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Essential Egypt 2013-14
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Our 8 day trip is the perfect way to tour the highlights of Egypt in style and safety! .
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Guided tours of the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, the Valley of the Kings, Luxor & the Temples of Abu Simbel
From: US$525pp
Plus US$190 local payment
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Essential Info
Totally Topdeck
- Fully-guided tours of all major sites with a qualified Egyptologist (entrance fees not included)
- Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza Plateau
- Guided tour of the Egyptian Museum
- Excursion to the Temples of Abu Simbel
- Temples of Luxor & Karnak
- Visit historic Valley of the Kings
Also Included
- 7 breakfasts (B)
- 4 nights twin share in 4 star hotels, 1 night twin share in a 3 star hotel, 2 nights aboard first class overnight trains between Cairo and Aswan and Luxor and Cairo (recliner seat)
- Arrival transfer from airport to hotel
- Transportation in an air-conditioned minibus as per the itinerary
- Services of a fully trained English speaking Trip Leader
Additional Information
Egypt And Middle East Pre Departure Information Itinerary
Day 1 Cairo.
Upon arrival, a transfer from Cairo International Airport to the hotel is included. Join your fellow passengers and Trip Leader in the evening to learn more about the trip.
Day 2 Cairo - Aswan.
Accompanied by a qualified, English speaking Egyptologist, we visit the Egyptian Museum housing over 100,000 relics including the treasures of King Tut. We then travel to the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx before boarding a first class overnight train to Aswan. (B)
Day 3 Aswan.
We arrive in Aswan and transfer to our hotel. This afternoon we experience a traditional felucca sailboat before we set off to the Nubian village by motor boat, passing the Elephantine and Kitchener Islands, viewing the Nilometer, the Aga Khan Mausoleum, and the Tombs of the Nobles. At the Nubian village we learn more about their language and culture. (B)
Day 4 Aswan.
We depart for Abu Simbel to visit the incredible temple built by Ramses II. We also visit the Temple of Hathor, built in honour of the goddess of love and music and Ramses' wife, Queen Nefertari. The afternoon is free to enjoy a drink by the pool or shop in the colourful bazaars. This evening, there is an option to dine on the banks of the Nile. (B)
Day 5 Aswan - Luxor.
We transfer from Aswan to Luxor by coach, then take a trip by air-conditioned minibus to the Temple of Karnak. We also explore the Temple of Luxor. (B)
Day 6 Luxor - Cairo.
A guided tour of the Valley of the Kings, one of the most famous sites in Egypt. This magnificent necropolis houses the tomb of King Tutankhamun. We then return to Luxor where there is also time to visit the gold and silver markets. This evening we board a train for an overnight journey to Cairo. (B)
Day 7 Cairo.
Arriving in Cairo mid-morning the rest of the day is ours to explore the city. We visit the necropolis of Saqqara and the Step Pyramid of King Zoser. Returning to the city we view Coptic Cairo and some of the oldest churches in the history of Christianity. In the afternoon we take time to visit the vibrant Khan el Khalili market. (B)
Day 8 Cairo.
The trip ends at the hotel after breakfast. (B)
From: US$525pp
Plus US$190 local payment 
