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 First Class 2012: Best of Egypt 2012
Tour Type: Eastern MediterraneanBrochure Type: First Class 2012Savour ancient Egypt as you cruise along the River Nile. Marvel at the statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis. See the breathtaking Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza. Explore the Valley of the Kings in Luxor and finish at the Citadel and Alabaster Mosque in Cairo. Sightseeing Highlights- Luxor Visit the Temples of Karnak and Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Medinet Habou, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon.
- Nile Cruise Visit the temples at Edfu, Kom-Ombo and Philae.
- Aswan Sail in a felucca across the Nile to see the Botanical Gardens. View the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk. Visit the Temple of Isis on the Island of Philae.
- Cairo Sightseeing includes the Citadel, Alabaster Mosque, Sultan Hassan Mosque, the Hanging Church of St. Mary and the 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 View the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx.
Dining Highlights- 5 buffet breakfasts in Cairo.
- All meals on the Nile cruise.
First Class Travel Highlights- First Class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and private facilities.
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
- Travel by luxury, air-conditioned coach with reclining seats on day excursions.
- Escorted by one of Trafalgar's English-speaking Egyptologist/Travel Directors.
- Audio headsets for all guided visits and included sightseeing.
- A Trafalgar Bonus - all internal flights from Cairo to Luxor, and Aswan to Cairo.
- Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.
- A stylish wallet, travel documents, keepsake booklet and map.
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| Call (817) 595-2900 for more information or to book today! Mention code 10564236 | | Trafalgar Tours | | Offer valid through 3/31/2012 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | DEPART USA: Overnight flight to Cairo. | | Day 2 | Cairo | ARRIVE CAIRO: Welcome to Cairo! You are met at Cairo Airport and transferred to your hotel. Wander through ancient, bustling streets in the City of a Thousand Minarets or simply relax after your journey.
Fairmont Heliopolis (Superior First Class) | | Day 3 | Nile Cruise | CAIRO - LUXOR - NILE CRUISE (4 NIGHTS): Fly to Luxor and on arrival, visit the enormous temple complex at Karnak, featuring the Temple of Amun and the amazing Avenue of the Sphinx. Board your luxury cruise ship in time for lunch. Later visit the Grand Temple of Luxor before returning to your cruise ship for dinner. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Cruise ship: MS Norma, MS Sapphire or MS La Boheme | | Day 4 | Edfu | NILE CRUISE: LUXOR - EDFU: Discover the Valley of the Kings in the Theban Hills west of the Nile, where tombs were built for the powerful nobles of the New Kingdom. Visit the Temple of Medinet Habou, the burial site of Ramses III. Admire Queen Hatshepsut's impressive temple at Deir el-Bahri. View the Colossi of Memnon, carved from quartzite sandstone. Later, sail to Edfu. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | | Day 5 | Kom-Ombo | NILE CRUISE: EDFU - KOM-OMBO: Visit Egypt's best-preserved cult temple at Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Relax and admire the scenery as you sail upstream to Kom-Ombo - little has changed in a thousand years! This evening, dress up in traditional clothing and experience a fun-filled Egyptian Dinner and Galabea Party. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | | Day 6 | Aswan | NILE CRUISE: KOM-OMBO - ASWAN: Tour the Temple of Kom-Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile-headed god, Sobek. Sail from Aswan in a traditional felucca across the Nile to see the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener's Island. A blood-red sunset is common in Aswan, all the more breathtaking with the silhouette of dozens of feluccas set against it. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | | Day 7 | Cairo | DISEMBARK - ASWAN - CAIRO (4 NIGHTS): Disembark in Aswan to explore the High Dam. Visit the Temple of Isis on the Island of Philae. See the Unfinished Obelisk. Later consider an optional excursion to the mighty Sun Temple of Abu Simbel - a once in a lifetime opportunity - where four giant stone statues of Ramses II guard the temple's entrance. This evening fly back to Cairo from Aswan. (Breakfast)
Ramses Hilton (Moderate Deluxe) | | Day 8 | Cairo | CAIRO SIGHTSEEING: Thousands of years of history are brought to life during your full day of sightseeing. See the ancient Citadel, built to protect the city from the Crusaders. Marvel at the Alabaster Mosque's ornate interior and the Sultan Hassan Mosque, one of the masterpieces of Mamluk architecture. Visit the Hanging Church of St. Mary in Old Cairo and see Tutankhamun's priceless treasures at the Egyptian Museum, discovered by Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings in 1922. Spend the evening as you wish. (Buffet Breakfast) | | Day 9 | Cairo | CAIRO - PYRAMID EXCURSION: See the limestone Colossus of Ramses II and the giant Alabaster Sphinx at Memphis. Admire the Step Pyramid at Sakkara, which heralded the beginning of the pyramid age. Marvel at the Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. See the enigmatic Great Sphinx - the oldest monumental sculpture in the world. The evening is yours to do as you please. Perhaps complete your Cairo experience with a romantic dinner cruise on the Nile. (Buffet Breakfast) | | Day 10 | Cairo | CAIRO AT LEISURE: Time to relax or maybe to visit the bazaar for some last minute shopping. (Buffet Breakfast) | | Day 11 | USA | CAIRO - USA: Today you leave this mysterious, ancient country. Say goodbye to your travelling companions and your Travel Director as you prepare for your trip home. Airport transfers are available, conditions apply. (Buffet Breakfast) |
| | Guaranteed room share is not available on this trip.
Prices from November 2012 onwards to 2013, are subject to confirmation on 31 July 2012, at which time the price guarantee will become applicable.
- These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
- All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.
- For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Conditions page.
- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class |
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