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Key Information:
Tour Duration: 13 day(s) / 12 night (s)
Group Size: 2 (and up) Persons / Double Occupancy
Destination(s): Egypt: Cairo - Nile Cruise - Hurgada
Specialty Categories: Royal Luxury Tour
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: International = NO / Domestic = YES
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 4,850 US Dollar (USD) Double Occu.
Maximum Per Person Price: 5,625 US Dollar (USD) Double Occu.
Tour Duration: 13 day(s) / 12 night (s)
Group Size: 2 (and up) Persons / Double Occupancy
Destination(s): Egypt: Cairo - Nile Cruise - Hurgada
Specialty Categories: Royal Luxury Tour
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: International = NO / Domestic = YES
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 4,850 US Dollar (USD) Double Occu.
Maximum Per Person Price: 5,625 US Dollar (USD) Double Occu.
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| Included: - Airport return transfers - All inland transfers in luxury a/c 07' BMW / SUV and domestic flights - Five nights at Mena House Oberoi in Cairo - Full day tour to Pyramids , Sphinx , Valley of Temple , Solar Boat , Memphis and Saqqara + lunch - Full day tour to Dahshur , Red Pyramid + lunch - Full day tour to Egyptian Museum ( incl. Mummy Room and Tutankhamun ) and Old Cairo + lunch at El Pacha Restaurant - Day tour in Abu Simbel - Four nights onboard Oberoi Philae, Nile Cruiser - Cruise sightseeing - Private transfer Luxor / Hurghada luxury a/c van. - Three nights at Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh - Private licensed Guide (any language on request) - One dinner with Pyramids view - Entrance fees to all sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary - Service charges, portage and taxes |
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| Thirteen Days | Life's Dream - Cairo - Nile Cruise - Hurgada - In Deep |
Day One – Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be met and assisted by MyEasyTicket’s Egypt Country GM, Mr. Ibrahim el Kadi or by the Tour
Director, Ms. Lucía Elena F Robleda. They will meet you after you cross the security officers at the end of a wide corridor just after you
pass the duty free shops.
Our General Manager or the Tour Director will then take your passport to obtain a visa on arrival stamp ( fee – from USD 25 to USD 100
depending on nationality – is not included in the tour price ) from the cashier / bank window and escort you to speak with the passport officer.
He/She will escort you through another last check on your passport as you exit the passport control, into customs area, they will assist you in
collecting your luggage and clearing customs.
After exiting the terminal, our local representative will escort you along with your Private Guide (speaking fluently your own language) and your
Private Chauffeur to your luxury ’07 SUV or ’07 BMW and drive you to the Mena House Oberoi palatial hotel in the shadow of the Great
Pyramids in Cairo. Our GM will brief you about how the following days will develop and will answer any question you may have regarding
the tour. Then you will be checked in a double type suite and will have a free evening & overnight.
The room includes
• Luxury accommodation in a superior room
• A refreshing drink on arrival
• Daily breakfast at Khan El Khalili Restaurant
• Fresh flowers and fruits daily
• Complimentary use of the tennis court and gymnasium
The Mena House Oberoi, Cairo’s most famous hotel, has enchanted guests since 1869 in breathtaking luxury and style. Located in forty
acres of jasmine scented gardens, Mena House Oberoi has played host to Kings and Emperors, Heads of State and Celebrities. Its royal
history is reflected in luxurious interiors that are embellished with exquisite antiques, handcrafted furniture and rich textiles. A variety of
international as well as Egyptian cuisine is on offer at the excellent restaurants and bars in the hotel. At Mena House Oberoi you can
experience warm hospitality transformed into service on a royal scale.
This is the perfect place to begin your explorations of Cairo.
( No Meals )
Day Two – Cairo
After breakfast at Khan El Khalili Restaurant “with a breathtaking view of the Pyramids”, your Private Egyptologist & Tour Guide and your
Private Chauffeur will pick you up to commence the tour.
You'll be driven to Giza to visit the ancient great Pyramids. The tour includes the Great Pyramid, Royal Burial Chamber, Valley Temple and
the Sphinx.
