Definitely Egypt: February 2011

Monday, February 28, 2011

Alexandria Railway Station Private Arrival Transfer(egypttoursandexcursions.com.)

Alexandria Railway Station Private Arrival Transfer For 10 €

Don't arrive in an unfamiliar city without knowing how you are getting to your hotel. Book your Alexandria Railway Station Private Arrival Transfer today with egypttoursandexcursions.com for an easy arrival into a complicated city. Travel from Alexandria Railway Station to your Alexandria City Hotel. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When making a booking, you will need to advise your arrival details and your Alexandria City hotel details

Schedule Details:

Departs:

Daily

Departure Time:

* Your chosen time (transfers operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

Departure Point:

You will be met at your Cairo city hotel by your driver at the hotel reception lounge

Duration:

Varies

Inclusions:

* English speaking driver

* One way private transfer

Exclusions:

* Gratuities (recommended)

* Excess luggage charges (where applicable)

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Egypt news Egypt after 25th of Jan(egypttoursandexcursions.com.)

This year Valentine’s Day was celebrated a bit differently in Hurghada than the previous ones.
Instead of spending the day with only the loved ones, the local and foreign residents, tourists and visitors gathered together in front of Esplanada Mall to celebrate the “WE LOVE EGYPT” event and show the world that the Red Sea is safe and ready for tourists to come back.
Since the end of January, when the protests in Egypt began, tourism in the Red Sea went down completely. The normally crowded streets and hotels of Hurghada and surrounding areas are now empty and more and more facilities are closing down due to a lack of income. Travel warnings to Egypt were given out from most countries, which caused a large number of cancellations and change of reservations. Simply the British market kept their flights to Egypt.
On Valentine’s Day 2011 the tourism industry of Hurghada joined efforts to organise WE LOVE EGYPT and thank the tourists, who decided to visit the destination apart from all warnings that were given out.
More than 1000 tourists and locals came to the event to show the world that the Red Sea is safe and has been safe contrary to all warnings. Four different bands were playing live on stage while the crowd was celebrating and waving Egyptian flags showing their love for the country that managed to achieve the impossible.

Egypt sailing to safer shores
As Egyptians have been hard pressed to sleep over the past few weeks, the army is now doing its best to ensure that security returns to the country, writes Galal Nassar
Denmark, Sweden ease Egypt travel recommendations COPENHAGEN, February 15, 2011 (AFP) - The Danish foreign ministry on Tuesday eased its recommendations for travel to Egypt, telling its citizens it was safe to visit the tourist resorts along the Red Sea.The ministry however maintained its advice to avoid all non-essential travel to the rest Egypt, it said on its website.
Post-revolution, Facebook's political relevance in Egypt endures Much has been written about how the success of Egypt's recent revolution showed how social networking website Facebook represents a threat to entrenched, authoritarian governments throughout the world. More recently, however, Facebook has taken on an additional role as a space in which to convene and discuss how to build a nation’s future.
Egypt: The camp that toppled a presidentCairo's central Tahrir Square was the focal point for anti-Mubarak protesters during 18 days of demonstrations. As the protest neared its peak, the BBC's Yolande Knell took a tour of the area. Explore the protesters' camp by clicking on the links.
Egypt Travel advice

UK no longer advise against travelling to Cairo, Alexandria & Suez
The British Foreign Office has changed its travel advice to reflect the more stable situation in Egypt. It now no longer advise against travel to Cairo (all four governorates, including Giza), Alexandria, and Suez. There are no restrictions in this travel advice on travel to Egypt.

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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Private Tour: Philae Temple Sound and Light Show(egypttoursandexcursions.com.)

