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EGYPT
VALLEY OF PHARAOHS AND QUEENS 8 DAYS
Egypt
is the cradle of one of the world’s greatest civilizations, with
a history from about 3000 BC.This land of the Pharaohs and the
mummies is an enigma by itself. A visit to the Sphinx and the
Pyramids of Giza inspires you with awe. It has a wonderful legacy
of architecture, handicraft and literature. Cruise along the banks
of the majestic Nile and see history unfold before your eyes.
Admire the ancient monuments of Luxor, the valleys of Kings and
Queens and also the tombs of King Tutankhamen and Queen Nefertari.
The cruise passes through Edna, Edfu and Kom Ombo and takes you
to the Aswan Dam a modern day wonder. One can even fly to Abu
Simbel to see the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari. Cairo is
a bustling metropolis but Old Cairo is a fairy tale. Spend a day
in Cairo and visit the Egyptian museum,The Citadel and the Mohd
Ali mosque. In the afternoon sail on a decorated “felucca” sailboat
and view the Elephantine Island and Kitchener Botanical Gardens.
In the evening taste the ‘falafel’ and enjoy show of belle dancing
a local Arabian dance form. Near and affordable, Egypt offers
a interesting economical short break all round the year.
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TOUR
HIGHLIGHTS
* Cairo * Luxor * Nile Cruise * Esna
Edfu Kom Ombo Aswan Abu simble
THE TOUR FEATURES
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Population
(1990) 53,153,000
Currency : 1 Egyptian Pound (LE) = 100 Piastres = 1000
Milliemes
Official Language Arabic
Offical Religion Islam
Citys : Cairo Alexandria Giza Luxor Aswan Port Said
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01 Cairo (D)
Arrive Cairo. Meet and greet at the airport and you will
be transferred to Hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight at
Hotel. |
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02 Cairo city (B,D)
Tour of the Pyramids, sphinx, Cairo Bazaar & Egyptian
Museum After breakfast, depart on your tour to the pyramids
and Sphinx, where you will see the only survivors among
the 7 wonders of the ancient world. Visit the perfume
factory, continue your tour to the citadel, which houses
a number of important monuments including the mosque (Mohammed
Ali Mosque) Then continue your tour to the Khan El Khalili
Bazaar, a famous Cairo Bazaar dating back to the 14th
century. Later we visit the Egyptian Museum, which contains
the world's richest collection of Pharoanic antiquities
the world famous treasure of Tutankhamen. Evening, return
to Hotel. |
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03 Nile Cruise Luxor (B, L, D)
After breakfast. Check out and transfer
to Cairo airport (domestic terminal) for your flight Luxor.
Arrive Luxor, where you will be met by our local representative
and transferred to the Nile Cruise. Boarding center to
check into 'Sherry Boat Nile Cruise' by noon. Lunch onboard.
After lunch, visit Karnak and Luxor temples. Afternoon
tea. Dinner and evening entertainment on board. Ship will
be docked in Luxor. Overnight onboard. |
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04 Nile Cruise - Esna (B, L, D)
After breakfast, Cross the West Bank to visit Thebes Necropolis,
Valley of Kings, Queens, El Deir El Bahari of Hatshepsut,
and Clossi of Memnon facing the Nile, lunch on board.
Sail to Esna. Afternoon tea., Dinner and overnight onboard. |
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Day 05 Nile Cruise Aswan
(B, L, D)
After Breakfast, sail to Edfu, visit the temple of Horus,
Sail to Kom Ombo, lunch on board, visit the temple shared
by two Gods Sobek and Haroeris. Afternoon tea. Sail to
Aswan. Dinner and overnight. |
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06 Nile Cruise Aswan (B, L, D)
After breakfast. Visit the High Dam, the Unfinished
Obelisk and the temple of Philae. Lunch. Afternoon tea.
Dinner and overnight onboard. |
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07 Aswan to Cairo (B, D)
Check out after early breakfast. Transfer to Aswan Airport
for departure to Cairo. Check in to your Hotel. Overnight
at Hotel. |
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08 Return Home
Breakfast at hotel. Day free until transfer to Cairo
airport for your return flight home. |
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