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Highlights of Egypt

A Private tour of Ancient Egypt and Nile cruise
Ref: EG02
8 days from £1195 (minimum 2 passengers)
Destination: Egypt  

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Highlights of Egypt Egypt was once described as 'the gift of the Nile', by the ancient Greek traveller and historian, Herodotus. The Greeks, the Romans ,the Pharaohs, the Turks, the British and the Arabs have all ruled Egypt, and modern Egypt in an amalgam of these legacies and the influences of Islam and the 20th century. Highlights of Egypt include the ancient Egyptian monuments and the beauty of the Nile. This is the perfect short trip for those wishing to experience the ancient Egyptian sites and the tranquility on the Nile in 5 star comfort and includes the Great Pyramids, the High Dam Sadd el Ali and the Unfinished Obelisk in the Pharaonic Quarry, the Valley of Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
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Day 1
Depart from the UK on your flight to Cairo. You are greeted at the Airport and transferred to your hotel to relax and stay the first night.
Day 2
Cairo. Today you visit the pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, the last of the ancient wonders of the world. Afterwards you continue your exploration of Cairo visting the Egyptian Museum, famous for its ancient treasures including the Mask of Tutankhamun. Your tour then visits the Cairo Citadel enjoying a view of the outside and finally the bazaar of Khan el Khalili.
Day 3
Luxor. This morning you fly from Cairo to Luxor to start your Nile cruise. In the afternoon you visit more of the most famous ancient sites in Egypt including the Valley of Kings, The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Board the 5 star cruise ship for your first night on the Nile.
Day 4
Today you visit Karnak and the Luxor temples, before sailing on your cruise ship to Esna to pass the lock. Overnight in Edfu aboard the ship.
Day 5
Visit the temple of Horus in Edfu, then on to Kom Ombo and visit to the twin temples of Sobek and Haroeris before continuing your journey sailing towards Aswan passing through on of the most beautiful parts of the Nile Valley.
Day 6
Disembarking at Aswan. Overnight in a Hotel.
Day 7
This morning you take a half day Felucca trip around the islands off Aswan before flying back to Cairo.
Day 8
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.


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Les 3 Pyramids 4*Les 3 Pyramids 4*
Location
Hotel Les 3 Pyramids is located in Giza, in the middle of the main Pyramids Road, about 5 minutes from the Historical Pyramids Area, and half an hour from the centre of Cairo.
General Services
Hotel Les 3 Pyramids offers free parking, 24 hours room service, medical & clinic facilities on premises, Baby sitting, same day laundry and valet service, telex and fax facilities, safe deposit boxes free off charge.
Room Facilities
Hotel Les 3 Pyramids offers 233 comfortable rooms & suites, fully equipped with private bath, colour TV with in-house movies and six local & international channels, in-house music system, direct dial telephone, automatic wake up call, individually controlled heating and conditioning.
Recreational Facilities
Hotel Les 3 Pyramids has an outdoor swimming pool with sun terrace.
Restaurants
Hotel Les 3 Pyramids offers Ali Baba Restaurant with its elegant atmosphere and international cuisine ·Coffee shop on 24 hours services,
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Basma HotelBasma Hotel
Location: Perched on top of Aswan“s highest hill, commanding a breathtaking view of the city and the Nile.
Rooms: 179 rooms and suites, each with private bath, TV, radio, telephone, mini-bar, airconditioning.
Facilities: Swimming pool in lush tropical garden. Laundry, convention and meeting facilities, safe deposit boxes, bank. Several restaurants, shopping arcade. more >>

Departures Between
Price from
01 Jan 03 - 15 Jul 03
13 Aug 03 - 31 Oct 03
*£1195
1 Nov 02 - 17 Dec 02
16 Jul 03 - 12 Aug 03
1 Nov 03 - 17 Dec 03
*£1345
*Prices subject to confirmation

 

Price is per person and is based on two sharing and includes:
  • International flights.
  • Meeting and assistance at airport in Egypt
  • 4 nights in 3 star hotels in Aswan and Luxor on a bed and breakfast basis
  • Transfers and sightseeing according the to program
  • Entry fees. English speaking guide
  • Full board on cruise
Not included: Entry Visa for Egypt, approximately $18. Any other meals not mentioned above, tips and personal expenses.
 

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Highlights of Egypt

A Private tour of Ancient Egypt and Nile cruise

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