Land Of The Pharaohs Tour, Tours in Cairo, Egypt.

Tour Itinerary:

DAY 1: CAIRO.
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo

DAY 2: CAIRO.
Spend the day on the Giza Plateau. In the morning visit the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the Solar Boat Museum, the timeless Sphinx, and the Valley Temple of Khafra. In the afternoon enjoy a walking tour to visit the Pyramids of Khafra and Menkaura, explore the remains of their mortuary temples, the Tombs of the Noblemen, Qar and Idu, and an ancient limestone quarry. Overnight in Cairo

Optional - This evening 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. (B)

DAY 3: CAIRO.
Walk among ancient treasures with your local expert on a private tour of the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. Admire the world's greatest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including the golden treasures of Tutankhamun's tomb and the Mummy Room, where more than 20 pharaohs lie in state. Continue on to the ancient capital of Memphis to visit the outdoor museum and see the beautiful Colossus of Ramses II and the world-famous Step Pyramid of Zoser, the oldest known Egyptian pyramid. Overnight in Cairo

DAY 4: LUXOR - ABYDOS - DENDARA - LUXOR.
Early this morning transfer to Cairo airport for a flight to Luxor. On arrival in Luxor you will be met and transferred to the hotel before visiting two of Egypt's most spectacular and under-visited sites, Abydos and Dendara. At Abydos explore the Temple of Seti I, the Temple of Ramses II and the Osirium. In the afternoon continue on to the Temple of Hathor at Dendara, one of the best preserved temples in Egypt. Overnight in Luxor

DAY 5: LUXOR - NILE CRUISE.
Late this morning transfer to your Nile cruise ship, your floating hotel for the next five days. Enjoy lunch on board before visiting Karnak Temple built by generations of pharaohs over a thousand-year period and Luxor Temple. Overnight on board the cruise

DAY 6: LUXOR - ESNA.
Optional: Hot air ballooning over the valley at sunrise. After breakfast visit the Valley of the Kings, explore several amazing Royal Tombs. Continue on to Deir el Medina, with its small Ptolemaic temple. This is the ancient village of the workers who built the pharaohs' tombs and also is home to the beautifully preserved Tomb of Sennedjem. After lunch visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, ancient Egypt's first female pharaoh. Also see the Colossi of Memnon, the statues of Amenhotep III that once stood before his temple. Later in the afternoon sail on to Aswan. After passing through the Esna Lock continue on to Edfu, where we dock for the night. Overnight on board the cruise

DAY 7: ESNA - EDFU - KOM OMBO.
This morning after breakfast disembark at Edfu, where horse-drawn carriages will meet and take you to the Temple of Horus, the best-preserved temple on the Nile. Continue sailing most of the day before arriving at Kom Ombo and enjoy a short walk to the twin Temples of Sobek and Horus. Be sure to see the mummified crocodiles! Overnight on board the cruise

DAY 8: KOM OMBO - ASWAN.
Enjoy buffet breakfast on board the cruise in Aswan, Egypt's southernmost city. South of here lies the flooded lands of Nubia, Sudan, and Ethiopia. Visit the Aswan High Dam, a contemporary counterpart to Egypt's monumental constructions of the past. Then, on to the granite quarries, which supplied the ancient Egyptians with most of the hard stone used in their pyramids and temples, and see the famed Unfinished Obelisk. Enjoy a short motorboat ride to the romantic, majestic Philae Temple on the Island of Agilika. Ancient Nubia was known to the pharaohs as the "Land of Gold," and its wealth and lands were eventually incorporated into Egypt around 1500 BC. Later take a short felucca ride to Botanical gardens. Overnight on board the cruise

DAY 9: ASWAN - CAIRO.
After a buffet breakfast disembark this morning. Optional: Abu Simbel Excursion by flight to Egypt's most recognized landmark today, the temples of Ramses II. Remarkably, the complex was moved to a higher elevation when floodwaters from Lake Nasser and the High Dam project threatened the temples' preservation. Fly back to Cairo where you will be met and transferred to the hotel, conveniently located downtown. Optional: this afternoon enjoy a half day tour visiting the Khan Al-Khalili bazaar, abuzz with activity and offering a priceless perspective on Cairo's oriental character. Overnight in Cairo

DAY 10: CAIRO - ALEXANDRIA - CAIRO.
After breakfast embarking on a full day excursion to Alexandria, founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC. Explore the well-preserved ruins of the Roman amphitheater and Alexandria Library as well as seeing Fort Qaitbey from the outside before returning to Cairo. Overnight in Cairo