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Philae Temple Sound and Light Show For 25 €

Pay a visit today with egypttoursandexcursions.com to Philae Temple at night to attend the Sound and Light Show is a magical experience. The floodlit buildings are silhouetted against the volcanic rocks and water surrounding them, creating a magical environment. Enjoy the spectacular lights of the multimedia presentations which vividly reveals the form and majesty of this ancient site and walk through the dramatically lit temple as its history is narrated. After the show your driver/guide will meet you at the gates of the complex to escort you back to your hotel. With your own private transportation on this tour, you will travel directly between your hotel or cruise ship and the Sound and Light Show without stopping to collect other passengers.
Schedule Details:
Departs:
Daily
Departure Time:
   * Pick up from your hotel is approximately 1 hour prior to show start time. Exact pick-up time to be confirmed at time of booking. Show times vary throughout the year, generally operating at 6:30pm, 7:45pm or 9:00pm during winter and 8:00pm, 9:15pm or 10:30pm during summer.
Departure Point:
Tour departs from Aswan hotels or Port area
Return details:
Tour returns to original point of departure
Hotel Pickup:
Tour departs from Aswan hotels and Port area. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking.

Inclusions:
   * Multi-Lingual Sound and Light Show
   * Hotel/port pickup and drop off
Exclusions:
   * Gratuities (recommended)
   * Food and drinks, unless specified

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Private Tour: St Simeon's Monastery(egypttoursandexcursions.com)

St Simeon's Monastery For 28,31 €

Today you will join egypttoursandexcursions.com to a camel ride to the southern tip of Elephantine Island where you will find St Simeon's Monastery, an ancient, abandoned fortress monastery mostly built during the 7th century and located near Aswan. The monastery was given the name St Simeon by archaeologists and travelers, but earlier Arabic and Coptic sources called it Anba Hatre (Hidra, Hadri, Hadra), after an anchorite who was consecrated a bishop of Syene (now Aswan) by Patriarch Theophilus (385-412 AD). Anba Hatre married at the age of eighteen. Tradition says that just after the wedding, he encountered a funeral procession which inspired him to preserve his chastity and later become a disciple of Saint Baiman. After eight years of ascetic practices under the supervision of his teacher, he retired to the desert and applied himself to the study of the life of Saint Antony. He died during the time of Theodosius I.

Schedule Details:

Departs:

Daily

Departure Time:

* 8:30am (later departures are available until 3:00pm if required, please advise at time of booking) .

Departure Point:

Tour departs from Aswan hotels

Return details:

Tour returns to original point of departure

Hotel Pickup:

Tour departs from Aswan hotels and Port area. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking.

Additional Information

Inclusions:

* Camel ride

* Entrance fees

* Professional Egyptologist tour guide

* Hotel pickup and drop off

Exclusions:

* Gratuities (recommended)

* Food unless specified

For more details visit

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Private Tour: Botanic Gardens excursion from Aswan(opitravel.net/)

Botanic Gardens excursion from Aswan For 20 €

Sail on a felucca to the Botanic Gardens on Kitchener Island with the company of a qualified Egyptologist guide. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the island and the freedom of setting your own itinerary with the luxury of a private tour. From your vantage point on the felucca you will see Agha Khan Mausoleum, situated on the top of a hill, commanding a magnificent view of Aswan area. On the West Bank the desolate hillside is dotted with the Tombs of the Nobles which your private Egyptologist guide will give a brief history of as you sail by. Your felucca ride to Kitchener Island takes around 20 minutes, depending on wind speed and Nile currents, and on arrival your guide will accompany you to Aswan Botanic Gardens. Visit the small botanical museum before strolling through the tranquil gardens which are home to many exotic species of plants and trees imported from all around the world. The Aswan Botanic Gardens are a quiet and peaceful oasis from the hustle and bustle of everyday Egyptian life, and young couples and families from Aswan often spend their day enjoying the island. Returning to your felucca you will return to Aswan's East Bank, riding the currents and winds on a relaxing sail with the expertise and knowledge of your local felucca captain!
Schedule Details:
Departs:
Daily
Departure Time:
   * 9:00am (later departures are available until 3:00pm if required, please advise at time of booking)
Departure Point:
Tour departs from Aswan hotels or Port area
Return details:
Tour returns to original point of departure
Hotel Pickup:
Tour departs from Aswan hotels and Port area. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking.
pricing information
   * Prices are listed as a guide only. For an exact price quote contact us
   * Child prices are not applicable, adult prices apply to all travelers.
   * Infants aged 2 years and under are free of charge, provided they do not occupy a seat
   * Prices are per person.
   * Our pricing is updated constantly to ensure you always receive the lowest price possible.
Additional Information

Inclusions:

