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Wonders of Ancient Egypt (Winter 2008/2009)
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 Highlights CairoLuxorAswanMemphisEdfuGizaSakkaraKom-OmboDenderaSightseeing Highlights Cairo: Sightseeing includes the Citadel, Sultan Hassan Mosque, Mohammed Ali's Alabaster Mosque, the Hanging Church of St. Mary and the Egyptian Museum.Luxor: Visit the Valley of the Kings and Deir El-Bahri. Horse-drawn carriage ride to visit the Temple of Luxor. Visit the Temple of Karnak.Dendera: Visit the Temple.Edfu: Visit the Temple of Horus.Aswan: See the High Dam and Granite Quarries. Visit the Temple of Isis on Philae Island. Felucca ride to visit the botanical gardens on Kitchener Island.Kom-Ombo: Visit the Temple.Memphis: See the Colossus of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx.Sakkara: SakkaraGiza: Visit the Great Pyramids and see the Sphinx. Sound and Light Show at the PyramidsDining Highlights 4 buffet breakfasts in CairoAll meals on the Nile cruiseFirst Class 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.Touring by air-conditioned motorcoach.The services of a local guide on tour.Cairo Airport transfers will be provided for passengers who have provided Trafalgar with their flight details and are staying in a Cairo hotel booked by Trafalgar.A Trafalgar Bonus - All internal flights from Cairo to Luxor return, plus all airport transfers are included.A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal. |
| Call (800) 630-1267 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7244042 | | Trafalgar Tours | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | Depart USA : Overnight flight to Cairo. | | Day 2 | Cairo | Arrive Cairo (2 nights) : Trafalgar meets you on your arrival at Cairo Airport and transfers you to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Hotel: Le Meridien Pyramids | | Day 3 | Cairo | Cairo - Pyramids Excursion : 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. This evening return to the pyramids for an unforgettable Sound and Light Show and glory again at the pyramids by night. (Buffet Breakfast) | | Day 4 | Nile Cruise | Cairo - Luxor - Dendera - Nile Cruise (7 nights) : An early morning flight to Luxor where we will visit the gigantic temple complex of 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. This afternoon we cruise on the Nile north to Dendera for overnight. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinnner ) | | Day 5 | Nile Cruise: Luxor | Nile Cruise: Luxor : This morning we visit Dendera Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Hathor, with its sunken relief of Cleopatra with Caesarion, her son by Julius Caesar. Reboarding our ship we sail back to Luxor so that by horse-drawn carriages we ride to the grand Temple of Luxor, dominating the town, built by King Amenhotep III in 1414 BC. After our guided visit we return to our cruise ship. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | | Day 6 | Nile Cruise: Luxor - Edfu | Nile Cruise: Luxor - Edfu : 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. Then we relax today as we sail via the Esna Lock to Edfu, gliding past primitive villages, and watching the local children swim whilst mothers wash clothes in the waters of the Nile along the riverbanks. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | | Day 7 | Nile Cruise: Edfu - Aswan | Nile Cruise: Edfu - Aswan : This morning, by coach, we visit Egypt's best-preserved cult temple which was dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Then we continue our tranquil cruise along the Nile to Aswan. Tonight we don traditional Egyptian galabeas for a fun-filled Egyptian dinner and Galabea party. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | | Day 8 | Nile Cruise: Aswan | Nile Cruise: Aswan : 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. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | | Day 9 | Nile Cruise: Aswan - Kom-Ombo - Edfu | Nile Cruise: Aswan - 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-Ombo. We visit the roofless Temple of Kom-Ombo, which was built for the falcon and crocodile gods. Overnight onboard. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | | Day 10 | Nile Cruise: Edfu - Luxor | Nile Cruise: Edfu - Luxor : A leisurely morning as we cruise to Luxor. Time here to explore this attractive town peacefully situated on the Nile banks. Alternatively you may wish to relax on the deck of our ship and watch the sun set over the Nile waters. Later we enjoy dinner onboard ship. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) | | Day 11 | Cairo | Disembark Luxor - Cairo (2 nights) : We disembark this morning and are transferred to the airport for our return flight to Cairo. Tonight, perhaps enjoy an optional dinner and entertainment- (Breakfast)
Hotel: Ramses Hilton | | Day 12 | Cairo | Cairo sightseeing : Enjoy a full day sightseeing today including the Citadel, spectacularly dominating Cairo's skyline, and then a visit to 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 and finally the Egyptian Museum, home of King Tutankhamun's priceless treasures, discovered by Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings in 1922. (Buffet Breakfast) | | Day 13 | Return USA | Cairo - USA : Bid farewell to this unforgettable country as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight to the USA. (Buffet Breakfast) |
| | * Taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are not included.
** This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
*** Please note: A flight fuel surcharge of A$48.00 will be levied on all tour departures leaving between 1 September 2008 and 31 October 2008
**** Please note: Prices from 1 October, 2008 onwards to 2009, subject to confirmation on 31 July 2008, at which time the Price guarantee will become applicable.
***** Triple rooms are not available on this tour.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.- 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.
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