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EGYPT
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GOLD
PYRAMID HOUSE OFFICE |
Platinum Egypt Series II
18-Day Package with a 7-day
Super Deluxe Nile Cruise
ONLY $7549.00!! per
person
based on double
occupancy
| Tour
Highlights: |
 Round trip air from
the U.S. Domestic
flights in Egypt based on first class seating if available on aircraft All transfers and sightseeing operated
by private car and guides 7-day super deluxe Nile cruise based on an outside junior suite
cabin Abu-Simbel
tour Pyramids
& Sphinx Solar
Boat Museum Memphis
and Sakkara
Step Pyramid of Zoser Pyramid of Unas Camel ride at the pyramids Egyptian Museum
Mummy Room Mohammed Ali Mosque Citadel of
Salah-El-Din Ibn
Tulun Mosque
Sultan Hassan Mosque Jewish Synagogue Churches of Old Cairo Bazaar Sound and Light in Cairo Sound and Light in
Isis Temple Sound
and Light in Karnak Temple Oasis of Fayoum Maidum Dahshur Dinner at an Egyptian home A visit to a Nubian
Home Nubian
Museum Dinner
cruise in Cairo Pharaonic
Village Dendera
Abydos King Tut Tomb Madinet Habu Luxor Museum Tomb of Nefertari Newly opened Tomb of
Tausert
Alexandria
Gayer Anderson Museum Manyal Palace Islamic Museum Coptic Museum Deluxe Hotels as
indicated All
entrance fees, guidance and taxes |
| Day |
Itinerary |
| Day 01 |
Depart U.S.A. on a scheduled flight to Cairo. All meals
and beverages served on board flight. |
| Day 02 |
Arrive Cairo where you will be met by our representative
who will help you with your immigration and customs formalities. Later you will be
transferred to your hotel, the luxurious Mena House Oberoi Hotel, for dinner and
overnight. (D) 
Travel with Egypt Tours and Travel; the company with the pampering
touch. |
| Day 03 |
After breakfast drive to Memphis at the edge of the
Western Desert, the capital of the ancient kingdom, and one of the most important cities
throughout the history of Ancient Egypt. From here we drive to Sakkara, the vast
necropolis of Ancient Memphis. Visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser (3rd Dynasty, 2668 BC -
2649 BC). Then visit the Pyramid of Unas, the last kind of the 5th Dynasty. In the
afternoon, drive to the Pyramids of Giza. Cheops Pyramid, the largest of the three, was
built in the 4th dynasty about 2690 BC, and is one of the seven wonders of the ancient
world. In front of the Pyramid of Chephren (Khafre), there stands the Sphinx carved from a
single piece of stone. It is a lion with a Pharaoh's head thought to be a portrait of the
Pharaoh Chephren (Kafre). Continue our tour to the Solar Boat Museum where a dismantled
river barge of King Cheops (Khufu) was found, and has been masterfully re-assembled.
Transfer back to your hotel. Later in the evening you will be met and transferred to the
magnificent Sound and Light show at the Giza Plateau. Later transfer back to your hotel
for dinner and overnight. (B,D) 
The Giza plateau during the sound &
light show |
| Day 04 |
Breakfast, then start your tour by visiting the Egyptian
Museum, famous for its antiquities from Egypt's Pharaonic period, which dates back some 50
centuries and includes the fabulous treasures of King Tut-Ankh-Amon. A special visit to
the Mummy Room. Afternoon excursion to Old Cairo, visiting the old Coptic Churches and the
oldest Jewish Synagogue of Beni Ezra. Continue your visit to the Citadel of Salah El-Din
and the Mohammed Ali, the Ibn Tulun and the Sultan Hassan Mosques, followed by a visit to
the Medieval Bazaars of Khan-El-Khalili, where you can bargain for your jewelry and
hand-tooled leather items. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,D) 
The luxurious cruise ship, the M/S
Liberty. All outside Junior Suite cabins with private verandas (balconies). |
| Day 05 |
Breakfast, then you will be met and transferred to Cairo
Airport for your flight to Abu-Simbel. Upon arrival at Abu-Simbel Airport, you will be
transferred to visit the great Temple hewn in rock with the four colossal seated statues
of the King in front of the entrance. It was dedicated to Amun-Ra, the Horakkhti, and
Ramses II. Then visit the temple of the King's wife, which was threatened by the waters
upon the completion of the Aswan High Dam and has been preserved by international action
organized by UNESCO. All parts of the temple (statues, inscribed slabs, etc.) have been
rebuilt on a plateau above the former site. Return to Abu-Simbel Airport for your flight
back to Aswan. Upon arrival at Aswan Airport, you will be met and transferred to embark
your super deluxe cruise ship (outside junior suite cabin). Later you will visit by
"Felucca" the Elephantine Island, the Mausoleum of Agha Khan, the Botanical
