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Travelers have been marveling at Egypt's wondrous antiquities
 for thousands of years - even the ancient Greeks and Romans were
awed by them. But today, a visit to Egypt is more than an
immersion into past glories - mud-brick villages sprout TV
antennae, stone and glass high-rises tower over ancient
monuments and pop music blaring from radios counterpoints the
call to prayer.
Although nearly all of Egypt is desert, the small part that
isn't - the valley of the Nile River - is vital to the nation
(95% of the population lives within a few miles of the Nile's
banks). Most tours of Egypt - except to desert oases - whether
by cruise, train, bus or a private car, never stray too far from
the river's shores.
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Fact File: |
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Location: |
Northern Africa,
bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Libya and
the Gaza Strip |
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Area: |
land: 995,450 sq
km water: 6,000 sq km |
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Capital: |
Cairo |
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Time Zone: |
2 hours ahead of
Greenwich Mean Time (+2 GMT). Daylight Saving Time
is observed from the last Friday in April to the
last Friday in September. |
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Currency: |
1 Egyptian pound =
7.41873 INR approximately |
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Language: |
Arabic (official),
English, French |
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Religion: |
Muslim (mostly Sunni)
94%, Coptic Christian and other 6% |
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Climate: |
There are basically two
seasons in Egypt: a relatively cool season that
lasts November-March (by far the better touring
season) and a hot season April-October. The Red Sea
coast has fewer extremes and is nice year-round.
October is a good month if you want to visit the
rest of the country off-season, when prices and
tourist crowds are low. During the other off-season
months, it is simply too hot to be enjoyable, though
the average humidity stays in the 7%-20% range. In
the spring (especially late March to early April),
sand and dust storms called
khamsin blow in and can reduce visibility
(sometimes even in Cairo) to less than 100 ft/30 m. |
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Clothing: |
Egypt is religious
country; therefore, modest dress is essential. Short
dresses should be avoided, particularly when
visiting religious sites such as mosques. |
Facts for the Traveler:
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Visas:
All visitors to Egypt, except nationals of Malta, South
Africa and Zimbabwe are required to have a visa and a
passport (which must be valid at least one week beyond
period of intended stay). Visas can be arranged through
Egyptian embassies worldwide. Visitors from US,
Canada, EU and GCC countries may be able to purchase a
visa stamp upon arrival at many large airports if the
visit is for tourist purposes. One-month visitor's visas
can be extended.
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Health
risks: schistosomiasis (bilharzia) (Don't paddle in
the Nile!).
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8 Nights / 9 Days - Egypt Tour Package |
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Day 1:
Cairo |
On arrival at the Cairo International Airport, you will be assisted by our representative and will be taken directly to your Hotel by Air Conditioned Vehicle. After Check-in, spend the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 2:
Cairo (B) / Alexandria / Cairo |
After Breakfast at the hotel, leave for a full day guided tour of Alexandria by an air-conditioned vehicle.
Tour includes:
Pompeys Pillar
Roman Amphitheater
Montazah Garden
Quait Bay Fortress(from outside)
Drive back to Cairo and overnight in Cairo (approx 3½ hrs drives).
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Cairo Church |
Kom Ombo Temple |
Philae Temple |
Edfu Temple |
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Day 3:
Cairo (B) / Train (D) |
After breakfast at the Hotel, directly proceed by air conditioned vehicle with Egyptologist for a full day tour of Cairo, visiting the following:
Great Pyramids- One of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Lord of the Sphinx- Creature carved from natural bedrock with the head of a man and body of a lion.
The Egyptian Museum- Oldest and largest collection of ancient Egyptian Artifacts.
Evening transfer to station for Sleeper Train, Cairo to Aswan.
Dinner and overnight on board the train.
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Felucca on the Nile |
valley of kings |
Hatsheput Temple |
colossi of memnon |
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Day 4:
Train (B) /Aswan / Nile Cruise (L, D) |
Breakfast on board the train.
On arrival at Aswan Station-meet & assist & direct transfer by air conditioned Vehicle to Nile Cruise. After dropping the luggage, proceed for sightseeing tour of the following:
Felucca Ride around the Island
Philae Temple
High Dam
Transfer back to Nile Cruise, Lunch on board the Cruise.
