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Egyptian Experience
9 days tour from US$ 1450
Brochure Type: Cost saver 2009
Tour code : CSEGEX
• Itinerary   |   • Dates & Rates   |   • What's Included    |   • Booking Conditions
 
Itinerary

Day 1     Arrive Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! You are met at Cairo Airport and transferred to your hotel. There is time at leisure to relax and unwind before you start to explore this fascinating city. Hotel: Novotel Cairo Airport
Day 2     Cairo - Pyramid Excursion - Overnight Train
Today is full of amazing highlights. First we will drive to Memphis where we see the limestone Colossus of Ramses II and the giant Alabaster Sphinx. Then we continue to Sakkara where the Step Pyramid heralded the start of the Pyramid Age. From here prepare yourself for 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. Later we board the overnight train which will take us south to the city of Aswan. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Day 3   Aswan - Nile Cruise (3 nights)
This morning we explore the High Dam and Granite Quarries where we see the massive unfinished obelisk. Then by motorboat to the Island of Philae to visit the Temple of Isis. This afternoon 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. Marvel at the blood-red sunset with the distinctive sails of dozens of feluccas silhouetted against the setting sun. (Continental breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)                         Cruise Ship: MS La Traviata or similar
Day 4    Nile Cruise: Kom- Ombo -Edfu
This morning there is a once in a lifetime opportunity to take an optional excursion by air to the mighty Sun Temple of Abu Simbel, flanked by four giant stone statues of Ramses II. This afternoon we leave Aswan as we sail to Kom Ombu. We visit the roofless Temple of Kom Ombu, which was built for the falcon and crocodile gods. Later we enjoy dinner onboard our Nile cruise ship. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) 
Day 5   Nile Cruise: Edfu
This morning in Edfu we visit Egypt’s best-preserved cult temple which was dedicated to the falcon God Horus. Then we cruise on to Luxor where we visit the grand Temple of Luxor, which dominates the town and was built by King Amenhotep III in 1414 BC. Later we visit the gigantic temple complex of Karnak and marvel at the remains of the amazing Avenue of the Sphinx, which once stretched between the Temples of Karnak and Luxor. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 6    Disembark - Luxor
First we visit the West Bank and the Valley of the Kings where the New Kingdom pharaohs were buried in dramatically shafted tombs built into the hillsides. Next we visit the breathtaking Deir el-Bahri, Queen Hatshepsut’s impressive temple and the gigantic statues of Memnon Collossi. (Breakfast)                                                    Hotel: Steigenberger Nile Palace
Day 7   Luxor - Cairo (2 nights)
The morning is at leisure in Luxor to explore this attractive town, peacefully situated on the banks of the Nile. Later we are transferred to the airport for our short flight back to Cairo where we stay for the next two nights. (Buffet breakfast)                        Hotel: Oasis Pyramids
Day 8    Cairo sightseeing
Enjoy a full day sightseeing today including the citadel, spectacularly dominating Cairo’s skyline and then a visit to the 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 and, finally, the Egyptian Museum, which is home of King Tutankhamun’s remarkable priceless treasures, discovered by Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings in 1922. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 9    Depart Cairo
Time to bid farewell to this unforgettable country as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight home. (Buffet Breakfast)
 
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Dates & Rates

Land Prices - 2009
Starts Cairo Ends  Cairo

Land Only

Starts  Cairo Ends  Cairo

Land Only
Sat  07 Mar 09* Sun  15 Mar 09 US$1490 Sat  26 Sep 09* Sun  04 Oct 09 US$1475
Sat  14 Mar 09* Sun  22 Mar 09 US$1490 Sat  03 Oct 09* Sun  11 Oct 09 US$1499
Sat  21 Mar 09* Sun  29 Mar 09 US$1490 Sat  10 Oct 09* Sun  18 Oct 09 US$1499
Sat  28 Mar 09* Sun  05 Apr 09 US$1490 Sat  17 Oct 09* Sun  25 Oct 09 US$1499
Sat  04 Apr 09* Sun  12 Apr 09 US$1525 Sat  24 Oct 09* Sun  01 Nov 09 US$1499
Sat  11 Apr 09* Sun  19 Apr 09 US$1535 Sat  31 Oct 09* Sun  08 Nov 09 US$1565
Sat  18 Apr 09* Sun  26 Apr 09 US$1490 Sat  07 Nov 09* Sun  14 Nov 09 US$1565
Sat  25 Apr 09* Sun  03 May 09 US$1490 Sat  14 Nov 09* Sun  22 Nov 09 US$1565
Sat  02 May 09* Sun  10 May 09 US$1450 Sat  21 Nov 09* Sun  29 Nov 09 US$1565
Sat  09 May 09* Sun  17 May 09 US$1450 Sat  28 Nov 09* Sun  06 Dec 09 US$1565
Sat  16 May 09* Sun  24 May 09 US$1450 Sat  05 Dec 09* Sun  13 Dec 09 US$1565
Sat  23 May 09* Sun  31 May 09 US$1450 Sat  12 Dec 09* Sun  20 Dec 09 US$1550
Sat  30 May 09* Sun  07 Jun 09 US$1450 Sat  19 Dec 09* Sun  27 Dec 09 US$1550
Sat  06 Jun 09* Sun  14 Jun 09 US$1450 Sat  26 Dec 09* Sun  03 Jan 10 US$1590
Sat  13 Jun 09* Sun  21 Jun 09 US$1450

