LISTING PHOTOS Click photo to enlarge Page Views: 569 Date Added: 14/02/2006 Last Updated: 14/02/2006 Price: 349 Description: TOUR DETAILS Day 1 Cairo Welcome to Cairo, the city of the mysterious pyramids and pharaohs, tombs and temples and more than 6000 years of history. Arrival transfer from the airport to our hotel in Cairo. In the afternoon our tour leader will meet us to brief about the next days of your journey. Day 2 Cairo Today we will first visit the Giza Plateau to explore the world famous pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mycrenos. In the afternoon we will head our way to Sakkara, the first capital of ancient Egypt, famous for its step pyramid built by King Zoser in 2700 B.C. In the evening we’ll board the overnight train to Aswan. Day 3 Aswan Our day will start with the discovery of the High Dam before visiting the Philae Temple - dedicated to the Goddess Isis - and the unfinished Obelisk. Day 4 Aswan, Nile Cruise Today we’ll board our 5 Star Nile Cruise boat to start our cruise on Nile. We’ll first visit the Elephantine and Kitchener Islands and continue our way down to north. Overnight stay in cruise boat including all meals. Day 5 Nile Cruise Today we’ll sail all day long on Nile and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of one of the greatest rivers on the earth. Overnight stay in our 5 Star cruise boat incluing all meals. Day 6 Nile Cruise, Komombo, Edfu After breakfast we will head our way to the Komombo Temple which was built during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. The temple is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and god Horus. Then we’ll continue to Edfu to visit the largest and best preserved temple in Egypt. The temple is dedicated to the falcon god Horus and was built over a 180-year period from 237 BC to 57 BC. Then we’ll head our way to Luxor. Day 7 Luxor, Dahab After breakfast we’ll depart for the West Bank of the Nile and start our discovery with the Valley of the Kings, “the city of the Dead”, where magnificent tombs were carved into the desertrocks, decorated richly, and filled with treasures for the afterlife of the Pharaohs. Rising out of the desert plain in a series of terraces, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut will be our next stop. In the evening we’ll board our overnight coach to Dahab, the activity and leisure centre of Egypt. Days 8 to 12 Dahab Five more days to to savour the sun, sand, sea and to enjoy the activities available in Dahab : windsurfing, sailing, deep-sea fishing, swimming, but above all, snorkelling and diving. Jeep and camel safaris are also available in this charming Red Sea resort. On day 12 we’ll join a day trip to the world famous Blue Hole, the snorkelling spot near Dahab. Day 13 Dahab Cairo Our last day in this fantastic town. In the evening we’ll board our overnight coach back to Cairo. Day 14 Cairo Our journey will continue with a visit to one of the most important museums in the world, the Egyptian Museum, which houses more than 100.000 relics of ancient Egypt. Today we’ll also discover the Citadel of Saladin, Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the Hanging Church and the world famous Kahn El Khalili bazaar. Day 15 Cairo Our trip will end after breakfast in Cairo. Transfer to the airport. * Services Included * Transfer from the airport to your hotel and back Ü Transportation in air-conditioned, non-smoking coaches Ü Transportation in first class train between Cairo-Aswan Ü Night coach drive from Luxor to Dahab and from Dahab to Cairo Ü Services of the crew of the Nile cruise boat and experienced Egyptologist guides throughout the journey Ü Excursions as per the itinerary (entry fees not included) Ü Two night's 5 Star Nile Cruise boat accommodation including all meals Ü Accommodation in 5 Star hotel in Cairo 5 Star hotel in Aswan 5 Star hotel in Luxor 3 Star hotel in Dahab Ü All breakfasts at the hotels Ü One night’s aboard first class recliner seat overnight train accommodation Ü Two night's overnight bus accommodation City: london County:   kensington Country:   United Kingdom Contact person:   egymam Phone: Web-site: http://www.egyptexplored.com View Map: Click Here to view E-mail: Reply to Ad

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