EGYPT SUMMER FAM TRIPS

7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS EGYPT FAM

RATES
May 1-Sep 30, 2008 $540.00 per person in double, land only
Single supplement $365.00
Spouse supplement $0.00
Companion supplement $50.00

Day 1 ThuArrival Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel, the Sofitel Sphinx or similar.
Day 2 Fri Cairo (BLD) Begin the day with a visit to the fascinating collections of antiquities at the Egyptian Museum. Tour Old Cairo, including the Church of St. Sergius on the site where the Holy Family lived in Cairo and Ben Ezra Synagogue near the spot where pharaohrsquo;s soldiers found the infant Moses. After lunch at a local restaurant, drive to Giza to see the world-renowned Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. In the evening, board the sleeper train to Luxor. A modest dinner will be served on board.
Day 3 Sat Luxor/cruise (BLD) On board the train you will be served with a modest breakfast. Arrive at the Train Station in Luxor, where you will be met and transferred to your five star deluxe Nabila Nile cruise vessel. Cross the Nile to visit the pharaohs' tombs in the Valley of the Kings and the tombs of their wives and children in the Valley of the Queens. See the funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only woman to rule as pharaoh in ancient times. After lunch on board, visit the stupendous Temple of Amon at Karnak and Luxor Temple.
Day 4 Sun Cruise (BLD) Sail to Esna and cross the lock, arriving at Edfu tonight.
Day 5 Mon Cruise (BLD) A brisk ride in a horse-drawn carriage brings you through the town of Edfu to the Temple of Horus, the best preserved temple on the Nile. Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the temples of Horus the falcon god and Sobek the crocodile god. Sail to Aswan and dock for the night.
Day 6 Tue Cruise/Aswan/Cairo (BD) Check out of the cruise. Today you will tour the awesome Aswan dams, and next an ancient granite quarry complete with an unfinished Obelisk. Then we go by motor launch to the island temples of Philae. (Opportunity to fly to Abu Simbel, to visit the temples of Ramses II and his Nubian Queen Nefertari; then fly back to Aswan is available at additional cost.) In the evening transfer to the Aswan Train Station to board the sleeper-train to Cairo. A modest dinner will be served on board.
Day 7 Wed Cairo (B) On board the train you will be served with a modest breakfast. Arrive at the Train Station in Cairo, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel, Sofitel Le Sphinx or similar. Day of leisure.
Day 8 Thu Departure (B) After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the airport for your homeward flight.

INCLUSIONS

  • Sleeper Train fare CAI/ASW—LXR/CAI.
  • All transfers as per above itinerary in Egypt.
  • Two nights hotel accommodations at Sofitel Le Sphinx Hotel or similar, including tax, service charge and buffet breakfast. 
  • Three night/four day five-star deluxe Queen Nabila Nile cruise, in an outside junior suite with French sliding door, overlooking the Nile, including all meals and shore excursions.
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary, including all entry fees and English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
  • One lunch at a local restaurant during Cairo sightseeing.

NOT INCLUDED

  • Visas.
  • Tipping.
  • Insurance.
  • Processing fee $50.00 per person
  • International airfare 
  • Any meals, transfers or sightseeing not included in the itinerary.
  • Items of a personal nature like bottled water, alcoholic beverages, laundry service, etc.
  • Optional excursion to Abu Simbel  $200.00 per person including flights, transfers, entrance fees and tour with English-speaking Egyptologist guide.

8 NIGHTS/9 DAYS EGYPT SUMMER FAM

RATES
May 1-Sep 30, 2008 $590.00 per person in double, land only Single supplement
Single supplement $399.00
Spouse supplement $0.00
Companion supplement $50.00

Day 1 Sun Arrival Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel, the Sofitel Le Sphinx or similar.
Day 2 Mon Cairo (BLD) Begin the day with a visit to the fascinating collections of antiquities at the Egyptian Museum. Tour Old Cairo, including the Church of St. Sergius on the site where the Holy Family lived in Cairo and Ben Ezra Synagogue near the spot where pharaoh’s soldiers found the infant Moses. After lunch at a local restaurant, drive to Giza to see the world-renowned Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. In the evening, board the sleeper train to Aswan. A modest dinner will be served on board.
Day 3 Tue Aswan/Cruise (BLD) On board the train you will be served with a modest breakfast. (Opportunity to fly to Abu Simbel, to visit the temples of Ramses II and his Nubian Queen Nefertari; then fly back to Aswan is available at additional cost.) Arrive at the Train Station in Aswan, where you will be met and transferred to your five-star Deluxe Queen Nabila Nile cruise vessel, in an outside junior suite with a French door, overlooking the Nile. After lunch on board, sail in a traditional felucca among the islands in the Nile.
Day 4 Wed Kom Ombo/Edfu/Cruise (BLD) Today you will visit beautiful Philae Temple, the Aswan Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk. Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the temples of Horus the Falcon God and Sobek the Crocodile God. Sail to Edfu and dock for the night.
Day 5 Thu Edfu/Esna/Cruise (BLD) A brisk ride in a horse-drawn carriage brings you through the town of Edfu to the Temple of Horus, the best preserved temple on the Nile. Sail to Esna and cross the lock, arriving at Luxor tonight.
Day 6 Fri Luxor/Cruise (BLD) Cross the Nile to visit the pharaohs’ tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the tombs of their wives and children in the valley of the Queens and the funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. After lunch, visit the magnificent Temples of Karnak and Luxor.
Day 7 Sat Cruise/Cairo (BD) Check out of the cruise and in the evening transfer to the train station to board the sleeper-train to Cairo. A modest dinner will be served on board.
Day 8 Sun Cairo (B) On board the train you will be served with a modest breakfast. Arrive at the Train Station in Cairo, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel, Sofitel Le Sphinx or similar. Day of leisure.
Day 9 Mon Departure (B) After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your homeward flight.

