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Egypt Nile Cruise Travel

April 20th, 2012 No comments

Egypt Nile Cruise Travel

Article by Going Tours24









Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Cairo
Our representative will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport. After that you will be transferred to your hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival at the hotel he will check you in and give detailed information concerning your tomorrow’s trip. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: Pyramids Tour
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you to Giza Plateau to visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus – Famous Sphinx and Valley temple facing the great statue. Additional visit to the Solar Boat infront of Cheops Pyramid (extra ticket on spot) Lunch included during the tour and then proceed to Sakkara area to visit Sakkara Complex and first pyramid ever built (Djoser Pyramid). Move to Memphis; Old kingdom’s capital and famous Necropolis. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3: Cairo Tours
Breakfast at the hotel and then you will be escorted by your private guide to visit: Egyptian Museum, Treasures room for the child king Tutankhamen, alongside many other fascinating artifacts. Additional visit to the mummies room at the museum (extra ticket on spot) Lunch through out the tour at local restaurant, then moving to visit Saladin Citadel including Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside. Continue to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Combining fascinating history with shopping in a lively Khan El Khalili Bazaar , which dates back to 1382. Later, you will be transferred to Giza railway station to board the sleeper train to Aswan. Sleeping train from Cairo to Aswan is about 14 hours. Dinner and breakfast will be served on board – overnight inside your compartment.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Nile Cruise
You will be met & assisted at Aswan station by our representative, embark your Nile River Cruise , before Lunch at 11:00 a.m, then enjoy visiting the world famous High Dam, The awesome Philae temple, which is devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor , and the largest known ancient obelisk, located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt, the Unfinished Obelisk. Dinner on board and overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Nile Cruise
Sail to Kom Ombo, have breakfast on board and Visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek & Haeroris in Kom Ombo. Sail to Edfu, lunch on board after that Visit the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt, Horus Temple in Edfu. Take afternoon tea during sailing to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Nile Cruise:
Sail to Luxor, have breakfast on board then Visit the West Bank, take an excursion to the royal cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, Valley of the Kings, then to mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom Pharaoh Hatshepsut in the 15th century BC, at El-Deir El-Bahari & the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch on board. Enjoy afternoon tea during sailing. Dinner on board Overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Nile Cruise
Breakfast aboard cruise before disembarkation and then you will be accompanied by your guide to visit Karnak & Luxor temples at the East bank of the River Nile and later you will be transferred to Luxor railway station to board the sleeper train back to Cairo. Have your dinner and overnight on board sleeper train in your private compartment ( twin beds).
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8: Cairo
Breakfast aboard the train and then arrive Giza train station. Meet & assist by our tour leader and transfer to your hotel. You will arrive at Giza station about 06:00 am and I will do my best to do early check in for you. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 9: Cairo or Optional Tours to Alexandria
Free day in Cairo or optional tour to Alexandria visiting Qaitbay Citadel, built in the 15th century by Sultan Qaitbay on the spot of Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse. See the grand Montazah Palace, which combines Turkish and Florentine architectural styles, then move on to the new and much acclaimed Alexandria Library. Also visit the Roman cemetery cut out of the rock, the Catacombs. Return to Cairo and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 10: Back home
Breakfast at the hotel in Cairo – free time before your flight – check out and then transferred to Cairo International Airport for final departure.
Meals: Breakfast

Inclusions
Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports.
Assistance of our guest relations during your stay.
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
English speaking Egyptologist guide.
Accommodation for 4 nights in Cairo including bed and breakfast.
Accommodation for 3 nights on a 5 star superior cruise on full board.
Accommodation for 2 nights on sleeper train on half board.
All sightseeing tours in Cairo (Private Guided Tours).
Lunch during your trip in Cairo and Giza.
Tour to the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Temple of Philae in Aswan.
Tour to Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples.
Tour to Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple & colossi of Memnon.
Tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples.
A bottle of mineral water per trip in Cairo and Giza.
Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary.
Meals as mention in the above itinerary.
Portage when needed.
Free Mobile phone during your stay (charged) about (30 min Local calls or 2 min. International Calls).
All service charges and taxes.

