Egypt
Egypt

Spirit of Egypt 2011 - 12

May 11 - Apr 12

  • Visit Egypt - including a 3 night 4* cruise on the Nile
  • 10 day trip from Cairo & return including Aswan & Hurghada staying in 4* star hotels 

From: US$875pp

Plus US$270 local paymentCheck Availability



Essential Info

Trip code
HTCCH
Trip duration
10 Days
Countries Visited
Egypt
Group Size
Average 30 people

WHAT'S INCLUDED: 

  • 9 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D)
  • 5 nights twin share in 4* hotels, 3 nights in 4* cruise boat (cabin), 1 night aboard first class overnight train between Cairo and Aswan (recliner seat)
  • Arrival transfer from airport to hotel
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned minibus as per the itinerary
  • Excursions to the Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Luxor Temples (entrance fees not included)
  • Fully guided tours with an Egyptologist at all major sites
  • Services of a fully trained English speaking Trip Leader

Additional Information

Itinerary

Map of Spirit of Egypt 2011 - 12

Day 1 - Cairo

Arrive at Cairo International Airport. A transfer from the airport to the hotel is included. Join our fellow Topdeckers and Trip Leader in the evening to learn more about the trip.

 

Day 2 - Cairo - Aswan

In the morning accompanied by an English speaking

Egyptologist, we visit the Egyptian Museum housing over 100,000 relics including the magnificent treasures of King Tutankhamun. We then head to the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx. This evening we board a first class overnight train to Aswan. (B)

 

Day 3 - Aswan - Cruise Boat

We arrive in the morning and transfer to our cruise boat on the banks of the Nile. We then board a felucca to see the Elephantine and Kitchener Islands. We continue to a Nubian Village to learn about the lifestyle of the original inhabitants (B,L,D).

 

Day 4 - Cruise Boat

It’s an early start this morning as we visit Abu Simbel to visit the incredible temple built by Ramesses II. In the afternoon our cruise boat departs and we watch life on the banks of the Nile from the decks. On the way we pass via Kom Ombo and stop to visit the temple. (B,L,D)

 

Day 5 - Edfu - Luxor

The journey continues to the town of Edfu where we see the temple dedicated to the sky god, Horus. (B,L,D)

 

Day 6 - Luxor

We continue along the river arriving at the ancient capital of Thebes followed by a guided tour of the Valley of the Kings. Our guide introduces us to the amazing Temple of Karnak as we take a trip by airconditioned mini-bus to explore the

Temple of Luxor. Our tour of the East Bank discovers the magnificence of what once was the capital of Egypt. There is also time to shop amongst the colourful gold and silver markets of Luxor. (B)

 

Days 7-8 - Hurghada

This morning we head across the desert to Hurghada on the beautiful coast of the Red Sea. The days are free to enjoy the beach and facilities. Optional activities include snorkelling, boat tours and desert safaris. (B,D, B,D)

 

Day 9 - Hurghada - Cairo

After breakfast we depart back to Cairo (B).

 

Day 10 - Cairo

All good things must come to an end and the trip finishes at the hotel after breakfast (B).


From: US$875pp

Plus US$270 local payment
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