| Cairo, Aswan, Nile Cruise and Luxor |
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| Ancient, timeless, unique, busy..There are many ways to describe Egypt, but nothing can prepare you for the wonderful experience of discovering the land of pharaohs and pyramids. Unique in every way, the country offers more in one trip than you may have in a lifetime elsewhere. |
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Day 1: Cairo
Arrive in Cairo airport, you will be met by our representative who will assist you through the formalities and then transferred to your hotel to meet your guide for briefing about the tour package; overnight at your hotel in Cairo.
Day 2: Cairo - Giza Pyramids - Aswan After breakfast you will start the tour by visiting the awe inspiring Great Pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza plateau, then head to Sakkara to visit the Step Pyramid- the first completed Pyramid in Egypt and some other amazing tombs. After a day of seeing 4500 year old ancient structures, you will take the overnight first class train up the River Nile to Aswan. (Upgrade to sleeper cabin for only £80 - return)
(Breakfast)
Day 3: Aswan
Arriving in Aswan around 10 am, you will be transferred to your Nile cruise Aswan and start your quest by visiting the Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk and the famous High Dam of Aswan which after completion in 1971, created Lake Nasser. Enjoy your evening of leisure, overnight on the Nile cruise in Aswan
Day 4: Nile cruise from Aswan
After breakfast, check aboard the Nile Cruise and sail around the islands and temples of Aswan. Kitchener's botanical garden which has many imported trees and plants form several countries, next to the Elephantine Island which contains ruins of temples dedicated to the new kingdom in the pharaoh's era; overnight on the 5 star Nile cruise boat.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5: Cruising the Nile
Free day for leisure sailing down the River Nile - enjoy the amazing view of the River, overnight on the Felucca.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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Day 6: Cruise - Luxor
In the morning you will reach Kom-Ombo to visit the temple of Sobek, the Crocodile headed Evil God and Haroeris the Falcon headed Good God. We then head to Edfu to visit the most preserved and completed temple in Egypt, this temple is 2000 years old and dedicated to the Falcon headed God Horus the son of Osiris; continue towards Luxor, afternoon tour of the East bank of Luxor. Here you will experience the massive Karnak temple and the historic Luxor temple, overnight at your hotel in Luxor.
(Breakfast)
Day 7: Luxor - Cairo
After breakfast we tour the west Bank of Luxor. We start the tour with the World famous Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir El Bahary) and the great Colossi of Memnon, the last remains of Amenophis III's temple. Then take the overnight first class train back to Cairo.
(Breakfast)
Day 8: Cairo
Arrive back at our hotel in Cairo, After a short rest we start with the last tour in Egypt - the Egyptian museum & the old city of Cairo where you can explore the Coptic area and the seven churches there, the citadel of Saladin to visit the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the cave church with the sculptures that shows the incredible miracle that happened when a mountain have been moved by the power of prayer! And finally to the open market (Khan El Khalili) the Bazaar with the numerous souvenirs shops and the coffee shops, overnight at your hotel in Cairo.
(Breakfast)
Day 9: Cairo, Flight back home
After breakfast take your memories with you in the flight back home.
(Breakfast)
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| We like to help you save! Sometimes flights to Egypt can be expensive, and you might be able to get cheaper deals to Hurghada with a budget airline. If so, Expat Explore will arrange your airport pickup and transfer to and from Cairo, for only 35 GBP return if you arrive on the same day, or the day before your tour departure. |
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| What's Included |
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2 nights in 3 star Cairo hotel |
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1 night in 3 star Aswan Hotel |
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3 nights on 5 star Nile Cruise (full meals) |
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1 night in 4 star Luxor hotel |
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Return 1st class night train, Cairo to Aswan |
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Guided tours of the Pyramids and the City
tour in Cairo. |
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Guided tours of Aswan, Kom-ombo,
Edfu and Luxor. |
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All transfers and pick ups |
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Free airport meet and greet transfer. |
NO EXTRA LOCAL PAYMENTS
Local payments are all included in this tour price! We do not charge local payment fees like other tour operators. |
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| Dates and Rates 2012 |
| Start Day: Saturday |
Finish Day: Sunday |
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Jan |
£309 |
£309 |
£309 |
£309 |
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Feb |
£309 |
£309 |
£309 |
£309 |
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Mar |
£309 |
£309 |
£309 |
£309 |
£339 |
Apr |
£339 |
£309 |
£309 |
£309 |
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May |
£309 |
£309 |
£309 |
£309 |
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Jun |
£289 |
£289 |
£289 |
£289 |
£289 |
Jul |
£289 |
£289 |
£289 |
£289 |
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Aug |
£289 |
£289 |
£289 |
£289 |
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Sep |
£289 |
£289 |
£289 |
£289 |
£309 |
Oct |
£309 |
£309 |
£309 |
£309 |
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Nov |
£309 |
£309 |
£309 |
£339 |
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Dec |
£339 |
£339 |
£339 |
£369 |
£369 |
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| Upgrade to sleeper cabin on train - £80 return (limited space in peak seasons) |
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NO Local Payments needed
Single Supplement £105 |
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| Book extra nights before or after your tour dates at only £25 per person per night. |
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| Flights to Cairo: You need to book your own flights to Cairo, arriving any time on 1st day and departing any time on last day. We need your flight details (as soon as you've booked and confirmed it), in order to arrange your free airport transfers. |
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