Exclusions
International Airfare
Entry visa to Egypt
Any optional tours
Personal expenses
Tipping



About the Author

For more information please contact us at

reisen@aegypten-ausfluege.de










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Family Tour in Egypt (Pyramids, Museum, Nile Cruise)

April 16th, 2012 No comments

Family Tour in Egypt(Pyramids, Museum, Nile Cruise)

Article by Going Tours24

 

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Egypt
Our representative will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport. After that you will be transferred to your hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival at the hotel he will check you in and give detailed information concerning your tomorrow’s trip. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: Giza Pyramids – Egyptian Museum
After your breakfast you will be accompanied by your personal guide to Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus, famous Sphinx , varying between six-thousand and even thirteen-thousand years old ,and Valley temple facing the great statue. Lunch at good quality local restaurant. Then transfer to enjoy the Egyptian Museum, Treasures room for the child king Tutankhamen. Continue to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Combining fascinating history with shopping in a lively Khan El Khalili Bazaar, this dates back to 1382. Later, you will be transferred to Giza railway station to board the sleeper train to Aswan-dinner and breakfast will be served on board. Sleeping train from Cairo to Aswan is about 12 hours. Overnight inside your compartment.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Aswan / Nile Cruise
You will be met & assisted at Aswan station by our representative, embark your Nile River Cruise, before Lunch at 11:00 a.m, then enjoy visiting the world famous High Dam, The awesome Philae temple, which is devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor, and the largest known ancient obelisk, located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt, the Unfinished Obelisk. Dinner on board and overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Aswan & Kom Ombo
Sail to Kom Ombo, have breakfast on board and Visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek & Haeroris in Kom Ombo. Sail to Edfu, lunch on board after that Visit the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt, Horus Temple in Edfu. Take afternoon tea during sailing to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: West Bank
Sail to Luxor, have breakfast on board then Visit the West Bank, take an excursion to the royal cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, Valley of the Kings, then to mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom Pharaoh Hatshepsut in the 15th century BC , at El-Deir El-Bahari & the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch on board. Enjoy afternoon tea during sailing. Dinner on board Overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Back to Cairo
Breakfast aboard cruise before disembarkation and then you will be accompanied by your guide to visit Karnak & Luxor temples at the East bank of the River Nile and later you will be transferred to Luxor railway station to board the sleeper train back to Cairo. Have your dinner and overnight on board sleeper train in your private compartment ( twin beds) . Sleeper train from Luxor to Cairo is about 11 hours.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7: Arrive Cairo
Breakfast aboard the train before arriving Giza train station, our representative will meet and assist you and transfer you to the hotel for free time at lesiure and check into your room. Optional tour in Cairo to visit Step Pyramid of King Zoser at Sakkarra, and the Alapaster statue of King Ramses II at Memphis “the ancient capital of Egypt” Overnight stay in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Final Departure
Breakfast at the hotel in Cairo – free time before your flight – check out and then transferred to Cairo International Airport for final departure.
Meals: Breakfast

Inclusions
Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
Assistance of our guest relations during your stay
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation in Cairo for 02 nights at including bed and breakfast.
Accommodation on a 5 star superior cruise for 3 nights on full board
Accommodation on sleeper train for 02 night on half board basis
All sightseeing tours in Cairo (Private Guided Tours)
English speaking private tour guide
Lunch during your trip in Cairo
Tour to the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Temple of Philae in Aswan
Tour to Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples
Tour to Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple & colossi of Memnon
Tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples
Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary.
Meals as mention in the above itinerary
A bottle of mineral water per trip in Cairo
Portage when needed.
Free Mobile phone during your stay (charged) about (30 min Local calls or 2 min. International Calls).
All service charges and taxes

Exclusions
International Airfare
Entry visa to Egypt
Any optional tours
Personal expenses
Tipping

About the Author

 

For more information please contact us at

reisen@aegypten-ausfluege.de

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Best Vacation Deals for Cruise Traveler!

October 30th, 2011 No comments

Best Vacation Deals for Cruise Traveler!

Article by Cruise Holidays









What are you planning for upcoming holidays? How about if you get to know that there is plenty of vacation deals available for cruise and that also for the price of peanuts. That is true!


Cruise lines are offering brilliantly tailored vacation packages to suit both long term and short term cruise travelers. Most of these deals are budget friendly and are affordable even for the traveler with strict budget. You are bound to get the deal for you and your family. And the vacation deals are available on all major cruise ships sailing in all direction. You can find the details on the deals by logging onto any of the Meta search engines offering travel services. Here you can compare the vacation packages offered by various cruise lines and book online the choice of your vacation packages without paying any extra charges.


Make this holiday a memorable one by opting for cruise vacation deals of your choice and enjoy the best gift of Mother Nature to men. Sailing doesn?t just include fun on board with numerous recreational activities and great food but also offers best natural picturesque moments that can only be experienced by sailing. Once your ship touches the shore you get to enjoy the local culture and tradition of that new town and of course the natural beauty that surrounds that city or the town. You also get the chance to participate in hiking and trekking to explore these new places. Some places offer great scuba diving spots where you can feel the marine life and the wonders that they hold. Besides, sailing itself is a wonderful experience. It is in fact a poetic journey and no wonder many of the famous poems are written related to sailing. It gives you emancipation, sense of liberation and freedom. Sailing gives a serene feeling and lots of mental and physical relaxation.


