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9 nights Tour of Egypt:
from 16th - 25th Sept
2013
* Visit Cairo's magnificant Pyramids at Giza, Sakkara, Dashur and museums. * An awe inspiring sunrise visit to the Great Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel. * See the beautiful Temple of Isis, Philae Island, and the ancient quarry with the 1,200 tons unfinished obelisk. * A special sacred Nile experience by Felluca or small boat to a Nubian Village. * Take a relaxing, luxury Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor. * See the magnificent Temples at Kom Ombo and Edfu. * Experience a dawn visit at Karnak at the Temple of Amun-Ra. * Explore on excursion: The Valley of Kings; Colossi of Memnon; Hatchepsut Temple; Medinat Habu Temple of Ramses III. * An amazing evening stroll through the floodlit Temple of Luxor! ...... and much more! Optional extension tour: from 24th - 28th September * A 3 night stay at a 5-star luxury beach resort at Sharm el Sheikh (a total stay of 12 nights including the basic tour of Egypt). |
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Main tour details DAY 1: (Monday 16 September) On arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met by our representative and escorted by air-conditioned coach to the 5 star international standard Cataract Pyramids Hotel.There will be a short orientation meeting with Robert Bauval in the evening, followed by a buffet dinner. Vegetarian dishes as well as meat, poultry fish and salads are available. The hotel offers spectacular swimming pools overlooking the Pyramids and you can enjoy a fantastic breakfast buffet to prepare you for your day excursions to the amazing ancient sites. Half board, dinner and over night stay.  DAY 2: (Tuesday 17 September) After breakfast we take a tour to the Saqqara complex. We will first visit the Imhotep Museum before walking through a collonade to the Jubilee Court to admire the notable Step Pyramid of Djoser. Nearby are the southern tombs with cobra reliefs. We also visit the Pyramid of King Teti where the Pyramid Texts are located. We move on to Dahshur and will enter Sneferu's Red Pyramid. Sneferu's Bent Pyramid is nearby; we walk around this curiously angled structure. Dinner and over night stay.       DAY 3: (Wednesday 18 September) An early morning visit to the Giza Plain to see all three main Pyramids and the majestic Great Sphinx. We enter the Great Pyramid and into the Grand Gallery and the Kings Chamber. In the afternoon, you will be taken by bus or coach to Cairo Museum. Dinner and over night stay.       
DAY 4: (Thursday 19 September) After breakfast we transfer to the airport and fly to Aswan. We visit the lovely temple of the goddess Isis on the Island of Philae and visit the Unfinished Obelisk. We continue our journey across the mysterious desert - where mirages are often seen - by bus to Abu Simbel and arrive at either a 4 Star landbased or floating hotel situated on the edge of Lake Nasser. Dinner and over night stay.      
 DAY 5: (Friday 20 September) We start the day at dawn to witness sunrise at the Great Temple of Ramses II, and the Temple of Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. After our hotel breakfast we return by coach to Aswan where we board the 5 star Amarco II (Antares) luxury Nile Cruiser,  The Amarco II (Antares) Cruiser provides all your needs for relaxation and pleasure. It has a superb restaurant, a fully equiped bar and cafeteria, a discotheque, and a huge sundeck with swimming pool. Your stay on this boat is full board whilst we cruise to Luxor. After an onboard lunch we will have a fun afternoon sailing with local small boats to Elephantine Island, visit a Nubian Village, and stop on a sandy bank of the Nile for a swim. Dinner and over night stay on the cruise boat.      
DAY 6: (Saturday 21 September) After breakfast we visit the magnificent and extremely well-preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu. Lunch & dinner and Egyptian party evening! We sail over night to Luxor.   
DAY 7: (Sunday 22 September) After breakfast we have a full day visiting the many temples of the West Bank (Colossi of Memnon; Ramses III at Medinet Habu; Hatchepsut temple at Deir el Bahari and the tombs in the Valley of the Kings). 