Gardens. Lunch and in the afternoon you will be met by our representative in Aswan and
transferred to the Nubian Villages to see the local Nubian people. You will be escorted to
one of their homes for a cup of tea, get to see and experience their unique culture and
their way of life. Later you will be transferred back to the ship. In the evening, you
will be met and transferred to the Temple of Isis to attend the impressive Sound and Light
performance. Transfer back to your cruise ship for dinner and overnight. (B,L,D) 
A typical outside junior cabin suite
aboard the luxurious M/S Liberty |
| Day 06 |
Breakfast, then a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk at the
Ancient Granite Quarries, and the High Dam. Lunch. Then visit the temple that was built
and dedicated to Isis on Philae island. A private and special visit to the Nubian Museum
that displays Nubian History from the past to present time. Transfer back to ship. Cruise
to Kom-Ombo. Visit the Ptolemaic Temple of Kom-Ombo, which was dedicated to two gods: The
Crocodile god Sobek and the Falcon-Headed god Haroeris. Sail to Edfu. Dinner, then attend
a Galabiya and Costume Party. Overnight on board. (B,L,D) 
Aswan: Philae Temple |
| Day 07 |
Breakfast, then a visit to the Temple of Horus in Edfu
(237 BC), the best preserved Egyptian temple in existence. Lunch. Sail to Esna and visit
the Temple of the god Khnum. Continue to Luxor. Dinner and overnight on board. (B,L,D) 
The beautiful lobby of the luxurious
M/S Liberty cruise ship |
| Day 08 |
Breakfast, then cross the Nile to visit the Necropolis of
Ancient Thebes. Explore the valleys of the Kings and Queens where tombs of 64 pharaohs and
57 queens have been discovered, and enter some of the most remarkable burials. Visit the
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch, dinner and overnight on
board. (B,L,D) 
Enjoy the refreshing swimming pool
while aboard the Liberty
The lounge bar and discotheque aboard
the Liberty cruise ship |
| Day 09 |
Breakfast, then visit the Temple of Karnak, which took
over 1500 years to build and is considered the world's largest religious complex. Then a
visit to the Temple of Luxor, which was started by Amenhotep III and completed by Ramses
II. Dinner and overnight on board. (B,L,D) 
Dendera: Osiris Shrine
in Hathor Temple |
| Day 10 |
Breakfast, then visit the Temple of Dendera whose
construction was initiated by the Ptolemies. Dendera is dedicated to Hathor, the Cow
Goddess, known as the "Golden One". Later transfer back to the ship, where you
will be met by our tour guide and taken to the Tomb of the Nobles, which is vividly
painted with naturalistic scenes of agriculture, fishing, fowling, feasting and junketing.
Continue your tour to the famous King Tut Tomb and visit the very large temple of Ramses
III known as Medinet Habu which depicts the battle reliefs on the exterior of the temple.
End the tour by visiting the Luxor Museum. Overnight on board (B,L,D)  
The beautiful lobby and dining room at
the Winter Palace hotel in Luxor |
| Day 11 |
Breakfast, then disembark your cruise ship, where you
will be met and transferred to the Old Winter Palace hotel in Luxor. Later you will be met
and transferred for a special visit to the newly opened tomb of "Nefertari", the
beloved Queen of King Ramses II and consists of 25 chambers. It is magnificent and truly a
highlight to the trip. Continue your tour to visit the Tomb of Queen Tausert, the wife of
King Seth II. That tomb was usurped by King Set Nakht who changed some of its inscriptions
and added to its original construction. Transfer back to your hotel. In the evening you
will be met by our tour escort and transferred to the Karnak Temple of attendthe
spectacular Sound and Light Show. Later transfer back to your hotel for dinner and
overnight. (B,D) 
The gorgeous swimming pool at the
Winter Palace hotel |
| Day 12 |
Breakfast and a day at leisure or for shopping. In the
evening you will be met and transferred to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo.
Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, the
luxurious Cairo Marriott Hotel & Casino, for dinner and overnight. (B,D) |
| Day 13 |
Breakfast, then transfer from Cairo to Alexandria (about
a 3-hour ride). Upon arrival, start your sightseeing by visiting the Greco-Roman Museum,
which contains statues, bas reliefs, pottery, jewelry, marble pieces and other artifacts,
all of which give you a picture of the grandeur of Alexandria in its Greek and Roman days.
Then visit the Roman amphitheater which is the only known Amphitheater from the Roman Era
in Egypt. Lunch at a local restaurant to experience the delicious seafood at Alexandria.
