Egypt
Egypt
MYSTICAL NILE PLUS
8 DAYS
The Nile has always invoked a feeling of the exotic, of mystery and even intrigue.Excitement stirs the night with anticipation of tomorrow’s discoveries. Experience Nile at its best with this tour.
DAY ONE
NAIROBI / CAIRO
Arrival in the Land of the Pharaohs. At Cairo International Airport you will be welcomed and assisted through immigration and customs by our representative, then escorted to your hotel. After lunch, visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Then proceed to Kardassa the largest market for textile shopping offering cotton and linen products. Return to the hotel.
Overnight at Cairo.
MEAL PLAN: LUNCH
DAY TWO
CAIRO
After breakfast depart on a morning visit to the Old Cairo to visit The Hanging Church (AL MUALLAQA) – was built in the 4th century over southern gate of the fortress of Babylon .Dedicated to Virgin Mary, its treasures includes a 14 the century wall painting of the Nativity, Church of St.Sergius (ABU SERGA) – A 5th century basilica built over crypt where the Holy Family is believed to have stayed during their flight into Egypt, Church of St.Mercurius (ABU SEFEIN) – boasts a unique collection of Coptic art including 175 icons that depict scenes from the old and new testaments, wall paintings, etching and stained glass. and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Then proceed to Khan El Khalili, the world’s largest 13th century covered oriental bazaar. This will be followed by a visit to a leather factory for the shopping of all leather articles. Later transfer to the train station to board your Sleeper train to Aswan . You will be accommodated in air-conditioned first class sleeper rooms which will include your dinner and breakfast.
Dinner on Board and Overnight on Train.
MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
DAY THREE
ASWAN / KOM OMBO / EDFU
Breakfast on Board of your Sleeper Train. Upon arrival you will be escorted to your cruise ship where you will spend the next 3 nights / 4 days. Accommodation aboard your cruise ship. Your touring starts with a visit to the High Dam.
You will get a view of Kitchener ‘s Island botanical garden and the Aga Khan Mausoleum by felucca. After lunch, sail to Kom Ombo where you will visit the Ptolemaic Temple of Sobek & Haroeries. Then sail to Edfu.
Overnight: Nile Cruise.
MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
DAY FOUR
EDFU / ESNA / LUXOR
After breakfast, travel by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus , the falcon god,(237 B.C.) considered the best-preserved temple in Ancient Egypt and the Second largest after the Temple of Karnak, Sail to Esna, passing through the Esna River, lunch and continue to Luxor.
Overnight: Nile Cruise.
MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
DAY FIVE
LUXOR
Visit the West Bank including the Valley of the Kings , the Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. Overnight: Nile Cruise.
MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
DAY SIX
LUXOR / CAIRO
After breakfast, visit Luxor Temples, a centuries-old city of pylons, hypostyle halls, colossal statues, shrines and obelisks. Disembarkation and transfer to the train Station in Luxor to board your sleeper train to Cairo .
Dinner on Board the train. Overnight: Train.
MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST / DINNER
DAY SEVEN
CAIRO
Breakfast in the train .Upon arrival in Cairo you will be met and escorted to your hotel. Free day for shopping, sightseeing or simply wandering through the city’s fascinating streets and byways.
Overnight: Cairo .
MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST
DAY EIGHT
CAIRO
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out of your rooms (late checkout on request).Rest of the day at leisure.Transfer to the airport at 2000 hrs for your departure flight.
Day-use Room: Cairo
MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST.
DAY NINE
Transfer to Cairo by road.