The Great Pyramids of Giza, dating back to 2500 BC are some of the most famous man-made objects in the world. While there are actually
over one hundred Pyramids in Egypt, including at least eight more at Giza, the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) is the only "Wonder of the
Ancient World" that still survives.
Many Egyptologists have somewhat different views on exactly why the ancient Egyptian kings built Pyramids as their tombs, but all of them
seem to agree that it had to do with their worship of the sun god, Re (Ra). Most believe that the Pyramid was symbolic of the Benben, a mound
that rose from the waters during the creation of the earth, in ancient Egyptian mythology, which was closely associated with Re as the creator
god.
During your time at The Great Pyramids of Giza, there is no escaping the mysterious Sphinx, a symbol which has come to represent the
essence of Egypt for thousands of years. With the body of a lion and the head of a king, there is as much mystery surrounding who built it as
there is determining why it was built.
Then visit the Solar Boat, one of the most amazing Pharaonic discoveries. Continue to Memphis, capital of the Pharaohs during the Old
Kingdom. Visit the recumbent statue of Ramesses II and the 80-ton Alabaster Sphinx.
Lunch en route.
Continue to Saqqara to see the prototype of the Pyramids, the Step Pyramid, built for the 3rd Dynasty Pharaoh Djoser by the exalted architect
Imhotep. Return to Cairo and visit the Papyrus Institute on the way to your Mena House Oberoi for overnight.
( Breakfast and Lunch Included )
Day Three – Cairo
After breakfast at Khan El Khalili Restaurant, your Egyptologist & Tour Guide and your Private Chauffeur will pick you up at your hotel for a
visit to the Pyramid of Dahsohur. King Senefru, father of King Cheops, built this Pyramid, also known as the Red Pyramid, approximately
4,600 years ago.
Many scholars consider it to be more glorious than the Great Pyramid of Cheops. After the Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza, the Red Pyramid
at Dahsohur has the largest base (only slightly smaller then Khufu's pyramid, each side measures 722 feet) of any pyramid in Egypt.
However, with it's sides sloping at 43 degrees 22', it is substantially shorter at 343 feet (104 meters). It is the fourth highest pyramid ever built
in Egypt, with almost 160 layers of stone.
Significantly, the Red Pyramid was the first successful, true, cased Pyramid built in Egypt, ushering in the era of the Giza style pyramids.
Built by Khufu's father, Senefru, what really makes this pyramid special today is the lack of crowds and circus atmosphere that plagues the
Giza Plateau, along with the fact that it can currently be entered without limitation. Not long ago, the area of Dahsohur could not be visited,
which probably explains why such an important monument receives so few visitors. However, it is only a short drive from Saqqara, and only
a brief drive from Cairo. Lunch en route.
Mena House Oberoi for overnight.
( Breakfast and Lunch Included )
Day Four – Cairo
After breakfast at Khan El Khalili Restaurant your private Egyptologist & Tour Guide and your Private Chauffeur will pick you up and drive
you to the treasure-filled Egyptian Museum of Antiquities for a detailed, private guided tour.
Among other fascinating exhibits, see the treasures of the Tomb of Tutankhamen and the extraordinary Mummies Room. Over ten mummies,
including that of Ramesses II, are displayed in freestanding glass cases in this climate-controlled room. Walk around the mummies and
examine them from all angles, gaze into their incredibly well preserved 3000-year-old faces.
Leave the museum and, after lunch at El Pacha Restaurant, you will explore Old Cairo: first a Roman fort, then the Jewish Quarter, then the
Coptic Christian Quarter. You'll visit the Coptic churches of Abu Serghius and Al Molaka, the Coptic Museum, and Ben Ezra synagogue.
Finally, you'd wander through the alleys of Khan el-Khalili bazaar in search of magic carpets and other traditional souvenirs.
Return to Mena House Oberoi for overnight.
( Breakfast and Lunch Included )
Day Five – Nile Cruise ( Aswan )
You will be transferred to Cairo airport by your Private Chauffeur for your very early flight to Aswan.