Continue your tour to the Catacombs of Kom-El-Shouqafa. These tombs are remarkable for
their unusual mixture of art styles, sculpture, and reliefs which are images of Egyptian
gods. Continue your tour to visit Pompey's Pillar which is a column 98 feet high and 7
feet thick, made of Aswan rose granite erected in 297 AD. Transfer to the Montazah
Sheraton Hotel in Alexandria for an overnight. (B,L) |
| Day 14 |
Breakfast and a free day to explore Alexandria's downtown
on your own or walk the beaches or go for a swim. In the evening transfer back to Cairo to
the Cairo Marriott Hotel & Casino for dinner and overnight. (B,D) 
Dashur: The Bent
Pyramid |
| Day 15 |
Breakfast, then visit Fayoum, Egypt's largest oasis,
overlooking Lake Qarun, a popular spot for hunting and fishing. Visit the remains of the
temple and pyramid of Amenhat III and Wasr Qarun, a well-preserved temple from the
Greco-Roman Era. Lunch at the Auberge El-Fayoum Hotel overlooking the lake. Then continue
the tour to Maidum. The Pyramid of Maidum was originally a seven-stepped pyramid, which
was enlarged to an eight-stepped pyramid. Eventually the steps were filled in and a smooth
outer facing converted it into a true Pyramid. It is a huge structure surrounded by debris
from the casing that collapsed. The maidum Pyramid is thought to have been started by
Huni, the last ruler of the 4th dynasty and then completed by his son Sneferu. Sneferu was
the first of the 4th Dynasty Pharaohs (2613 - 2494 BC). A little north of the Maidum
Pyramid are the remains of the Seila Step Pyramid, which is made of limestone and is
thought to be from the 2nd Dynasty. Transfer back to your hotel for an overnight. (B,L) |
| Day 16 |
Breakfast, then drive to Dahshur to visit the Red Pyramid
and the Bent Pyramid. The builder of these Pyramids is thought to have been Sneferu, who
is believed to have built the Pyramid of Maidum. His son was Cheops (Khufu) who continued
his construction tendencies. Continue our tour to the Pyramid of Abu Sir which was
constructed during the 5th Dynasty (between 2455 and 2443 BC) by Sahu Ra as his burial
tomb. A short distance southeast of Sahu Ra Pyramid, we visit the Mastaba of Ptahshepses
which is another Fifth-Dynasty personage. It was built between 2416 and 2392 BC. Transfer
back to your hotel. In the evening you will be met and transferred to an Egyptian home for
a traditional dinner and to get acquainted with the local people. Tour the home and engage
in a friendly social discussion to get to know the Egyptian people and their way of life.
Later you will be transferred back to your hotel for an overnight. (B,D) 
A belly dancer at an Egyptian nightclub |
| Day 17 |
Breakfast, then visit the beautiful Pharaonic Village. It
is a complete island that was built as a replica of Ancient Egypt. It takes you back 5000
years into history where you will see about 100 actors and actresses depicting the ancient
Egyptians' way of life, their art, their craft, paper and perfume making etc., and
demonstrating how they used to live, work, dress and perform all their daily chores. It
also contains a complete replica of King Tut's Tomb. It is indeed a wonderful experience.
Continue our tour to visit the Gayer Anderson Museum, the Manyal Palace, the Islamic
Museum as well as the Coptic Museum. In the evening you will be met and transferred for a
dinner cruise and show on the Nile where you will enjoy Egyptian belly dancing and a
folklore show. Transfer back to your hotel for an overnight. (B,D) 
Cairo: One of the
temples at the Pharaonic Village |
| Day 18 |
Breakfast, then you will be met by our representative and
transferred to Cairo Airport, where you will be helped with your check-in and immigration
formalities for your flight back home. (B) |
Also Included: All transfers
within Egypt. Personalized sightseeing as mentioned in itinerary, in a private car, with a
tour guide and a driver including entrance fees to sights mentioned. Included as well,
airport departure tax and the service charges imposed by hotels, port charges, VAT tax,
porterage, meeting and assistance at airports, hotels and docks.
Not Included: Items of a personal
nature such as laundry, alcoholic beverages, telephone calls, visa charge and tips.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: For single
occupancy in hotels and aboard cruise ship, please add $1369.
Departure from other gateway cities is available as
follows: Departure out of Boston, please add $129. Departure out of Washington,
D.C., add $149. Departure out of Chicago, please add $259. Departure out of Los Angeles,
please add $369, or call for your city.
If airfare from the U.S.A. is not required,
please deduct $920 from posted rate.
If you need a different package, we
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Travel
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