Egyptian Experience 2010

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Tour Length: 10 Days
Countries Visited: Egypt
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Tour Category: Regional
Tour Operator: Trafalgar Tours
Tour Code: TT-EGEX-2010
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Cities Visited:
Memphis, Sakkara, Giza, Aswan, 3-night Nile Cruise, Luxor, Cairo

The Great Pyramids of Giza, Edfu''s beautifully preserved Temple of Horus, the immense Karnak Temple in Luxor, the Sphinx, and the glories of Alexandria-- this Egyptian experience is a dream come true.

 
  • Memphis
  • Sakkara
  • Giza
  • Aswan
  • 3-night Nile Cruise
  • Luxor
  • Cairo

 


Sightseeing Highlights
  • Memphis: See the Ramses II statue and theAlabaster Sphinx.
  • Sakkara: Marvel at the Step Pyramid, the oldest inthe ancient world.
  • Giza: See the Great Pyramids and Sphinx.
  • Aswan: Visit the High Dam and see the UnfinishedObelisk. See the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener''s Island duringfelucca ride across the River Nile. Visit the Temples at Philae,Kom-Ombo and Edfu.
  • Luxor: Visit the Temples of Luxor and Karnak, theValley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut''s Temple and Memnon Colossi.
  • Cairo: Sightseeing includes the Citadel, AlabasterMosque and Egyptian Museum.

Dining Highlights
  • 4 buffet breakfasts in Cairo and Luxor
  • 1 continental breakfast on train
  • 1 dinner onboard train
  • All meals on the Nile Cruise
  • 15 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

Travel Highlights
  • First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms withprivate facilities.
  • All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees andlocal taxes included.
  • Touring by air-conditioned motorcoach.
  • The services of a local guide on tour.
  • Overnight train journey Cairo to Aswan.
  • Internal flight from Luxor to Cairo, plus all airport transfersincluded.
  • Cairo Airport transfers are provided on Days 2 and Day 10.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book.

Your Nile Cruise Ship: MS La Traviata or similar
  • A 5-star ship fully air-conditioned, luxury two-berth cabins withen suite bathroom, full size bath, shower and toilet. There is a TVwith video channels, music system, hair dryer, internal phone andmini-bar.
  • Onboard facilities include a plunge pool, fitness equipment, twobars, dancing and folklore entertainment, restaurant and two giftshops.
  • Note: At certain times a similar cruise ship ofthe same category may be used.

Airport Transfers
  • London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive,particularly between the airport and your London hotel. But whenyou book your Trafalgar tour and take advantage of our land and airpackages, we have included a FREE transfer to and from London''sairports and your Trafalgar London hotel. For passengers who havetheir own flight arrangements we offer you the opportunity topurchase inexpensive transfers to and from London''s Heathrow -Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transferfrom London''s Heathr
  • Important - Please Note: Passengers will only beentitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing thefollowing conditions are met:
  • For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly byTrafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeabletransfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight informationto Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Oncetransfers are booked they cannot be changed.
  • For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked byTrafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to yourdeparture date.
  • Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
  • In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar''s control, thetransfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
  • All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is thereforeavailable for missed transfers, or passengers not using thisservice.
  • In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works,strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible fordelayed or cancelled transfers.
  • Heathrow Airport: National Express Dot2Dot willpick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London''sHeathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange yourtransfer to your Trafalgar hotel.
  • Gatwick Airport: Passengers who have bookedTrafalgar''s Land and Air packages arriving at London''s GatwickAirport are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher. TheGatwick Express train journey from Gatwick Airport to London''sVictoria Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make theirway from Victoria Station to their Trafalgar hotel.
  • European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengerswill receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on thescheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the timesspecified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves yourflight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
  • Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air packageand who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on thescheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also beprovided with a transfer.
  • Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tourdays are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase onethrough Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additionalpre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask forprices of transfers at the time of booking your extra nightaccommodation.
  • Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tourarrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with thelisted transfer times below may also book and purchase thesetransfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not lessthan 21 days before the flight departure.
 

Day 1 - Depart USA
Overnight flight to Cairo.