In Aswan, connect to your flight to Abu Simbel. Visit the awesome twin temples of Ramesses II and his queen Nefertari with their facades of
colossal statues.
In the early 1960's, by a prodigious feat of engineering and international cooperation, the entire temple complex was dismantled stone by stone
and reassembled 90 feet above its original site in order to save it from the rising waters caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam.
Fly back to Aswan.
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the Oberoi Philae, Nile Cruiser for lunch.
The Oberoi Philae is the idyllic way to discover the rich history along the Nile. This deluxe cruiser offers the elegance of an old world voyage.
The Oberoi Philae offers guests a cruise on the Nile along the landmarks of an ancient civilization. The journey begins in Aswan and courses
through Pharaonic dynasties that span thousands of years. Elegant interiors with teak paneling, parquet floors, European antiques and Oriental
carpets create an ambiance of luxury. Excellent recreational and dining facilities make the journey pleasurable. Impeccable service and a
beautiful setting come together to make this a voyage of discovery.
In the Oberoi Philaeyou will find:
In the afternoon, sail around Elephantine Island on a felucca, the traditional Egyptian sail boat. Elephantine Island is the largest of the Aswan
area islands, and is the site of some of the most ancient remains in Egypt, with artifacts dating to pre-dynastic periods. Elephantine is Greek for
Elephant. In ancient times, the island was called Abu or Yabu, which also means elephant. The name may indicate that the island was once a
center for the trade of ivory.
Continue sailing around Kitchner Island (also known as Lord Kitchner's Botanical Garden, Plant Island, Gizirat al-Nabatat, Plantation Island, or
Gizirat al-Bustan). Lord Kitchner moved there after being given the island for his campaigns in the Sudan. He imported plants from around the
world to create his famous garden. From the river you have a nice view of the Aga Khan Mausoleum, an elegant pink granite structure built in
the late 1950's.
Return to your cruise for dinner and overnight in Aswan.
( All Meals Included )
Day Six – Nile Cruise ( Edfu )
After breakfast, take a tour of Aswan High Dam, Egypt's contemporary example of building on a monumental scale. Next, proceed to the
granite quarries which supplied the ancient Egyptians with most of the hard stone used in pyramids and temples. The quarries still hold the
Unfinished Obelisk, possibly intended as a companion to the Lateran Obelisk, originally at Karnak but now in Rome. It would have weighed
over 1,100 tons and would have been the world's largest piece of stone ever handled. Continue by a short motor-boat ride to the Temple of
Philae on the island of Agilka. The temple was dedicated to Isis, sister/wife of Osiris and patroness of the Ptolemaic rule. Return to your cruise
vessel and sail to Kom Ombo. After lunch on board, visit the Temple of Sobek, the crocodile-headed god of fertility and creator of the world
The temple stands at a bend in the Nile where, in ancient times, sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank.
Return to your cruise and sail to Edfu.
Dinner and overnight on-board the Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise.
( All Meals Included )
Day Seven – Nile Cruise ( Luxor )
After breakfast on board, set out by horse-drawn carriage to visit the Temple of Horus, the most perfectly preserved of all the Nile temples.
Dedicated to Horus, the falcon headed god, it was built during the reigns of six Ptolemies. We have a great deal of information about its
construction from relieves on outer areas. It was begun in 237 BC by Ptolemy III Euergetes I and was finished in 57 BC. Most of the work
continued throughout this period with a brief interlude of 20 years while there was unrest during the period of Ptolemy IV and Ptolemy V
Epiphanes.
This is not only the best preserved ancient temple in Egypt, but the second largest after Karnak. It was believed that the temple was built on the
site of the great battle between Horus and Seth. Hence, the current temple was but the last in a long series of temples build on this location. It is
said that the original structure housing a statue of Horus was a grass hut built in prehistoric times. At any rate, there is an earlier and smaller
pylon of Ramesses II which sits in a 90 degree angle to the current building.
Sail to Esna. Then cross the lock and sail to Luxor for dinner and overnight.
Dinner and overnight on-board the Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise.