* Private Egyptologist guide

* Entrance fees

* Hotel/port pickup and drop off

   * Transport by private air conditioned minibus

Exclusions:
   * Gratuities (recommended)
   * Food and drinks, unless specified

For more details visit

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Private Tour: The High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk from Aswan(opitravel.net/)

The High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk from Aswan For 20 €

Take a private tour to see a modern and an ancient engineering marvel in Aswan when you visit the High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk. See two of Egypt's engineering wonders with the incredible Unfinished Obelisk lying exactly as it fell, and the world famous engineering miracle that is the High Dam. Depart your Aswan hotel or cruise ship and travel to the High Dam of Aswan. Located near Aswan, the world famous High Dam was an engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960s. Containing more material than used in the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the Dam is 11,811 ft long, 3215 ft thick at the base, 364 ft tall and is carved into from the existing granite, providing irrigation and electricity for the whole of Egypt. from the top of the High Dam you can gaze across Lake Nasser, a huge reservoir created when it was built, to Kalabsha temple in the south and the huge power station to the north. Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries of Aswan where much of the red granite used for ancient temples and colossi came from. The Unfinished Obelisk located in the Northern Quarry still lies where it was carved when a crack was discovered as it was being hewn from the rock. opitravel.net/ qualified Egyptologist guide will explain how the 1 tonne obelisk was carved, and why the crack caused it to be abandoned. This is a private tour allowing you to determine the amount of time spent at each of the sites during the tour.
Schedule Details:
Departs:
Daily
Departure Time:
* 9:00am (later departures are available until 3:00pm if required, please advise at time of booking)
Departure Point:
Tour departs from Aswan hotels or Port area
Return details:
Tour returns to original point of departure
Hotel Pickup:
Tour departs from Aswan hotels and Port area. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking.
Inclusions:

* Private Qualified Egyptologist guide

* Entrance fees

* Hotel/port pickup and drop off

   * Transport by private air conditioned minibus
Exclusions:
   * Gratuities (recommended)
   * Food and drinks, unless specified

For more details visit

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Private Tour: Soheil Island By Boat to from Aswan(egypttoursandexcursions.com)

Soheil Island By Boat to from Aswan For 20 €

To learn about the Nubians you must spend time with them. egypttoursandexcursions.com today takes you in This private tour to Soheil Island lets you meet and spend time with Nubian people in their village. Sail to Soheil Island for an insight into the Nubian lifestyle. The island is home to a Nubian Village. Here you will visit a Nubian house and spend time with the Nubian people, learning about their history, culture and lifestyle. You will sail by either felucca or motorised boat, depending on the currents and tides of the Nile on the day.

Schedule Details:

Departs:

Daily

Departure Time:

* 9:00am (later departures are available until 3:00pm if required, please advise at time of booking)

Departure Point:

Tour departs from Aswan hotels

Return details:

Tour returns to original point of departure

Hotel Pickup:

Tour departs from Aswan hotels and Port area. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking.

Inclusions:

* Private Qualified Egyptologist guide

* Boat of felucca ride from & to Soheil Island

* Hotel/port pickup and drop off

Exclusions:

* Gratuities (recommended)

* Food and drinks, unless specified

For more details visit

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Private Tour: Felucca Tour to Elephantine Island(http://shoreexcursions-trips.com)

Felucca Tour to Elephantine Island For 20 €

With artifacts which date back to the predynastic periods, Elephantine Island is one of the most ancient sites in Egypt. Spend a few hours with egypttoursandexcursions.com exploring the largest island of the region which has an important role on Egyptian history. Elephantine Island is the largest of the Aswan area islands, and is one of the most ancient sites in Egypt, with artifacts dating to predynastic periods. This is probably due to its location at the first Cataract of the Nile, which provided a natural boundary between Egypt and Nubia. As an island, it was also easily defensible. In fact, the ancient town located in the southern part of the island was also a fortress through much of it's history. At one time, there was a bridge from the mainland to the island. Elephantine is Greek for elephant. In ancient times, the Island, as well as the southern town, was called Abu, or Yabu, which also meant elephant. The town has also been referenced as Kom, after it's principle god of the island, Khnum (Khnemu). It is believed that the island received it's name because it was a major ivory trading center, though in fact, it was a major trading post of many commodities. There are large boulders in the river near the island which resembled bathing elephants, particularly from afar, and this too has been suggested as a reason for the island's name.
Please note: In the event of strong Nile currents, travel will be by motorboat rather than felucca for safety reasons.

