14 Days Incredible Egypt in Style

Price

£758.00

RRP

£839.00

Single supplement

No single room requirment  Normal season (+£303.00) Shoulder season (+£336.00) High season (+£369.00)

Travel season

01Oct11-19Dec11  20Dec11-05Jan12 (+£190.00) 06Jan12-31Mar12  01Apr12-15Apr12 (+£190.00) 16Apr12-30Apr12  01May11-30Sep11 (+£95.00)

Departure Date

The Incredible Egypt in Style Tour is one of the most popular trips that

· 3 nights accommodation in Cairo Hotel 3* Pyramids area on bed and breakfast basis, in standard room in Horizon Pyramids hotel or similar.
· 1 night accommodation on board of Cairo / Aswan Sleeper Train based on HB basis.
· 1 nights accommodation in Aswan hotel 3* Down Town area on bed and breakfast basis, in standard room in Cleopatra hotel or similar.
· 3 nights accommodation on board of River Nile Standard cruise based on M/S L'aube Du Nil in a twin berth cabin on Main/Middle deck on full-board basis or similar.
· 4 nights accommodation in Orascom El-Gouna hotel 3* on bed and breakfast basis, in standard room in Area Inn hotel or similar.
· 1 nights accommodation in Cairo hotel 3* Pyramids area on bed and breakfast basis, in standard room in Horizon Pyramids hotel or similar.
· All transfers in Cairo, Luxor, & Aswan upon arrival & departure as per below itinerary by Air-conditioned H/C - N.T.S new Vehicle Cars.
· Private transfer from Luxor City to Hurghada city by Air-conditioned H/C - N.T.S new Vehicle Cars on day 9.
· 03 Full-days Cairo sightseeing including of: [Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, Saqarra, Egyptian museum of Antiquities, Salah El Din Citadel, Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, old Cairo (the Hanging Church, the Abu Sirga Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue) and Khan El-Khalil] with entrances fees including lunch in local restaurants.
· Evening Sound and Light show at the Giza Pyramids on day 3.
· Full Day excursion to Abu Simbel city by Air-conditioned H/C - N.T.S new Vehicle Cars.
· Evening Sound and Light show at the Karnak Temple on day 8.
· Classical Sightseeing during Cruise including of: [Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of Kings & Queens, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the two colossi of Memnon in Luxor, Edfu Temple in Edfu, Kom Ombo Temple in Kom Ombo, Felucca, Philae Temple in Aswan, Elephantine Island, High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk] with entrances fees & Transfers to sites as per cruise program.
· Helpful Representatives, Qualified Drivers, English speaking guide during whole Program.
· 24 Hours / 07 Days follow ups Tour Operators.
 
Package Excludes:
· Entry visa to Egypt.
· International flight tickets.
· Domestic flight from Cairo to Aswan and Hurghada to Cairo.
· Visits to Cairo exclude the following expenses: lunch bills and the entrance fees to the chamber of mummies at the Egyptian Museum, the Great Pyramid, and the Solar Boat museum.
· Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls, etc.
· Beverages during meals.
· Gala Dinners on 24/12/2011 & 31/12/2011.
· Optional Excursions in Cairo, Upper Egypt & Hurghada.
· Any kind of insurance.
· Any other items not mentioned above specifically mentioned in “Program cost includes”.
· Tipping for the whole tour will be collected ($ 05.00 per person per day).
· International and domestic flight tickets by Egypt Air OR other airlines – subject to change according to any available class and supplement in the time of booking.
 
Optional Excursions:
Kindly find below best rating optional Excursions in Cairo & Luxor & Aswan & Hurghada Cities. Rates on request. Please visit our excursions page (link).
 
A. Cairo City:
· Morning - Dr Raghab’s Pharaonic Village - Papyrus Institute and Museums. (08.00 am – 01.00 pm).
· Evening - Dinner cruise in Cairo River Nile - Cost includes Buffet and onboard entertainment (08.00 pm – 10.00 pm). (S.Deluxe Nile Maxim or Deluxe Nile Pharaoh or Standard Scarabee Cruises).
 
B. Luxor City:
· Morning - Hot Air Balloon over Luxor City - flight Departure times 05.30, 06.35 & 07.00.
· Evening - Sound and Light show - Karnak Temple (06.00 pm – 08.00 pm).
 
C. Aswan City:
· Morning - Nubian Village - Nubian Life (10.00 am – 01.00 pm).
· Evening - Sound and light show - Philae Temple (06.00 pm – 08.00 pm).
 
D. Hurghada City:
· 1- Morning - Giftun or Mahmya Island by boat (08.00 am - 05.00 pm).
· 2- Evening - Extreme Safari Motors (02.00 pm – 07.00 pm).
 