( All Meals Included )
Day Eight – Nile Cruise ( Luxor )
After breakfast onboard, cross to the West Bank of the Nile and visit the wondrous Valley of the Kings, a vast city of the dead where the
magnificent tombs of 62 pharaohs have been discovered. The tombs were carved deep into the desert rock, richly decorated and filled with
treasures for the afterlife of the pharaohs.
Visit several of the tombs. Next, visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
This beautiful monument to the reign of the only female pharaoh rises out of the desert plain in a series of terraces and merges with the sheer
limestone cliffs that surround it. On the way back to your Nile cruise, stop at the famed Colossi of Memnon, two 66ft, 1 thousand ton statues of
Amenhotep III. These colossal statures were known by the ancient Greeks to emit haunting voices at dawn. Though damaged by nature and
ancient tourists, the statues are still impressive.
Dinner and overnight on-board the Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise.
( All Meals Included )
Day Nine – Hurgada
After breakfast disembark from Oberoi Philae.
To the north of Luxor visit Karnak Temple, called by some "the Temple of Temples." It is the largest place of worship ever built. Its ancient
name Ipet-isut means "the most sacred of places”.
The temple, or, more correctly, the complex of temples, was built over more than two thousand years by generation after generation of
pharaohs. Within the complex, the great "Hypostyle Hall" is an incredible forest of giant pillars covering an area larger than the whole of Notre
Dame Cathedral. Proceed to the graceful Temple of Luxor built by Amenhotep III and Ramesses II for ritual and festivals and dedicated to the
god Amun.
Then, join a convoy and set out for a drive across the desert to the beautiful Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh in Hurghada area, on the banks of the
Red Sea. The drive overland, via escorted convoy, departs two times a day from Luxor (240 km) and it is only 3 ½ hours.
The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh is an exclusive all-suite luxury resort, located on the Red Sea coast of Egypt, a region rich in natural beauty,
sparkling blue waters, rare marine life and dramatic nearby mountain ranges. The hotel is 25 minutes from the center of shopping and nightlife
and 20 minutes drive from Hurghada International airport.
Nature's color palette comes to vivid life on this picturesque all suites resort on the famous Red Sea. Clear blue skies, golden sunshine,
pristine white sand, vibrant bougainvillea create an inspiring background for the Oberoi, Sahl Hasheesh. Complementing the timeless and
tireless waves bathing the shores is the serenity of the resort. Whether you are exploring the wonders of the sea or taking your body on a
journey of transformation at the Spa, the picture perfect ambiance combined with the warm hospitality will leave you with colorful memories
for a lifetime.
( Breakfast Included )
Day Ten – Hurgada
The Oberoi, Sahl Hasheesh
A secluded haven on the Red Sea Coast, celebrating rare marine life, nature’s fabulous colors and the timeless beauty of the sea. Nature’s
colors come to life at The Oberoi, Sahl Hasheesh with white sand, aquamarine waters and vibrantly-hued marine life. In exotic Egypt, this
exclusive luxury resort on the Red Sea Coast is situated on 48 acres with a private beach. The architecture of the resort reflects the style of the
region, resplendent with domes, arches and columns. Peace and privacy pervade this all-suite resort, with private courtyards complemented
by soothing interiors and luxurious bathrooms.
Enjoy a day of leisure on the beautiful Red Sea.
( Breakfast Included )
Day Eleven – Hurgada
Enjoy a day of leisure on the beautiful Red Sea.
After a day of exposure to the sun and the sea, take your body on a journey of rediscovery at the Spa. In an ambiance designed to inspire
serenity, here the healing hands of trained therapists revitalize your body and spirit. Treatments that draw on Aromatherapy, Oriental as well
as Western techniques are designed to awaken the senses and restore the natural balance of the body.
Get pampered with massages, scrubs and beauty therapies that leave you feeling completely rejuvenated or simply unwind in the private
steam room.
A haven of tranquility, the Oberoi Spa by Banyan Tree promises you an experience of transformation.
There are also numerous ways to keep fit at the Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh.
