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ALTAIR TRAVEL & CRUISES PRESENTS....
Egypt Special Value
8 days from $1,895
Departing
Tuesday
Day 1 Tue Depart USA Leave New York tonight the overnight flight to Cairo, via
London.Day 2 Wed Arrive Cairo Welcome to the Land of the Pharaohs! Upon arrival, you will be
met and transferred to your hotel, where the remainder of the day is at
leisure.Sheraton Dreamland Day 3 Thu Cairo
(BL)Begin the day with a visit to the Egyptian
Museum for a look at some of Egypt's history. Then it's on to the Great Pyramid
of Cheops, one of the seven wonders of the world.Sheraton Dreamland Day 4 Fri Cairo-Aswan
(Embark) (BLD)Fly to Aswan where you embark on
your Nile Cruise. After lunch we sail around Elephantine Island. Or, you
might like to add an optional excursion to Abu Simbel.Sonesta Sun
Goddess Day 5 Sat Aswan-Kom Ombo-Edfu
(BLD)This morning, visit Aswan's High Dam, the
ancient Granite Quarries, and the Temple of Philae. Later, we sail to Kom Ombo
to visit the Graeco-Roman style Temple of Sobek, the Crocodile God. Standing
serenely on a hilltop, the site offers an incredible view over the Nile.
Continue sailing to Edfu.Sonesta Sun
Goddess Day 6 Sun Edfu-Esna-Luxor (BLD)Today an exhilarating carriage ride takes you through town to the
Temple of Horus, the Falcon God. Second largest of Egypt's temples (after
Karnak), the Temple was built on the site of the massive struggle between Horus,
son of Isis and Seth, brother of Osiris. Return to your ship and sail to Luxor
via the Esna Lock.Sonesta Sun
Goddess Day 7 Mon Luxor (Disembark-Cairo
(BL)This morning you cross the Nile to
Luxor's West Bank, where you'll explore the astonishing and extensive New
Kingdom city of "Thebes". Sightseeing includes the Valley of the Kings and
Queens where some 64 of Egypt's Pharaohs have their palatial resting places hewn
into the sheer rock; the Colossi of Memnon, two huge seated statues of Amenhotep
III. Afternoon visit of Luxor and Karnak Temples, a holy city of pylons,
hypostyle halls, colossal statues and obelisks built over many centuries and
dedicated to the God Amon-Ra, his consort Mut, and their son Khonsu. Later, take
the short flight to Cairo where you overnight.Sheraton Dreamland Day 8 Tue Cairo-New York
(B)Transfer to the airport this morning for
your flight back to New York, arriving later this afternoon. Or, why not add
an optional extension to Petra?B= breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner
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| Tour Highlights |
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Roundtrip airfare New
York-Cairo |
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Luxury accommodations with private
facilities |
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Full American breakfast daily, 5
lunches and 3 dinners (BLD) |
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3-night Nile River cruise on board
the 5* Deluxe Sonesta Sun Goddess in outside cabins |
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Sightseeing in Cairo and on Shore
Excursions with English-speaking Egyptologist |
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Scheduled flights Cairo - Aswan;
Luxor - Cairo |
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All park entry fees, hotel taxes
and service charge |
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UTG Safari Kit including document
wallet, baggage tags and carry-on bag |
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UTG Exclusive Safari Delay
Protection |
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-- Tour Prices --
2010 Tuesday Departures |
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June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
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August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
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September 7, 14, 21 |
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| Per Person Sharing Twin Room |
Per Person in Single Bedded Room |
| Air & Land |
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