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 EGYPT:
CRADLE OF THE NILE
A cultural tour of Egypt
The
world is indeed indebted to the people of ancient Egypt
for achieving the longest living civilization of the
ancient world - 3300 BC to 30 BC. Many of the Egyptians
achievements in construction and lifestyle are still
available to us over 5000 years later and are a must
see for people of all ages. Our journey through this
ancient land not only offers visits to the pyramids,
sphinx and the world famous Egyptian Museum, but also
a look at the achievements of the medieval Islamic period
such as the majestic Al Azhar Mosque, Salahuddi's citadel,
the city of Cairo and the famous Khan-el-Khalil bazaar.
These World Heritage Sites are visited in a combination
of land, train and a four-day Nile cruise. Few will
fail to see the charm of this spectacular and ancient
country; the land where it all began.
Day
1: Arrive Cairo (EGYPT)
Ahlan wa sahlan! Welcome in Arabic. We are warmly received
at Cairo Airport and transferred to our hotel.
Overnight: Safir Hotel, Cairo (2 nights)
Day 2: Cairo / Pyramids
This is a day to go back in time, starting with a visit
to the most famous of the Egyptian sphinxes - the Great
Sphinx of Giza, followed by the Great Pyramid of Khufu
(Cheops). Completed around 2600 BC, this pyramid was 146m
(478ft) high and consisted of over 2 million limestone
blocks weighing over 2 tons each. We also examine the
Chephren and Mycerinus Pyramids as well as the Cheops
wooden boat. At over 4500 years old, this boat is the
most ancient vessel found in perfect condition anywhere
in the world and is one of the most important archaeological
finds in Egypt. Next we visit Memphis and the Saqqara
Step Pyramid, the world's first great stone structure.
Evening, an ideal opportunity to join in our optional
viewing of the spectacular Sound and Light Show at the
foot of the Great Pyramids. (B)
Day 3: Cairo / Luxor (Flight)
A short flight gets us to Luxor where we are warmly received
and transferred to your boat, home for the next four nights.
Over the next few days we cruise the Nile and visit various
off shore sites.
Overnight: Sherry Nile Cruise / Stephanie Nile Cruise
(4 nights) (B, L, D)
 Day
4: Sherry Nile Cruise Luxor
This afternoon we visit to the Karnak and Luxor Temples.
The ancient Egyptians knew the Temple of Karnak as Ipet-isut.
It is a city of temples built over 2000 years and dedicated
to the Theben triad of Amon, Mut and Khonsu. This derelict
place continues to overshadow many of the wonders of the
modern world. It is the mother of all religious buildings
and a place of pilgrimage for nearly 4,000 years. Luxor
Temple was connected to Karnak Temple by an avenue of
sphinxes in ancient times. Unlike Karnak, Luxor is mainly
the work of one pharaoh - Amenhotep III and was added
to by Tutankhamun, Horemheb, Ramses II and Alexander the
Great. During Akhenaten’s reign, all religion other
than worship of Aten was rejected and development at Luxor
stopped. When Akhenaten died, the old religions returned,
along with the priests so the temple began to expand again.
(B, L, D)
Day 5: Sherry Nile Cruise Luxor / Esna / Edfu
We begin our day with a visit to the West Bank of Luxor
to explore the Valley of the Kings, a vast City of the
Dead where magnificent tombs were carved into the desert
rocks, richly decorated, and filled with treasures for
the afterlife by generations of pharaohs. Our visit will
also include Queen Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of
Memnon. Sail to Esna, cross the lock then continue onto
Edfu. (B, L, D)
Day 6: Sherry Nile Cruise Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan
Morning we will be visiting the well-preserved Greek built
Temple of Horus. This temple, built during the reigns
of six generations of Ptolemy's, is not only the best-preserved
ancient temple in Egypt, but also the second largest after
Karnak. Afternoon sail for Kom Ombo to visit the Temple
of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek. It
stands at a bend in the Nile where in ancient times sacred
crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank. (B,
L, D)
**Day 7: Aswan / Cairo (Train)
Disembark after breakfast. Visits in Aswan include the
famous and monumental Aswan High Dam and the romantic
and majestic Philae Temple on the Island of Agilka. This
afternoon, we take a ride on a felucca, a typical Egyptian
sail-boat, around Elephantine Island. This is also a day
for those who may want to take an optional flight excursion
to Abu Simbel* to see the temples of Ramses II and Queen
Nefertari. Evening we are transferred to the railway station
at Aswan for our comfortable overnight train to Cairo
or take the optional flight to Cairo with overnight at
the hotel. See** below for details.