Schedule Details:

Departs:

Daily

Departure Time:

* 9:00am (later departures are available until 3:00pm if required, please advise at time of booking)

Departure Point:

Tour departs from Aswan hotels or Port area

Return details:

Tour returns to original point of departure

Hotel Pickup:

Tour departs from Aswan hotels and Port area. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking.

Inclusions:

* Private Qualified Egyptologist guide

* Entrance fees

* Hotel/port pickup and drop off

* Transport by Private air conditioned minibus

Exclusions:

* Gratuities (recommended)

* Food and drinks, unless specified

For more details visit

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Private Tour: Kalabsha Temple on Lake Nasser From Aswan(http://egypttoursandexcursions.com)

Kalabsha Temple on Lake Nasser From Aswan For 25 €

On the banks of Lake Nasser lies Kalabsha Temple, an often overlooked jewel of Aswan. egypttoursandexcursions.com Egyptologist guide is waiting to take you on a private tour to the temple to help you unlock its secrets. For two years from 1961, Kalabsha Temple was dismantled into 15,000 pieces and moved block by block to its current location on the banks of Lake Nasser. It was just one of 18 temples and monuments moved in order to preserve them from the rising Nile water created by the construction of Aswan's High Dam. The temple which is dedicated to the Egyptian god Horus and the Nubian god Mandulis, was originally built just after the Ptolemy period, the era after Alexander the Great's death (323BC). The facade of the temple is undecorated suggesting it was never finish by its original builder, the Roman emperor Octavius Augustus. Despite being unfinished, Kalabsha Temple is considered the most complete, and largest free-standing temple in Nubia. The inner walls feature Egyptian artwork including a carving of St George slaying a dragon and Coptic crosses, showing the influence of Christians who used the temple as a church during the Roman persecution. Another piece of art work which is a feature of the temple is a carving declaring the prohibition of eating pork which is carved in Meroitic. This language remains a mystery to Egyptologists today, with its origin still unknown. Your private tour from Aswan includes a qualified Egyptologist guide, entrance fees and transportation from your Aswan hotel.

Schedule Details:

Departs:

Daily

Departure Time:

* 9:00am (later departures are available until 1:00pm if required, please advise at time of booking)

Departure Point:

Tour departs from Aswan hotels.

Return details:

Tour returns to original point of departure

Hotel Pickup:

Tour departs from Aswan hotels. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking.

Inclusions:

* Private Qualified Egyptologist guide

* Entrance fees

* Hotel/port pickup and drop off

* Transport by private air conditioned minibus

Exclusions:

* Gratuities (recommended)

* Food and drinks, unless specified

For more details visit

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Private Tour: Cairo one day shore excursion from Sokhna port(http://opitravel.net/)

Cairo one day shore excursion from Sokhna port For 80 €

egypttoursandexcursions.com tour guide will pick you up from Port of Ein El Sokhna by the cruise exit door. After that you will be driven by an air-conditioned vehicl through the fascinating Egyptian countryside towards the legendary Cairo. Upon arrival the outskirts of Cairo, continue to the downtown of Cairo, to visit the famous Egyptian Museum, housing the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts in the world, including the magnificent treasures of the boy King,Tutankhamun. lunch at local restaurant before you arrive at the Plateau Of Giza where the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World, the Great pyramid and their mysterious guardian, the Sphinx, stand defying the passage of time and men. Then drive to the Western Plateau to see a panoramic view of the Pyramids and a short photo stop will take place before your coach brings you near the Great Pyramid of Cheops where free time will be allocated. Continue down the valley to visit the mighty Sphinx with its adjoining Mortuary Temple made of alabaster. A short time will be spent at an oriental shop where a demonstration will take place introducing you to an art discovered by the ancient Egyptians, paper making from reeds. Limited time for souvenir shopping will be allocated before you commence the return drive to Sokhna.

