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Highlights of Egypt Tour

This comprehensive 13-day tour takes in the major attractions of Egypt and all it has to offer the first time visitor in perfect combination. By exploring the treasures and history in Cairo, Alexandria and Aswan, then cruising on the River Nile with all its archeological sites along the way, you will be submerged in this ancient culture. End the tour with some well earned relaxation on the beautiful beaches of Sharm El Sheikh

Itinerary

Day 1 CAIROOn arrival you will be met and escorted through immigration and customs formalities and transferred to the hotel. Overnight: Semiramis Intercontinental Hotel.
Day 2 EGYPTIAN MUSEUM & OLD CAIROToday with your Egyptologist guide visit the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel and the beautiful Mosque of Mohamed Ali, with its spectacular panoramic views of Cairo, followed by a short visit to the Khan El Khalili Bazaar for shopping. Lunch at a local restaurant is included. Overnight: Semiramis Intercontinental Hotel
Day 3 PYRAMIDS, MEMPHIS & SAKKARAYour full day program starts with the Pyramids of Giza and the inscrutable Sphinx. After lunch at a traditional restaurant visit Memphis, Egypt’s capital city during the Old Kingdom. You will also visit the royal burial ground at Sakkara. Overnight: Semiramis Intercontinental Hotel
Day 4 ALEXANDRIADepart by road to the Mediterranean coastal city of Alexandria, a journey of approximately two-three hours. Overnight: Sheraton Montazah Hotel
Day 5 ALEXANDRIAYour full day guided tour will include visits to the magnificent Montaza Palace, Ancient Library, Roman Theatre, Catacombs and the Ancient Fort. Overnight: Sheraton Montazah Hotel
Day 6 ASWANDrive back to Cairo for onward flight to Aswan. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the hotel for overnight. Overnight: Movenpick Elephantine Island Hotel
Day 7 ASWANTransfer to the luxurious Nile Express cruise boat for your 3-night cruise along the river to Luxor. After lunch on board sail by felucca around Kitchener’s Island and Agha Khan Mausoleum. Overnight: Cruise Ship
Day 8 KOM OMBO & EDFUThis morning visit the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Temple of Philae. Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the temple dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek, and on to Edfu to visit the largest and best preserved Greek-built temple in Egypt, the spectacular Temple of Horus. Sail to Luxor. Overnight: Cruise Ship
Day 9 LUXOR & VALLEY OF THE KINGSThis morning visit the West Bank to explore the ancient Valley of the Kings, magnificent tombs carved into the desert rock, richly decorated, and filled with treasures by generations of Pharaohs. After lunch tour the Temples of Karnak and Luxor. Overnight: Cruise Ship
Day 10 SHARM EL SHEIKHDisembark the cruise and transfer to the airport for flight to Sharm El Sheikh. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight: Sheraton Sharm El Sheikh
Day 11 SHARM EL SHEIKHDay at leisure. Overnight: Sheraton Sharm El Sheikh
Day 12 SHARM EL SHEIKHDay at leisure. Overnight: Sheraton Sharm El Sheikh
Day 13 CAIROCheck out and transfer to the airport for flight to Cairo and end of arrangements

INCLUDED:

• Airport transfers

• accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo with breakfast and 2 full days of sightseeing with lunch

• 2 nights in Alexandria with breakfast and a full day of sightseeing

• Economy Class domestic flights

• 1 night in Aswan with breakfast

• 3 nights on board Exclusive Nile Express Cruise with all meals and sightseeing 3 nights in Sharm El Sheikh with breakfast

PER PERSON – 13 DAYS/12 NIGHTS TWIN
Dec 09 – Apr 10 $3405
May – Sep 10 $3215

Christmas, New Year & Easter supplements apply with Christmas & New Year compulsory dinner package – rates on request. Single & Sole Traveller rates on request.