   In the evening we pay an amazing visit to the floodlit Luxor Temple. Lunch, dinner and over night stay on the cruise boat.    DAY 8: (Monday 23 September) After breakfast we have a dawn visit at the Great Temple of the Sun God Amun-Ra at Karnak! We then transfer to the magnificent Sheraton Hotel in Luxor. Afternoon fun boat visit to Banana Island. Dinner and over night stay:   In the evening we relax at the beautiful Sheraton Hotel in Luxor. Dinner and over night stay: www.sheratonluxor.com 
DAY 9: (Tuesday 24 September) For those on the main tour we take a flight back to Cairo for dinner and overnight stay at the Cataract Pyramids Hotel. Those who have booked the Optional Extension Tour will be flown from Luxor to a 5-star beach resort hotel in Sharm el Sheikh. See below for further details DAY 10: (Wednesday 25 September) The 9 night tour of Egypt ends and after breakfast participants will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for departure back home. DAY 9: (Tuesday 24 September) The start of the Sharm el Sheik optional extension holiday begins. Relaxation and leisure, full board and meals. There are opportunities to go snorkeling in the tropical clear waters of the Red Sea or swimming in the beautiful hotel pool. For the adventurous windsurfing, kitesurfing, para-sailing, boating, and canoeing activities are available. Bedouin campfire dinner! Full board and meals. DAY 10: (Wednesday 25 September) Relaxation and leisure, full board and meals. DAY 11: (Thursday 26 September) Relaxation and leisure, full board and meals. DAY 12: (Friday 27 September) After breakfast you will depart by plane to Cairo to stay at the Cataract Pyramids Hotel. Farewell dinner and overnight stay. DAY 13: (Saturday 28 September) After breakfast you will be escorted back to the International Airport for your flight back home. |
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Booking arrangements: 9 night tour costs $2400, based on two sharing a double hotel room. (single supplement: $400 extra) Optional tour costs (in addition to 9 night tour cost): $790.00, based on two sharing a double hotel room. (single supplement: $690 extra) Not included: International Flights, Travel Visas, Holiday Insurance. (Note: Entry Visa for Egypt can be obtained on arrival at Cairo Airport, usually $20) Payment Schedule: Full payment and passport details must be received 30 days prior to the start of the holiday Deposit/Cancellation/Refund: To book a place on the tour a $500 or equivalent deposit is required on booking and full payment is due 45 days prior to arrival date. Cancelling your participation in the tour after placing a deposit up until 30 days prior to the start date of the tour, will result in a $250 cancellation charge. Cancelling your participation in the tour after placing a deposit from 29 days to 7 days prior to the tour commencing, will result in a $500 cancellation charge + any non refundable expense from airline, hotels and land transport. Cancelling your participation in the tour 7 working days or less prior to arrival date, no refund will be offered. Roommates: For those who are traveling alone and want to share a room, we may be able to help otherwise you will have to pay the single supplement. Early registration will facilitate this process. (Note: Itinerary may be subject to change if circumstances arise beyond reasonable control.) For more information and bookings contact: tours.infiniteconnections@gmail.com Hints and tips whilst on holiday: * It gets hot. Temperatures will be around 75 Fahrenheit (24 Deg C) in Cairo and around 80 Fahrenheit (27 Deg C) in Aswan. * Sun hats, suncream and sunglasses are essential as we will be outdoors for long periods. * Training shoes or sandals are best for site visits. * Always have plenty of bottled water handy to drink, available from many small outlet sources. * Bring sweaters for the occasional cool evening and rare overcast day. * Bring a bathing suit. You will need it for the cruise ship pool and when we go swimming in the Nile at Aswan. * If you get ill with a stomach upset or diarrhea, remedies can usually be obtained at small Egyptian pharmacies. However, it is better if you are well prepared beforehand and bring any suitable pills before you arrive. Photos © Richard Fusniak, other contributors, and GNU Free Documentation License images. |