Inclusions:
• Pick up services & return from Sokhna Port
• All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Private Egyptologist guide
• Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
• Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour
• Lunch meal at local restaurant in Cairo
• Shopping tours in Cairo
• All Service charges & taxes

Exclusions:
• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
• Tipping Kitty

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Private Tour: Giza Pyramids and Sakkara shore excursion from El Sokhna port(http://hurghadabestexcursions.com)

Giza Pyramids and Sakkara shore excursion from El Sokhna port For 80 €

egypttoursandexcursions.com tour guide will pick you up from El Ein El Sokhna Port by the cruise exit door. Enjoy a shore excursion & day trip from El Ein El Sokhna to Cairo, approximately 2 ½ hour by a luxurious air-conditioned vehicle. Get excited by a panoramic view of the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates back to the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren. Upon arrival at Sakkarra, you will be transferred by jeep 4x4 car inside the desert for about 15 minutes. After that you will stop to enjoy the panoramic view of the Step Pyramid in Sakkarra. Then you will be transferred to Camel Caravan in the Desert where you will start Camel ride for about 30 minutes till you reach Sakkarra Country club. Enjoy Lunch at Sakkarra Country Club then back to El Sokhna Port by a private air-conditioned vehicle.

Inclusions:
• Pick up services from El Ein EL Sokhna Port & return.
• All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
• Private Egyptologist guide.
• Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
• Adventure Desert trip in the desert for about 30 minutes.
• Camel ride in the Desert for 30 minutes.
• Lunch at Sakkarra Country Club Restaurant.
• Shopping tours in Cairo.
• All taxes & service charge.

Exclusions:
• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.

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Private Tours: Two Days Trip To Cairo From El Sokhna Port(http://opitravel.net/)

Two Days Trip To Cairo From El Sokhna Port For 150 €

egypttoursandexcursions.com representative will pick you up from El Sokhna Port. After that you will be transferred by a private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo. Pay a visit to the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates back to the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramid of Chephren. After that move to visit the Step Pyramids of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Then proceed to Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East.Overnight in Cairo.

Day 02:
Breakfast at hotel, excursion to the Egyptian Museum which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which are considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian artifacts in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen collection of treasures, gold and jewelry which were enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before its discovery in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated. Lunch at local restaurant. Then proceed to Salah El Din Citadel, Alabaster mosque of Mohamed Ali which was designed by the architect Yousif Boushnaq, a Turkish man who came especially from Istanbul to build this great mosque for Mohamed Ali, who ruled Egypt over 45 years (1805-1849) . After that travel via air-conditioned modern vehicle to El Ein El Sokhna . Back to the cruise for your final departure.

Inclusions:
• Pick up services from El Sokhna Port & return
• All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Accommodation in Cairo for 01 night at 5 star hotel
• Private Egyptologist guide
• Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
• Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour
• Lunch meal in a local restaurant
• Mineral water & cup of tea or coffee during lunch
• Shopping tours in Cairo
• All Service charges & taxes

Exclusions:
• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
• Tipping Kitty

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Sunday, February 20, 2011

Egypt Nile Cruise: 8 Days 7 Nights Nile Cruise with Private Guide from Aswan(http://opitravel.net/)

Egypt Nile Cruise
Egypt Nile Cruise This Tour Visits: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, the Botanical Gardens by Felucca, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu, the Temple of Horus, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Sound and Light Show at Karnak, Hot Air Ballooning over the West Bank & Abu Simbel

egypt nile cruise

Cruise the Nile River for eight days from Aswan to Luxor and everywhere in between. With egypttoursandexcursions.com private Egyptologist guide to introduce you to the ancient sites of Upper Egypt, all meals and entrance fees included, you can sit back and relax as the beautiful Nile River scenery floats by. Scheduled privately guided tours on the cruise include the Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Luxor Temples, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo and the beautiful Philae Temple in Aswan. As the tours are private, you can plan your itinerary with your guide during the cruise. The deluxe Nile cruiser has an onboard restaurant, lounges and reading areas, a discotheque, swimming pool with jacuzzi, large shaded sundeck with bar, massage service, boutique, gift shop and laundry service. Evening entertainment may include Nubian music and dancers, a Galabayeh night and belly dancing. The cruiser's 58 air-conditioned cabins have private facilities and satellite TV. With all meals, accommodation and sightseeing included, your cruise on the Nile River makes your journey into ancient Egypt as relaxed and enjoyable as possible. And with your own private guide to lead the way at each of the stops, you'll gain valuable insights into Egypt's ancient history and civilization on this laidback but informative cruise.

