Thursday February 26, 2009 - New York to Cairo, Egypt: Today is the day you will Depart
the USA for your exciting adventure in the ancient land of Egypt. Your non-stop flight to
Egypt, on Egypt Air, departs New York's JFK airport at 6:00 PM and arrives in Cairo, Egypt
at 11:30 AM Friday.
Friday
February 27, 2009 - Cairo, Egypt: Arrive at the International Airport in Cairo, our
local representative will assist us through customs and the immigration formalities.
We will then be transferred to our hotel for a well deserved sleep.
Saturday February 28, 2009 - Cairo City Tour: This morning your wake up call will be
approximately 7:00 AM for a departure from the hotel at 8:30 AM. Our guide introduces
us to the masterpieces of ancient art in the Egyptian Museum, including the treasures of
Tutankhamun. Drive to Old Cairo, where early Judaism and Christianity flourished in Egypt.Visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue and Saint Serguis Church. After lunch, drive to the Islamic
quarter to stroll the Great Citadel begun by Saladin and visit the Mohammed Ali Mosque,
also known as the "Alabaster Mosque". Enjoy a walking tour of the colorful Khan El
Kahalilii Bazaar District. This Evening there will be an optional Dinner Cruise on the
Nile – Great fun and a show $69 per person. (B, L)
Sunday March 1, 2009 - Cairo-Giza/Memphis and
Sakkara: (Pyramid Day) This morning your
wake up call will be approximately 6:30 AM for a departure from the hotel at 7:30 AM.
A scenic drive will take us to the Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza, which have stood for the
last 5000 years. After lunch continue onto ancient Memphis, the first capital of united
Upper and Lower Egypt. Visit Sakkara, site of the Step Pyramid of Zoser.
Optional excursion this evening to the Sound and Light show at the Pyramids this evening.
Cost will be $40.00 per person. (B, L)
Monday March 2, 2009 – Cairo/Aswan: This morning we will transfer to Cairo Airport and
fly to Aswan. Upon arrival we will visit the Aswan Dams, the Temple at Philae and the
Unfinished Obelisk. There will be time to relax poolside at the Isis Island Hotel or for a
visit to the Spice Market this afternoon. An Optional visit to a Nubian Village will be
offered for approximately $25 per person. (B)
Tuesday March 3, 2009 - Aswan/Abu Simbel:
Wake up call will be at 4:30AM for a 6:30 AM flight to Abu Simbel. This morning's visit to the Temples at Abu Simbel is one of the
most magnificent sights you will see on this trip. Well worth the early wake up call.
Transfer to the Nile River Cruise Boat and check in. This afternoon there will be a
felucca sail to view Elephantine Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. There will be
time for a visit to the Spice Market this evening. (B, L, D)
Wednesday March 4- Aswan/Kom Ombo: This morning is free time, our boat will set sail for
KomOmbo this afternoon. Relax and enjoy the waterfront of Aswan. View the beauty as we
set sail. Arrival at Kom Ombo will be in the early evening for a visit to the Temple
of Sobek, the Crocodile God. (B, L, D)
Thursday March 5- Edfu:
This morning your wake up call will be approximately 6:30 AM for a departure at 7:30 AM. You will then travel via horse drawn carriage to the Temple
of Horus. Then set sail for Esna and the locks, and relax on the boat as you cruise the
Nile. (B, L, D)
Friday March 6- Luxor/Valley of the Kings:
This morning your wake up call will be approximately 5:30 AM for a departure at 6:30 AM. Cross the Nile this morning
to visit the world renowned Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, followed by a visit to the Colossi of Memnon. There will be an
optional excursion this evening of taking a horse drawn carriage through old Luxor
this evening. Approximately $25.00 per person (B, L, D)
Saturday March 7, 2009 -
Luxor/Cairo: This morning we will visit the largest temple complex in all of Egypt, Karnak Temple. We will then continue to Luxor Temple. From
there we will transfer for an afternoon flight back to Cairo. In Cairo the remainder of
the day is free to do as you wish. (B)
Sunday
March 8, 2009 - Cairo/Alexandria/Cairo: – (Alexandria Optional) Today you may
plan as you wish. Golf is available for those that would enjoy that. Shopping in
downtown Cairo can be arranged. Visit the Egyptian Museum again, for one last look.
Or you might just wish to enjoy the hotel facilities and rest. If you choose the
Optional tour to Alexandria you will rise at 5:00AM to be on the road at 7:00AM,
after a 3 hour ride to Alexandria across the desert road we will visit the Catacomb of
Kom El Shukafa, Alexandria National Museum, the Library at Alexandria and more.
Late afternoon we will drive back to Cairo. Cost to Alexandria is $145.00
and includes Lunch. (B)
Monday March 9, 2009 - Cairo/New
York: At 10:00AM our flight departs Cairo Egypt for New York to arrive at 3:30PM
(B, L)