Overnight: Sleeper Train (1 night) (B, D)
Day 8: Arrive Cairo
We arrive in the morning and are welcomed at Cairo Railways
Station. Our day at Cairo starts with a fascinating tour
of 7,000 years of Egyptian history with a visit to the
Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. The Museum houses the
world's greatest collection of Ancient Egyptian artifacts,
including 12 rooms filled with golden treasures from the
world-famous tomb of the boy-king Tutenkhamun. Next we
start with the  fascinating
part of Islamic Cairo, including the beautiful and graceful
Mohamed Ali Mosque and the ancient Citadel, a spectacular
medieval fortress perched on a hill above the city. Originally
built by Salah El-Din in 1176 to fortify the city against
the Crusaders, the Citadel was modified and enlarged over
the centuries by subsequent rulers and today it is a complex
of three mosques and four museums. Our last stop is at
the awesome Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, reputed to be the
largest bazaar in the Middle East. Originally founded
as a watering stop for caravanserai in the 14th century,
the bazaar has now grown to vast proportions.PM optional
visit to Al Azhar Park including dinner USD $ 95.00 per
person (min 2 persons)
Overnight: Safir Hotel (1 night) (B)
Day 9: Depart Cairo
Today we bid farewell to Egypt, best described as a heritage
site to the whole world, having gained an educational,
historical an enlightening cultural experience never to
be forgotten. (B)
Optional
Excursion/Extension* - ABU
SIMBEL'S EXCURSION
1) ABU SIMBEL EXCURSION FROM ASWAN (Day 7)
This day trip is by air from Aswan and includes a guided
tour of the Abu Simbel temples and all the transfers required
(airport / ship / airport) at Aswan. This temple was built
in ancient Nubia by Ramses II to demonstrate his power
as well as his divine nature. Four colossal (20 meters
/ 65 feet high) statues of him sit in pairs flanking the
entrance. This excursion is taken immediately after arrival
in Aswan on Day 7.
Departure
Dates |
| 2010/2011
English Speaking Departures
Daily |
Inclusions |
| Tour
Price Includes |
Tour
Price Does Not Include |
| Hotel
Accommodation/Cruise as mentioned or similar,
including hotel taxes |
International
Airfare |
| Meal
Plan as mentioned (B=Breakfast
L=Lunch D=Dinner) |
Insurance
/ Visas |
| Regional/Domestic
Air/Trainfare: Cairo/Luxor, Aswan/Cairo |
Tips
/ gratuities |
| All
Sightseeing and Transfers |
Entrance
fees into the Pyramids chambers, visit to
the Sun/Solar Boat Museum, Mummies Room
at the Egyptian Museum, Tutankhamun &
Ramses the 6th’s Tombs in the Valley
of Kings, Nefertari’s Tomb in the
Valley of the Queens, the Outdoor Museum
at Karnak Temple. These may be paid locally.
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| Entrance
Fees to Museums and Sites |
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| Services
of Local English speaking guides |
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Tour
Price |
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| We
accept payment in US $ (US Dollars),
CA $ (Canadian Dollars) or equivalent
EURO (for clients outside North America).
Bestway
Tours & Safaris offers conversion rate protection.
Once full payment has been received, and no
modification has been made to the tour itinerary,
we will honour that rate.
For
complete payment procedures, please download
 Bestway_Payment_Info.pdf
Note: to read this file you must have Adobe
Acrobat. |
| Options |
Double
Occupancy |
Single
Room Supplement |
Main
Tour
From Jul 15, 2010 - Sep 22, 2011 |
US
$ 1295 |
US
$ 350 |
*ABU
SIMBEL'S EXCURSION
Until Sep 22, 2011 |
US
$ 295 |
n/a |
**Day
07 ASWAN / CARIO
(by air) |
Instead
of the overnight train take a flight at
$160 per person includes airfare, transfers
and overnight hotel.
Single Supplement $50 |
- Peak
season surcharges of $250.00 per person sharing
Twin will be applied for traveling during
Dec 15 – Jan 10 '2011 & Apr 15 –
Apr 30 '2011 .
- Abu
Simbel excursion includes airfare Aswan/Abu
Simbel/Aswan
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Estimated
International Airfare - International
airfare is NOT included in this tour |
| Canada
- West Coast |
N/A |
USA
- West Coast |
US
$ 1600 |
| Canada
- East Coast |
N/A |
USA
- East Coast |
US
$ 1400 |
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Participants |
| This
tour operates on a minimum of 02 persons |
Notes
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Customised
Itinerary
If you would like to have a tour on dates
other than the above ones or with a customised
itinerary, please contact us and we will be happy
to work out an exclusive program for you.
Foreign Language Departures
Please contact us for information on French,
German,
Italian and Spanish
speaking departures.
You may e-mail us at bestway@bestway.com
or call us at 604.264.7378. Residents of
U.S.A./Canada may call us toll free at 1.800.663.0844. |
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2010 |
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Poonja |
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