Wednesday, March 3, 2010

ENCHANTING EGYPT

Package Description:
A mesmerizing country of ancient civilization, Egypt’s culture and mysterious past fascinates generation after generation. Since the end of the nineteenth century, Egypt has been evolving at a very high speed. Its political, economical and cultural life has undergone striking changes. This captivating vacation combines ancient and more recent history, large cities and villages, fertile countryside and desert, a life-sustaining river, and the beautiful blue sea. Your trip begins in Cairo, the most populated metro area in Africa. See Sphinx, Valley Temple, and the great Giza Pyramids, standing since approximately 2560 BC. Enjoy the guided tour of the National Archaeological Museum, as well as Coptic Cairo, originally a Roman fortress town called “Babylon,” and the Saladin Citadel. Follow the Nile Delta to Alexandria on the Mediterranean Sea. On your sightseeing tour, visit the Fort of Qait, the gardens of Montaza, and the new library. Following the Mediterranean coastal road, stop in El Alamein, where two decisive battles were fought, then carry on to Marsa Matruh, a large waterfront town with beautiful white beaches. En route back to Cairo, Egypt’s capital. Here, visit one of the ancient Coptic monasteries and do some last-minute souvenir shopping at Khan-el-Khalili bazaar. Egypt is a fascinating country, and this tour gives you the opportunity to experience its wonders. An unforgettable vacation!

ITINERARY:
Day1 : Cairo

Arrival at the Cairo International Airport & you will be transferred to the Hotel by our representative. Overnight at the hotel.

Day2 : Cairo
After Breakfast, Full day tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza, Tower El-Borg, Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili Bazaars. Overnight at the hotel in Cairo

Day3 : Cairo-Aswan-Nile Cruise
Check-out after breakfast; depart to Cairo Domestic Airport for flight Cairo / Aswan. Arrival at Aswan Airport, greeted by representative and transfer to Nile Cruise fore-check in the Philae Temple, High Dam and Lake Nasser. Overnight in Aswan.

Day4 : Nile Cruise
After Breakfast, Sail to Kom Ombo (city of gold), visit Kom Ombo Temple. Sail to Edfu and visit Edfu Temple. Sail to Luxor. Overnight on cruise board.

Day5 : Nile Cruise
After Breakfast, Visit Valley of Kings, Queen Hatchepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon, Visit Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple. Overnight on Cruise board.

Day6 : Nile Cruise-Luxor-Cairo
Check-out after breakfast. Transfer to Luxor airport to take flight Luxor- Cairo. Arrival at Cairo Domestic Airport, greeted, assistance by a representative and transfer to hotel for check-in. Rest of the day for leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day7 : Cairo
After Breakfast, Check out from the hotel. Our representative will transfer you to the Airport