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   Exotic Egypt by Flight - 7 Nights/8 Days including Alexandria
 
 The Attractions In Egypt

Day 1 Sun/Tue:
On arrival in Cairo International Airport , you will be met & assisted through formalities by our representative, you will then be transferred to your hotel (early check in subject to availability). Balance day at leisure. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals:
On board the flight


Day 2 Mon/Wed:
After breakfast at the hotel you will taken to see the great Pyramids of Giza area, the three Pyramids Cheops, Chephren and Mycrenos, which are guarded by the mysterious Sphinx with the body of a lion and a human head. The three Pyramids and Sphinx are one of the Seven Wonders of the World and the most important tourist site in Egypt . Then you will continue to visit the Egyptian Museum , the Museum houses about 250,000 antique pieces covering the history of ancient Egypt , which extends over the past five thousand years.

Later you will be guided through a shopping tour. Visiting the bazaars is a great opportunity where tourists can pick excellent gifts and Egyptian perfume while visiting the perfume factory. You may buy Papyrus and enjoy an explanation of how ancient Egyptian manufactured it and how it lasted for over a 100 years. Cotton wear, gold, silver jewelry & souvenirs are also available. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals:
Breakfast


Day 3 Tue/Thu:
Breakfastat the Hotel, depart for a day trip to Alexandria "The Pearl of the Mediterranean", and the second capital of Egypt , where you can visit Pompey's Pillar; that dates from the third century and is made from Granite, the Pillar was made in honour of Emperor Diocletian. Visit the Catacomb of Kom Al – Shuqafa; which is a blend of the Pharonic and the Roman art. Later visit the forte of Qait bay from outside; the forte is built on the northern tip of the eastern port, and it houses the naval museum which revives the marine heritage of Alexandria . You end your trip by visiting the Montaza Garden where you can see the Montaza palace; the summer residence of the former Royal family, return back to Cairo. Evening free at leisure and overnight in Cairo .
Meals : Breakfast


Day 4 Wed/Fri:
Breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to the Airport to take the domestic flight to Aswan . On arrival in Aswan , transfer to the cruise for embarkation. After lunch, visit the High Dam & the Unfinished Obelisk. Dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan. Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.


Day 5 Thu/Sat:
Breakfast on board as the cruise sails to Kom Ombo. After Lunch on board, Visit the Temple shared by Two Gods Sobek & Haroeris in Kom Ombo. Sail to Edfu as you have your Afternoon tea. Dinner on board. Overnight in Edfu.
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 6 Fri/Sun:
After Breakfast on board Visit Horus Temple in Edfu. Arrive in Luxor after crossing the Esna Lock. Lunch on board. Day at leisure to enjoy the ‘World's Greatest open Air Museum '. Afternoon tea. Dinner on board & overnight in Luxor.
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.


Day 7 Sat/Mon:
Breakfast on board & Check out. Visit the West bank & the East Bank of the Nile . Highlights include - the Valley of the Kings & Queens, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari & the Colossi of Memnon, the Karnak & Luxor Temples . Free till transfer to the Airport to take the domestic flight back to Cairo . Arrival Cairo & overnight.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 8 Sun/Tue:
On arrival in Cairo, you can take an optional day use of the room or take a day at leisure till the late evening transfer to airport for final departure - transfer included.


Highlights

•  International & Domestic Airfares with taxes.

•  Visa charges.

•  4 nights accommodation in Cairo at one of the above mentioned hotels or similar on BB Basis.

•  3 nights accommodation on the board of 5* cruise Aswan / Luxor on FB Basis (including the sightseeing).

•  1 Full day tour to visit the Pyramids, Sphinx and Egyptian Museum . (Without lunch).

•  1 Day Trip to Alexandria from Cairo . (Without lunch).

•  Meals as listed above.

•  All transfers as per the itinerary will be by A/C coach with English Speaking Escort.

•  All the tours as per the itinerary will be with English Speaking Guide.


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Tel: +91 (022)22828208, 22812593, Fax: +91 (022) 22875269
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