Dinner and overnight on Board the Nile Cruise at Aswan.
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Day 5:
Nile Cruise (B, L, D) |
Breakfast on Board
Morning Free. (Optional Visit to Abu Simble by coach)
In the afternoon sail to Kom Ombo, visiting
Kom Ombo Temple
Sail to Edfu.Dinner and overnight on Board the Nile Cruise.
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Day 6:
Nile Cruise (B, L, D) |
Breakfast on Board. On arrival at Edfu, visiting
Edfu Temple with Egyptologist
Lunch on Board, sail to Luxor according to the opening of Esna Lock.
Dinner & Overnight on Board the Cruise.
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Day 7:
Nile Cruise (B) / Train (D) |
Disembarkation after breakfast.
Direct transfer by air conditioned vehicle for Visiting the West Bank of Luxor including:
Valley of the Kings
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon
Evening transfer to station for Sleeper Train, Luxor to Cairo.
Dinner and overnight on board the train.
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Day 8:
Train (B) / Cairo |
Breakfast on board the train.
On arrival at Cairo Station, meet, assist & transfer for a half day tour with Egyptologist, visiting the following:
Khan El- Khalili Bazaar- Has a reputation of being the largest Bazaar in the Middle East.
Coptic Cairo.
Afternoon Transfer to the Hotel & check-in.
Overnight at the Hotel.
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Day 9:
Cairo (B) / Departure |
Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning free at Leisure
Afternoon check-out from the Hotel & Transfer to the airport in time for your Onward flight.
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For more details, call +91 94443 93596 |
Package Cost:
Tour Cost Per Person on Twin sharing basis : INR 63500/-
 Package Includes:
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Round trip economy class air fare Ex Chennai or Bangalore
Egypt tourist visa fees All transfers (Cairo, Aswan and Luxor) by air conditioned vehicles. -
03 nights accommodation in hotel in Cairo on Bed & breakfast basis
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Full day tour Cairo: Pyramids, Sphinx, Papyrus Factory & Perfume Factory.
Half day tour Cairo: Coptic Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Full day tour Alexandria: Pompey Pillar, Roman-amphitheatre, Montazah Garden & Quait Bay Fortress. 01 night sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan on Half board basis. 01 night sleeper train from Luxor to Cairo on Half board basis. 03 nights Cruise on Full board basis including all sightseeing tours as indicated:
Aswan: Felucca Ride around the Island, High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk Kom Ombo Temple Edfu Temple Luxor: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon.
Excellent English Speaking Guide during sightseeing tour
Above rate excludes the following services:
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Tips for drivers, guides, representatives, hotel, Nile Cruise etc
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Any Personal expenses
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Drinks, Beverages & Mineral water during all the meals.
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Any increase in the air fare which may come into effect prior to the departure
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Any surcharges during Festivals, Trade Events , Conferences & Exhibitions
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Entry fee for any of the Pyramids & the Mummies Room inside the Egyptian museum.
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Entrance fee:
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Entrance fee inside the great Pyramid (USD 19.00 per person), second (USD 5.00 per person) & third Pyramid (Closed)
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Solar Boat in Pyramids area (USD 8.00 per person).
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Entrance fee inside the Mummies room in the Egyptian Museum (USD 19.00 per person).
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Any other services not mentioned in the package.
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Optional Tours and Meals :-
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Sound and Light show at Giza, Cairo- USD 35 per Pax.
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Dinner at M/S Dinner Cruise with belly dance show USD 45 per Pax
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Tour of Citadel USD $ 20 per pax
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Pharonic Village Tour (02 Hrs) USD $ 65 per PAX
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Abu Simble Tour by Bus from Aswan USD 90 per Pax (by air USD $ 220)
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East Bank Tour (visiting Luxor & Karnak Temple) USD $ 40 per Pax
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Important Note:
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Majority of our Nile Cruises sail from Aswan to Luxor on either Monday or Friday.
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The Nile cruise itinerary might be slightly amended due to sailing conditions but all visits included will be respected.
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Normal check in Time in hotels in Egypt is 1400 hrs and check out time is 1200 hrs.
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Sleeper Train has no Policy of triple sharing.
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Meals, on board train and cruise would be International Food.
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Normal Tipping in Egypt is USD $ 05.00 per person per day
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