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Egypt , the oldest tourist destination in the world, attracted visitors from much of the ancient world to view fabulous monuments built to last for eternity. Egypt is a country that begs to be explored. Cruise the Nile on traditional feluccas, star gaze in the desert plains with new Bedouin friends, experience coffee bars deep inside teeming bazaars. The tour covers all the highlights of Egypt including Cairo, Aswan and Luxor.

Note: This a private tour so you can start the tour any day of the year.

Tour Itinerary:

DAY 01: CAIRO.
Arrival at Cairo airport, where our representative will be waiting for you. He will then meet and assist you through airport formalities and escort you to your hotel in Cairo, situated at the pyramids' area. Check in and overnight at hotel in Cairo.

DAY 02: CAIRO.
Today we visit the great Pyramids of Giza and their guardian Sphinx and then head to the Cairo Museum. Overnight at hotel in Cairo. Optional - After dinner on your own, return to Giza for a spectacular Sound & Light show. Nothing compares to seeing the Pyramids and the Sphinx illuminated at night; the visual effects as well as dramatic commentary make for an unforgettable evening. Overnight at hotel in Cairo

DAY 03: CAIRO – ASWAN (Cruise).
This morning we are transferred to Cairo Airport for our flight to Aswan. Optional - connect with flight to Abu Simbel for half day sight seeing and flight back to Aswan. Then we will be escorted to embark on the Nile cruise ship-our floating hotel for the next five days. After lunch, we sail by ‘felucca’ a traditional Nile sailing boat, to view Kitcheners Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Overnight in Aswan.
Optional: Abu Simbel excursion in the morning.

DAY 04: ASWAN - KOMOMBO – EDFU (Cruise).
Today we visit the impressive Aswan High Dam and its huge lake, and the Temple of Philae. Then we cruise to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple shared by the Gods Sobek & Haroeris. Tonight we enjoy a special costume party featuring Native Egyptian and pharaonic style. Overnight in Edfu.

DAY 05: EDFU - ESNA – LUXOR (Cruise).
This morning we explore the Temple of Horus, the falcon god. Then we sail to Esna and continue sailing to Luxor. Overnight in Luxor.

DAY 06: LUXOR (Cruise).
Optional - Hot air ballooning over the valley at the Sunrise. Today we explore the Necropolis of Thebes, the wondrous Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. In the evening, we visit the Karnak and Luxor Temple. Overnight in Luxor.

DAY 07: LUXOR - CAIRO.
Today we will be transferred to Luxor airport for our flight back to Cairo where we will be met and escorted to the hotel. The balance of the day is free for shopping. Optional - This morning travel to Alexandria, Egypt's second largest city and main port, for a full-day tour. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC. Explore the well-preserved ruins of the Roman amphitheater and Alexandria Library. After lunch at a local restaurant, see the Fort of Qaitbey from the outside. Overnight at hotel in Cairo

DAY 08: CAIRO.
Transfer from the hotel to Cairo airport for final departure.

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NOTE: Cruise Embarkation days

Every Tuesday for Superior and Luxury

Every Monday for Deluxe (Ex. Luxor)

TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
-	Accommodation on twin sharing basis at listed hotels or similar.
-	Daily Buffet Breakfast.
-	All three meals included during four nights cruise.
-	Tours from cruise ship on group basis as per cruise itinerary.
-	Meet & Greet at Cairo airport by Representative.
-	Arrival & Departure transfers; all sightseeing tours as stated below.
-	Transportation in private AC chauffeur driven car.
-	Service of one English-speaking guide during sightseeing tours.
-	Domestic Air Fare for Cairo Aswan & Luxor Cairo.
-	Entrances at all sight seeing spots.
-	All applicable taxes.

TOUR PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
-	Meals at hotels except those listed in above inclusions.
-	Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, drinks etc.
-	Optional tours.
-	International Flight charges if any.
-	Obligatory Gala dinner during Christmas, New Year, Easter etc
-	Visas

TOUR LODGING MEALS:
-	Meals are not included except for those mentioned in the programme.

OPTIONAL TOURS BASED ON MIN OF 2 PEOPLE:
-	Sound and Light show at the Pyramids $ 58.00 per person.
-	Excursion to Abu Simbel by air $ 275.00 per person by Egypt Air from Aswan.
-	Full day Alexandria Excursion with Lunch $ 180.00 per person.
-	Hot Air ballooning in Luxor $ 190.00 per person.

Tour Code			SA-05-005
Tour Length			07 Nights/08 Days.
Visit			Cairo \| Aswan \| Kom Ombo \| Esna \| Luxor \| Cairo (Most Popular).
Prices			Starting At US $ 994* Only.
Dates			Check Dates below.

Place	Nights	Superior Hotels	Deluxe Hotels	Luxury Hotels
Cairo-Pyramids	02	Hotel Oasis Giza	Ramses Hilton Hotel	Sofitel Gezirah
Aswan - Luxor Cruise	04	PNC Admiral Nile Cruise	TiYI or TuYa Nile Cruise	Oberoi Philae Cruise
Cairo	01	Hotel Oasis Giza	Ramses Hilton Hotel	Sofitel Gezirah

NOTE:	Cruise Embarkation days
	Every Tuesday for Superior and Luxury
	Every Monday for Deluxe (Ex. Luxor)

SUPERIOR
* Per person on twin sharing
20 Sep 09 - 30 April 10 (Except Peak)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	$ 1091 USD
Single person traveling alone:	$ 1493 USD

10 Dec 09 - 06 Jan 10 (Xmas)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	$ 1139 USD
Single person traveling alone:	$ 1546 USD

25 Mar 10 - 11 Apr 10 (Easter)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	$ 1139 USD
Single person traveling alone:	$ 1546 USD

01 May 10 - 20 Sep 10 (Except Peak)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	$ 994 USD
Single person traveling alone:	$ 1308 USD

DELUXE
* Per person on twin sharing
20 Sep 09 - 30 April 10 (Except Peak)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	$ 1379 USD
Single person traveling alone:	$ 1847 USD

10 Dec 09 - 06 Jan 10 (Xmas)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	$ 2255 USD
Single person traveling alone:	$ 3043 USD

25 Mar 10 - 11 Apr 10 (Easter)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	$ 1803 USD
Single person traveling alone:	$ 2532 USD

01 May 10 - 20 Sep 10 (Except Peak)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	$ 1111 USD
Single person traveling alone:	$ 1418 USD

01 July 10 - 31 Aug 10
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	$ 1176 USD
Single person traveling alone:	$ 1528 USD

LUXURY
* Per person on twin sharing
20 Sep 09 - 30 April 10 (Except Peak)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	$ 2219 USD
Single person traveling alone:	$ 3443 USD

10 Dec 09 - 06 Jan 10 (Xmas)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	$ 2588 USD
Single person traveling alone:	$ 3891 USD

25 Mar 10 - 11 Apr 10 (Easter)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	$ 2588 USD
Single person traveling alone:	$ 3891 USD

01 May 10 - 20 Sep 10 (Except Peak)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	$ 1618 USD
Single person traveling alone:	$ 2470 USD

01 July 10 - 31 Aug 10
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	$ 1675 USD
Single person traveling alone:	$ 2584 USD

PRICE INFO: The above quote is subject to change with a proviso that incase of hike in price of fuel/tax, the given quote may vary accordingly.
* Prices are Based on Per Person on Twin Share Basis.