Don?t delay! These vacation deals are subject to availability and are being booked every minute. Book your vacation deal now and get on a poetic journey.



About the Author

Cruise Holidays is associated with cruiseholidays.ie, offers you world class cruise ship deals, cruise holidays & offers. Book your ireland cruises, cruise deals, caribbean cruises, cruise ships, cruise holiday with us at an affordable rates.










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Last Minute Cruise will take you on an unforgettable voyage!

October 29th, 2011 No comments

Last Minute Cruise will take you on an unforgettable voyage!

Article by Cruise Holidays









Planning to go cruising on your holiday trip but have not made early reservations – No problem!! As you can avail the last minute cruise facility. You can get some amazing deals in the last minute cruise facility, especially during summer months when the cruise lines offers some of the best deals and packages. Once you gather all the necessary information of the deals provided by last minute cruise, you can get ready for some fun, excitement and adventure which will make your holidays truly wonderful. The bookings can be done just 2 or 3 days prior to the sail and you can easily collect the tickets on the day of your departure.


If you are going for world cruise, then you can get some great last minute cruise deals as per your convenience, requirement and budget. You can book these cruises online or through an agency. These cruises are absolutely spectacular with beautiful decoration and rich architecture and provide all amenities to make your trip enjoyable and comfortable. Experience an adventure of a lifetime with world cruise as it will take you through an amazing around the world journey. You get to explore different countries and their beautiful cities with diverse culture and witness some of the most mesmerizing sceneries, white sandy beaches, dense tropical jungles and fresh water caves. It will take you through Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, Panama Canals, South America and many such exciting countries. You also get to see some of the most exotic and wonderful ports around the world. The world cruise provides world class ambience with all possible elite amenities such as spacious accommodation, gourmet cuisine, balconies, gym, Jacuzzi, spa, swimming pool, etc. There are lots of fun filled activities on the cruise as well such as gala evening shows, discos, guest chefs, wine experts, library and card room.


Going on world cruise then there are many good last minute cruise deals which will meet all your basic facilities and keeps you happy with its services and hospitality which you will cherish all your life.




About the Author

Cruise Holidays is associated with cruiseholidays.ie, offers you world class cruise ship deals, cruise holidays & offers. Book your ireland cruises, cruise deals, caribbean cruises, cruise ships, cruise holiday with us at an affordable rates.










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Cruise Holidays

October 28th, 2011 No comments

Cruise Holidays

Article by Imagine Cruising









When people think about vacation, things which strike a person?s mind is a planned trip to the hills, valleys, and the beach. Very few really think about cruises. The prime reason for that is the cost factor. Sadly people do not spend the time to research cruise holidays. It may appear that cruises are expensive but they are not as expensive as they are often perceived to be. Cruises are one stop shop for a person to have plenty of fun. One can enjoy night life, a variety of cuisine, a diverse environment and above all get to meet people from all over the world where you can get to learn so much about different cultures and environments. A cruise holiday can also end up being great learning experience. Imagine … walking on the deck of a large cruise ship as it keeps the rhythm of the waves gently; the sun is on your shoulders as a soft breeze passes through your hair – You are on an exotic cruise to its next port of call. Everything you need is staffed by professionals whose job it is to make sure you are completely relaxed, stress free and happy. Just think of going and what you can do on a cruise vacation. Walk your way through medieval castles, museums and beautiful gardens of the Mediterranean. Swim with dolphins in the sea of brilliant green of the Bahamas. Surf on the north coast and participate in a luau on a beach in Hawaii.

It is important to know how to plan your cruise holiday correctly. The best place to get great information, tips and advice on planning the perfect cruise for first time cruisers is from the experts. Be smart when choosing your dream cruise holiday. A short cruise holiday is a perfect solution for people who are cruising for the first time. Mini Cruises are great short cruise holidays that are just less than 7 days which are perfect for a first time on a cruise. There are plenty of perfect cruise holidays available that are suitable for all ages. Disney Cruises are one such cruise holiday that has been designed for children, young adults, couples and families. Disney cruise ships such as Disney Magic and Disney Wonder will take you to a new level of excitement.

The worlds? most beautiful and exotic cruises include such cruises as Caribbean cruises, Alaska cruises, Mediterranean and so many more.



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Imagine Cruising writes about <u>Cruise Holidays</u>. For more information about Cruise Holidays visit <u>www.imaginecruising.co.uk</u>










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