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Accomodations
* 2 nights in superior tourist class hotels, 3 nights Nile Cruise, 2 overnight trains in twin-berth sleeper couchette: Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo * Accommodation based on twin-share with private facilities * 7 Continental breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L) and 6 three-course dinners (D)as per itinerary * Local taxes and service charges The Contiki Difference * Experienced, professional Egyptian Tour Manager * Coach transfers * Cruise the Nile on a superb ship featuring luxury cabins, all with private shower, WC, TV and air-conditioning * Cruise amenities: Swimming pool, sun deck, restaurant, lounge, bars, gift shop, disco
Depart for Europe (1 Days)
Jet off to the trip of a lifetime awaiting you in Europe! Arrive Cairo (1 Days) Welcome to Egypt. Our representative will meet you to ensure a smooth path through Immigration and Customs. Time to explore at leisure before meeting your tour guide and fellow travellers this evening. Cairo to Aswan (1 Days) First to the Egyptian Museum where our guide will take us back to ancient Egypt and the time of the Pharaohs. From here to Giza for a guided tour of the Great Pyramids and Sphinx. In the evening, we board our overnight train for Aswan. Nile Cruise - Aswan (1 Days) Arriving in Aswan mid-morning we view the unfinished obelisk and visit the High Dam. We sail on a felucca to the Botanical Gardens before joining our cruise ship for a sumptuous lunch. Nile Cruise - Aswan to Edfu (1 Days) This morning, why not join our fantastic excursion to Abu Simbel - the most complete example of ancient Egyptian architecture. Built by Pharaoh Ramses II more than 3,000 years ago, the temples were moved over a period of years to their new site safely above the waters of Lake Nasser. After lunch, we cruise to Kom Ombo to view this unique temple, shared by two Gods. We reach Edfu, where we spend the night on-board. Nile Cruise - Edfu to Luxor (1 Days) Today starts with a visit to Egypt's best preserved temple dedicated to Horus, the Falcon God. Casting off, we spend the afternoon on-board watching Upper Egypt slip by. We arrive in Luxor (the ancient city of Thebes) in time to view the temple of Luxor. Luxor to Cairo (1 Days) A visit to the Valley of the Kings - the place where King Tutankhamun was buried, before we make our way to the magnificent temple of Karnak. Later, we board our overnight train to Cairo. Cairo (1 Days) First to Sakkara to see the oldest pyramid in the world, the Step Pyramid. We continue on to the Citadel, Alabaster Mosque and Sultan Husan Mosque before spending our final evening together. Depart Cairo (1 Days) Time to swap addresses and say farewell to your new-found friends as your tour ends after breakfast
Cairo
Shopping at the Khan El Khalili bazaar Cairo Guided tour of the Egyptian Museum Cairo Visit the Citadel, Alabaster Mosque and Sultan Husan Mosque Giza Guided tour of the Great Pyramids and Sphinx Aswan Felucca sailing Aswan View the Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam Aswan See the Botanical Gardens Nile Cruise View Kom Ombo, the Temple of Two Gods Edfu Visit Temple to Horus Esna Visit the Temple of Khnum Luxor See the the Colossos of Memnon Luxor Guided visit of the Temple of Karnak Luxor Guided tour through the Valley of Kings Group Photo
US $11.00 A great souvenir of your trip to Egypt. The pyramids and Sphinx make an exotic background to a photo of you and your new friends from the tour. Cairo Sound and Light Show US$25.00 Facing the superb Pyramids of Giza and with the help of modern light and sound technology, you'll step back in time listening to the fascinating historical events which took place in Egypt thousands of years ago. Ramses II at Abu Simbel US$236 The temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel is more than 3,000 years old and is one of Egypt's most magnificent monuments. Modern technology was used to move it in the 1960's to a higher site, out of the way of the waters of the Lake Nasser dam. The excursion includes travel by plane to and from the site, which is often un-reachable by road. Not to be missed! Camel Ride US$15.00 A camel is the only way to travel in a desert! Join us on a one hour ride to take in everyday life on the West Bank of Thebes. Don't forget your camera. CURRENT SPECIALS: Mix and Match Discounts Early payment discounts Offer #1: Save up to US$559 off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 12 months prior to departure.
Offer #2: Save up to US$279 off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 6 months prior to departure.
Offer #3: Save up to US$139 off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 4 months prior to departure.
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Multiple Trip Discounts – Save US$50 You can save an extra $50 when you book a second Contiki tour at the same time of booking your first tour.
* Tours may be in different countries/regions and must be a minimum of 7 days.
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Europe Plus Great Britian – Save US$150 Combine a Contiki Europe vacation at least 25 days long with a Contiki Great Britain tour booked at the same time and get a special US$100 discount. Add that to your US$50 extra tour discount and you’ve saved US$150.
* All discounts apply to land tour price only.
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Group Discounts
Funky Four – Save 5% Save 5% Our “Funky Four” discount means a 5% saving per person when 4 or more people book at the same time on the same trip.
Super Seven – Save 7.5% Book a group of 7 people traveling on the same vacation at the same time and get a 7.5% discount per person. Super Seven – Save 7.5%
Perfect 10 – Travel for Free! Experience Contiki’s Europe with a group of 10 friends booked on the same trip at the same time and the 11th person travels for free or everyone in your group gets 10% off.
* All group discounts apply to land tour price only. Funky 4, Super 7 & Perfect 10 offers cannot be combined together.
Triple Discounts On most Superior trips we offer a triple reduction of up to 5% on twin share price.
Price Guarantee As soon as Contiki has received your deposit, the land tour price confirmed to you by Contiki reservations is guaranteed so book and pay your deposit as early as possible! It gives you the best choice and could save you money.
Single Traveler Savings When traveling alone, you may not want to incur the expense of a single room supplement, so why not share with fellow passengers of the same sex on a ‘twin room’ basis. It is an enjoyable way to travel and make new friends and helps stretch your budget further. |
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