( Breakfast Included )
Day Twelve – Cairo
Fly back to Cairo. Upon arrival, your Private Guide and your Private Chauffeur will transfer you to your luxury ’07 SUV or ’07 BMW and
driven to the Mena House Oberoi palatial hotel in the shadow of the Great Pyramids in Cairo.
Mena House Oberoi for overnight.
( Breakfast Included )
Day Thirteen – End of the Tour
You will be transferred to Cairo Airport by your Private Chauffeur for your departure flight.
( Breakfast Included )
Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be met and assisted by MyEasyTicket’s Egypt Country GM, Mr. Ibrahim el Kadi or by the Tour
Director, Ms. Lucía Elena F Robleda. They will meet you after you cross the security officers at the end of a wide corridor just after you
pass the duty free shops.
Our General Manager or the Tour Director will then take your passport to obtain a visa on arrival stamp ( fee – from USD 25 to USD 100
depending on nationality – is not included in the tour price ) from the cashier / bank window and escort you to speak with the passport officer.
He/She will escort you through another last check on your passport as you exit the passport control, into customs area, they will assist you in
collecting your luggage and clearing customs.
After exiting the terminal, our local representative will escort you along with your Private Guide (speaking fluently your own language) and your
Private Chauffeur to your luxury ’07 SUV or ’07 BMW and drive you to the Mena House Oberoi palatial hotel in the shadow of the Great
Pyramids in Cairo. Our GM will brief you about how the following days will develop and will answer any question you may have regarding
the tour. Then you will be checked in a double type suite and will have a free evening & overnight.
The room includes
• Luxury accommodation in a superior room
• A refreshing drink on arrival
• Daily breakfast at Khan El Khalili Restaurant
• Fresh flowers and fruits daily
• Complimentary use of the tennis court and gymnasium
The Mena House Oberoi, Cairo’s most famous hotel, has enchanted guests since 1869 in breathtaking luxury and style. Located in forty
acres of jasmine scented gardens, Mena House Oberoi has played host to Kings and Emperors, Heads of State and Celebrities. Its royal
history is reflected in luxurious interiors that are embellished with exquisite antiques, handcrafted furniture and rich textiles. A variety of
international as well as Egyptian cuisine is on offer at the excellent restaurants and bars in the hotel. At Mena House Oberoi you can
experience warm hospitality transformed into service on a royal scale.
This is the perfect place to begin your explorations of Cairo.
( No Meals )
Day Two – Cairo
After breakfast at Khan El Khalili Restaurant “with a breathtaking view of the Pyramids”, your Private Egyptologist & Tour Guide and your
Private Chauffeur will pick you up to commence the tour.
You'll be driven to Giza to visit the ancient great Pyramids. The tour includes the Great Pyramid, Royal Burial Chamber, Valley Temple and
the Sphinx.
The Great Pyramids of Giza, dating back to 2500 BC are some of the most famous man-made objects in the world. While there are actually
over one hundred Pyramids in Egypt, including at least eight more at Giza, the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) is the only "Wonder of the
Ancient World" that still survives.
Many Egyptologists have somewhat different views on exactly why the ancient Egyptian kings built Pyramids as their tombs, but all of them
seem to agree that it had to do with their worship of the sun god, Re (Ra). Most believe that the Pyramid was symbolic of the Benben, a mound
that rose from the waters during the creation of the earth, in ancient Egyptian mythology, which was closely associated with Re as the creator
god.
During your time at The Great Pyramids of Giza, there is no escaping the mysterious Sphinx, a symbol which has come to represent the
essence of Egypt for thousands of years. With the body of a lion and the head of a king, there is as much mystery surrounding who built it as
there is determining why it was built.
Then visit the Solar Boat, one of the most amazing Pharaonic discoveries. Continue to Memphis, capital of the Pharaohs during the Old
Kingdom. Visit the recumbent statue of Ramesses II and the 80-ton Alabaster Sphinx.
Lunch en route.
Continue to Saqqara to see the prototype of the Pyramids, the Step Pyramid, built for the 3rd Dynasty Pharaoh Djoser by the exalted architect
Imhotep. Return to Cairo and visit the Papyrus Institute on the way to your Mena House Oberoi for overnight.