Day 2 - Arrive Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! You are met at Cairo Airport and transferred toyour hotel. There is time at leisure to relax and unwind before youstart to explore this fascinating city.Hotel: Novotel Cairo Airport

Day 3 - Cairo - Pyramid excursion - Overnight train
Today is full of amazing highlights. First we will drive to Memphiswhere we see the limestone Colossus of Ramses II and the giantAlabaster Sphinx. Then we continue to Sakkara where the StepPyramid heralded the start of the Pyramid Age. From here prepareyourself for a breathtaking experience as we marvel at one of theseven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Giza, andthe Sphinx, which casts its enigmatic gaze across the sands of thedesert. Later we board the overnight train which will take us southto the city of Aswan. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Day 4 - Aswan - Nile Cruise (3 nights)
This morning we explore the High Dam and Granite Quarries where wesee the massive unfinished obelisk. Then by motorboat to the Islandof Philae to visit the Temple of Isis. This afternoon we take amemorable felucca ride across the Nile to see the Botanical Gardenson Kitchener''s Island. The felucca is the traditional craft ofEgyptians who have sailed in them down the centuries. Marvel at thebloodred sunset with the distinctive sails of dozens of feluccassilhouetted against the setting sun. Cruise Ship: La Traviata orsimilar. (Continental breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) Cruise Ship: La Traviata or similar

Day 5 - Nile Cruise: Kom-Ombo - Edfu
This morning there is a once in a lifetime opportunity to take anoptional excursion by air to the mighty Sun Temple of Abu Simbel,flanked by four giant stone statues of Ramses II. This afternoon weleave Aswan as we sail to Kom Ombu. We visit the roofless Temple ofKom Ombu, which was built for the falcon and crocodile gods. Laterwe enjoy dinner onboard our Nile cruise ship.(Breakfast / Lunch /Dinner)

Day 6 - Nile Cruise: Edfu
This morning in Edfu we visit Egypt''s best preserved cult temple,which was dedicated to the falcon God Horus. Then we cruise on toLuxor where we visit the grand Temple of Luxor, which dominates thetown and was built by King Amenhotep III in 1414 BC. (Breakfast /Lunch / Dinner)

Day 7 - Disembark - Luxor
First we visit the West Bank and the Valley of the Kings where theNew Kingdom pharaohs were buried in dramatically shafted tombsbuilt into the hillsides. Next we visit the breathtaking Deirel-Bahri, Queen Hatshepsut''s impressive temple and the giganticstatues of Memnon Collossi. (Breakfast) Hotel: Nile Palace

Day 8 - Luxor - Cairo (2 nights)
This morning we visit the gigantic temple complex of Karnak andmarvel at the remains of the amazing Avenue of the Sphinx, whichonce stretched between the Temples of Karnak andLuxor. Later we are transferred to the airport for our shortflight back to Cairo. (Buffet breakfast) Hotel: Oasis Pyramids

Day 9 - Cairo sightseeing
Enjoy a full day sightseeing today including the citadel,spectacularly dominating Cairo''s skyline and then a visit to theMohammed Ali''s Alabaster Mosque with its highly decorated andornate interior. In old Cairo we will visit the Hanging Church ofSt. Mary above the old water gate and, finally, the EgyptianMuseum, which is the home of King Tutankhamun''s remarkablepriceless treasures, discovered by Howard Carter in the Valley ofthe Kings in 1922. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 10 - Cairo - USA
Time to bid farewell to this unforgettable country as we transferyou to the airport for your return flight to the USA. (Buffetbreakfast)

Important note:
Visas may be required for this tour. Please speak with your travelagent at time of booking to assess your specific requirements.

 

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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

MS La Traviata

The M/S Spring, now called the La Traviata, was refurbished in 2008. The ship features 43 luxurious cabins with view over the Nile, individual air conditioning mini-bar, TV, Video, music systems, internal telephone, bathroom with shower/WC and hair dryer. Lounge bar with dance floor and music system for evening entertainment. The sundeck offers a pool as well as sun loungers and a shaded area.  The reception offers full services including an international phone and safe deposit boxes. The gift shop on board has a wide range of gifts and souvenirs from Egypt.
MS La Traviata

Staterooms (Click thumbnails to see full size image

Cabins
Cabins

Cabins

There are 2 single cabins, 29 twin cabins and 14 double cabins


Ship Facts:

  • Refurbished: 2008
  • Length: 63m
  • Width: 13.5,
  • Decks: 5 including Sun Deck
  • Staterooms: 45
  • Passenger Capacity: 88
  • Voltage: 220v

Ship Amenities:

24-hour reception desk. The reception offers full services including an international phone and safe deposit boxes.

  • Wifi
  • Spacious lounge and bar
  • Restaurant with 88 covers
  • Sun deck with bar and swimming pool. The sundeck offers a pool as well as sun loungers and a shaded area.
  • Gift shop
  • international and Egyptian cuisine served 
  • Lounge bar with dance floor and music system for evening entertainment. 

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