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  2010
E G Y P T
THE TEMPLES OF RA,
&
THE MOSQUES OF ALLAH
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Itinerary
April 30, 2010. - May 07 , 2010
Day 01: 30- April -2010.Arrival:
At Cairo International Airport.
Transfer: You will be transferred in modern air-conditioned vehicle to
Semiramis
InterContinental hotel.
Overnight: At Semiramis InterContinental hotel.
(Standard Room)
Day 02: 01- May
-2010.Breakfast: Breakfast at your Hotel.
Museum: Your Egyptologist will escort
you today on a fascinating tour of 7,000 years of Egyptian history
with a visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, open since 1902.
The Museum exhibits over 120,000 objects in its 107 halls, comprising
the world’s greatest collection of Ancient Egyptian artifacts. Two
grand halls containing countless artifacts and one room reserved for
the golden treasures, all from the world-famous tomb of the boy-king
Tutankhamun astound and delight visitors. More than 2 million people
flock to this magnificent site each year.
Lunch: Enjoy your Set Menu lunch at the
“Khan El-Khalili”
restaurant in the heart of the
historic Mena House Oberoi hotel, originally built as a palace for the
Empress Eugenie when she visited Egypt for the opening of the Suez
Canal in 1869
Pyramids: proceed to the Great Pyramids of Giza. The only
present-day survivors of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, they
are among the world’s greatest tourist attractions and never lose
their ability to inspire and overwhelm visitors. You will be able to
enter inside one of these fabulous monuments and explore the mysteries
of its ancient past for yourself.
Sphinx:
Visit to the mysterious Sphinx, an ancient figure shrouded in
legend and mystery. Your Egyptologist will enthrall you with the tales
told of this fascinating figure.
Return to your hotel.
Overnight: At Semiramis InterContinental hotel.
(Standard Room)
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental/en/gb/locations/cairo-semiramis
Day 03: 02- May -2010.
Breakfast: Breakfast at your Hotel.
Old & Coptic Cairo: Morning tour to the oldest
area of Cairo where you may explore the remains of the Fortress of
Babylon. First built by the Persians around the 6th century
BC, these ruins are indeed Cairo’s oldest original structure. Within
the confines you will find the Church of St. Sergius, where the Holy
Family is reported to have stayed, and the Hanging Church, the seat of
the Coptic patriarchate for centuries. Visit the newly renovated
Coptic Museum, which displays a wonderful collection of statues,
relics, icons and frescoes. Finish your tour today at the oldest
Synagogue in Egypt, Ben Ezra. Inside this basilica-style temple, the
so-called “Geniza Documents” were found, a treasure hailed as an
unparalleled source of information about life of the Jews in Egypt’s
past.
Lunch: Enjoy a 5-star lunch of traditional oriental
dishes today, at the Arabian-style Naguieb Mahfouz Restaurant. Named
after the Nobel-prize-winning Egyptian author, the restaurant lies in
the very heart of the Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, and is steeped in
atmosphere and history (No alcohol is served at this
restaurant located at the heart of Islamic Cairo)
Khan El-Khalili Bazaar: The fascinating Khan El-Khalili
Bazaar is 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. As one wanders
through the labyrinth of narrow streets you will find workshops and
stalls selling all manner of things from woodwork, glassware and
leather goods to perfumes, fabrics and Pharaonic curiosities. Remember
to bargain hard!
Islamic Cairo: The fascinating tour of Islamic
Cairo, starts with 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, it has never
been without a military garrison. The Citadel was modified and
enlarged over the centuries by subsequent rulers, most notably
Muhammad Ali Pasha, one of the great builders of Modern Egypt, who was
responsible for considerable alteration and building within the
Citadel. Today it is a complex of four mosques and four museums,
including the beautiful and graceful Mohamed Ali Mosque. Built
from 1830 to 1857, the mosque also became the site of the great
Ottoman ruler’s tomb. From the arcaded courtyard, enjoy a magnificent
view across the city to the pyramids in Giza.Return
to your hotel. Overnight: At Semiramis
InterContinental hotel.
(Standard Room)
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental/en/gb/locations/cairo-semiramis
Day
04:03- May -2010.
Breakfast: Buffet breakfast & hotel check-out.
Transfer: Transfer to Cairo Domestic Airport by
air-conditioned vehicle.
Flight: Board your
early
domestic flight to Luxor.
(Flight details will be
provided upon final confirmation)
Arrive: Arrive at Luxor
domestic airport.
Karnak Temple: Visit the Temple of Karnak, built
over more than a thousand years by generations of Pharaohs. The great
“Hypostyle Hall” is an incredible forest of giant pillars, covering an
area larger than the whole of Notre Dame Cathedral.
Luxor Temple: Your Egyptologist will guide you on
a tour of the East Bank of Luxor, to the strikingly graceful Temple of
Luxor dedicated to the God Amun.