( Breakfast and Lunch Included )
Day Three – Cairo
After breakfast at Khan El Khalili Restaurant, your Egyptologist & Tour Guide and your Private Chauffeur will pick you up at your hotel for a
visit to the Pyramid of Dahsohur. King Senefru, father of King Cheops, built this Pyramid, also known as the Red Pyramid, approximately
4,600 years ago.
Many scholars consider it to be more glorious than the Great Pyramid of Cheops. After the Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza, the Red Pyramid
at Dahsohur has the largest base (only slightly smaller then Khufu's pyramid, each side measures 722 feet) of any pyramid in Egypt.
However, with it's sides sloping at 43 degrees 22', it is substantially shorter at 343 feet (104 meters). It is the fourth highest pyramid ever built
in Egypt, with almost 160 layers of stone.
Significantly, the Red Pyramid was the first successful, true, cased Pyramid built in Egypt, ushering in the era of the Giza style pyramids.
Built by Khufu's father, Senefru, what really makes this pyramid special today is the lack of crowds and circus atmosphere that plagues the
Giza Plateau, along with the fact that it can currently be entered without limitation. Not long ago, the area of Dahsohur could not be visited,
which probably explains why such an important monument receives so few visitors. However, it is only a short drive from Saqqara, and only
a brief drive from Cairo. Lunch en route.
Mena House Oberoi for overnight.
( Breakfast and Lunch Included )
Day Four – Cairo
After breakfast at Khan El Khalili Restaurant your private Egyptologist & Tour Guide and your Private Chauffeur will pick you up and drive
you to the treasure-filled Egyptian Museum of Antiquities for a detailed, private guided tour.
Among other fascinating exhibits, see the treasures of the Tomb of Tutankhamen and the extraordinary Mummies Room. Over ten mummies,
including that of Ramesses II, are displayed in freestanding glass cases in this climate-controlled room. Walk around the mummies and
examine them from all angles, gaze into their incredibly well preserved 3000-year-old faces.
Leave the museum and, after lunch at El Pacha Restaurant, you will explore Old Cairo: first a Roman fort, then the Jewish Quarter, then the
Coptic Christian Quarter. You'll visit the Coptic churches of Abu Serghius and Al Molaka, the Coptic Museum, and Ben Ezra synagogue.
Finally, you'd wander through the alleys of Khan el-Khalili bazaar in search of magic carpets and other traditional souvenirs.
Return to Mena House Oberoi for overnight.
( Breakfast and Lunch Included )
Day Five – Nile Cruise ( Aswan )
You will be transferred to Cairo airport by your Private Chauffeur for your very early flight to Aswan.
In Aswan, connect to your flight to Abu Simbel. Visit the awesome twin temples of Ramesses II and his queen Nefertari with their facades of
colossal statues.
In the early 1960's, by a prodigious feat of engineering and international cooperation, the entire temple complex was dismantled stone by stone
and reassembled 90 feet above its original site in order to save it from the rising waters caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam.
Fly back to Aswan.
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the Oberoi Philae, Nile Cruiser for lunch.
The Oberoi Philae is the idyllic way to discover the rich history along the Nile. This deluxe cruiser offers the elegance of an old world voyage.
The Oberoi Philae offers guests a cruise on the Nile along the landmarks of an ancient civilization. The journey begins in Aswan and courses
through Pharaonic dynasties that span thousands of years. Elegant interiors with teak paneling, parquet floors, European antiques and Oriental
carpets create an ambiance of luxury. Excellent recreational and dining facilities make the journey pleasurable. Impeccable service and a
beautiful setting come together to make this a voyage of discovery.
In the Oberoi Philaeyou will find:
- On-Board Recreation:
- Out-door plunge pool
- Sundeck
- Lounge Bar
- In-door fitness centre
- Daily sightseeing
- Library
In the afternoon, sail around Elephantine Island on a felucca, the traditional Egyptian sail boat. Elephantine Island is the largest of the Aswan
area islands, and is the site of some of the most ancient remains in Egypt, with artifacts dating to pre-dynastic periods. Elephantine is Greek for
Elephant. In ancient times, the island was called Abu or Yabu, which also means elephant. The name may indicate that the island was once a
center for the trade of ivory.
