7-DAY NILE CRUISE.
DAY 1 ARRIVE CAIRO
Upon arrival in Cairo, You will be met by R. S. HORUS Tours USA’s representative in Egypt and transfer to the Hotel Oasis for overnight.
CAIRO B
DAY
2 CAIRO – SLEEPER TRAIN
this
morning you tour of the Pyramids, Sphinx, and monuments on the Gaza
Plateau.
After lunch You tour the Egyptian Museum. Tour gallery after gallery of treasures of ancient Egypt. This evening you visit the Khan-El-Khalili Bazaar, the oldest shopping market in Egypt. It was founded in the 14th century and is great for last minute shopping.
20.00 We transfer to railway station for sleeper train to Luxor
SLEEPER TRAIN
B.D.
DAY
3 CAIRO/LUXOR
We arrive in
Luxor and board our cruise ship. Today we explore the famed
Temple of Karnak, by far the largest ancient temple still standing. We
wonder at how the ancient engineers built. Next we travel to the Temple of
Luxor. In the same way as at Karnak, generations of pharaohs added to this
complex. Both temples are among the finest examples of architecture from the
New Kingdom.
NILE CRUISE B.L.D
DAY 4 LUXOR/EDFU
Today we tour the West Bank with its magnificent examples of
New Kingdom architecture. We tour the Colossi of Memnon, actually
Amenhotep 111, the Temple of Hatshepsut, with its three terraces and
relief covered walls that tell the story of the Queen's magnificat reign. We
explore the Valley of the Kings where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom
were buried..View the King Tutankamen at rest in his solid gold
sarcophagus. Later we relax in the luxury of our cruise ship as we sail Edfu and
dock for the night.
NILE CRUISE B.L.D
DAY 5 EDFU/KOM-OMBO
After breakfast we tour the Temple of Edfu the best preserved
temple
in Egypt. We return to the ship and sail to Kom-Ombo and tour the temple
with its remarkable architecture. We dock for the night.
NILE CRUISE B.L.D
DAY 6 ASWAN
We sail to Aswan.
After breakfast we sail by felluca (typical Nile sailboat) to view the botanical gardens on Kitchener Island. Next we view the mausoleum of the Aga Khan. We tour the Aswan High Dam, and the obelisk quarries. Next we tour the beautiful Temple of Philae. You might want to take an optional tour to Abu- Simbel to see the rock temples of Ramesses the Great. These temples must be seen to be appreciated.
Later we board
the sleeper train Cairo Breakfast lunch and dinner
SLEEPER TRAIN B.D.
DAY
7 CAIRO/JFK
we transfer
to the Cairo Airport for our flight home. B
HOME
PLEASE NOTE:
* The Esna Lock closes annually for maintenance from Dec. 1 - Dec. 15 and from June 1 - June 15. If the cruise portion of your itinerary occurs during these periods, you'll travel by motor coach for your included sightseeing between Esna and Luxor.
Your tours include:
|
All domestic flights in Egypt (as supplement), Transportation (Private Coach): Deluxe Microbus fully 11 seats air-conditioned: 02pax - 05:08pax. Guide: English speaking guide. Meals: Breakfasts daily in Cairo, (Buffet Breakfast - American buffet breakfast) Breakfast & Dinner in Sleeper Train. Breakfast Lunch - & Dinner daily in Nile Cruise, Western Desert. Complimentary: Welcome drink upon arrival. All transfers throughout, including meet & assistance through immigration. Hotel accommodations (as mentioned) in 4* or 5* hotels, 5* cruise ship, All sightseeing, per itinerary, Baggage handling |
Your tour does not include:
|
International airfare, *All tips to local tour guide, escorts, motor-coach drivers, hotel and restaurant staff. **All personal expenses such as phone calls, laundry/valet service, beverages, wines, liquors, tea, coffee, mineral water, food other than the table d'hote menu. ***Any other items not specifically mentioned as being included. ****Baggage insurance - excess baggage. *****All items of a personal nature, ******Insurance of any kind. *******Tips, Passport and Visa fees. |
PLACES TO VISIT:
The Pyramids, Sphinx,
the Egyptian Museum.
The Khan-El-Khalili Bazaar,
The famed Temple of Karnak,
The Temple of Luxor.
The West Bank
The Colossi of Memnon,
The Temple of Hatshepsut,
The Valley of the Kings
The King Tutankamen
The Temple of Edfu
Kom-Ombo
felluca
The Aswan High Dam,
The obelisk quarries.
The beautiful Temple of Philae.
1 DBL/Twin room 4*hotel & cruise
1 nights Cairo Oasis on B.B
2 night Sleeper Train on H.B.
3 nights Nile Cruise Ex Luxor on F.B.
TOTAL COST $1,390.00 PER PERSON, BASED
ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT SRHORUS@AOL.COM
OR 800 889 8366 OR
716 745 3193 S
Excludes:
Visa = 20 USD$ per person
Tips At your discretion.
For more
information on this tour
contact:
srhorus@aol.com
Or 800 889 8366 Or 716 745 3193