Transfer: You will be transferred in modern
air-conditioned vehicle to
Sonesta St. George
hotel.
Lunch: Enjoy your Set Menu lunch at Sonesta St.
George Hotel.
Overnight: Sonesta St. George hotel.
"Standard Room"
Day 05:04- May -2010.
Breakfast: Breakfast at your Hotel.
Valley of the Kings & Queens: Afternoon 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,
decorated richly, and filled with treasures for the afterlife by
generations of Pharaohs. You will also have the chance to visit at
least one tomb in the Valley of the Queens.
Hatshepsut Temple: Rising out of the desert plain
in a series of terraces, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Ancient
Egypt’s only female Pharaoh) merges with the sheer limestone cliffs
that surround it, as if nature herself had built this extraordinary
monument.
Lunch: Enjoy your Set Menu lunch at Sofitel Old
Winter Palace Hotel.Return to your hotel.
Sound & Light, Karnak: In the evening, attend the
fabulous Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple, a fascinating walking
tour through history of the world’s largest-ever temple complex,
guided by the voices of ancient pharaohs. The ominous shadows playing
off the enormous columns in the grand hypostyle hall is an
unforgettable experience.Return to your hotel. Overnight:
Sonesta St. George hotel.
"Standard Room"
Day 06:
05- May -2010.
Breakfast: Buffet breakfast & hotel check-out.
Transfer: Transfer to Luxor Domestic Airport by
air-conditioned vehicle.
Flight: Board your
early
domestic flight to Aswan.\\(Flight
details will be provided upon final confirmation)
Arrive: Arrive at Aswan domestic
airport.
High Dam: This afternoon, your Egyptologist guide
will escort you to visit the Aswan High Dam, Egypt’s contemporary
example of building on a monumental scale.
Philae Temple: Take a short motorboat ride to
visit the romantic and majestic Philae Temple on the Island of Agilka.
Transfer: You will be transferred in modern
air-conditioned vehicle to
Movenpick Aswan
hotel.
Lunch: Enjoy your Set Menu lunch at
Movenpick Aswan
hotel.
Overnight: Movenpick Aswan hotel.
"Standard Room"
Day 07:
06- May -2010.
Breakfast: Buffet breakfast & hotel check-out.
Transfer: Transfer to Aswan Domestic Airport by
air-conditioned vehicle.
Flight: Board your domestic flight to Cairo.
(Flight details will be
provided upon final confirmation)
Arrive: Arrive at Cairo
domestic airport.
Transfer: You will be transferred in modern
air-conditioned vehicle to
Semiramis InterContinental hotel.
Overnight: At Semiramis
InterContinental hotel.
(Standard Room)
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental/en/gb/locations/cairo-semiramis
Day 08: 07- May -2010.
Breakfast: breakfast & hotel check out.
Transfer: An A&K Tour Coordinator will meet you
and transfer you to Cairo International Airport to Board your
international home flight. |
Costs for the Main program
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NET Rates for the main program
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Accommodation |
2-3 Pax |
4-7 Pax |
8-9 Pax |
10-12 Pax |
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From
30-Apr-2010
To
07-May-2010 |
US $ 3845.00
per person
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US $ 3180.00
Per person
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US $ 2730.00
Per person
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US $ 2625.00
Per person
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Costs for the Main program
|
NET Rates for the main program
|
|
Accommodation |
2-3 Pax |
4-7 Pax |
8-9 Pax |
10-12 Pax |
|
From
30-Apr-2010
To
07-May-2010 |
US $ 3845.00
per person
|
US $ 3180.00
Per person
|
US $ 2730.00
Per person
|
US $ 2625.00
Per person
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Single Supplement= US$ 740 per person
Quoted cost for the main program includes all
the following:
- 04 nights at Semiramis intercontinental 5 stars standard
hotel in a standard room.
- 02 nights at Sonesta St. George 5 stars standard hotel in a
Standard room.
- 01 night at Movenpick Aswan 5 stars standard hotel in a
Standard room.
- All mentioned meals
- All transfers as Mentioned in the detailed itinerary
- AK Egypt tour Coordinator meeting you at each point to take
you to your next destination in modern air-conditioned vehicles.
- All tours as described in the program with a professional
local English speaking guide.
- All the admissions for the sightseeing stated in the program.
- Porterage at airports and hotels.
- Mineral water during all visits
- Domestic flights (Cairo / Luxor) + ( Luxor + Aswan) + (Aswan
+ Cairo)
- Domestic flights on Economy class on Egypt Air schedule
flights based on the current fares and subject to change without
prior notice.
Costs Exclude:
Photography fees at antiquities sites. (These vary from place
to place, and are subject to change by the Antiquities Authorities -
but as a rough guide for those who wish to take cameras into any
site, you should expect to pay US$ 3 - 6 for a still camera, US$ 10
- 20 for a video camera).