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Essence OF EGYPT -2009
MYSTICAL NILE
RATE SHEET
5 STAR STANDARD LOW SEASON HIGH SEASON |
PER PERSON SHARING IN DBL 1345 USD 1445 USD |
SGL SUPPLEMENT 160 USD 190 USD |
ACCOMODATION DETAILS:
CAIRO AMARANTH PYRAMIDS , ZOSER INTERNATIONAL OR SIMILAR |
CRUISE MS JULIANNA, MS KASR EL NIL OR SIMILAR |
ACCOMODATION DETAILS:
CAIRO LE MERIDIAN , CAIRO SHERATON OR SIMILAR
CRUISE MS EMILLIO,MS TOWER PRESTIGE OR SIMILAR
Inclusions:
- 02 nights accommodation in Cairo .
- 03 nights accommodation on board the Nile Cruise.
- 02 night’s accommodation on board of the sleeper train.
- 01 Day use room in Cairo.
- Meal plan as per the program.
- All transfers in Cairo, Luxor & Aswan as per itinerary in Modern A/C Coach with an English speaking Guide.
- Comprehensive sightseeing as per the program.
- All entrance fees, service charge, current taxes, and vat.
- Meet and assist by our local representative.
Exclusions:
- Visa Fees.
- Personal expenditure of any kind.
- Entrance for Mummy’s room in The Museum.
- Entrance to enter inside the Pyramids.
- Tips, drinks, extra meals, and any personal expenses.
BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Unless specified differently, payment should be made before departure of the clients.
All our bills are issued in USD. To convert into Kenya Shillings, the day’s bank rates will be used.
Use reservation code & contact us to make reservation of the above – MAE 0097
INCREDIBLE EGYPT – MAE 0098
10 days
DAY ONE
NAIROBI / CAIRO
Arrival in the Land of the Pharaohs. At Cairo International airport you will be welcomed and assisted through immigration and customs by our representative, then escorted to your hotel.
After lunch, visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Then proceed to Kardassa the largest market for textile shopping offering cotton and linen products. Return to the hotel.
MEAL PLAN: LUNCH
DAY TWO
CAIRO
After breakfast depart on a morning visit to the Old Cairo to visit The Hanging Church (AL MUALLAQA) – was built in the 4th century over southern gate of the fortress of Babylon.Dedicated to Virgin Mary, its treasures includes a 14 the century wall painting of the Nativity, Church of St.Sergius (ABU SERGA) – A 5th century basilica built over crypt where the Holy Family is believed to have stayed during their flight into Egypt, Church of St.Mercurius (ABU SEFEIN) – boasts a unique collection of Coptic art including 175 icons that depict scenes from the old and new testaments, wall paintings, etching and stained glass. and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Then proceed to Khan El Khalili, the worlds largest 13th century covered oriental bazaar. This will be followed by a visit to a leather factory for the shopping of all leather articles. Later transfer to the Train Station to board your Sleeper train to Aswan .
You will be accommodated in air-conditioned first class sleeper rooms which will include your dinner and breakfast.
Dinner on Board.Overnight: Train.
MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
DAY THREE
ASWAN / KOM OMBO / EDFU
Breakfast on Board of your Sleeper Train. Upon arrival you will be escorted to your cruise ship where you will spend the next 3 nights / 4 days. Accommodation aboard your cruise ship. Your touring starts with a visit to the High Dam, there you will get a view of Kitchener’s Island botanical garden and the Aga Khan Mausoleum by felucca. After lunch, sail to Kom Ombo where you will visit the Ptolemaic, temple of Sobek & Haroeries. Then sail to Edfu.
Overnight: Nile Cruise.
MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
DAY FOUR
EDFU / ESNA / LUXOR
After breakfast, travel by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus , the falcon god,(237 B.C.) considered the best-preserved temple in Ancient Egypt and the second largest after the Temple of Karnak . Sail to Esna, passing through the Esna River, lunch and continue to Luxor .
Overnight: Nile Cruise.
MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
DAY FIVE
LUXOR
Visit the West Bank including the Valley of the Kings , the Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon visit Luxor Temples, a centuries-old city of pylons, hypostyle halls, colossal statues, shrines and obelisks.
Overnight: Nile Cruise.
MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
DAY SIX
LUXOR / RED SEA RIVIERA
Breakfast in the cruise. Disembark from the cruise. Transfer to Hurghada by private van. Arrive Hurghada and check-in to your Red Sea resort. Rest of day at leisure to enjoy the many facilities at the resort.
Overnight: Red Sea .
MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST / DINNER
DAY SEVEN
HURGHADA
Upon arrival in Cairo you will be met and escorted to your hotel by our representative.
Breakfast at the resort. Day at leisure
Overnight: Red Sea . MEAL PLAN: ALL INCLUSIVE
DAY EIGHT
HURGHADA
Breakfast at the resort. Day at leisure.
Overnight: Red Sea .
MEAL PLAN: ALL INCLUSIVE
DAY NINE
HURGHADA / CAIRO
Breakfast at the resort. Transfer to Cairo by road
On arrival transfer to your hotel and rest of day at leisure.
Overnight: Cairo .
MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST
DAY TEN
CAIRO / NAIROBI
Breakfast at the hotel, rest of day at leisure to enjoy the vibrating city of Cairo. Late evening transfer to the Cairo International Airport for your final departure for Nairobi.
MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST
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RATE SHEET 2009
5 STAR STANDARD LOW SEASON HIGH SEASON |
PER PERSON SHARING IN DBL 1350 USD 1550 USD |
SGL SUPPLEMENT 180 USD 215 USD |
ACCOMODATION DETAILS :
CAIRO GRAND PYRAMIDS, ZOSER INTERNATIONAL OR SIMILAR HURGADA SINDBAD HURGADA, OR SIMILAR |
CRUISE MS JULIANNA, MS KASR EL NIL OR SIMILAR |
5 STAR SUPERIOR LOW SEASON HIGH SEASON |
PER PERSON SHARING IN DBL 1550 USD 1600 USD |
SGL SUPPLEMENT 215 USD 260 USD |
ACCOMODATION DETAILS
CAIRO SOFITEL SPHINX ,SAFIR DOKKI OR SIMILAR HURGADA SUNRISE PALACCIO//DESERT ROSE OR SIMILAR |
CRUISE MS ORCHESTRA//MS JASMINE//MS LIBERTY OR SIMILAR |
5 STAR DELUXE LOW SEASON HIGH SEASON |
PER PERSON SHARING IN DBL 1600 USD 1700 USD |
SGL SUPPLEMENT 250 USD 300 USD |
ACCOMODATION DETAILS
CAIRO LE MERIDIAN , CAIRO SHERATON OR SIMILAR HURGADA SUNRISE GARDENS OR SIMILAR |
CRUISE MS EMILLIO,MS TOWER PRESTIGE OR SIMILAR |
Inclusions:
- 02 nights accommodation at Cairo with daily Breakfast.
- 03 nights on board of 5* Nile Cruise on full board basis and all excursions as per itinerary.
- 01 nights accommodation on board of the sleeper train on Half Board basis.
- 03 nights accommodation at Hurghada on all inclusive basis.
- Transfer to Cairo from Hurghada by Super Jet.
- All transfers in Cairo, Luxor , Aswan & Hurghada as per itinerary in Modern A/C Coach with an English-speaking Guide.
- Sightseeing in Cairo & Giza visiting the three Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, Old Cairo and the Oriental Bazaars of Khan El Khalili.
- All entrance fees, service charge, current taxes, and vat.
- Meet and assist by our local representative.
Exclusions:
- Visa Fees.
- Personal expenditure of any kind.
- Entrance for Mummy’s room in The Museum.
- Entrance to enter inside the Pyramids.
- Tips, drinks, extra meals, and any personal expenses.
Please note this is what is available at the moment .There may not be a big difference with lower budget because the train and Nile cruise accommodation is the same .
Only the night in Cairo may change but again when you book a package you get a discount as opposed to booking the hotel separately.
Use reservation code & contact us to make reservation of the above – MAE 0098.