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 CAIRO, ALEXANDRIA AND THE MEDITERRANEAN
Tour Code - 6770
8 days Cairo to Cairo
Cairo, Alexandria Price starting at: $1139 |
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mesmerizing country of ancient civilization, Egypt’s culture and mysterious
past fascinate generation after generation. Your trip begins in Cairo, the
most populated metro area in Africa. See the Sphinx, Valley Temple, and the
great Giza Pyramids, standing since approximately 2560 BC. Enjoy the
National Archaeological Museum, and Coptic Cairo, originally a Roman
fortress town called “Babylon,” and the Saladin Citadel. Follow the Nile
Delta to Alexandria on the Mediterranean Sea. Following the Mediterranean
coastal road, stop in El Alamein, where two decisive battles were fought
during WWII, then carry on to Marsa Matruh, a large waterfront town with
beautiful white beaches. En route back to Cairo, visit one of the ancient
Coptic monasteries and do some last-minute souvenir shopping at Khan-el-Khalili
bazaar. |
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Meals
Breakfast - 7
Lunch - 2
Dinner - 4
Standard Features
Sightseeing: Visits to Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, El
Alamein, Memphis, Sakkara
Guides: Services of a professional Tour Director
while touring
Transportation: Touring by private first-class
airconditioned motorcoach.
Hotels: Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel
taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges
Meals: Buffet Breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 4
dinners (D) |
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CAIRO, EGYPT
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free
for you to explore this exciting city. Later, meet
your Tour Director and ellow travellers at a welcome
dinner this evening. (D) |
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CAIRO.
This morning, drive to the Giza Plateau to visit the
three pyramids Kings Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos,
as well as the Valley Temple with the Sphinx. In the
afternoon, visit the National Egyptian Museum and
listen to the historic commentary given by your Tour
Director as you walk around the Halls. Also admire
the treasure of the "Boy King," Tutankhamun.
Tonight, join the optional evening Nile dinner
cruise with belly dancing and a folklore show. (B) |
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CAIRO-ALEXANDRIA.
Discover the oldest part of the city, known as
Coptic Cairo, originally a Roman fortress town
called "Babylon." Today, some of the Roman walls can
still be seen. Next, visit the Citadel of Saladin
with its beautiful mosque. Leave Cairo and drive
north through the Nile Delta area. Lunch is included
en route. More vistas of the Egyptian countryside
come alive before reaching Alexandria for two
overnights. (B,L,D) |
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ALEXANDRIA.
Alexandria, the "Pearl of the Mediterranean," is the
very essence of everything Egyptian-cosmopolitan,
cultured, elegant, architecturally contrasting,
effervescently alive, and above all, conscious of
its beauty and magnetism. On the included city
sightseeing, see the catacombs, Pompey's Pillar, and
the new Alexandria library. Stop by the Fort of Qait,
and enjoy a stroll around the gardens of the Montaza
royal palace. Afternoon and evening are at leisure.
(B) |
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ALEXANDRIA. EXCURSION TO EL ALAMEIN
Drive along the Mediterranean coastal road for a
stop in El Alamein, made famous by the decisive
victory of the Allies during WWII. Visit the
military museum and cemetery and enjoy the included
lunch before heading back to Alexandria. (B,L,D) |
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ALEXANDRIA-WADI EL NATRUN-CAIRO
Experience completely different scenery today as you
travel back to Cairo on the desert road. Stop in
Wadi el Natrun, situated in a valley dotted with
oases. Visit one of the Coptic monasteries of this
area and learn about the Coptic faith. Arrive in
Cairo in time for some last-minute shopping at the
Khan-el-Khalili bazaar. (B,D) |
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CAIRO.
Start the day with the included visit to the ancient
Memphis Open-Air Museum. Then, see Sakkara's
"stairway to the sky," the oldest of all pyramids.
Later, time at leisure. (B) |
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CAIRO.
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
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Dates and Prices.
Rates are per head in US$: |
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17-Sep-11 |
24-Sep-11 |
$1159 US |
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8-Oct-11 |
15-Oct-11 |
$1139 US |
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15-Oct-11 |
22-Oct-11 |
$1139 US |
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22-Oct-11 |
29-Oct-11 |
$1139 US |
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29-Oct-11 |
5-Nov-11 |
$1139 US |
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5-Nov-11 |
12-Nov-11 |
$1139 US |
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12-Nov-11 |
19-Nov-11 |
$1139 US |
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26-Nov-11 |
3-Dec-11 |
$1139 US |
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10-Dec-11 |
17-Dec-11 |
$1139 US |
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17-Dec-11 |
24-Dec-11 |
$1299 US |
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24-Dec-11 |
31-Dec-11 |
$1449 US |
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Accommodation Prices: |
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PRE |
Cairo |
1Jan11 |
31Dec11 |
$80 |
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POST |
Cairo |
1Jan11 |
31Dec11 |
$80 |
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Optional
Gratuity : US$62 |
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WHERE TO GET YOUR U.K & SCHENGEN VISA |
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REMARKS: |
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Rates
are per head in US$ based on Twin
Sharing
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Rates
do not include Airport Transfers, PRE &
POST TOUR accommodations yet
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Rates
are subject to change without prior
notice
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Rates
do not include Manila-Europe-Manila air
tickets yet. For your convenience, we
facilitate issuance of air tickets
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Terms
and Conditions apply
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VISAS
& PASSPORTS: |
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A valid national passport
is needed for all tours. Passport should
be valid at least 6 months prior to
departure date from Manila
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Passengers are
responsible for getting their own visa’s
and must ensure that they can obtain
these visas before entering into a
booking commitment with us.
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