2010
Sat  20 Jun 09* Sun  28 Jun 09 US$1450 Sat  02 Jan 10* Sun  10 Jan 10 US$1565
Sat  27 Jun 09* Sun  05 Jul 09 US$1450 Sat  09 Jan 10* Sun  17 Jan 10 US$1565
Sat  04 Jul 09* Sun  12 Jul 09 US$1450 Sat  16 Jan 10* Sun  24 Jan 10 US$1565
Sat  11 Jul 09* Sun  19 Jul 09 US$1450 Sat  23 Jan 10* Sun  31 Jan 10 US$1565
Sat  18 Jul 09* Sun  26 Jul 09 US$1450 Sat  30 Jan 10* Sun  07 Feb 10 US$1565
Sat  25 Jul 09* Sun  02 Aug 09 US$1450 Sat  06 Feb 10* Sun  14 Feb 10 US$1565
Sat  01 Aug 09* Sun  09 Aug 09 US$1450 Sat  13 Feb 10* Sun  21 Feb 10 US$1565
Sat  08 Aug 09* Sun  16 Aug 09 US$1450 Sat  20 Feb 10* Sun  28 Feb 10 US$1565
Sat  15 Aug 09* Sun  23 Aug 09 US$1450 Sat  27 Feb 10* Sun  07 Mar 10 US$1565
Sat  22 Aug 09* Sun  30 Aug 09 US$1450 Sat  06 Mar 10* Sun  14 Mar 10 US$1565
Sat  29 Aug 09* Sun  06 Sep 09 US$1450 Sat  13 Mar 10* Sun  21 Mar 10 US$1565
Sat  05 Sep 09* Sun  13 Sep 09 US$1450 Sat  20 Mar 10* Sun  28 Mar 10 US$1565
Sat  12 Sep 09* Sun  20 Sep 09 US$1450 Sat  27 Mar 10* Sun  04 Apr 10  
Sat  19 Sep 09* Sun  27 Sep 09 US$1450      
Single room supplement
Departs. 19, 26 Dec'09 & 02 Jan'10 : US$275
All other dates : US$220

Important note:
• Price subject to confirmation in July 2009.

• For Trafalgar other great savings, extra night accommodation and air details, please refer to Great Saving pages. 

Preferred departure : *

At Trafalgar, we are aware you need to plan your travel arrangements early to take advantage of our early payment discounts, utilise frequent flyer miles or benefit from airline early booking offers. To assist you when booking ahead, we have designated a number of tours as preferred departures based on their reliable booking history. look for the preferred departure symbol (*) with our dates and prices on the itineraries of your choice. In 2008, the equivalent departure of these listed tours sold our early, and Trafalgar will operate them again in 2009 over any other departure. If the date of a preferred departure tour does not fit with your travel plans, don't worry; our capacity is adjusted each year to ensure that the vast majority of all departures operate as scheduled. Furthermore, we will not reschedule any tour within 50 days of its scheduled departure date between 1 May and 30 Sep.

Note: Triple rooms and Guaranteed Room Share are not available on this tour.


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What's Included

  • Sightseeing Highlights

    • 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. 

    • Aswan: Visit the High Dam and see the Unfinished Obelisk. See the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener's Island during felucca ride across the River Nile.

    • Visit: Temples at Philae, Kom-Ombo and Edfu.

    • Luxor: Visit the Temples of Luxor and Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and Memnon Colossi. 

    • Cairo: Sightseeing includes the Citadel, Alabaster Mosque and Egyptian Museum.

     

  • 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. Please contact Trafalgar or your Travel Agent for further information.

     

  • Your Nile Cruise Ship MS La Traviata or MS-Sapphire.

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

    • A 5-star ship 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 phone and mini-bar.

    • Onboard facilities include a plunge pool, fitness equipment, two bars, dancing and folklore entertainment, restaurant and two gift shops.

     

  • Travel Highlights

    • First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.

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

    • Touring by air-conditioned motorcoach.

    • The services of a local guide on tour.

    • Overnight train journey Cairo to Aswan.

    • Internal flight from Luxor to Cairo, plus all airport transfers included.

    • Cairo Airport transfers are provided on Days 1 and Day 9.

    • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

     

  • Dining Highlights

    • 4 buffet breakfasts in Cairo and Luxor

    • 1 continental breakfast on train

    • 1 dinner onboard train
    • All meals on the Nile Cruise
 
 
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