INCLUSIONS

  • Sleeper Train fare CAI/ASW—LXR/CAI.
  • All transfers as per above itinerary in Egypt.
  • Two nights hotel accommodations at Sofitel Le Sphinx Hotel or similar, including tax, service charge and buffet breakfast.
  • Four night/five day five-star deluxe Queen Nabila Nile cruise, in an outside junior suite with French sliding door, overlooking the Nile, including all meals and shore excursions.
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary, including all entry fees and English-speaking Egyptologist guide..
  • One lunch at a local restaurant during Cairo sightseeing.

NOT INCLUDED

  • Visas.
  • Tipping.
  • Insurance.
  • Processing fee $50.00 per person
  • International airfare
  • Any meals, transfers or sightseeing not included in the itinerary.
  • Items of a personal nature like bottled water, alcoholic beverages, laundry service, etc.
  • Optional excursion to Abu Simbel $200.00 per person including flights, transfers, entrance fees and tour with English-speaking Egyptologist guide.

9 NIGHTS / 11 DAYS EGYPT FAM & RED SEA

RATES
May 1-Sep 30, 2008 $780.00 per person in double, land only
Single supplement $365.00
Spouse supplement $0.00
Companion supplement $50.00

Day 1 Sun Arrival Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be met by our representative and escorted to your hotel, the Sofitel Le Sphinx or similar.
Day 2 Mon Cairo (BLD) Begin the day with a visit to the fascinating collections of antiquities at the Egyptian Museum. Tour Old Cairo, including the Church of St. Sergius on the site where the Holy Family lived in Cairo and Ben Ezra Synagogue near the spot where pharaoh’s soldiers found the infant Moses. After lunch at a local restaurant, drive to Giza to see the world-renowned Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. In the evening, board the sleeper train to Aswan. A modest dinner will be served on board.
Day 3 Tue Aswan/Cruise (BLD) On board the train you will be served with a modest breakfast. (Opportunity to fly to Abu Simbel, to visit the temples of Ramses II and his Nubian Queen Nefertari; then fly back to Aswan is available at additional cost.) Arrive at the Train Station in Aswan, where you will be met and transferred to your five-star Deluxe Queen Nabila Nile cruise vessel, in an outside junior suite with a French door, overlooking the Nile. After lunch on board, sail in a traditional felucca among the islands in the Nile.
Day 4 Wed Kom Ombo/Edfu/Cruise (BLD) Today you will visit beautiful Philae Temple, the Aswan Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk. Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the temples of Horus the Falcon God and Sobek the Crocodile God. Sail to Edfu and dock for the night.
Day 5 Thu Edfu/Esna/Cruise (BLD) A brisk ride in a horse-drawn carriage brings you through the town of Edfu to the Temple of Horus, the best preserved temple on the Nile. Sail to Esna and cross the lock, arriving at Luxor tonight.
Day 6 Fri Luxor/Cruise (BLD) Cross the Nile to visit the pharaohs’ tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the tombs of their wives and children in the valley of the Queens and the funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. After lunch, visit the magnificent Temples of Karnak and Luxor.
Day 7 Sat Cruise/Hurghada (B) Check out of the cruise and drive to the resort town of Hurghada. Unpack your luggage in your resort hotel and head for the beach! The crystalline Red Sea waters, busy with brightly colored tropical fish, are yours to enjoy, as you like. Overnight at Marriott Hotel or similar.
Day 8 Sun Hurghada (B) Day of leisure in Hurghada.
Day 9 Mon Hurghada/Cairo (B) Leisure until it’s time to transfer to Hurghada Airport for your flight to Cairo, where you will return to your hotel, Sofitel Le Sphinx or similar.
Day 10 Tue Departure (B) After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your homeward flight.

INCLUSIONS

  • Sleeper Train fare CAI/ASW—LXR/CAI.
  • All transfers as per above itinerary in Egypt.
  • Two nights hotel accommodations at Sofitel Le Sphinx Hotel or similar, including tax, service charge and buffet breakfast.
  • Four night/five day five-star deluxe Queen Nabila Nile cruise, in an outside junior suite with French sliding door, overlooking the Nile, including all meals and shore excursions.
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary, including all entry fees and English-speaking Egyptologist guide..
  • One lunch at a local restaurant during Cairo sightseeing.

NOT INCLUDED

  • Visas.
  • Tipping.
  • Insurance.
  • Processing fee $50.00 per person
  • International airfare
  • Any meals, transfers or sightseeing not included in the itinerary.
  • Items of a personal nature like bottled water, alcoholic beverages, laundry service, etc.
  • Optional excursion to Abu Simbel $200.00 per person including flights, transfers, entrance fees and tour with English-speaking Egyptologist guide.