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 2008
Egypt and the Nile
April 11-19, 2008
July 18-26, 2008
September 26-October 4, 2008
October 17-25, 2008
New Year’s
December 26-January 3, 2009
2009
March 6-14, 2009
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Itinerary
Come join us for this truly incredible 9 day adventure to exotic
Egypt! If you have always dreamed of visiting Egypt to discover its
beauty and secrets, then come with us to this land of amazing
history and culture. This trip is for age 35 and younger only and
who don’t need first class hotels to have a good time! Experience
the wonder and gracious hospitality of this timeless destination.
You’ll enjoy the bustling city of Cairo, visit the Egyptian museum,
shop at the Ancient Khan El Khalili Bazaar, see the Citadel,
Alabaster Mosque and Sultan Husan Mosque. Then in Giza, behold the
Sphinx and the Great Pyramids. Continue on a cruise down the Nile
River, view the Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam and Kom Ombo, and
visit Luxor where the Valley of the Kings rest and a enjoy a guided
visit of the Temple of Karnak.
Lots of sightseeing on this trip as well as enjoy sailing on a
Felucca, all of this and new friends to enjoy it with! Egypt is
magical…come join us!
Price includes all of this:
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2 nights in tourist class
hotels
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3 nights Nile Cruise
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2 overnight trains in twin-berth
sleeper couchette
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from Cairo to Aswan
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from Luxor to Cairo
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Local taxes and service charges
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Experienced professional
Egyptian Tour Manager & Driver
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Coach transfers
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17 Meals Total:
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7 Continental breakfasts (B) as
per itinerary
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4 Lunches (L) as per itinerary
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6 three-course dinners (D) as
per itinerary
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Transfer from airport to hotel –
arrival transfer provided only, return not provided.
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Cruise the Nile on a superb ship
featuring luxury cabins, private shower, WC, TV, AC.
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Amenities include: Swimming
pool, Sun deck, Restaurant, Lounge, Bars, Gift shop, Disco
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Highlights include
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Cairo:
Guided tour of the
Egyptian Museum, shopping at the Khan El Khalili bazaar, visit
the Citadel, Alabaster Mosque and Sultan Husan Mosque
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Giza:
Guided tour of the great Pyramids and Sphinx
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Sakkara:
Visit the Step Pyramid
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Aswan:
View the Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam, Felucca sailing, see
the Botanical Gardens
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Kom Ombo:
View the temple of
Two Gods
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Edfu:
Visit Temple of Horus, enjoy a horse and buggy ride
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Esna:
Visit the Temple of Khnum
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Luxor: Guided tour through the Valley of Kings,
see the Colossos of Memnon, Gudied visit of the Temple of
Karnak
Day 1
Depart U.S.A:
Leave the U. S. on your
overnight flight to Cairo, Egypt!
Day 2
Arrive
Cairo
Arrive in Cairo! Cairo
is a fascinating window into the contemporary as well as Pharaonic
or Coptic Middle East, and the heart of the Islamic world for 1400
years. It is also a huge, vibrant city, one of the largest and
liveliest cities in Africa and the Middle East.
Meet your Tour Manager and fellow travelers tonight in the hotel at
7pm. The remainder of time is yours’ to enjoy your first evening in
this magnificent city and to get to know your fellow travelers.
Day 3
Cairo to Aswan
Guided tour of
the Egyptian Museum, then to Giza to see the Pyramids. Enjoy this
full day of memorable sights! There
are three main pyramids in Giza; the Great Pyramid of Khufu (or
Cheops), The Pyramid of Kafhre and the smaller Pyramid of Menkaura.
Each Pyramid is a tomb to a different King of Egypt and in front of
the pyramids lies the Sphinx, the enormous cat-like sculpture that
has fascinated millions of visitors. Of all of Egypt’s monuments,
The Sphinx (Carved out of a single block of stone), is
probably the most majestic. It was named because of its physical
similarity to a mythical creature with a lion's body and woman's
head who devoured passers-by unable to answer her riddle. Arabs know
it as Abu el-Hol (Father of Terror). Carved out of a limestone
outcropping in front of the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx is 50 meters
long and 22 meters high.
The Egyptian Museum
houses over 120,000 objects, including the mummies of Egyptian
pharoahs, sarcophagi, sculptures and furniture.
Dinner together tonight. Tonight a train ride overnight to Aswan.
(B,D)
Day 4
Nile Cruise-Aswan
Relax during
your ride to this next ancient city.
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. Aswan, Egypt's sunniest
southern city and ancient frontier town located about 81 miles south
of Luxor, has a distinctively African atmosphere. Small enough to
walk around and graced with the most beautiful setting on the Nile,
the pace of life is slow and relaxing. In Aswan the Nile is at its
most beautiful, flowing through amber desert and granite rocks,
round emerald islands covered in palm groves and tropical plants.
(B,L,D)
Day
5
Nile Cruise - Aswan to Edfu
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.
(B,L,D)
Day 6
Nile Cruise – Edfu to Luxor
Leisurely sail
along the Nile River and visit Edfu’s Temple of Horus,
Egypt's best preserved temple
dedicated to Horus, the Falcon God.
Edfu is
located on the west bank of the
River Nile
between
Esna
and
Aswan.