Package Rates:
Summer & Winter Seasons:
Package rates are per person in GBP - Effective as of
01st May 2011 until 30th April 2012.
All prices are based on two sharing dbl or twin accommodation.
The TJ – EGY 11 (Shoulder season rates): 01 May. 2011-30 Sept. 2011
The TJ – EGY 11 (Normal season rates): 01 Oct. 2011 - 30 April. 2012
The TJ – EGY 11 (Peak season rates): 20 Dec. 2011-05 Jan. 2012 01 Apr. 2012-15 Apr. 2012
 
For upgrade your hotel or resort levels, the following extra charges will be applied:

	Cairo Hotel	Aswan Hotel	El-Gouna Hotel	Nile Cruise	Extra £/p.p.
Standard 3*	Horizon Pyramids Hotel 3* Pyramids Area or similar	3* Aswan Hotels or similar	Arena Inn Hotel 3* El-Gouna Area or similar	5* Standard M/S L'aube Du Nil Nile Cruise or similar	-
Upgrade to 4*	Grand Pyramids Hotel 4* Pyramids Area or similar	4* Standard Aswan Hotels or similar	Sultan Bey Hotel 4* El-Gouna Area or similar	5* Standard M/S L'aube Du Nil Nile Cruise or similar	61
Upgrade to 5a*	Mercure Hotel Le Sphinx 5* Pyramids Area or similar.	5* Standard Aswan Hotels or similar	Three Corners Ocean View 5* El-Gouna Area or similar	Deluxe M/S Miss Egypt or M/S Grand Princess Nile Cruises	130
Upgrade to 5b*	Safir Hotel Dokki 5* Standard down town Area or similar	5* Standard Aswan Hotels or similar	Miramar Hotel 5* Standard El-Gouna Area or similar	5* Deluxe M/S Miss Egypt or M/S Grand Princess Nile Cruises	173
Upgrade to 5c*	Cairo Hotel Sheraton 5* Deluxe down town Area or similar	5* Standard Aswan Hotels or similar	Movenpick Hotel 5* deluxe El-Gouna Area or similar	5* Deluxe M/S Miss Egypt or M/S Grand Princess Nile Cruise	216
Upgrade to 5d*	Marriott Hotel Cairo 5* S.Deluxe down town Area or similar	5* Deluxe Aswan Hotels or similar	Steigenberger Hotel 5* S.Deluxe El-Gouna Area or similar	5* Deluxe M/S Miss Egypt or M/S Grand Princess Nile Cruises	259

 
 
Tour Itinerary:
Day 01 Sunday Arrive Cairo:
Outbound flight from the country of residence.
Welcome to Cairo! Or as the locals say in colloquial Arabic ‘ahlan wasahlan fi el-kaheira’. Your amazing holiday will start when you meet N.T.S’s representative who will meet & assist you through the airport’s checkout procedures. He will then escort you by a private air-conditioned vehicle to your pre booked hotel, where your journey into the mysteries of Egypt begins.
 
Overnight accommodation at your Hotel in Cairo.
 
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Day 02 Monday Cairo:
Explore the plateau of the Great Pyramids of Giza, being one of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World. Home to the mummies of three pharaohs - Cheops, also referred to as Kufu, is the most colossal ever built, his son Chephren, and Mykerinus (Mykerinos), who was later considered to be a benevolent and wise king compared to his successors. And then the tour will go on a close-up look at to the spectacular Great Sphinx, a huge funeral complex which was built in 2620 BC. A wondrous structure created from a single piece of stone forming the head of a pharaoh “king Chephren” with the body of a lion. After seeing these amazing structures, move on to see the distinctive sites of Memphis, the ancient capital of Old Egypt and considered to be the center of rule and culture for over 3000 years founded in 3100 BC during the first dynasty. Enjoy a trip to the earliest - oldest stone building - pyramid which was built by ancient Egyptians, the unique Step Pyramid of King Zoser at Saqqara. Built around 2630 BC for King Djoser, making it the world’s oldest major stone structure, an idea of the pharoah’s architect Imhotep as a way to better please the gods and admire the statue of Ramses II, believed to be the Pharaoh during the Exodus.
 
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Day 03 Tuesday Cairo:
After Breakfast, This Day trip to visit the fascinating Egyptian Museum of antiquities, begins with a personal, private, air conditioned pick up and transfer from your hotel. You will head out to the heart of Cairo (Tahrir Square – Liberation of 25/01/2011) for an up close exploration of the Egyptian Museum which is an extraordinary experience not to be missed. Housing the world largest and most precious rare collection of 5000 years of ancient Egyptian artifacts. Among the genuine ancient impressive artifacts you will admire first-hand including an exhibit dedicated to the: Tutankhamen’s elaborating collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry such as sarcophagus, the phenomenal treasures buried with the Pharaohs, as it was enclosed in his tomb for over years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated and an optional visit to the thrilling mummy’s room. Later that evening, make a brief visit to the bazaar to purchase some Frankincense and to be taken to attend, the evening Sound and Light show at the Giza Pyramids.
 
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Day 04 Wednesday Cairo / Aswan (Overnight Sleeper Train):
After breakfast out from your hotel then proceed visiting the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque awaits you next, en route to the Salah El Din Citadel Constructed in 1183 A.D. by Salah El Din, the Citadel is one of Cairo's most popular tourist destinations and recognizable landmarks. On our tour we will visit the different parts of the medieval Citadel including the stunning Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the highlight of the tour. Now you are going to visit the ancient sites of Old Cairo. These include the Hanging Church, the Abu Sirga Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Then visit Khan El Khalili Bazaars built in 14th century. A medieval atmosphere shops in this district are legendary for fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques etc. Later transfer to the Cairo Train Station to board Overnight Sleeper train to Aswan.
 
