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. 
  • 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. 
  • Dinner and overnight on board in Aswan. 
    Optional Extras:
    In the afternoon, sail on a Felucca and visit Kitchener Island. View the Elephantine Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. 
     
• 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 before your flight home.

Our package includes: 

• Arrival and departure meet and assist and transfer to and from Cairo, Luxor and Aswan Airports in an air-conditioned vehicle and escorted by our English-speaking representatives;
• Luggage handling at airports and hotels;
• 3 Nights 5* accommodation on bed and buffet breakfast basis at Inter Conti City Stars or similar hotel;
• 4 Nights accommodation on M/S Royal Ruby or similar on full board basis.

Our package excludes:

• Supplements for guaranteed Nile view;
• Any lunches or drinks;
• Any tipping or expenses of personal nature.

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 Aswan 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.

Our package includes:

• Arrival and departure meet and assist and transfer from and to Sharm El Sheikh Airport in an air-conditioned vehicle and escorted by our English-speaking representative;
• Luggage handling.

Our package excludes:

• Supplements for guaranteed Nile view;
• Any meals or drinks;
• Any tipping or expenses of personal nature.

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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