All items of a personal nature (telephone calls, laundry,
room service, etc).
All drinks excluding those mentioned above will be charged as
per consumption.
Entry visas to Egypt (currently US$ 18.00 per person).
Gratuities for the guides and drivers or any other kind of
tips.
Private Egyptologist throughout.
International flights.
Important notes:
All prices are NET- non commissionable, and are quoted in US$
- Please note that our quote includes a local English speaking
guide for every included excursion(
Please
advise if you need any other language)
- All the Above mentioned is subject to availability of the
room/cabin type at the time of request
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation within 45 days will attract 25%
cancellation fees.
Cancellation within 30 days will attract 50%
cancellation fees.
Cancellation within 21 days will attract 75%
cancellation fees.
Cancellation within 14 days will attract full
cancellation fees.
Notes:
During Premium dates, some hotels and cruise boats request
full pre-payment before the 30 day limit. In this event, you will be
notified of the payment’s due date at the time we confirm the
booking to you.
- For last-minute bookings made within the 30 period prior to
arrival, the same cancellation penalties will be applied. If you are
not holding a deposit from your client, please let us know that the
booking is still on option to avoid incurring cancellation fees.
- No refunds, credit or alternative services for cancelled or
missed services are issued if the change has been made while the
client is in Egypt.
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Dress Code:
Egypt is a country very used to tourists, and for sightseeing in
popular areas such as the Pyramids or the main sights of Upper Egypt,
shorts and T-shirts are fine. However, you should allow for a more
conservative dress code when walking in central Cairo and other
cities, and especially in rural areas. When visiting mosques or other
religious sites, casual, comfortable clothing covering knees and
elbows is best, in order to respect the local culture. Around the pool
at your hotel or on a cruise, low necklines, sleeveless shirts, or
shorts can be comfortably worn; and at the beach in Red Sea resorts,
feel free to dress as you would at home.
Photography:
If you are taking photographs of local people, always ask their
permission beforehand. Your guide can assist you in this. Do not take
photographs of military installations or airports. Film is readily
available in all tourist areas. It is advisable to carry your camera
in a dust-proof bag. Photography or camera fees are applicable at most
sights and museums; your guide can give you details of the latest
charges.
Electricity:
Egypt electrical current is 220V, and sockets take the standard
continental ropean dual round-pronged plug.
Health:
No vaccinations are currently needed for visitors to Egypt.
During your stay, it is preferable to drink only bottled water and to
avoid eating from street stalls. Take care from the sun, which can
often feel cooler than it really is due to the cool coastal breezes
and lack of humidity. Drink plenty of water when staying outside
during the day.
Tipping:
It’s customary to tip often in Egypt and you may want to think
about carrying small bills in your pocket for this purpose. Visitors
would normally consider tipping their Egyptologist guide, driver on
tours, hotel staff, and waiters in restaurants; however, tips for
porterage in airports and hotels is always covered by MELITOUR
Language:
 The
national language in Egypt is Arabic. However, tourists will rarely
find a problem communicating as English is widely spoken in hotels and
shops, with French a close second, and many staff in tourist areas
also speaking German or Italian.
Currency:
The local currency is the Egyptian pound, or ‘LE’, which is
divided into 100 piastres. At the moment, US$ 1.00 is worth around LE
6.20.
Visas:
All nationalities require tourist visas for Egypt.
Europeans, Americans and Australians can purchase these on arrival at
the airport; other nationalities should check with their local
Embassies for latest regulations.
Temperature:
Local daytime temperatures range as follows for the year (°C):
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Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
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Cairo |
High |
19 |
21 |
24 |
28 |
32 |
35 |
35 |
35 |
32 |
30 |
24 |
21 |
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Low |
9 |
9 |
11 |
14 |
17 |
18 |
22 |
22 |
20 |
18 |
14 |
11 |
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Luxor |
High |
23 |
25 |
29 |
35 |
40 |
41 |
41 |
41 |
39 |
35 |
30 |
25 |
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Low |
5 |
7 |
11 |
16 |
21 |
23 |
24 |
24 |
22 |
18 |
12 |
8 |
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Aswan |
High |
24 |
30 |
35 |
39 |
42 |
41 |
41 |
40 |
36 |
30 |
25 |
25 |
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Low |
8 |
9 |
13 |
17 |
21 |
24 |
24 |
25 |
22 |
9 |
14 |
10 |
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Sharm
El-Sheikh |
High |
23 |
26 |
29 |
33 |
36 |
34 |
34 |
34 |
33 |
28 |
23 |
23 |
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Low |
16 |
17 |
18 |
21 |
24 |
26 |
27 |
27 |
26 |
23 |
20 |
16 |
Time zone:
Egypt is two hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) during
winter. During summer, from May 1st till October 1st,
the clocks move one hour forward.
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