EGYPT: BAHAREYA OASIS
A cultural tour of Egypt

Day 01: Sat/Mon, Cairo (EGYPT)
Arrive Cairo International Airport. Meet & assist by our local representative through customs formalities .
Transfer to Pyramisa Hotel. Check in at hotel.
Overnight: Pyramisa Hotel Cairo.

Day 02: Sun/Tue, Cairo
09:00 A.M. Pick up from hotel & meet your guide. Full day tour in Cairo to visit the Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx & the Egyptian Museum.
17:00 P.M. Transfer back to hotel. In the evening suggest an OPTIONAL sound & light show or Nile Cruise dinner.
Overnight: Pyramisa Hotel Cairo. (B, D)

Day 03: Mon/Wed, Cairo / Bahareya Oasis
09:00 A.M. Pick up from hotel & meet your guide. Road transfer from Cairo to Bahareya Oasis via the desert. 13:00 p.m. Arrive Bahareya Oasis. Check in at Qasr El Bawiti Hotel. P.M. Tour city of Bahareya including the Museum, the funerary temple of Baouiti, tombs of Bannenteoui & Zed Amoun IWF Ankh, temple of Alexander the Great & Temple of Bess. After the tour enjoy a bath in a hot water spring.
Overnight: Qasr El Bawiti Hotel. (B, L, D)

Day 04: Tue/Thu, Bahareya Oasis / Black Desert / White Desert
A.M. Road transfer by 4-wheel drive to the Black Desert. Visit the Black Desert with its volcanic remains and then continue to White desert to view its limestone formations and visit the famous Crystal Mountain.
Overnight: Tented camp – White Desert. (B, L, D)

Day 05: Wed/Fri, White Desert / Cairo
A.M. Road transfer back from the White Desert to Cairo. Arrive Cairo after 4 hours. Check in at Pyramisa Hotel. P.M. Free at leisure.
Overnight: Pyramisa Hotel Cairo. (B)

Day 06: Thu/Sat, Cairo / Luxor
A.M. Transfer from hotel to Cairo Domestic Airport for a morning flight to Luxor. Arrive Luxor airport. Meet & assist by our local representative. Transfer to Sheraton Luxor Hotel.
A.M. Visit the West Bank (valley of the kings, temple of queen Hatshepsut & Colossi of Memnon). P.M. Visit the East Bank (Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple).
Overnight: Sheraton Luxor Hotel. (B)

Day 07: Fri/Sun, Luxor / Dendera / Luxor
06:30 A.M. Pick up from hotel & transfer to M/S Le Lotus Boat for a day sailing trip to Dendera. 07:00 A.M. Boat will precede with sailing north towards Quena. 11:00 A.M. Arrive Quena. Bus transfer to Dendera Temple. Guided tour of Dendera Temple.
13:00 P.M. Bus transfer back to the boat & proceed with sailing south back to Luxor. Open buffet lunch is served while sailing. 16:00 P.M. High tea is served on the sundeck during “sunset” hour.
19:00 P.M. Boat arrives Luxor. Transfer back to hotel.
Overnight: Sheraton Luxor Hotel. (B, L)

Day 08: Sat/Mon, Luxor / Aswan
06:30 A.M. Pick up from hotel. 07:00 A.M. Road transfer from Luxor to Aswan including the visit of Edfu Temple & Kom Ombo Temple en route.
13:00 P.M. Arrive Aswan. Transfer to Pyramisa Isis Island Hotel. Check in at hotel. P.M. Visit Nubian Village & Botanical Garden by felucca.
Overnight: Pyramisa Isis Island Hotel. (B)

Day 09: Sun/Tue, Aswan
A.M. Visit Temple of Philae. P.M. Visit the Nubian Museum.
Overnight: Pyramisa Isis Island Hotel. (B)

Day 10: Mon/Wed, Aswan / Cairo
A.M. Free time. Suggest an OPTIONAL tour to Abu Simbel by flight.
P.M. Transfer to Aswan Airport for an afternoon flight to Cairo.
Arrive Cairo Domestic Airport. Meet & assist by our local representative.
Transfer to Pyramisa Hotel. Check in at hotel.
Overnight: Pyramisa Hotel Cairo (B)

Day 11: Tue/Thu, Cairo / Departure
A.M. Transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure. (B)

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Departure Dates

2008 English Speaking Departures Every Saturday & Monday until 01 Sep 2008

Inclusions

Tour Price Includes Tour Price Does Not Include Accommodation/cruise as mentioned or similar, including hotel taxes International airfare & Departure taxes Meal Plan as mentioned (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner) Visa Fees / Insurances All sightseeing and transfers Tips / Gratuities / Beverages Services of local English speaking guide Entrance fees into the Pyramids, the visit to the Sun Boat Museum, the Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum, entrance into Tout Ankh Amoun Tomb in the Valley of Kings. Entrance fees except the sites mentioned below   Domestic air tickets required Cairo/Luxor & Aswan/Cairo   Day cruise ticket   Necessary visa supports

Tour Price

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Departure Double Occupancy Single Room Supplement Until Sep 01, 2008 US $ 2040 • CA $ 2040 US $ 305 • CA $ 305 Peak season charges will be applied for traveling during Christmas (Dec 10/2007 – Jan 10/2008) OR during Easter (Mar 05/2008 – Apr 05/2008). Please contact us for quotes.

Estimated International Airfare - International airfare is NOT included in this tour

Canada - West Coast CA $ 1600 USA - West Coast US $ 1400 Canada - East Coast CA $ 1400 USA - East Coast US $ 1200

Participants

This tour operates with a minimum of 2 participants.

Notes

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.