Secrets of the Pharaohs

Egypt Private Journey

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"We would never have been able to do all the things we did without such a well planned trip." Mary Jeanne Kuhar ~ Bend, OR

Explore the Pyramids, feast your eyes on the glorious artifacts from King Tutankhamen’s tomb, then set off on a deluxe Nile cruise, gliding in the wake of Pharaohs as you discover their mysterious world of towering temples from Aswan to Luxor.

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Itinerary-in-Brief

Days 1-2
The Great Pyramids

Experience the wonder of the monumental pyramid-tombs of the great pharaohs, a colossal testament to mankind’s quest for immortality. Nothing quite prepares one for the first sight of the three pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus. Next, explore the treasures of the renowned Egyptian Museum, including the stunning golden artifacts unearthed from the tomb of young King Tut, all in the company of your own Egyptologist guide. Overnights at the historic Mena House Oberoi, directly across from the Great Pyramids.

Days 3-5
Ancient Monuments and Timeless River Vistas

A cruise on the storied Nile is the centerpiece of any journey to Egypt. In Aswan, the jewel of the Nile, board the deluxe 5-star Nile Adventurer and discover the temples, tombs, and hieroglyphs that have entranced travelers for thousands of years. Explore the romantic and majestic temple complex of Isis at Philae, an exquisite blend of Egyptian and Greco-Roman architecture, and the striking Temple of Kom Ombo, standing on a promontory at a bend in the Nile where in ancient times, sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank. Among the many sites you visit is the extraordinary Temple of Horus, the most completely preserved Pharaonic temple in Egypt. On arrival in Luxor, discover the Valley of the Kings and Queens, home to magnificent tombs including that of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s only female pharaoh.

Day 6
Eternal Cairo

Enjoy free time to roam the twisting passageways of the ancient Khan el Khalili bazaar, little changed since the 14th century, or explore Coptic Cairo, with its ancient Christian churches.

Day 7
Depart

Optional Alexandria Extension
Days 7-9

On our 3-day guided extension to Alexandria, once the home of Queen Cleopatra, explore the marvelous Greco-Roman treasures and enjoy the welcoming Mediterranean atmosphere.

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Tour Costs

$2495 (2-9 members) per person double occupancy
Single Supplement: $675
Internal Airfare: $345 (subject to change)
Mena House Palace Section Upgrade: $300 per person ($150 per night for 2 nights)
Holiday surcharge: $200 per person (Dec 21-31, 2008 and Mar 20-30, 2009)
Holiday single supplement: $775 (Dec 21-31, 2008 and Mar 20-30, 2009)

Optional Abu Simbel Flight/Tour, Day 3: $275 per person

Optional Alexandria Extension: $975 per person
Single supplement: $95

Optional Petra & Dead Sea Extension: Valid through December 31, 2008
$2295 per person double occupancy
Single Supplement: $225
High season and holiday (New Year’s Eve) surcharges may apply

*Prices valid through September 2008 (unless indicated otherwise)
Includes all land transportation and private guides throughout

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