara, then onto Memphis
to see the Alabaster Sphinx and a huge Statue of Ramses the II.
On return to Cairo we stop to see local children weaving carpets at a
carpet school - opportunity for souvenirs of carpets and wall hangings
of all kinds. Lunch at a local countryside restaurant. (B,L)
Optional Evening Light and Sound Show at Giza $45 US per person.
Day 4: Cairo - Alexandria:
An
early start after Breakfast for Alexandria where we visit the National
Museum/Roman Amphitheater/Catacombs the Bibliotheca (new Library)
and Citadel. Return to Cairo.(3 Hours drive each way).(B,L)
Day 5: Cairo - Fayyoum Oasis:
Travel
to the Fayyoum Oasis, natural lakes, springs, water wheels,greenery -
an oasis in the middle of the desert. (B,L,)
Day 6: Cairo:
Visit The Egyptian Museum and Islamic
& Coptic Cairo - The Citadel/the Mohammed Ali and Green Mosques/
Palace/Coptic Christian Churches/Khan el Khalili Bazaar - overnight
sleeper train to Aswan. (B,L,D) (Flight & HotelUpgrade $215 US per
person one way)
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Day 7: Aswan:
After Breakfast on the Train we arrive in
Aswan and start our sightseeing with a Felucca (small sailing boat) or
Launch ride to the botanical gardens,on Elephantine Island.. Check into
our Cruise Ship for Lunch. Later we visit the High Dam and the Philae
Temple. Evening at leisure to stroll the quaintstreets and the local
spices market of Aswan.(B,L,D)
Day 8: Aswan - Abu Simbul:
An early departure by road (3 hours each way)
for Abu Simbul and the greattemple of Ramses and Nefertari. On return
we sail for Luxor with a stop at Kom Ombo temple.(B,L,D)
Day 9: Nile Cruise:
Relaxing day sailing along the fertile Nile
Valley with a stop at Edfu Temple.(B,L,D)
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Day 10: Luxor:
Today we arrive in
Luxor and start our sightseeing of the West Bank - The Colossi of
Memnon/Valley of the Kings (3 tombs)/Temple of Queen Hatshipsuit.
Later take the time to walk around this quaint city. (B,L,D)
Optional Evening Karnak Light and Sound Show $45 US per person
Day 11: Luxor - Hurghada:
Today we visit the
Luxor and Karnak Temples, after lunch we leave by air-conditioned
vehicle for Hurghada. (3 hours drive).(B,L)
Day 12/13: Hurghada:
At leisure in
Hurghada - options for sightseeing and water sports. (B)
Day 14: Hurghada - Cairo:
Early morning
departure for Cairo. (7 hours drive - flight upgrade $195 US
per person). (B)
Day 15: Cairo - Home:
Airport Transfer. (B)
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