Luxurious Holidays in Egypt

Warmest welcome to Egypt at Cairo International Airport by Memphis Tours representative who will meet and assist you, handle all your arrival procedures through passport control, luggage area and customs formalities. After that you will be transferred by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to your 5 star superior Hotel in Cairo, Le Meredian Pyramids Resort Cairo, pyramids view room. Overnight in Cairo.

Breakfast, then have a big day out kicking off at Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt which was founded by King Menes and was the capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdom. After that, head to the Step Pyramid at Sakkara which was designed by the architect Imhotep for his master King Zoser. Enjoy your lunch at Al Ezba Restaurant. Proceed to the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus at Giza. After that, head to the legendry Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, dates from the time of Chephren. The tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren. Overnight in Cairo.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel, then move to Cairo Airport for flight to Luxor where you will be met and transferred to embark your 5 star luxurious Nile Cruise, Movenpick Radamis I. In the afternoon you will be accompanied for a wonderful tour to the East Bank of the River Nile in Luxor. Witness the captivating Pharaonic culture and history in the magnificent Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Return to the ship for afternoon tea and dinner. Overnight in Luxor.

After breakfast, transfer to the West Bank of the Nile in Luxor to visit the legendry Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir EL Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for lunch & afternoon tea while sailing to Edfu via the Esna Lock. Dinner and overnight on board the cruise.

Breakfast on board, then enjoy visiting Horus Temple in Edfu. Return to the ship for lunch and sail to Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, visit the temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroeris. Return to the ship and continue sailing to Aswan. Dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan.

After breakfast pay a visit to the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the majestic Philae Temple. Return to the ship for lunch. Dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan.

Disembark after breakfast, then transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle to embark your 5 star deluxe Lake cruise, M/S Movenpick Prince Abbas. Check In Abu-Simbel on board. Lunch on board, then visit the Temple of Abu Simbel.

Breakfast is served while sailing to Kasr Ibrim. Arrive at Kasr Ibrim. Tour conducted from the ship"s sun deck as entrance to the site is not permitted. Lunch served while sailing to Amada. Visit the temples of Amada and Derr as well as the tomb of Penout, A relaxing afternoon sail to Wadi El Seboua. Dinner and overnight aboard the Lake cruise.

In the morning move to visit Wadi El Seboua, the temples of Dakka, and Meharakka. Lunch on board. Sail to Aswan while dining and overnight on board.

Check Out in Aswan and disembarkation after breakfast, then Visit the Kalabsha temple, Beit El Wali and the Kiosk of Kertassi. Then transfer to Aswan Airport to board your flight to Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.

Free day in Cairo or optional tour to Alexandria, the second capital of Egypt, 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. Lunch at local restaurant. Return to Cairo and overnight.

Breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for departure.

• Meet & assist at Cairo International Airport upon arrival and departure.
• Entry visa to Egypt for non restricted nationalities.
• Accommodation in Cairo for 5 nights at 5 star luxury hotel including breakfast and all taxes.
• Accommodation on 5 star luxurious Nile cruise for 4 nights on full board basis.
• Accommodation on 5 star luxurious Lake Cruise for 3 nights on full board basis.
• All Sightseeing Tours in Cairo, Abu Simbel & Alexandria.
• All Sightseeing tours on your Nile Cruise or lake Cruise as in the itinerary
• Entrance fees to all sites as indicated in the itinerary.
• English Egyptologist guide through out your tours.
• All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
• Lunch during tours in Cairo and Alexandria.
• Domestic flight (Cairo — Luxor- Abu Simbel — Aswan — Cairo).
• Free mobile phone during your stay in Egypt (Charged about 30 minutes local & 3 minutes International).
• All service charges & taxes.

• Drinks and any personal expenses.
• Entrance fees to special archeologist sites like (Mummies room at the Egyptian Museum – Inside one of The Pyramids).

• Prices are quoted in Euro currency and based on a double occupancy. Also, prices are valid till 30/04/2010 except during Christmas, New Year’s Eve & Easter Feasts.
• You must have a valid passport to enter Egypt. (You must have at least 06 months of validity beyond your scheduled return date.)
• Single supplement is applied for those coming with others and prefer single occupancy.
• Nile Cruise schedule is every Monday from Luxor for 04 night & Lake Cruise schedule is from Abu Simbel every Friday fro 3 nights.
• Accommodation at these hotel / Cruises are subject to availability.
• Discounts for groups.