Schedule Details for Egypt Nile Cruise:

Departs for Egypt Nile Cruise:
Friday & Monday

Departure Point for Egypt Nile Cruise:
Pick up is available from Aswan Airport, Railway Station or hotels

Departure Time for Egypt Nile Cruise:
At your leisure, please advise preferred time for pick up at time of booking

Return details for Egypt Nile Cruise:
Cruise concludes after breakfast on Day 8 at the original point of departure

Hotel Pickup for Egypt Nile Cruise:
Tour departs from centrally located Aswan hotels, airport or port. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking.

Itinerary Egypt Nile Cruise:
8-Day Nile River Cruise Itinerary

Day 1 (L, D):
   * Embarkation before lunch
   * Felucca ride around the islands of Aswan
   * Overnight in Aswan with opportunity to disembark

Day 2 (B, L, D):
   * Sail to Kom Ombo and visit of Kom Ombo Temple
   * Sail to Luxor
   * Overnight in Luxor with opportunity to disembark

Day 3 (B, L, D):
   * Visit the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon)
   * Overnight in Luxor with opportunity to disembark or optional Sound and Light Show at Karnak (additional cost)

Day 4 (B, L, D):
   * Possibility of optional Hot Air Ballooning over the West Bank (additional cost)
   * Visit the East Bank (Karnak and Luxor Temple)
   * Overnight in Luxor with opportunity to disembark

Day 5 (B, L, D):
   * Early morning sail to Esna and Edfu
   * Overnight in Edfu

Day 6 (B, L, D):
   * Visit Horus Temple in Edfu
   * Sail to Kom Ombo and Aswan
   * Overnight in Aswan (late night arrival)

Day 7 (B, L, D):
   * Visit the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple
   * Overnight in Aswan with opportunity to disembark or optional Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple (additional cost)

Day 8 (B):
   * Check-out after breakfast
   * Possibility of optional tour to Abu Simbel (additional cost)

Egypt Nile Cruise

Additional Information for Egypt Nile Cruise:

Inclusions for Egypt Nile Cruise:
   * Eight-day Nile River cruise
   * Sightseeing as per itinerary, including entrance fees
   * Qualified Egyptologist guide
   * Meals as per itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch D = Dinner)
   * Hotel pickup and drop off

Exclusions for Egypt Nile Cruise:
   * Drinks.
   * Optional gratuities.

Optional Excursions during this tour for Egypt Nile Cruise:
   * Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temples
   * Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple
   * Hot Air Ballooning over the West Bank
   * Excursion to Abu Simbel Temples

Egypt Nile Cruise
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Saturday, February 19, 2011

Private Tour: Cairo and Luxor two excursion By Plane from Alexandria Port(http://shoreexcursions-trips.com)

Cairo and Luxor two excursion By Plane from Alexandria Port FOR 320 EURO

Day 1:
egypttoursandexcursions.com representative will pick you up from your Cruise in Alexandria (07:00 am till 08:00 am according to cruise schedule) and then transfer to Alexandria Airport and fly to Luxor. Upon arrival at Luxor Airport, you will be accompanied by your private Egyptologist tour guide and a private air-conditioned vehicle to visit the fabulous Karnak Temples, the largest place of worship ever built. Lunch will be in a local restaurant. After that you will be moved to the West Bank of the River Nile to visit the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III (Colossi of Memnon), and then visit the Valley of the Kings, where the magnificent tombs discovered, you will visit 3 tombs. Continue the tour and visit the Hatshepsut’s Temple at El Deir El Bahary , this impressive temple dedicated Queen Hatshepsut the only female pharaoh who ruled Egypt. After that, you will be transferred by a private air-conditioned bus to Luxor Airport for flight to Cairo. Upon arrival transfer to your Five Star hotel in Cairo and overnight.

