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Best Of Egypt
Cairo, Luxor & a 4-night Nile Cruise, Karnak, Edfu, Kom-Ombo, Aswan, Memphis, Sakkara, Giza
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Best Of Egypt
  • Luxor Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Medinet Habou and the Temples of Luxor and Karnak.
  • Visit The Temples at Edfu, Kom–Ombo and Philae.
  • Aswan Felucca ride across the Nile. Visit the Botanical Gardens, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk.
  • Cairo Sightseeing includes the Citadel, Alabaster Mosque, Sultan Hassan Mosque and Egyptian Museum.
  • Memphis See the Ramses II statue and the Alabaster Sphinx.
  • Sakkara Marvel at the Step Pyramid, the oldest in the ancient world.
  • Giza Visit the Great Pyramids and Sphinx.
    Dining Highlights
  • 5 Buffet breakfasts in Cairo
  • All meals on the Nile Cruise – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (see day–by–day itinerary)
  • New Year Dinner (included)
    First Class Travel Highlights
    The services of a local guide on tour. Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's air– conditioned motorcoaches. A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.
    First Class Hotels
    Your choice of accommodation in Moderate includes twin–bedded rooms with private facilities at the Sofitel Sphinx Hotel in Cairo.

    All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.


    A Trafalgar Bonus
    All internal flights from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo, plus all airport transfers are included.

    Abu Simbel Excursion
    A once in a lifetime opportunity! Enjoy this four–hour excursion including flights to Abu Simbel, site of the Temple of Ramses II with its four great statues of the pharaoh himself. Also see statues of his queen, Nefertari, on the facade of the Temple of Hathor. The approximately price $195. 00 per person.


    A FABULOUS NILE CRUISE IS INCLUDED
    A highlight of this tour is a cruise along the legendary River Nile on board the latest and most luxurious of all ships, the superb MS Media *.

    5–star features of the MS Media are fully air–conditioned, luxury two–berth cabins with en suite bathroom, full size bath, shower and toilet. There is a TV with video channels, music system, hair dryer, internal telephone and mini–bar.

    On–board facilities of this superb vessel include a swimming pool and sun deck which runs the length and width of the ship, jacuzzi, salon, two bars, a lounge for relaxing, dancing and folklore entertainment, a large restaurant serving Egyptian and international cuisine, and two gift shops.

    *Note: At certain times a similar cruise ship of the same category as the MS Media may be used.


    Please note: Room Mate Matching is not available on this tour.
    Airport Transfers
    Cairo airport transfers are provided on day 2 and day 11 of the tour. Transfers will be provided only for passengers who have booked our Land + Air package.

    For passengers who book Trafalgar's Land only package and who choose to make their own flight arrangements, a transfer will be provided at a charge of $25 per person round trip. Your Travel Agent must provide Trafalgar accurate flight details no less than 21 days prior to tour departure and must arrange your flights to coincide with our specific arrival and departure transfer dates. If however, you arrive outside the scheduled transfer dates, then you must make your own alternative transfer arrangements at your own expense.


    ABU SIMBEL excursion Enjoy this four–hour excursion including flights to Abu Simbel, site of the Temple of Ramses II with its four great statues of the pharaoh himself. Also see statues of his queen, Nefertari, on the facade of the Temple of Hathor. $195. This can only be booked upon tour arrival with the Tour Director.
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    Tour Operator
    Trafalgar Tours
    General
    11 Days
    Escorted – Yes
    Itinerary
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Depart USAOvernight flight to Cairo.
    Day 2 CairoTrafalgar meets you on arrival at Cairo Airport and transfers you to your hotel. The rest of your day is free to discover the amazing contrasts of ancient and modern Egypt.
    Day 3Nile CruiseA morning flight from Cairo to Luxor on the River Nile. On arrival, the rest of the morning is free, before we board our luxury cruise ship for lunch. Later, we visit the grand Temple of Luxor* which dominates the town and also the gigantic temple complex at Karnak. Explore the mighty temple of Amun with its mass of obelisks, pylons, colossi and courts. Plus marvel at the remains of the amazing Avenue of the Sphinx, which once stretched between the Temples of Karnak and Luxor. Later, we return to our cruise ship for dinner.
    (Buffet breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)

    * Note: The Esna Lock is closed during the period Jun 1–30 and Dec 1–16, therefore Luxor sightseeing will be operated by coach from Esna.

    Day 4 EdfuToday's highlight is a visit to the Valley of the Kings. Secluded in the Theban Hills, it is where the New Kingdom pharoahs were buried in dramatically shafted tombs built into the hillsides. Next we visit the Temple of Medinet Habou and on to the breathtaking Deir el–Bahri, Queen Hatshepsut's impressive temple. Later, we return to the ship and sail for Edfu. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
    Day 5Kom–OmboThis morning we visit Edfu to see Egypt's best preserved cult temple, which was dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Then we continue our tranquil cruise along the Nile arriving at Kom–Ombo. Why not relax on deck and watch primitive villages on the banks of the river glide by? They have changed little in a thousand years. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
    Day 6 AswanWe visit the roofless Temple of Kom–Ombo, which was built for the falcon and crocodile gods. Next we cruise to Aswan where we take a memorable felucca ride across the Nile to visit the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener's Island. The felucca is the traditional craft of Egyptians who have sailed in them down the centuries. An awesome sight is a blood–red sunset, which is common–place in Aswan, with the distinctive sails of dozens of felucca's silhouetted against the setting sun. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
    Day 7 CairoAfter breakfast we disembark to explore the High Dam. Then we visit the Temple of Isis on the Island of Philae and the massive Unfinished Obelisk lying in the granite quarries nearby. Afterwards, there is a once in a lifetime opportunity to take an optional excursion to the mighty Sun Temple of Abu Simbel, flanked by four giant stone statues of Ramses II. The temple was reclaimed from the dam and reconstructed in its present and unforgettable location. Finally, we transfer to the airport for the return flight to Cairo. (Breakfast)
    Day 8 CairoToday we enjoy a full day of sightseeing which will include the Citadel, the spectacular complex dominating Cairo's skyline. From here we make a visit the Sultan Hassan Mosque and Mohammed Ali's Alabaster Mosque with its highly decorated and ornate interior. In Old Cairo we will visit the Hanging Church of St. Mary above the old Water Gate. Also we will visit the Egyptian Museum, home of King Tutankhamun's priceless treasures, discovered by Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings in 1922. This evening, time is your own to do as you please. Perhaps visit a traditional Egyptian folklore show. (Buffet breakfast)
    Day 9 CairoToday is full of amazing highlights. First we drive to Memphis to see the limestone Colossus of Ramses II and the giant Alabaster Sphinx. Next we continue to Sakkara where the Step Pyramid heralded the start of the pyramid age. Then, a breathtaking experience, as we marvel at one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Giza, and the Sphinx, which casts its enigmatic gaze across the sands of the desert.
    (Buffet Breakfast)
    Day 10 CairoEnjoy a full day at leisure to relax in this bustling city.You may wish to visit the markets for some last minute souvenir shopping. (Buffet Breakfast)
    Day 11Return USABid farewell to this unforgettable country as we transfer you to the Airport for your return flight to America. (Buffet breakfast)
    Dates/PricingClick Quote or call us to get additional information on your chosen travel date. Special offers or competitive pricing may be available!

     
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