Autumn, Winter and Spring 11/12: Egyptian Voyager (Winter 2011/2012)
Tour Type: Eastern Mediterranean
Brochure Type: Autumn, Winter and Spring 11/12
Gaze in awe at the wonders of the ancient world. From Cairo to Alexandria and up the River Nile past Aswan, Luxor and Kom-Ombo, see the Great Pyramids of Giza, Edfu's beautifully preserved Temple of Horus, immense Karnak Temple and the mysterious Alabaster Sphinx. This Egyptian experience is a dream come true!
Sightseeing Highlights
Brochure Type: Autumn, Winter and Spring 11/12
Gaze in awe at the wonders of the ancient world. From Cairo to Alexandria and up the River Nile past Aswan, Luxor and Kom-Ombo, see the Great Pyramids of Giza, Edfu's beautifully preserved Temple of Horus, immense Karnak Temple and the mysterious Alabaster Sphinx. This Egyptian experience is a dream come true!
Sightseeing Highlights
- Cairo Visit the Egyptian Museum.
- Giza Discover the Great Pyramids and Sphinx.
- Aswan Tour the High Dam. Sail in a felucca to see the Botanical Gardens.
- Nile Cruise Visit the Temples of Philae, Kom-Ombo and Edfu.
- Luxor Visit the Temples of Luxor and Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and Memnon Colossus.
- Alexandria Visit the Coptic Monasteries en route (when open). Explore the Roman Theater, Pompy's Pillar, Kom el Shoqafa Catacomb, National Museum and El Morsi Abu El Abbas Mosque.
- 4 buffet breakfasts in Cairo.
- 1 buffet breakfast in Alexandria.
- 1 three-course dinner in a local restaurant in Alexandria.
- All meals on the Nile cruise.
- First Class hotel accommodation, which includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
- Travel by air-conditioned coach.
- Escorted by one of Trafalgar's English-speaking Egyptologist / Tour Directors.
- A Trafalgar Bonus - all internal flights from Cairo to Aswan, and Luxor to Cairo, plus all airport transfers are included.
- A stylish wallet, tour documents, keepsake booklet and map.
- Cairo airport transfers will be provided for guests who have advised Trafalgar of their flight details and are staying in a Cairo hotel booked by Trafalgar.
- Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.
Call (630) 369-2995 for more information or to book today! Mention code 10148379
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Duration
- 10 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA | DEPART USA: Overnight flight to Cairo. |
| Day 2 | Cairo | ARRIVE CAIRO (2 nights): Welcome to Cairo! You are met on arrival at Cairo Airport and transferred to your hotel. Spend time exploring the city or simply relax and soak up the atmosphere. Ramses Hilton (Moderate Deluxe) |
| Day 3 | Cairo | CAIRO SIGHTSEEING: Enjoy an expert guided tour of the Egyptian Museum, home of King Tutankhamun's priceless treasure, discovered by Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings in 1922. See one of the seven wonders of the ancient world - the Great Pyramids at Giza - including the Pyramid of Cheops. Admire the inscrutable Sphinx casting its enigmatic gaze across the desert. (Buffet Breakfast) |
| Day 4 | Nile Cruise | CAIRO - ASWAN - NILE CRUISE (3 nights): After your flight to Aswan, visit the impressive High Dam. Travel by motorboat to the Temple of Isis, rising from the waters of the Nile on the Island of Philae. Board your luxury Nile cruise ship in time for lunch, then enjoy a memorable ride in a felucca to view the Botanical Gardens. See the Aga Khan Mausoleum, one of the grandest sights in Lower Egypt. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) MS Giselle, MS Sapphire or MS Miriam |
| Day 5 | Edfu | NILE CRUISE: KOM-OMBO - EDFU: Take an optional air excursion to the Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, where four giant statues of the great pharaoh stand guard. Otherwise enjoy a relaxing morning. This afternoon visit the Temple of Kom-Ombo, dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god. This evening, dress up in traditional Egyptian galabeas for a fun-filled Egyptian Dinner and cultural experience. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) |
| Day 6 | Luxor | NILE CRUISE: EDFU - LUXOR: Discover Egypt's best-preserved cult temple at Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god, Horus. See the ancient Great Temple at Luxor, which dominates the town. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) |
| Day 7 | Cairo | DISEMBARK - LUXOR - CAIRO: Explore the extraordinary Valley of the Kings, where the New Kingdom pharaohs were buried in tombs built into the hillsides. Visit Deir el-Bahri, a breathtaking complex of mortuary temples and tombs. Admire Queen Hatshepsut's Temple. Marvel at the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank and the gigantic Karnak Temple Complex. Later fly back to Cairo. (Breakfast) Ramses Hilton (Moderate Deluxe) |
| Day 8 | Alexandria | CAIRO - ALEXANDRIA: Visit the Coptic Monasteries at Wadi El Natrun (if open) on the way to Alexandria. Founded by Alexander the Great in 322 BC, Alexandria was one of the most famous cities in the ancient world, and the country's capital for nearly a thousand years. It retains its status as a cultural and industrial centre, and is renowned for the beautiful seafront area known as the Corniche. Enjoy spectacular views of the Mediterranean this evening when you dine with your fellow travellers at a local restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Helnan Palestine (Superior First Class) |
| Day 9 | Cairo | ALEXANDRIA SIGHTSEEING - CAIRO: Tour the white marble Roman Amphi and Pompy's Pillar at the ancient acropolis. Visit the Kom el Shoqafa Catacomb and the National Museum. Admire the magnificent El Morsi Abu El Abbas Mosque. Later drive back to Cairo. (Buffet Breakfast) Concorde El Salam (Superior First Class) |
| Day 10 | USA | CAIRO - USA: Say goodbye to Egypt, your fellow travelers and Tour Director after the trip of a lifetime. Airport transfers are available, conditions apply. (Buffet Breakfast) |
- Dates/Pricing
- Disclaimer
- Airfare Details: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare available on the day that you book. Please note that airfares are not included in the prices above.
Airport Transfers: Transfers will be provided for all guests who have provided Trafalgar with their flight details.
Christmas Highlights: Christmas Day is not celebrated in Egypt. Tour departures 23 December and 30 December will celebrate New Year's Eve in Cairo in true Egyptian style. Enjoy a delicious meal before seeing in the New Year.
Guaranteed room share is not available on this tour.
- These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
- All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.
- For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Conditions page.
- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class