Day 2:
After Breakfast join your private Egyptologist Tour Guide & Enjoy your tour to visit the Giza Plateau to explore the world famous Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, Mykerinus & Sphinx and the Valley Temple of the Pyramid of Chephren. Later you will visit one of the most important Museums in the World The Egyptian Museum Of Antiquities including a rare collections of more than 250,000 genuine artifacts including the treasures of Tut Ankh Amen. If the time permitted, you will enjoy shopping at Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the most famous bazaar in the Middle East. In the evening you will be transferred to Alexandria Port by a private air-conditioned bus. From Cairo to Alexandria, it takes about 03 hours driving. You will be on Alexandria at 07:00 pm.

Inclusions:
• Internal flight ticket (Alexandria/Luxor - Cairo/ Luxor).
• Pick up services from your Alexandria Port & back.
• Accommodation in Cairo at 05 star Hotel on B.B.
• All transfers by a private modern air-conditioned bus.
• Private Egyptologist guide.
• Entrance fees to all the sights in Cairo and Luxor.
• Transfer to/from Airports by A/C modern van.
• Lunch at local restaurant during tours in Cairo & Luxor.
• Mineral water and soft drink on board the vehicle.
• All service charges & taxes.

Exclusions:
• Any Extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Tutankhamen Tomb in the Valley of the Kings.
• Gratuities (recommended).

For more details visit

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Private Tour: Desert Safari trip in the Pyramids area from Alexandria port(http://shoreexcursions-trips.com)

Desert Safari trip in the Pyramids area from Alexandria port FOR 80 EURO

egypttoursandexcursions.com tour guide will pick you up from Alexandria Port by the cruise exit door. The transfer from Alexandria to Cairo will take approximately 2 ½ hour by a private air-conditioned vehicle. Get excited by a panoramic view of the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates back to the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren. Upon arrival at Sakkarra, you will be transferred by 4x4 jeep inside the desert for about 15 minutes. After that you will stop to enjoy the panoramic view of the Step Pyramid in Sakkarra. Then you will be transferred to Camel Caravan in the Desert where you will start Camel ride for about 30 minutes. Enjoy Lunch at Local Restaurant then back to by Alexandria Port by a private air-conditioned vehicle.

Inclusions:
• Pick up services from Alexandria Port & return (by the cruise exit door)
• All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Private Egyptologist guide
• Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
• Adventure Desert trip in the desert for about 15 minutes by 4x4 jeep
• Camel ride in the Desert for 30 minutes
• Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour
• Lunch at Sakkarra Country Club Restaurant
• Shopping tours in Cairo
• All taxes & service charge

Exclusions:
• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
• Gratuities (recommended)

For more details visit

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Private Tours: Cairo City tour & Giza Pyramids 2 days trip from Alexandria port(http://opitravel.net/)

Cairo City tour & Giza Pyramids 2 days trip from Alexandria port FOR 160 EURO

Day 1:

egypttoursandexcursions.com representative will pick you up from Alexandria Port by the cruise exit door. After that you will be transferred by a private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo. Pay a visit to the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates back to the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramid of Chephren. After that move to visit the Step Pyramids of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Then proceed to Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East.(optional ) sound and light show of the pyramids, Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2:

Breakfast at hotel, excursion to the Egyptian Museum which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which are considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian artifacts in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen collection of treasures, gold and jewelry which were enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before its discovery in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated. Lunch at local restaurant. Then proceed to Salah el Din Citadel, Albaster mosque of Mohamed Ali which was designed by the architect Yousif Boushnaq, a Turkish man who came especially from Istanbul to build this great mosque for Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) who ruled Egypt over 45 years. After that travel via private air-conditioned modern vehicle to Alexandria. Back to the cruise for your final departure.

Inclusions:

• Pick up services from Alexandria Port & return.

• All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle

• Accommodation in Cairo for 01 night at 5* deluxe hotel on B.B.

• Private Egyptologist guide

• Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites

• Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour

• 2 Lunch meal at a local restaurant

• Shopping tours in Cairo

• All Service charges & taxes

Exclusions:

• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary

• Gratuities (recommended).

For more details visit

http://egypttoursandexcursions.com/egypt-nile-cruises-vacations-holidays/209-private-tours-cairo-city-tour-giza-pyramids-2-days-trip-from-alexandria-port.html

Monday, February 28, 2011

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Sunday, February 20, 2011

Saturday, February 19, 2011

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