From Abu Simbel to Alexandria
With the services of a professional Egyptologist
January through March 2009

 $3399.00 per person/double occupancy
Plus $305.00 tax and fuel surcharge and $25.00 for Egyptian Visa
For an additional $100.00 per person, per tour, and a minimum of two people, we can arrange for a private tours throughout Egypt

Includes: round trip transportation from NY on Egypt Air, all hotels, Nile cruise, 20 meals and all transportation while in Egypt. Our Exclusive and Custom tour is the only one available that includes what would be Options on any other tour.

Tuesday — New York to Cairo, Egypt: Today you depart for your exciting adventure to the ancient land of Egypt. Your non-stop flight on Egypt Air departs JFK airport at 6:00 p.m. and arrives in Cairo, Egypt at 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday — Cairo, Egypt: After our arrival at the International Airport in Cairo, our local representative will assist us through customs and the immigration formalities. We will then be transferred to our hotel for a well-deserved rest.

Thursday — Cairo, Sakkara and Old Cairo:  This morning your wake up call will be approximately 7:00 a.m. for a departure from the hotel at 8:30 a.m.  This morning you will visit Ancient Memphis, the first capital of a united Upper and Lower Egypt.  Then we are off to Sakkara, site of the Step Pyramid of Zoser. After Lunch, visit Old Cairo, where early Judaism and Christianity flourished in Egypt. Visit sites like the Ben Ezra Synagogue, and the Moallaka Church where the Virgin Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus took refuge from Herod.

Friday — Cairo-Museum and the Pyramids: This morning your wake up call will be approximately 6:30 a.m. for a departure from the hotel at 7:30 a.m. This morning your guide will introduce you to the masterpieces of ancient Egypt in the Egyptian Museum, including the treasures of Tutankamun. After Lunch we're off to the Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza, which have stood for the last 5000 years. An old Arab Proverb says "Man fears Time, yet Time fears the Pyramids." Optional excursion this evening to the Sound and Light show at the Pyramids this evening.  Cost will be $40.00 per person. (B, L)

Saturday — Cairo/Luxor: This morning your wake up call will be approximately 4:30 a.m. for a 6:30a.m. flight to Luxor.  Upon arrival we will visit the largest temple complex in all of Egypt, Karnak Temple.  We will then continue to Luxor Temple. Our hotel tonight is the Nile Cruise Boat "King of Thebes". This afternoon will be free in Luxor. Maybe do a bit of shopping at Radwan's or possibly a visit to the Luxor Museum. There will be an optional excursion this evening of taking a horse-drawn carriage ride through old Luxor this evening.  Approximately $20.00 per person  (B, L, D)

Sunday — Luxor/Valley of the Kings: This morning your wake up call will be approximately 5:30 a.m. for a departure at 6:30 a.m. Cross the Nile this morning to visit the world-renowned Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens and the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, followed by a visit to the Colossi of Memnon. Set sail this evening for the locks at Esna.  There will be plenty of time for rest on the sun deck, by the pool or in your junior suite.  All of the junior suites have French balconies so you can watch the Nile as you sail.  (B, L, D).

Monday — Kom Ombo/Edfu: This morning your wake up call will be approximately 6:30 a.m. for a departure at 7:30 a.m. You will then travel via horse drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus. Then set sail for Kom Ombo and relax on the boat as you cruise the Nile. Early this evening you will be visiting the temple at Kom Ombo. (B, L, D)

Tuesday — Aswan: Wake up call will be at 5:30 a.m. Today we will visit the Aswan Dams, the Temple at Philae and the Unfinished Obelisk. This afternoon there will be a felucca sail to view Elephantine Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. There will be time for a visit to the Spice Market this evening. (B, L, D)

Wednesday — Aswan/Abu Simbel: Wake up call will be at 4:30a.m. for a 6:30 a.m. flight to Abu Simbel. This morning's visit to the Temples at Abu Simbel is one of the most wonderful sights you will see on this trip. Well worth the early wake up call. After our visit to Abu Simbel we will fly back to Cairo. There will be time to relax poolside at the Isis Island Hotel or for a visit to the Spice Market this afternoon. An Optional visit to a Nubian Village will be offered for approximately $20 per person.  (B)

Thursday — Aswan/Cairo:  Wake up call will be at 5:30 a.m. for a 7:00 a.m. departure to Cairo. The remainder of the day is ours for shopping, sightseeing or simply wandering through the city's fascinating streets and by-ways. You may wish to take advantage of an optional tour to the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid upon arrival in Cairo. $45 per person includes Lunch. (B)

Friday — Cairo/Alexandria/Cairo:  (Alexandria Optional) Today you may plan as you wish. Golf is available for those that would enjoy that. Shopping in downtown Cairo can be arranged. Visit the Egyptian Museum again, for one last look. Or you might just wish to enjoy the hotel facilities and rest.  If you choose the Optional tour to Alexandria you will rise at 5:00 a.m. to be on the road at 7:00 a.m. After a 3-hour ride to Alexandria, across the desert road, we will visit the Catacomb of Kom El Shukafa, Alexandria National Museum, the Library at Alexandria and more. Late afternoon we will drive back to Cairo. Cost to Alexandria is $125.00 and includes Lunch. (B)

Saturday — Cairo/New York: At 10:00 a.m. our flight departs Cairo for JFK and arrives at 3:30 p.m. (B, L)