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Highlights of Egypt
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We begin our tour in Cairo, a unique melange of the ancient and modern and home to the magnificent Pyramids of Giza. Enjoy the luxury of a cruise on the famous Nile River while visiting some of the most famous sights in Egypt, Luxor Temple, Valley of Kings and Philae Temple.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Cairo - Pyramids & Sphinx - Nile Cruise
ACCOMMODATION 5* hotels & cruise ship
Dates and prices:
01 Jul - 15 Aug - €1339
16 Aug - 27 Oct - €1249
28 Oct - €1499
29 Oct - 14 Dec - €1249
15 - 24 Dec - €1339
25 - 31 Dec - €1249
DEPARTURE DATES: Every Tuesday and Thursday.
WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES: • Scheduled flights from Dublin to Cairo internal flights in Egypt. (The tour price is based on a specific airfare. A surcharge may apply if this fare is unavailable)
• Transfer to your hotel.
• 3 nights hotel accommodation in 5* hotel.
• Breakfast daily, full board during the cruise.
• Professional local guides.
• 4 night’s full-board accommodation aboard the 5 star cruise ship in an outside cabin with window, bathroom, TV, and full air conditioning.
• Sightseeing as described.
• Porterage – one bag per person. State and local taxes. Connections may be available from other Irish airports. Please call for details.
NOT INCLUDED:
• Taxes, fuel, insurance, meals other than those listed, gratuities to driver and guide or cruise staff.
VISAS: A visitor’s visa is required to enter Egypt.
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Holiday Details
| Duration |
8 Day Tour |
From |
17-07-2008 to 31-12-2008 |
Accomodation
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5* hotels & cruise ship |
Depart
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Dublin/Cork/Belfast
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Bedroom
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Double |
Prices From
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€ 1,249 Per Person excl. tax
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| Includes |
Please contact Carlota on: +353-1-2412347 or email: cmexia@gohop.com for more information and availability. |
Itinerary
Day 1 CAIRO
Arrival at Cairo International Airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Considered to be the Jewel of the Nile, Cairo has been the largest city in Africa for centuries.
Day 2 CAIRO
After breakfast depart on a half-day visit of the Great Pyramids of Giza and their guardian, the famous Sphinx. The figure of the Sphinx is thought to depict the head of King Khafre, while the body is that of a recumbent lion.
Day 3 CAIRO – LUXOR – NILE CRUISE
Early morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Luxor. You will be met on arrival at Luxor Airport and transferred to your cruise ship for a 4 night Nile cruise. This afternoon visit the magnificent Karnak & Luxor Temples on the East Bank.
Day 4 NILE CRUISE
This morning enjoy a tour of the West Bank including the Valley of Kings, Queen Hatchepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. This afternoon sail to Esna.
Day 5 NILE CRUISE
This morning sail on to Edfu where we visit Edfu Temple. Continue on to Kom Ombo, splendidly located on a bend in the river Nile.
Day 6 NILE CRUISE
Today we visit Kom Ombo Temple before sailing on to Aswan located on the east bank of the Nile. Enjoy a visit to the High Dam, the unfinished Obelisque and the tranquil Philae Temple, painstakingly moved, stone by stone, to its island setting to rescue it from the rising Nile.
Day 7 NILE CRUISE – ASWAN – CAIRO
After breakfast, disembark and visit the Botanical Garden by Felucca. You will then be transferred to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 8 FLIGHT HOME
Today you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your flight home.
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