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Day 1:
Arrive EgyptWelcome to Egypt - the gift of the Nile as
described by Herodotus. Upon arrival at Cairo International
Airport, you will be met and assisted by a Memphis Tours
representative who will help you through passport control,
baggage claim, and all customs formalities. You will then be
transferred to your hotel by a private air-conditioned
vehicle for check-in. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2:
Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum & Transfer to Aswan After
breakfast, enjoy an excursion to the Pyramids of Giza, home
of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus. Then proceed to the Great
Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, dating to
the time of Chephren. The tour also includes a visit to the
Valley Temple which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren.
After that, visit the Egyptian Museum where you can see
great pharaonic treasures including those of Tutankhamun. In
the evening, transfer to the train station and board the
first class sleeping train to Aswan. Overnight on train.
Day 3:
Nile Cruise / AswanIn the morning, a Memphis Tours
representative will meet & greet you at the Aswan train
station and transfer you to your five star deluxe Nile
Cruise for boarding. Lunch & dinner on board.
Day 4:
Aswan Sights / Kom OmboEnjoy a day of siteseeing in Aswan.
Start with the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk which is
considered the largest piece of stone ever made; this
obelisk most likely belongs to Queen Hatshepsut. Continue on
to the beautiful Temple of Philae, which is devoted to the
goddesses Isis and Hathor. Return to the ship for lunch and
sail to Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, visit Kom Ombo Temple.
Return to the ship for afternoon tea before an oriental
dinner. In the evening, dress up and enjoy a Galabaya
costume party. Sail to Edfu.
Day 5:
Edfu / LuxorAfter breakfast, visit Ptolemaic Temple,
dedicated to Horus. It was built during the reign of Ptolemy
VIII to Ptolemy XII and is considered the best preserved
temple in Egypt. Return to the ship for lunch and sail to
Esna. Dinner on board with an evening Disco party. Sail to
Luxor.
Day 6:
Luxor Sightseeing / Train to CairoEnjoy an early morning
excursion to Valley of the Kings and see the grandeur of
architecture that was used for burial. From Valley of the
Kings, move to El Deir Bahari Temple, built by Queen
Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt for
approximately 20 years during the 18th Dynasty. Finally,
visit the Colossi of Memnon before departing your cruise. In
the evening, you will be transferred to Luxor train station
where you will board the sleeper train back to Cairo. Dinner
& breakfast on board train.
Day 7:
Free Day in CairoA Memphis Tours representative will meet
you upon arrival at Giza station and transfer you to your
hotel. Enjoy a free day in the city. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 8:
DepartureAfter breakfast, transfer to Cairo International
Airport for final departure
The price includes
:Meet & assist upon arrival and departure
All transfers to/from airport, station, hotel & Cruise by an
air-conditioned van
Accommodation in Cairo for 2 nights at 3 star hotel
including daily breakfast
Accommodation on 5 star deluxe cruise for 3 nights on full
board basis
Accommodation on sleeper train for 2 night on half board
basis
All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Aswan & Luxor including
English Egyptologist guide, transfer by a modern
air-conditioned van
Portage at airports in Cairo, Luxor & Aswan
local SIM card to keep in touch with home and your Tour Operator
All service charges and taxes
The price does not include
:Entry visa to Egypt
Any optional tours not mentioned in the itinerary
Meals except where indicated
Drinks and any personal expenses
Notes :Prices are quoted in US $ and based on a double
occupancy. Also, prices are valid till 30/04/2009 except
during Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Easter Feasts.
Moreover, rates could be changed without prior notice, shall
the government increase taxes.
You must have a valid passport to enter Egypt. (You must
have at least 6 months of validity beyond your scheduled
return date.)
Single supplement is applied for those coming alone
Alternatively; your accommodation in Cairo can be at 4 or 5
star hotels according to your request. Also, we can organize
that program by first class seating train to make it
cheaper.
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