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NEFERTARI ADVENTURE
5-star hotels 5-star
Deluxe Lake Nassar Cruiser
Cairo ~ Luxor ~ Aswan ~ Abu Simbel
11 Full Days
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This private, escorted adventure takes you on a full 11 day
immersion in the world’s most fascinating ancient civilization. Anything you’ve
ever seen or read about Egypt can’t fully prepare you for the larger than life
awe of being there and seeing it in person. The Nefertari Adventure
allows ample time to experience it all - the major sites of Cairo, Aswan and
Luxor plus a less visited cruise...down the fascinating man made lake, Lake
Nasser, into the ancient Nubian Kingdom. Be one of only a handful of travelers
who make this journey to see the temples and tombs rescued and relocated with
with the creation of the Aswan High Dam. Travel is by private car, horse drawn
calesche, camel, donkey, felucca and jet aircraft, and 4 relaxing days (3
nights) cruising on a luxury Lake Nasser cruise boat in the time honored
tradition. Departures are guaranteed daily. The group size is just you, minimum
2 persons. [“Nefertari Adventure” is named for Ramses the Great's favorite wife,
whose magnificent temple you will see in Abu Simbel.]
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Your
Itinerary
Day 1.
This Tour starts and ends at the Cairo
Airport. You will be met at the Cairo airport by our tour
representative and driver. You will be met as you enter the
terminal and before Immigration. Our representative will
give you your visa, assist you through Immigration, luggage
and Customs, then take you to your hotel for the evening.
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2.
Start with a visit to the Egyptian Museum in the
morning. In the afternoon
visit the Citadel of Saladin, the Mosque of Mohammed Ali
and Coptic Cairo including the Hanging
Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Afterwards, if you
wish, your escort will drop you off at the Khan Al Khalili bazaar.
Overnight in Cairo. (B)
Day 3.
The entire day will be devoted to antiquities. Memphis,
Saqqara, The Pyramids and The Sphinx. You will even ride
camels at the Pyramids. Overnight in Cairo. (B)
Day 4.
Today starts early with the trip by air to Aswan.
The morning will be free except for boarding your Lake Nassar Cruiser which will be your home and tour base for the next
3 nights.
Lunch is served on board. In the afternoon you will visit
Kalabsha temple,
Beit El Wali,
and the Kiosk
of Kertassi.
Afternoon tea is served in the lounge. Dinner and overnight on board
in the Aswan Harbor. (BLD)
Day 5.
This morning you
sail to Wadi El
Seboua with a
cocktail celebration while passing the
Tropic of Cancer. Lunch served on board. You visit
Wadi El Seboua
temple, the temple of
Dakka
and temple of
Meharakka and
sail on Amada.
Dinner and overnight aboard. (BLD)
Day 6.
Breakfast is followed
by a morning visit to the temples of
Amada
and Derr
as well as the Tomb
of Penout.
You sail on to
Kasr Ibrim
where the tour is conducted from the ship's sun deck as entrance to
the site is not permitted. Celebratory music heralds your arrival to
Abu Simbel.
Lunch is served on board, and then you visit Abu Simbel temples. In
the evening you will attend the
Sound & Light Performance at
Abu Simbel.
Candlelight dinner and overnight aboard. (BLD)
Day 7.
After breakfast on
board you disembark and fly return to Aswan. Today's touring in
Aswan includes the
High Dam,
Unfinished Obelisk
and Philae Temple
and then a
felucca ride around the Nile islands with view of Elephantine and
the Agha Khan
Mausoleum (the
interior is closed). Overnight in Aswan with breakfast. (B)
Day 8.
Today starts with
a drive by private car to Luxor with stops at
Edfu
and Kom Ombo
on the way. Free afternoon in Luxor. Overnight in Luxor. (B)
Day 9.
The day starts by
a crossing to the
West Bank
followed by a visit to the
Necropolis of Thebes,
Valley of the Kings, The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Tombs of the
Nobles and the
Colossi of Memnon. Overnight
in Luxor. (B).
Day 10.
Today you will tour
the East Bank
sites of
Luxor Temple
and the
Karnak temple complex.
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo
for overnight. (B)
Day 11.