Overnight accommodation on board of the Train.
 
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Day 05 Thursday Arrive Aswan:
Upon arrival at Aswan Railway Station you are met and transferred to your Hotel. Later Day excursion to Abu Simbel Temples, symbol of the international campaign for the salvage
of the Nubian monuments; the temple of Ramses II and his beloved wife Nefertari.
 
Overnight accommodation in your Hotel in Aswan.
 
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Day 06 Friday Aswan to the Cruise for Luxor:
After breakfast check out from hotel then transfer to your cruise ship in Aswan city. Today you are met and your Egyptologist guide will escort you to visit the Aswan High Dam, which is the largest rock filled dam in the world passing by the old Dam of Aswan - Egypt’s contemporary example of building on a monumental scale. Proceed with the visits of Aswan including the romantic and majestic Temple of Philae that awaits your visit with a magnificent tour by felucca around Kitchener’s island and Elephantine Island & the Botanical Garden on a tranquil afternoon and muse at the stunning Agha Khan Mausoleum. Lunch on board of the cruise. Take a short motorboat ride after visiting the romantic Philae Temple on the Island of Agilka. Unfinished Obelisk: Next we proceed to the grant Granite Quarries, which supplied the ancient Egyptians with most of the hard stone used in pyramids and temples, and still hold a huge unfinished obelisk.
 
Dinner & overnight accommodation on board of the cruise in Aswan.
 
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Day 07 Saturday Nile Cruise:
Breakfast on board. Sail to Kom Ombo, Visit the superb Temple of Kom Ombo, the only double temple in Egypt uniquely dedicated for two gods shared by the crocodile headed God Sobek and the falcon headed God Haroeris. The temple stands at a bend in the Nile where in ancient times sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank. Later sail to Edfu visiting Edfu Temple & explore the largest and most completely preserved Pharaonic – albeit Greek-built – temple in Egypt, the extraordinary Temple of Horus at Edfu Sailing to Esna, passing the lock and sailing to Luxor.
 
Dinner & overnight accommodation on board of the cruise in Edfu.
 
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Day 08 Sunday Nile Cruise - Visit Luxor:
Upon arrival at the Luxor city you are met and proceed to superb visits of West Bank sightseeing when you cross the Nile to the fascinating Valley of the Kings & Queens, a vast City of the Dead where magnificent tombs were carved into the desert rocks, decorated richly, and filled with treasures for the afterlife by generations of Pharaohs (Witness the ancient tombs of Pharaohs). You will also have the chance to visit at least one tomb in the Valley of the Queens. Then Hatshepsut Temple Rising out of the desert plain in a series of terraces, the incredible Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Ancient Egypt’s only female Pharaoh) merges with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround it, as if nature herself had built this extraordinary monument. Photostop Two Colossi of Memnon: On the way back to the river Nile, your road passes by the much-famed photographed Colossi of Memnon, known in Ancient Greek times for their haunting voices at dawn. This afternoon your Egyptologist will guide you on a tour of the East Bank of Luxor, Experience the East Bank’s breathtaking temples of Karnak and Luxor. Starting with the strikingly graceful Temple of Luxor dedicated to the god Amun, then Karnak
Temple, built over more than a thousand years by generations of Pharaohs. The great “Hypostyle Hall” is an incredible forest of giant pillars, covering an area larger than the whole of Notre Dame Cathedral. In the evening you to be taken to attend the Sound and Light show at the Karnak Temple, East Bank, Luxor and later return back to Cruise. If the Dinner is still laid you may enjoy the same.
 
Dinner & Overnight accommodation on board of the cruise in Luxor.
 
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Day 09 Monday Luxor – El Gouna (Drive):
Breakfast on board of the cruise ship.
It is now the time to say goodbye to the sacred Nile and disembarkation from the cruise for a transfer to El Gouna a drive of 4-1/ 2 hours. Upon arrival check into your Hotel.
 
Overnight accommodation at your Hotel in El Gouna.
 
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Day 10 Tuesday El Gouna:
Day at Leisure or Explore own your own or take Optional Activities.
 
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Day 11 Wednesday El Gouna:
Day at Leisure or Explore own your own or take Optional Activities.
 
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Day 12 Thursday El Gouna:
Day at Leisure or Explore own your own or take Optional Activities.
 
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Day 13 Friday El Gouna – Cairo (Flight):
Today you are transferred to Hurghada international airport to board a domestic flight for Cairo. Upon arrival you are met and transferred to your pre booked hotel.
 
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Day 14 Saturday Leave Cairo:
Today you are transferred in time for your flight back home.
 
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Domestic Flights:
Flight plan:
Day 1. LHR / CAI
Day 4. CAI / ASW
Day 13. HRG / CAI
Day 14. CAI / LHR