Continue sailing around Kitchner Island (also known as Lord Kitchner's Botanical Garden, Plant Island, Gizirat al-Nabatat, Plantation Island, or
Gizirat al-Bustan). Lord Kitchner moved there after being given the island for his campaigns in the Sudan. He imported plants from around the
world to create his famous garden. From the river you have a nice view of the Aga Khan Mausoleum, an elegant pink granite structure built in
the late 1950's.
Return to your cruise for dinner and overnight in Aswan.
( All Meals Included )
Day Six – Nile Cruise ( Edfu )
After breakfast, take a tour of Aswan High Dam, Egypt's contemporary example of building on a monumental scale. Next, proceed to the
granite quarries which supplied the ancient Egyptians with most of the hard stone used in pyramids and temples. The quarries still hold the
Unfinished Obelisk, possibly intended as a companion to the Lateran Obelisk, originally at Karnak but now in Rome. It would have weighed
over 1,100 tons and would have been the world's largest piece of stone ever handled. Continue by a short motor-boat ride to the Temple of
Philae on the island of Agilka. The temple was dedicated to Isis, sister/wife of Osiris and patroness of the Ptolemaic rule. Return to your cruise
vessel and sail to Kom Ombo. After lunch on board, visit the Temple of Sobek, the crocodile-headed god of fertility and creator of the world
The temple stands at a bend in the Nile where, in ancient times, sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank.
Return to your cruise and sail to Edfu.
Dinner and overnight on-board the Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise.
( All Meals Included )
Day Seven – Nile Cruise ( Luxor )
After breakfast on board, set out by horse-drawn carriage to visit the Temple of Horus, the most perfectly preserved of all the Nile temples.
Dedicated to Horus, the falcon headed god, it was built during the reigns of six Ptolemies. We have a great deal of information about its
construction from relieves on outer areas. It was begun in 237 BC by Ptolemy III Euergetes I and was finished in 57 BC. Most of the work
continued throughout this period with a brief interlude of 20 years while there was unrest during the period of Ptolemy IV and Ptolemy V
Epiphanes.
This is not only the best preserved ancient temple in Egypt, but the second largest after Karnak. It was believed that the temple was built on the
site of the great battle between Horus and Seth. Hence, the current temple was but the last in a long series of temples build on this location. It is
said that the original structure housing a statue of Horus was a grass hut built in prehistoric times. At any rate, there is an earlier and smaller
pylon of Ramesses II which sits in a 90 degree angle to the current building.
Sail to Esna. Then cross the lock and sail to Luxor for dinner and overnight.
Dinner and overnight on-board the Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise.
( All Meals Included )
Day Eight – Nile Cruise ( Luxor )
After breakfast onboard, cross to the West Bank of the Nile and visit the wondrous Valley of the Kings, a vast city of the dead where the
magnificent tombs of 62 pharaohs have been discovered. The tombs were carved deep into the desert rock, richly decorated and filled with
treasures for the afterlife of the pharaohs.
Visit several of the tombs. Next, visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
This beautiful monument to the reign of the only female pharaoh rises out of the desert plain in a series of terraces and merges with the sheer
limestone cliffs that surround it. On the way back to your Nile cruise, stop at the famed Colossi of Memnon, two 66ft, 1 thousand ton statues of
Amenhotep III. These colossal statures were known by the ancient Greeks to emit haunting voices at dawn. Though damaged by nature and
ancient tourists, the statues are still impressive.
Dinner and overnight on-board the Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise.
( All Meals Included )
Day Nine – Hurgada
After breakfast disembark from Oberoi Philae.
To the north of Luxor visit Karnak Temple, called by some "the Temple of Temples." It is the largest place of worship ever built. Its ancient
name Ipet-isut means "the most sacred of places”.
