Egypt Tour - 18 - 35 Year Old College Students and Young
Professionals
Overview
Travel back in time to the days of the Pharoahs with this action
packed trek around Egypt. You'll be guided through the craziness of Cairo with an expert Egyptian Tour Manager
who'll be at your side for the entire trip. See the Great Pyramids and Sphinx in Giza, the Temple of Karnak and
Valley of the Kings in Luxor, and enjoy the best shopping in the bazaar! No sitting on a coach for 8 days on
this tour either, you'll get to admire the scenery from the deck of your felucca as you sail from Aswan to
Luxor along the Nile. Step back in time and enjoy!
Itinerary
Day 1 Depart for
Egypt
Your exciting European trip begins.
Day
2 Arrive
Cairo
Welcome to Egypt. Our representative will meet you to ensure a
smooth path through Immigration and Customs. Time to explore at leisure before meeting your tour guide and
fellow travellers this evening.
Day
3 Cairo to
Aswan
First to the Egyptian Museum where our guide will take us back to
ancient Egypt and the time of the Pharaohs. From here to Giza for a guided tour of the Great Pyramids and
Sphinx. In the evening, we board our overnight train for Aswan. (B,D)
Day
4 Nile Cruise -
Aswan
Arriving in Aswan mid-morning we view the unfinished obelisk and
visit the High Dam. We sail on a felucca to the Botanical Gardens before joining our cruise ship for a
sumptuous lunch. (B,L,D)
Day
5 Nile Cruise - Aswan to
Edfu
This morning, why not join our fantastic excursion to Abu Simbel -
the most complete example of ancient Egyptian architecture. Built by Pharaoh Ramses II more than 3,000
years ago, the temples were moved over a period of years to their new site safely above the waters of Lake
Nasser. After lunch, we cruise to Kom Ombo to view this unique temple, shared by two Gods. We reach Edfu,
where we spend the night on-board. (B,L,D)
Day
6 Nile Cruise - Edfu to
Luxor
Today starts with a visit to Egypt's best preserved temple
dedicated to Horus, the Falcon God. Casting off, we spend the afternoon on-board watching Upper Egypt slip
by. We arrive in Luxor (the ancient city of Thebes) in time to view the temple of Luxor.
(B,L,D)
Day
7 Luxor to
Hurghanda
Be amazed by the sheer volume of famous monuments around Luxor,
often referred to as ‘the world’s greatest open-air museum’ it’s all about indulging in a cultural feast
today. Hotel (B)
Day
8 Hurghanda to Cairo
Say farewell to the beach today as we head back to the buzzing
capital, Cairo.
Top off your trip with an optional Sound and Light Show and enjoy a
final look at the amazing pyramids all lit up. Hotel
Day 9 Depart Cairo
Time to swap addresses and say farewell to your new-found friends
as your tour ends after breakfast (B)
Dates & Prices
You pick your payment amounts up to 45 days before departure. Secure your spot for
just $200
- Tour starts in Cairo and ends in
Cairo
- Single supplement available
- All tour prices are land only. Air is available on
request
| Call Definite Departure |
06 Apr 2012 |
14 Apr 2012 |
$1155 |
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13 Apr 2012 |
21 Apr 2012 |
$1155 |
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27 Apr 2012 |
05 May 2012 |
$1155 |
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18 May 2012 |
26 May 2012 |
$1215 |
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01 Jun 2012 |
09 Jun 2012 |
$1215 |
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23 Jun 2012 |
$1215 |
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29 Jun 2012 |
07 Jul 2012 |
$1215 |
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06 Jul 2012 |
14 Jul 2012 |
$1239 |
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21 Jul 2012 |
$1239 |
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27 Jul 2012 |
04 Aug 2012 |
$1239 |
| Closed |
03 Aug 2012 |
11 Aug 2012 |
$1215 |
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10 Aug 2012 |
18 Aug 2012 |
$1185 |
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25 Aug 2012 |
$1185 |
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01 Sep 2012 |
$1185 |
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08 Sep 2012 |
$1215 |
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07 Sep 2012 |
15 Sep 2012 |
$1215 |
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22 Sep 2012 |
$1215 |