DAY 11: CAIRO.
Today transfer to the airport for your onward flight

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TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
-	Accommodation on twin sharing basis
-	Breakfast daily
-	All three meals included during the four night cruise
-	Tours from the cruise ship on a group basis as per the cruise itinerary.
-	Meet & Greet at Cairo airport by our representative
-	Arrival & Departure transfers
-	Transportation in private AC chauffeur driven car.
-	Sightseeing & Entrance fees as per the itinerary
-	Service of English-speaking Egyptologists during sightseeing tours
-	Domestic Air Fare for Cairo - Luxor / Aswan - Cairo
-	Day trip with lunch to Alexandria
-	All applicable taxes

TOUR PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
-	Meals not mentioned as being included
-	Beverages with meals
-	Items of a personal nature
-	International airfare
-	Optional tours & excursions
-	Tips & Gratuities
-	Visas
-	Travel Insurance

OPTIONAL TOURS BASED ON MIN OF 2 PEOPLE:
-	Hot Air ballooning in Luxor - 190 USD per person
-	Excursion to Abu Simbel by air - 290 USD per person with Egypt Air from Aswan
-	Sound and Light show at the Pyramids - 58 USD per person
-	½ day Khan Khalili Bazaar, Citadel and Mosques - 54 USD per person

$Land Of The Pharaohs Tour Egypt$

Tour Length			10 Nights/11 Days.
Visit			Cairo (Arrival) - Luxor - Abydos - Dendara - Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan - Cairo - Alexandria - Cairo (Depart)
Prices			Starting At USD $1,592* Only.
Dates			Check Dates below.

•			4 Nights Deluxe Nile River Cruise
•			Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
•			Sphinx & Great Pyramids
•			Temples of Abydos and Dendara
•			Valley of Kings
•			Port city of Alexandria

Place	Nights	Superior Hotels	Deluxe Hotels	Luxury Hotels
Cairo - Pyramids Area	03	Oasis Pyramid	Cairo Marriott	Mena House Garden
Luxor	01	Steigenberger	Sonesta Luxor	Sonesta Luxor
Cruise	04	PNC Nile Admiral Cruise	TI YI or Tuya Cruise	Oberoi Philae Cruise
Cairo	02	Pyramisa Hotel	Conrad Hilton	Sofitel El Gazirah

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

SUPERIOR
* Per person on twin sharing
14 Sept 11 - 30 April 12 (Except Peak)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	US$ 1755
Single person traveling alone:	US$ 2325

05 Dec 11 - 06 Jan 12 (Xmas)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	US$ 1962
Single person traveling alone:	US$ 2529

01 Apr 12 - 15 Apr 12 (Easter)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	US$ 1939
Single person traveling alone:	US$ 2509

01 May 12 – 30 Jun 12
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	US$ 1646
Single person traveling alone:	US$ 2103

01 July 12 – 14 Sep 12
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	US$ 1709
Single person traveling alone:	US$ 2199

DELUXE
* Per person on twin sharing
14 Sept 11 - 30 April 12 (Except Peak)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	US$ 1935
Single person traveling alone:	US$ 2515

05 Dec 11 - 06 Jan 12 (Xmas)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	US$ 2632
Single person traveling alone:	US$ 3607

01 Apr 12 - 15 Apr 12 (Easter)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	US$ 2524
Single person traveling alone:	US$ 3455

01 May 12 – 30 Jun 12
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	US$ 1671
Single person traveling alone:	US$ 2053

01 July 12 – 14 Sep 12
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	US$ 1735
Single person traveling alone:	US$ 2158

LUXURY
* Per person on twin sharing
14 Sept 11 - 30 April 12 (Except Peak)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	US$ 2930
Single person traveling alone:	US$ 4256

05 Dec 11 - 06 Jan 12 (Xmas)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	US$ 3406
Single person traveling alone:	US$ 4769

01 Apr 12 - 15 Apr 12 (Easter)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	US$ 3406
Single person traveling alone:	US$ 4769

01 May 12 - 14 Sepl 12 (Expect)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	US$ 2280
Single person traveling alone:	US$ 3198

15 Jun 12 - 18 Jul 12
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	US$ 2354
Single person traveling alone:	US$ 3342

PRICE INFO: The above quotes are subject due to fuel/tax surcharges.
* Prices are Based on Per Person on Twin Share Basis.