This is a totally free Day in Cairo for you to decide with
your guide what to do. The guide and private car will be available
to you from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM.. An optional farewell dinner and
show on one of Cairo’s famous floating restaurants is available and
highly recommended as a great way to cap off your visit. A dayroom
will be available at the hotel for freshening up in the afternoon
and after the show. (B)
Day 12.
Transfer to the airport for your early morning departure, between
midnight and 3 AM. If your flight departs after 3 AM, an
additional night in the hotel is included.
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Land
Only |
Single
Occupancy |
Oct 1 - 15
Dec 08,
Jan 6 - Mar 16 09,
Apr 22 - May 1 09 |
US$3152 |
+US$864 |
Dec 16 08 - 5
Jan 09,
May 7 - 21 09 |
US$3439 |
+US$940 |
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May 1 - Sep
30 08 |
US$2147 |
+US$490 |
Be a Pharaoh
Upgrade to
Premium Accommodations
(see hotel descriptions for details) |
Oct 1 - 15
Dec 08,
Jan 6 - Mar 16 09,
Apr 22 - May 1 09 |
US$1244 |
+US$1244 |
Dec 16 07 - 5
Jan 08,
May 7 - 21 09 |
US$1244 |
+US$1244 |
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May 1 - Sep
30 08 |
US$976 |
+US$976 |
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Included in your tour:
-English* speaking Professional Licensed Guide/Egyptologist throughout.
-Complete sightseeing program including all site entry and user fees.
-Double or twin bed
rooms with en suite facilities and breakfast daily. -All airport transfers and ground
transportation by private car or minibus. -The safety of a private car and
escort. -All hotel taxes and service charges. -Egypt entry visa (US passport
holders only). -Services and assistance of our
offices in Cairo, Luxor, Alexandria and Hurghada. *Other languages available upon request
Not included
are: -Meals not mentioned. -International airfare.
Departure taxes. -Baksheesh (tip) pool
(collected by guides). -Tips for Egyptologist guide(s) and driver(s). -Extras and items of a
personal nature.
OPTIONS.
In addition to the pre- and post-tour extensions, there
are several options which can be enjoyed during your tour.
-Sound & Light Shows
-Pyramids. $50 per person.
-Karnak Temple, Luxor. $50 per person.
-Philae Temple, Aswan. $50 per person.
-Floating
restaurant dinner and show.
Transportation
included. $85 per person.
-Sunrise
Balloon Ride over the Valley of the Kings.
$175 per
person.
-Extra nights in any city are available.
Departs daily
and requires a minimum of two guests
* Private - Your “group” is only those family members and friends with
whom you have booked.
* Personal - Attention is individualized, every question is
answered…you are treated as the honored guest you are.
* Guided - By some of the finest
Egyptologists/ Archaeologists in Egypt, who are committed to your complete
satisfaction.
Itinerary may vary slightly from the above to accommodate flight
schedules and availability, and other factors. All sight seeing and
services as stated will be included.
GRATUITIES. It is customary in Egypt to provide tips for your Guide,
Driver, porters and others who will provide services for you. Refer to
Baksheesh for details of the custom. Upon arrival, your Guide will request
a small amount from you to be used to provide baksheesh to other. Although
tipping of your Guide and Driver is not required, it is expected. We suggest an
average tip of $10/day per person for your guide and $5/day per person for your
driver. You can certainly tip in USD. Of course, you are welcome to tip more or
less depending on your satisfaction with the services provided.
LAND ONLY
PRICES. All prices are
in US dollars and are per person, double
occupancy. Extra nights can be added and
include accommodation, breakfast and the availability of your Guide,
car and driver for an 8 hour day. Contact us for Christmas,
New Years and Easter holiday periods.
PRE-
and POST-TOUR NIGHTS AND EXTENSIONS. If
you arrive one or more days before your tour or depart
one or more days after it ends we can provide excellent
accommodations in Cairo. We also have an excellent
selection of Extensions to your tour. After all,
you've come all this way, you may as well see and do more.
TRAVEL
INSURANCE.
We strongly recommend the purchase of Travel
insurance. This coverage protects you financially if
you should have to cancel or interrupt your trip due to an
unforeseen circumstance or if you need to seek medical
attention while traveling. The price is
approximately 6% of the total.
INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS.
Flights to and from Cairo are
not included in our prices. We are happy to research
airfares and schedules for you.
International air is only available with purchase of the
Egypt land package.
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