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29 Sep 2012 |
$1215 |
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06 Oct 2012 |
$1215 |
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$1239 |
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27 Oct 2012 |
$1239 |
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03 Nov 2012 |
$1239 |
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09 Nov 2012 |
17 Nov 2012 |
$1225 |
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01 Dec 2012 |
$1225 |
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15 Dec 2012 |
$1225 |
| Booked |
14 Dec 2012 |
22 Dec 2012 |
$1259 |
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29 Dec 2012 |
$1259 |
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05 Jan 2013 |
$1259 |
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$1259 |
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$1259 |
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18 Jan 2013 |
26 Jan 2013 |
$1189 |
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09 Feb 2013 |
$1189 |
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23 Feb 2013 |
$1189 |
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01 Mar 2013 |
09 Mar 2013 |
$1189 |
| Available Definite Departure |
15 Mar 2013 |
23 Mar 2013 |
$1215 |
*prices not guaranteed until time of booking
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Only a $200 deposit required to
book.
Full payment not due until 45 days prior to
departure. (So if paying within 45 days
please pay full amount).
You are booking a shared room if you would like a single room please call 877
848-7477.
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Highlights
All these highlights along with city sightseeing are
included in your tour price!
Included
- Cairo: Shopping at the Khan El Khalili bazaar; Guided tour
of the Egyptian Museum; Visit the Citadel, Alabaster Mosque and Sultan Husan
Mosque
- Giza: Guided tour of the Great Pyramids and
Sphinx
- Aswan: Felucca sailing; View the Unfinished Obelisk and
High Dam; See the Botanical Gardens
- Nile Cruise: View Kom Ombo, the Temple of Two
Gods
- Edfu: Visit Temple to Horus
- Esna: Visit the Temple of Khnum
- Luxor: See the the Colossos of Memnon; Guided visit of the
Temple of Karnak; Guided tour through the Valley of Kings
Accommodations
- 2 nights in superior tourist class hotels, 3 nights Nile
Cruise, 2 overnight trains in twin-berth sleeper couchette: Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to
Cairo
- Accommodation based on twin-share with private
facilities
- 7 Continental breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L) and 6 three-course
dinners (D)as per itinerary
- Local taxes and service charges
- Experienced, professional Egyptian Tour
Manager
- Coach transfers
- Cruise the Nile on a superb ship featuring luxury cabins, all
with private shower, WC, TV and air-conditioning
- Cruise amenities: Swimming pool, sun deck, restaurant, lounge,
bars, gift shop, disco
Optional Excursions
Cairo
- Group Photo
- A great souvenir of your trip to Egypt. The pyramids and
Sphinx make an exotic background to a photo of you and your new friends from the
tour.
- Cairo Sound and Light Show
- Facing the superb Pyramids of Giza and with the help of modern
light and sound technology, you'll step back in time listening to the fascinating historical events
which took place in Egypt thousands of years ago.
Aswan
- Ramses II at Abu Simbel
- The temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel is more than 3,000 years
old and is one of Egypt's most magnificent monuments. Modern technology was used to move it in the
1960's to a higher site, out of the way of the waters of the Lake Nasser dam. The excursion includes
travel by plane to and from the site, which is often un-reachable by road. Not to be
missed!
Luxor
- Hot Air Balloon Ride
- Up and away on this early morning balloon ride over the West
Bank of the ancient city of Thebes. Drift silently over the temples and tombs of the Great Kings and
the mud brick houses of farmers and stonemasons.
- Camel Ride
- A camel is the only way to travel in a desert! Join us on a
one hour ride to take in everyday life on the West Bank of Thebes. Don't forget your
camera.
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