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Tour Itinerary:

DAY 1: Tuesday DEPART.
Your journey starts at JFK airport. Board your flight to Cairo.

DAY 2: Wednesday CAIRO.
Arrive at Cairo airport. After you clear customs and collect your luggage, our representative will meet you and assist with the transfer to your hotel. Check in and overnight at hotel in Cairo.

DAY 3: Thursday CAIRO.
This morning we drive to the Giza Plateau, home of Egypt's signature attractions: the Great Pyramids, proclaimed by the Greeks to be among the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. We visit the great Pyramids of Giza and their guardian Sphinx, Memphis-first capital of the ancient kingdom to see the statue of Ramses II then to Sakkara to see the Step pyramid.
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 our hotel in Cairo.

DAY 4: Friday CAIRO - ASWAN - ABU SIMBEL.
This morning transfer to Cairo Airport for the flight to Aswan. On arrival in Aswan; Optional - connect with a flight to Abu Simbel for a half day of sight seeing before flying 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. Optional - Sound & light show in Philae temple. Overnight in Aswan.

DAY 5: Saturday KOM OMBO - EDFU.
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. Dinner and overnight onboard in Edfu.

DAY 6: Sunday ESNA - LUXOR.
This morning we explore the Temple of Horus, the falcon god. Then we sail to Esna and continue sailing to Luxor. Optional - Sound & light show in Karnak temple. Overnight in Luxor.

DAY 7: Monday LUXOR.
Optional - hot air ballooning over the valley at the sunrise. Today we check out after breakfast and then we explore the wondrous Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. This afternoon we visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. At the end of the day we are transferred to the train station to catch our overnight train to Cairo.

DAY 8: Tuesday CAIRO.
This morning visit the Egyptian Museum the world-renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. Accompanied by your certified Egyptologist, you'll stroll through the halls highlighting each historical period of this ancient land. Spend the evening at leisure on your own in Cairo or Optional - Afternoon take half day tours visiting not-to-be-missed the Khan Al-Khalili bazaar, abuzz with activity and offering a priceless perspective on Cairo's oriental character OR discover Cairo's churches & synagogues by taking the old Cairo Coptic half a day tour. Overnight in Cairo.

DAY 9: Wednesday CAIRO.
Transfer from the hotel to Cairo airport for final departure.

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TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
-	Accommodation on twin share basis at above hotels or similar.
-	Daily Buffet Breakfast.
-	All three meals included during three nights cruise.
-	Tours from cruise ship on a group basis as per cruise itinerary.
-	Meet & Greet at Cairo airport by our representative.
-	Arrival & Departure airport transfers.
-	All sightseeing tours as stated in the itinerary.
-	Transportation in private AC chauffeur driven vehicle.
-	Service of one English-speaking Egyptologist during sightseeing tours.
-	International Airfare from JFK to Cairo and return.
-	Domestic Air Fare for Cairo - Aswan.
-	First class sleeper train from Luxor to Cairo.
-	Entrances fees as per itinerary.
-	All applicable taxes.

TOUR PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
-	Meals not mentioned as being included.
-	Items of a personal nature.
-	Beverages with meals.
-	Tips & Gratuities
-	Travel Insurance
-	Items not mentioned as being included
-	Visa fees

OPTIONAL TOURS: based on Minimum of 2 persons
	CAIRO:	(All prices are per person)*
-	Extra Night in Ramses Hilton:	85.00 USD per person/night (Not valid for peak season)
-	Extra Night in Conrad hotel:	135.00 USD per person/night (Not valid for peak season)
-	Citadel/ Mosque/ Bazaar Half Day Tour:	54.00 USD per person
-	Coptic Cairo Half Day tour:	46.00 USD per person
-	Pharonic Village Half Day Tour:	47.00 USD per person
-	Alexandria Full Day Tour with Lunch:	176.00 USD per person
-	Sound & Light show at Pyramids:	58.00 USD per person

	LUXOR:
-	Sound & Light show at Karnak Temple:	40.00 USD per person
-	Hot Air Balloon Ride over Valley of Kings:	190.00 USD per person

	ASWAN:
-	Sound and Light show at Philae Temple:	45.00 USD per person
-	Abu Simbel Excursion:	275.00 USD per person
	* All prices are per person and based on Minimum of 2 persons.

Small Group Guaranteed Departure

Tour Length	09 Days.
Tour Style	GURANTEED DEPARTURE
Visit	Cairo - Aswan - Abu Simbel - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Esna - Luxor - Cairo
Prices	Starting At US $ 1,895* Only.
Dates	DEPARTING FROM JFK

Place Covered	No. of Nights	Hotels
Cairo - Pyramids Area	02 Nights	Ramses Hilton
Aswan - Luxor Cruise	03 Nights	TiYi or TuYu Nile Cruise
Luxor – Cairo	01 Night	First class sleeper train
Cairo	01 Night	Ramses Hilton

TOUR DATES: DEPARTING FROM JFK
Small Group Guranteed Departure Dates:
GROUP CODE	START DATE	END DATE
E1-001	21-Sep-10	29-Sep-10
E1-002	28-Sep-10	06-Oct-10
E1-003	19-Oct-10	27-Oct-10
E1-004	16-Nov-10	24-Nov-10
E1-005	23-Nov-10	01-Dec-10
E1-006	18-Jan-11	26-Jan-11
E1-007	25-Jan-11	02-Feb-11
E1-008	08-Feb-11	16-Feb-11

TOUR PRICES:
* Per person on twin sharing
E1-001, 004 & 005 LAND + AIR (Ex. JFK):	USD 1895 PER PERSON
E1-002 & 003 LAND + AIR (Ex. JFK):	USD 1925 PER PERSON
E1-006, 007 & 008 LAND + AIR (Ex. JFK):	USD 2095 PER PERSON
* Prices are Based on Per Person on Twin Share Basis.