While in Edfu, we’ll visit the Temple
to Horus. Of all the temple
remains in
Egypt,
the Temple of
Horus
at Edfu is the most completely preserved. Built from sandstone
blocks, the huge Ptolemaic temple was constructed over the site of a
smaller
New Kingdom
temple, oriented east to west, facing towards the river. The later
structure faces north to south and leaves the ruined remains of the
older temple
Pylon
(architecture) to be seen on the east side of the first
court.
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.
(B,L,D)
Day 7
Luxor to Cairo
You are set for an
amazing day of visiting two of the world’s most incredible sights,
the
Valley of the Kings, where
King Tut’s tomb was discovered, and the sacred Temple of Karnak.
Luxor has often been
called the world’s greatest open-air museum, as indeed it is and
much more. The number and preservation of the monuments in the Luxor
area are unparalleled anywhere else in the world.
Later, we
board our overnight train to Cairo.
(B,L,D)
Day 8
Cairo
After
breakfast, first we visit
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.
(B,D)
Day 9
Depart Cairo
Fond farewells
this morning as our tour ends after breakfast.
(B)
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Price |
Land only, per
person, based on double occupancy:
April 11-19,
2008 $1065.00
double occupancy; room
to yourself add $325.00
July 18-26, 2008
$1169.00
double occupancy, room
to yourself add $325.00
September 26-October
4, 2008 $1119.00
double occupancy, room
to yourself add $325.00
October 17-25,
2009 $1065.00
double occupancy, room
to yourself add $289.00*
New Year’s
2008-Dec 26-Jan 3, 2009 $1015.00
double occupancy,
rodom to yourself add $289.00*
2009
March 6-14, 2009 $ 959.00
double occupancy, room to yourself add
$289.00*
(*Note there may be a slight
price increase for the New Year’s and 2009 trips, exact
pricing available Aug/Sept ‘08)
Transfers
Round trip complimentary airport transfers are included only
if you have given us your flight information at least 20
days prior to the trip. You will be met by a local
representative in the arrival hall at the Cairo airport with
a sign and they will direct you to the complimentary
transfer coach. Due to different flight arrival times, you
may need to wait in the airport for up to one hour for a
transfer. Should you miss the transfer agent, please make
your own way to the hotel. Information on your return
transfer will be provided on the trip.
Airfare and airfare taxes
are additional. Please call for a price quote or you may
purchase your own air tickets by calling the airlines
directly or book online. Fares are based upon availability
at time of booking and if fuel surcharges increase before
you pay your final payment the price increase will be passed
on to you.
Travel Insurance
- $84.00 for trips
under $1200; $109.00 for trips over $1200.
Pay for your insurance with your deposit and you receive
“Any-Reason” insurance (in the form of travel certificates
to be used within a year) allowing you to cancel for any
reason up to 48 hours prior to your trip. Double your
medical coverage and gain terrorism coverage for only $35.00
additional per person. Travel insurance is highly
recommended. Insurance is non-refundable. Does not include
air arrangement protection unless air/land package is booked
by our tour operator.
Visa
for entry into Egypt-
You will need a TOURIST VISA to enter Egypt if you are
traveling with a U.S. passport. This can be obtained before
you travel or you can also purchase it on your arrival at
the Cairo airport. Non-U.S. citizens please check with your
consulate for passport and visa requirements for travel to
Egypt.
--No
immunizations are required, but check with your
doctor or a travel medicine clinic for any recommendations.
--Price does not
include items of a personal nature-i.e. phone calls,
laundry, meals not included, alcoholic & other beverages not
offered with included meals, tips to guides & drivers,
travel insurance, Egyptian Tourist visa.
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Fine Print – 2008 Egypt and the Nile
Your
payment for a reservation on this trip constitutes consent and
acknowledgment of all the provisions in this Fine Print listed below
and in the Singles Travel Company General Terms and Conditions.
Please make sure you read both of these important pieces of
information and call us with any questions.
A non-refundable deposit of $200.00
(plus travel insurance if you want it) is due with your
reservation.
Final payment
is due 60 days prior to departure date. Credit cards (Visa or
Mastercard) or checks (made out to Travel Advisors of Los Gatos) are
accepted.
Cancellations and Refunds
– All cancellations must be in writing. Cancellation Fees as
follows: Regardless of when you cancel, there will be a charge from
Singles Travel Company of $50 applied to your credit card plus
the following cancellation fees: (Insurance is non-refundable also.)
Period of
Notice
Cancellation Fee
More than 45 days prior to
commencement of services Your deposit is non-refundable
45-22 days prior to commencement of
services 25% of
total price
21-8 days prior to commencement of
services 30% of total price
7-1 days prior to commencement of
services 50% of total price
On day of departure and later/no
show 100% of total price
When the percentage cancellation fee
is less than the tour deposit, the cancellation fee will equal loss
of the deposit. No refunds on unused portions of the tour. A fee of
$30 per transaction may be charged for any alteration or revision
made to a reservation. Cancellation fees also apply to additional
accommodations reserved prior to and after the tour booked with the
tour operator of the trip. Due to air carrier guidelines, you may
be charged up to a $200 penalty if you cancel your air booked with
the tour operator within 120 days of departure. After airline
tickets are issued, airline cancellations are per the airline’s
policy/ and or the tour operator if purchased through the tour
operator and may be non-refundable.
Travel Insurance is highly
recommended-please consider the purchase of it carefully.
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Conditions (PDF)
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