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EGYPT
DAY TOURS - Sightseeing around Cairo, Abu Simbel, Red Sea in Hurghada
and Sharm El-Sheikh |
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EGYPTIAN
MUSEUM, CITADEL, KHAN EL KHALILI |
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This
day tour takes you to visit the the Egyptian Museum where you see
fabulous treasures of Ancient Egypt which are on display including
the golden collection of Tuthankhamen. Continue on to the Citadel
area to see the Alabaster Mosque which was built in the Otoman style.
From its courtyard, you can view Cairo, the Nile and the Giza Pyramids.
Finally, visit one of the oldest universities in the world, Al Azhar
Mosque and also the famous Khan El Khalili Bazaar. |
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PYRAMIDS,
SPHINX, MEMPHIS, SAKKARA TOUR |
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Drive
to the Pyramids, one of the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World, which
were built as the royal tombs for the three kings: Cheops, Chephren
and Mycerinus. Then move onwards to the Sphinx, "Guard of the
Royal Tombs". A drive to Memphis, the oldest capital of Egypt,
to see the colossal statue of Ramsis II and the Alabaster Sphinx
of King Tutmosis III. Also includes a visit the the Saqqara Step
Pyramids. |
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COPTIC
MUSEUMS & CHURCHES |
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Drive
first to the Coptic Museum that contains a collection of rare antiquities
from one of the earliest Christian communities in the world. Afterwards
drive to the Church of Abou Serga which dates back to the beginning
of the 15th centure A.D. It's built in the Basilica style above
the cave in which the Holy Family took refuge. Finally, visit the
Hanging Church that was built in the 5th century. |
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NILE
DINNER CRUISE WITH SHOW |
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This
is a very pleasant way to spend an evening and experience Cairo
by night while tasting some of the best Middle-Eastern cuisine during
the 3 course meal. Also enjoy the live band with Classic Arabic
Songs and a Traditional Egyptian Sufi Tanora Show along with the
Egyptian Belly Dancing show. |
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PYRAMIDS
SOUND & LIGHT SHOW |
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This
spectacular show in the Pyramids area combine laser lights and sound
effects projected on the Pyramids while the narrator "the head
of the Sphinx" tells the story of the Pharaohs and how the
Great Pyramids were built. |
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ALEXANDRIA
DAY TRIP |
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Drive
for about 3 hours from Cairo to Alexandria in a private airconditioned
car with guide. Day includes visits to the Kaitbay Fortress, Catacombs
of Kom El Shoquafa, Pompeys Pillar, the Roman Amphitheatre and Alexandria
Library along with lunch and a stroll through the famous gardens
of Montazah Palace. |
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ABU
SIMBEL from Aswan |
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One
of the most spectacular sights in Egypt. Situated 280km south of
Aswan lie the two Temples of Abu Simbel. The first temple was built
by mighty Pharaoh Ramses II and the other for his wife Queen Nefertari.
The tour starts and ends from Aswan and includes the required roundtrip
flight tickets from/to Aswan. This tour can be added on to any of
the travel packages together with the Nile Cruise. |
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GIFTUN
ISLAND from Hurghada |
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Depart
from hotel in Hurghada around 08:30 and transfer to the boat which
leaves at 09:30. After a short sea trip arrive at the first snorkeling
spot to spend about 1 hour before back to the boat which will sail
to the second snorkeling spot for another hour enjoying the beautiful
coral reefs. Back to the boat for lunch then sail to Giftun Island
to relax for around another 1.5 hours before starting the return
to Hurghada. |
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DESERT
SAFARI from Hurghada |
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Pick
up from your hotel around 1PM and transfer in 4x4 to the desert.
Drive approx 35km to reach the Bedouin Village where your guide
will show you around, climb the mountain at sunset. Then a barbeque
dinner & small Bedouin party before return transfer to Hurghada. |
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RAS
MUHAMED from Sharm El-Sheikh |
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35km
from Sharm-El-Sheikh lies this very famous spot in Sinai. Jutting
out from the southern most tip of Sinai Triangle, Ras Mohammed commands
a panoramic vista of Asia on the left &Africa on the right.
Once it was an important city, providing point of arrival for pilgrims
travelling to Mekka. Here you can climb the Shark Observatory to
witness the panorama of the two Gulfs, Aquaba & Suez. Go to
the main beach to enjoy coral reefs and the very clear water. |
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SINAI & ST CATHERINA from Sharm El-Sheikh |
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Night
drive from Sharm El-Sheikh to Mount Sinai, the "Mountain of
Moses" where he received the Ten Commandments. Climb up and
reach the top to enjoy the sunrise, which is one of most spectacular
in the world. After this descend down towards St Catherine Monastery
to visit the Monastery before being transferred back to hotel in
Sharm El-Sheikh. |
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