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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 the India, 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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Wonders of The Nile -
7
Nights / 8 Days |
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Day 1:
Wednesday |
Arrive Cairo Airport.
Meet, assist through immigration formalities and
customs area. Transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel |
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Day 2:
Thursday |
Buffet Breakfast at
hotel, transfer to Full day tour to visit the
Alexandria City including visit the Catacombs of Kom
El Shokafa, the Pompeii’s Pillar, and the Montaza
Palace & Gardens. Evening Transfer to Alexandria
railway station to board on your 1st class sleeper
train to Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board |
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Chephren
Pyramid |
Sphinx
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Egypt
Museum |
Camel Rides |
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Day 3:
Friday |
Buffet Breakfast on
board, transfer upon arrival to board on your 3
nights Nile Cruise to Luxor.
(Optional Abu Simbel
Excursion)
Embarkation & lunch on board the cruise. Afternoon
tour by Felucca around Elephantine Island, the
Botanical garden and the Agha Khan. Dinner &
Overnight on board cruise ship in Aswan. |
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Nile River facts: |
Length:
(From White Nile Source to
Mouth) 6695km (4184 miles).
Name:
The Nile
gets its name from the Greek word "Nelios", meaning
River Valley.
Cities:
The
major cities that are located on the edge of the
Nile and White Nile are: Cairo, Gondokoro, Khartoum,
Aswan, Thebes/Luxor, Karnak, and the town of
Alexandria lies near the Rozeta branch.
Major Dams:
The
major dams on the Nile are Roseires Dam, Sennar Dam,
Aswan High Dam, and Owen Falls Dam. |
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Felucca on the Nile |
view of the Aga Khan's Mausoleum |
Entrance - Aga Khan's Mausoleum |
view of the elephantine Island |
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Day 4:
Saturday |
Breakfast on Board.
Proceed with the visits of Aswan includes The High
Dam, The Unfinished Obelisk and The Temple of Philae.
Lunch. Sail to Kom Ombo. Visit the Temple of
Kom-Ombo, dedicated for gods Sobek and Haroeris.
Sail to Edfu. Dinner & overnight on board cruise
ship in Edfu. |
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Day 5:
Sunday |
Buffet Breakfast on
Board. Visit the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the
god Horus. Lunch on board during sailing to Esna.
Cross Esna Lock.
Sail to Luxor. Overnight on board cruise ship in
Luxor. |
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Philae Temple |
Kom Ombo |
Horus Temple -Edfu |
Karnak Temple |
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Day 6:
Monday |
Buffet Breakfast.
Disembarkation
Proceed with the visits of West Bank includes The
Colossi of Memenon, The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
at Deir El-Bahari and the Valley of Kings. Evening
Transfer to Luxor railway station to board on your
1st class sleeper train to Cairo. Dinner and
overnight on board. |
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Day 7:
Tuesday |
Breakfast on board,
Proceed upon arrival at Cairo with a Full day tour
to visit the Great Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx, the
Egyptian Museum, and the Old Bazaar of Khan El
Khalili. Transfer to your hotel in Cairo & Overnight |
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Day 8:
Wednesday |
Buffet Breakfast at
hotel, transfer to Cairo international airport for
your final departure. |
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For more details, call +91 94443 93596 |
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Package Cost based on
minimum 2 pax |
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Hotels |
Validity |
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Per Person on Twin Sharing |
Single Supplement |
Per Person on Twin Sharing |
Single Supplement |
| Cataract or
Zoser hotel or similar |
Call us or email us for
Price quote!!! |
| Movenpick
Pyramids 5* hotel or similar |
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Cost Includes:
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Two nights
accommodation in Cairo at the chosen hotel category
on BB basis
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Two
overnights on board of 1st class sleeper train on HB
basis
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Three
nights accommodation on board of Wings fleet of 5*
deluxe Nile cruises on FB basis
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All
transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary in
modern A/C coach with English speaking Guide.
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All
entrance fees as per the above itinerary, services
charge, current taxes, portage and vat.
Tour Cost
does not include:
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Return
Airfare
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Visa cost
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Tips,
drinks, extra meals, and any personal expenses.
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Entrance
inside the Pyramids
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Entrance
inside the Mummy’s room in the Egyptian Museum.
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Domestic
flight ticket.
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Abu Simble
excursion.
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Any other
service not mentioned above.
Other customized packages,
Corporate groups, Student groups, Honeymoon Packages and
Incentive tours are available on request !!!
For more details, call +91 94443 93596
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