Fantastic Egypt
Cairo/ Luxor/ Aswan/ Alexandria
Fully Escorted from arrival to Cairo
11 days/ 10 nights including a 4 day/ 3 night Deluxe Nile cruise
GUARANTEED WEEKLY DEPARTURES
Fully Escorted from arrival to Cairo
11 days/ 10 nights including a 4 day/ 3 night Deluxe Nile cruise
GUARANTEED WEEKLY DEPARTURES
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- Tour Operator
- Travel Egypt Inc
- Offer
- Offer valid through 12/31/2008
- Duration
- 11 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Cairo | (Monday) Arrive Cairo, staff assists you with clearing immigration and customs then transfers you to the Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel. O/N Cairo VISAS: All travelers to Egypt must have a visa. Those traveling with USA or Canada passports can obtain theirs on arrival at Cairo. No photos, no forms and cost is about $18. Travelers with other passports should check with us whether you need one before arrival. |
| Day 2 | Cairo | (Tuesday) International buffet breakfast at the hotel, then a full day tour of the Pyramids at Giza, the Sphinx and the early pyramids at Sakkara and Dashur. O/N Cairo (B) |
| Day 3 | Cairo | (Wednesday) International buffet breakfast at the hotel then visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and marvel at King Tut's treasures. In the afternoon, visit the Khan el Khalili Bazaar where travelers have been finding bargains since the Middle Ages. Overnight Cairo (B) |
| Day 4 | Aswan | (Thursday) Staff transfers you to the airport, assists with checking in and you fly to Aswan. Arriving Aswan, staff transfers you to the Basma Hotel. Located on the highest elevation in the area it offers commanding views of the city, desert and Nile. O/N Aswan (B) Optional tour to Abu Simbel. $220 per person |
| Day 5 | Edfu | (Friday) Breakfast at the hotel, check out then visit to the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Philae. Board your deluxe Nile cruiser, the Queen of Hansa, where you will enjoy an upper decks, outside Nile view cabin with opening panoramic windows. Lunch while sailing to Kom Ombo. Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo and sail to Edfu. Dinner & evening entertainment. Overnight Edfu (B,L,D) |
| Day 6 | Luxor | (Saturday) Breakfast on board then visit the Temple of Edfu and sail to Esna. Pass the lock and sail to Luxor. Dinner & evening entertainment. Overnight Luxor (B,L,D) |
| Day 7 | Luxor | (Sunday) Breakfast on board then cross the Nile to visit the West Bank (the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon). Lunch on board. In the afternoon visit the Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East Bank. Dinner & evening entertainment. Overnight Luxor (B,L,D) |
| Day 8 | Luxor | (Monday) Disembark after breakfast. Staff transfers you to the Sonesta St. George Hotel in Luxor. Free time to enjoy Luxor or optional tour to Dendara and Abydos. O/N Luxor (B on cruise) Optional Hot Air balloon. $150 per person. Optional full day tour to Dendara and Abydos. $120 per person. Optional Sound and Light show at Karnak temple. $30 per person. |
| Day 9 | Alexandria | (Tuesday) Buffet breakfast, then staff transfers you to the Luxor Airport and you fly to Cairo. Arriving Cairo continue to Alexandria by air-conditioned coach. Enjoy the hospitality of the Marriott Renaissance, right on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea. O/N Alexandria (B) |
| Day 10 | Cairo | (Wednesday) Tour Alexandria, including a visit to the Alexandrian Museum, a world class presentation of Alexandria's history from its founding through the Middle Ages and visit the Greco Roman sites. Return to Cairo in the evening and transfer to the Fairmont Heliopolis. O/N Cairo (B) |
| Day 11 | Cairo | (Thursday) Staff will transfer you to the Cairo Airport, assist with exit formalities and checking in for your international departure. |
- Dates/Pricing
- Disclaimer
- TOURS INCLUDE: GUARANTEED TO OPERATE WITH NO MINIMUM AND A MAXIMUM OF 16 TRAVELERS. Domestic flights in Egypt in coach (economy) class. All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle relating to the tour program starting with arrival to Cairo. Baggage handling of no more than 2 pieces of luggage per person however baggage and personal effects are at the owner's risk at all time during the tour. Hotels (based on double occupancy). 5 star Deluxe Nile cruise with upper decks, outside Nile view cabin, private bath, individual climate control (based on double occupancy). Meals as outlined by B for breakfast, L for lunch and D for dinner. Fees for visiting antiquity sites and museums. Services of an English speaking licensed Egyptologist. Service charges and taxes.
NOT included are: Items of a personal nature such as entry visa (available at the airport on entry for USA citizens. Other nationalities should check with the nearest Egyptian consulate), tips, phone calls, laundry, drinks with meals, any items not specifically covered in the included items.
Prices and itinerary subject to change without notice.
Single Price is for Single occupancy hotel rooms and cruise cabins based on a minimum of two travelers. Single travelers (one person on the tour) would have additional cost.
FREQUENT TRAVELERS: You are welcome to arrange your own international air or we can assist. Also if you are a member of any hotel chain frequent traveler program you are welcome to use your points for hotel rooms and the cost of the tour will be reduced accordingly OR if you want to accumulate points plus take advantage of membership hotel room upgrades let us know which program you want to use.
We contract with every major hotel chain including:
Egypt:
Basma: Aswan
El Salamlek Palace: Alexandria
Fairmont: Cairo (Heliopolis & Nile)
Four Seasons: Cairo (First Residence & Nile Plaza), Alexandria, Sharm
Helnan: Cairo (Shepheard), Fayoum (Auberge)
Hilton: Cairo - Nile Hilton & Ramses Hilton, Conrad
Hyatt: Cairo, Sharm
Intercontinental: Cairo (City Stars & Pyramids Park Resort)
Le Meridien: Cairo (Pyramids), Hurghada (Makadi Bay Resort)
Marriott: Cairo, Sharm
J.W. Marriott: Cairo
Maritim: Luxor, Sharm (Jolie Ville & Royal Peninsula)
Movenpick: Aswan
Oberoi: Cairo (Mena House)
Renaissance: Alexandria
Ritz Carlton: Sharm
Sheraton: Cairo, Luxor, Sharm, Alexandria, Hurghada (Soma Bay)
Sofitel: Cairo (El Gezirah), Luxor (Old Winter Palace), Aswan (Old Cataract)
Sonesta: Cairo, Luxor, Sharm, Taba
Steigenberger: Luxor, El Gouna
Prices are based on using the hotels shown. If you change hotels the tour price may change.
International air from JFK on Egyptair
International Air (by date of departure) Price
Low (01 Nov - 12 Dec, 25 Dec - 31 Mar) $ 875
Shoulder (01 Apr - 31 May, 16 Aug - 31 Oct) $ 950
Peak I (01 Jun - Jun 15, 01 Aug - 15 Aug) $1,215
Peak II (16 Jun - 31 Jul, 13 Dec - 24 Dec) $1,375
Ticket prices do not include air ticket taxes, fuel surcharges or security fees.
