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WONDERS OF ANCIENT EGYPT
12 days from £899
operated by Trafalgar First Class: The Company of Choice - Land only flights not included - ATOL 2688
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Sightseeing 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, Deir El-Bahri and the Grand Temple of Luxor. Visit the Temple of Karnak.
- Dendera: Visit the Temple.
- Edfu: Visit the Temple of Horus by horse-drawn carriage.
- 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 Ombu: Visit the Temple.
- Memphis: See the Colossus of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx.
- Sakkara: View the Step Pyramid.
- Giza: Visit the Great Pyramids and see the Sphinx. "Son et Lumière" at the Pyramids.
Dining Highlights- 4 Buffet breakfasts in Cairo
- All meals on the Nile Cruise (see day-by-day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights- The services of a local guide on tour.
- Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's air-conditioned motorcoaches.
- A Trafalgar Bonus All internal flights from Cairo to Luxor and Cairo,
plus all airport transfers are included.
- Your accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
- A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.
A fabulous Nile Cruise is included- A highlight of this tour is a cruise along the legendary River Nile on board
the latest and most luxurious of all ships, the superb MS GISELLE
- 5-star features of the MS Giselle are fully air-conditioned, luxury two-berth cabins with en suite bathroom, full size bath, shower and toilet.
There is a TV with satellite system, hair dryer, internal telephone and mini-bar.
- On-board facilities of this superb vessel include a swimming pool and sun deck which runs the length and width of the ship, salon, two bars, a lounge for relaxing, dancing and folklore entertainment, a large restaurant serving Egyptian and international cuisine, and two gift shops.?
? Note: An alternative boat of the same category may be used during maintenance or sudden malfunction.
Airport Transfers- London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
- Important - Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
- You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
- Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
- Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
- Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
- In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
- No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
- Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
- European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
- Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
- Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
- Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
Please Note- Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this tour.
- On occasion there may be the possibility of a slight alteration in the itinerary due to the sailing conditions on the Nile, domestic air schedules, religious holidays or any other unforeseen circumstance. In any case all included visits will be operated.
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Your itinerary Map - Day 1 - 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: Meridien Pyramids (2 nights)
- Day 2 - 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 3 - 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 / Dinner)
- Day 4 - 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 5 - Nile Cruise: Luxor - Edfu First we visit the West Bank and the Valley of the Kings where the New Kingdom Pharoahs 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 Tonight we don traditional Egyptian galabeas for a fun-filled Egyptian Dinner and Galabea Party. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
- Day 6 - 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. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
- Day 7 - 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 8 - Nile Cruise: Aswan - Kom Ombu - 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 Temple, which was built for the falcon and crocodile gods. Overnight on board. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
- Day 9 - 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 on board ship. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
- Day 10 - 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 (2 nights)
- Day 11 - 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 12 - Depart Cairo Bid farewell to this unforgettable country as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight home. (Buffet Breakfast)
- Please Note On occasion there may be the possibility of a slight alteration in the itinerary due to the sailing conditions on the Nile, domestic air schedules, religious holidays or any other unforeseen circumstance. In any case all included visits will be operated.
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