The temple, or, more correctly, the complex of temples, was built over more than two thousand years by generation after generation of
pharaohs. Within the complex, the great "Hypostyle Hall" is an incredible forest of giant pillars covering an area larger than the whole of Notre
Dame Cathedral. Proceed to the graceful Temple of Luxor built by Amenhotep III and Ramesses II for ritual and festivals and dedicated to the
god Amun.
Then, join a convoy and set out for a drive across the desert to the beautiful Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh in Hurghada area, on the banks of the
Red Sea. The drive overland, via escorted convoy, departs two times a day from Luxor (240 km) and it is only 3 ½ hours.
The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh is an exclusive all-suite luxury resort, located on the Red Sea coast of Egypt, a region rich in natural beauty,
sparkling blue waters, rare marine life and dramatic nearby mountain ranges. The hotel is 25 minutes from the center of shopping and nightlife
and 20 minutes drive from Hurghada International airport.
Nature's color palette comes to vivid life on this picturesque all suites resort on the famous Red Sea. Clear blue skies, golden sunshine,
pristine white sand, vibrant bougainvillea create an inspiring background for the Oberoi, Sahl Hasheesh. Complementing the timeless and
tireless waves bathing the shores is the serenity of the resort. Whether you are exploring the wonders of the sea or taking your body on a
journey of transformation at the Spa, the picture perfect ambiance combined with the warm hospitality will leave you with colorful memories
for a lifetime.
( Breakfast Included )
Day Ten – Hurgada
The Oberoi, Sahl Hasheesh
A secluded haven on the Red Sea Coast, celebrating rare marine life, nature’s fabulous colors and the timeless beauty of the sea. Nature’s
colors come to life at The Oberoi, Sahl Hasheesh with white sand, aquamarine waters and vibrantly-hued marine life. In exotic Egypt, this
exclusive luxury resort on the Red Sea Coast is situated on 48 acres with a private beach. The architecture of the resort reflects the style of the
region, resplendent with domes, arches and columns. Peace and privacy pervade this all-suite resort, with private courtyards complemented
by soothing interiors and luxurious bathrooms.
Enjoy a day of leisure on the beautiful Red Sea.
( Breakfast Included )
Day Eleven – Hurgada
Enjoy a day of leisure on the beautiful Red Sea.
After a day of exposure to the sun and the sea, take your body on a journey of rediscovery at the Spa. In an ambiance designed to inspire
serenity, here the healing hands of trained therapists revitalize your body and spirit. Treatments that draw on Aromatherapy, Oriental as well
as Western techniques are designed to awaken the senses and restore the natural balance of the body.
Get pampered with massages, scrubs and beauty therapies that leave you feeling completely rejuvenated or simply unwind in the private
steam room.
A haven of tranquility, the Oberoi Spa by Banyan Tree promises you an experience of transformation.
There are also numerous ways to keep fit at the Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh.
( Breakfast Included )
Day Twelve – Cairo
Fly back to Cairo. Upon arrival, your Private Guide and your Private Chauffeur will transfer you to your luxury ’07 SUV or ’07 BMW and
driven to the Mena House Oberoi palatial hotel in the shadow of the Great Pyramids in Cairo.
Mena House Oberoi for overnight.
( Breakfast Included )
Day Thirteen – End of the Tour
You will be transferred to Cairo Airport by your Private Chauffeur for your departure flight.
( Breakfast Included )
Services:
- Hair Salon
- Laundry
- Wheel Chair
- Valet Service
- Gift Shop
- Medical Service (on call)
- Same day ironing service
- Private docking area in Luxor and Aswan
- Hair Salon
- Laundry
- Wheel Chair
- Valet Service
- Gift Shop
- Medical Service (on call)
- Same day ironing service
- Private docking area in Luxor and Aswan
| The Best Egypt Tour Money Can Buy ! |
| For the highest quality holidays, offering travel and accommodation in real luxury, this tour will tantalize the travelers seeking high quality tailor-made holidays of distinction. Only for the discerning traveler who can afford the best ! |
| Be sure you book well ahead for this very special tour Due the high level of exclusivity of accommodation throughout the tour, an early booking is highly recommended |