Windows into Egypt Tour - February 2011

Windows Into Egyptian History and Egypt Present

7 Nights / 8 Days (3 nights Cairo and Alexandria, 4 nights Nile Cruise) - February 2011

Day 1: Cairo - Friday 18 February
- Meet and assist at Cairo International Airport and transfer to hotel for check-in.
- Meet with your tour guide to start a full day tour visiting the Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo, Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque, Old Cairo, Coptic Churches, the Synagogue, and the Khan El-Khalil Bazaars.
- Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2: Cairo - Saturday 19 February
- Breakfast (full buffet)
- Full day tour visiting Memphis, Sakkara, Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx.
- Overnight in Cairo.
  Optional Extra
  Sound & Light at Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx.
Day 3: Cairo/ Alexandria/ Cairo - Sunday 20 February
- Breakfast (Box)
- Day trip to Alexandria, visiting the Catacombs, Pompeii Pillar, Greco Roman Museum and Montazah Gardens (lunch included).
- Overnight in Cairo.
Day 4: Cairo/ Luxor (Cruise 1st Day) - Monday 21 February
- Breakfast
- Transfer to Cairo Domestic Airport for flight to Luxor.
- Arrive Luxor and transfer to your Nile Cruise Boat for embarkation on a 4 Nights / 5 Days Cruise.
- Visit the East Bank of the Nile to visit the Karnak and Luxor temples.
- Lunch on board.
- Afternoon tea.
- Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
  Optional Extra
  Sound & Light at Karnak Temple
Day 5: Luxor/ Esna/ Edfu (Cruise 2nd Day) -Tuesday 21 February
- Breakfast on board
- Cross by ferry to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El-Deir El-Bahari Temple and view the Colossi of Memnon.
- Lunch on board.
- Afternoon Tea while sailing to Edfu via the Esna lock.
- Captain's Cocktail Reception.
- Dinner and overnight on board
  Optional Extra's
  Early morning Hot Air Balloon Ride
Day 6: Edfu/ Kom Ombo/ Aswan (Cruise 3rd Day) - Wednesday 23 February
- Breakfast on board.
- In Edfu, visit the Temple of Horus, one of the most complete architectures in Egypt dedicated to the god Horus, son of Osiris.
- Lunch on board while sailing to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, shared by two gods.
- Afternoon Tea while sailing to Aswan.
- Dinner and Oriental Galabaia Party.
- Overnight on board in Aswan.
Day 7: Aswan (Cruise 4th Day) - Thursday 24 February
- Visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk (Granite Quarries) and the Temple of Philae
- Lunch on board.
- In the afternoon, sail on a Felucca and visit Kitchener Island. View the Elephantine Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum.
- Dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.
Day 8: Aswan (End of Cruise 5th Day) - Friday 25 February
- Breakfast on board.
- Disembarkation after breakfast.
- Transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight to Cairo.
- Free Time in Cairo to shop at the City Stars.

Optional Red Sea Extension

2 nights Sharm El-Sheikh

Day 8: Luxor/ Cairo/ Sharm El-Sheikh - Extensions - Friday 25 February
- Check out after breakfast
- Transfer to Luxor Airport for flight to Cairo.
- Upon arrival at Cairo Domestic Airport, transfer for your flight to Sharm El-Sheikh (50 minutes flight)
- Enjoy your day at the beach, snorkeling or relaxing on the beach
- Overnight in Sharm El-Sheikh
Day 9: Sharm El-Sheikh - Saturday 26 February
- Breakfast
- Enjoy your day at the beach snorkeling or diving or relaxing on the beach
- Overnight in Sharm El-Sheikh
Day 10: Sharm El-Sheikh/ Cairo - Sunday 27 February
- Late Check out after breakfast
- Free Time in Sharm El-Sheikh
- Transfer to Sharm El-Sheikh Airport for flight to Cairo
- Upon arrival at Cairo Domestic Airport, transfer to the International terminal to connect to flight to Johannesburg.

To Book...

To book, or for more information, call Cecelia or Lindy at the Egypt & Beyond office on tel: 011 678 6165/4777 or fax: 011 678 5789 or e-mail: cecelia@egyptandbeyond.co.za / info@egyptandbeyond.co.za / lindy@egyptandbeyond.co.za