Nile Crusade Summer 2008

7 Nights / 8 Days [3 Nights Cai, 1 Night Asw, 2 Nights Lxr, 1 Night Sleeper Train]

[ DAY 1 ] Cairo
Afternoon arrival in Cairo where our host will meet, assist and transfer you to your hotel.

[ DAY 2 ] Cairo
This morning your guide introduces you to the masterpieces of ancient art at The Egyptian Museum, including the treasures of Tut-ankh-amun, Drive to Old Cairo, where early Judaism and Christianity flourished in Egypt, Visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue and Saint Serguis Church, After lunch; drive to the Islamic quarter to stroll through the Great Citadel built by Saladdin and visit the Mohamed Ali Mosque, also known as the "Alabaster Mosque". (B/L/D)

[ DAY 3 ] Cairo / Aswan
After breakfast, a scenic drive will take you to the Pyramids & Sphinx of Giza, which has stood there for the last 5000 years, After lunch; continue onto ancient Memphis (the first capital of United Upper and Lower Egypt) and Sakkara (site of the Step Pyramid of Zoser), early evening proceed to the Train station to board the deluxe sleeper train to Aswan. (B/L/D)

[ DAY 4 ] Aswan
Morning arrival at Aswan train station where your host will meet and transfer you to your hotel, in the afternoon, sail on a felucca to view Elephantine Island and the Nilometer, built by the Pharaohs. Then continue sailing to the Agha Khan Mausoleum. (B/L/D)

[ DAY 5 ] ASWAN / LUXOR
Before leaving Aswan, you'll pay a visit to the awesome Aswan dams, Philae Temple, and gaze at the massive Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarry, afternoon flight to Luxor, upon arrival to Luxor you will be transferred to your hotel, rest of the evening free to have the first impression about Luxor on you own. (B/L/D)

[ DAY 6 ] Luxor
Very early morning cross the Nile today to visit the world-Famous Valleys of the Kings and Queens and the Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, finally the Colossi of Memnon, afternoon at leisure to visit the Luxor museum on your own. (B/L/D)

[ DAY 7 ] Luxor / Cairo
Today you will visit the Luxor Temple, dedicated to God Amon-Ra; it was expanded by Ramses II who added statues of Him-self, Then go on to visit magnificent Karnak Temple, Afternoon fly back to Cairo with several free hours to explore more of the city or do some last minute shopping. (B/L/D)

[ DAY 8 ] Cairo
After an early breakfast transfer to the Airport for your departure flight. (B)


TOUR INCLUSIONS:
* Roundtrip transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, assistance through Airport formalities.
* 3 nights Cairo hotel, one night Aswan hotel, and two nights Luxor hotel, accommodations are based on H/B except first night Hotel in Cairo based on B/B.
* Cairo / Aswan by Night Sleeper Deluxe Train.
* Two full days of tour Cairo & Giza with Egyptologist Tour Guide including entry fees and local lunches at a typical Egyptian Restaurant.
* Two Half days tour at each of the two cities Luxor & Aswan with Egyptologist Tour Guide including the Entry fees and Local lunches.
* The Package above doesn't include Domestic Air, or Visa to Egypt.
* Domestic Air: Aswan / Luxor / Cairo "email us"
* Domestic Air: Cairo / Aswan - Luxor / Sharm / Cairo "email us"