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Rates Starting from 195,- US Dollars

(Starting from May 1st until end of Sept. 06)

If you thought that a trip to Egypt meant only a visit to the Pyramids, then think again, as going to Egypt and missing out on the Nile River Cruises is indeed regrettable! This beautiful African nation has a lot to offer and if you are looking to enjoy a true blend of luxury and adventure then do avail the Nile River Cruises.

The Nile River Cruises give the tourists a peek into the Egyptian village life. The countryside, still very ancient in the way that people live in clay huts, plough fields manually and use animal pulled carts as vehicles, can be viewed first hand by the passengers while sunbathing on the deck of a cozy ship.

Depending on your choice, you can avail of cruises of short or long duration. The shorter trips, lasting for a three or four days usually Nile River Cruise Ship between Luxor and Aswan. The longer cruises, lasting maybe a couple of week or even more journey further north to Dendera. So if you chose a long Nile River cruise, the attractions would include:

Trips to Cairo, home to the pyramids
Museums and other historical places
A brief voyage to Abu Simbel, the most southern part of Egypt

A Nile River Cruise holiday on the river Nile can be a memorable experience. If you are looking for a relaxing vacation in Egypt, surrounded by the luxuries of comfort, avail the big ships that substitute as floating hotels (Nile River Cruises Ships). Spacious rooms, modern amenities and lip smacking gourmet�it will indeed be a trip to remember. However if the adventurous spirit in you calls out, you can try traveling on the Nile feluccas. These narrow boats will not be as luxurious as the big ships, but sleeping on the deck and having sailors double as cooks has its own charm, and if this kind of a holiday calls out to you, you will have a great time!

The Nile River Cruises are available all year round, but in mid April, locks on the Nile are shut because of water levels. The best time to go on a cruise on the Nile is October to March when all the locks are open and the weather is nice and cool.

So plan a cruise holiday on the River Nile and get set to experience the land of the pyramids closely.

Egypt Special Promotions | Tour Highlights:

Great Pyramids & Sphinx
Egyptian Museum
Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Esna - Luxor
Nile River Cruise

Egypt Special Promotions | Tour Included:

Airport arrival/departure assistance & transfers
All transfers per program in A/C bus
All entrance & sightseeing per program
01 night in hotel ( HB basis)
04 day / 03 night Nile cruise (FB basis) * 5 star ship
02 nights on 1st class sitting train as in program
Licensed Egyptologist escort/guide

Egypt Special Promotions | Tour Excluded:

International flights
Visitor's VISA obtain upon arrival at airport
Domestic trains & flights
Any meals not mentioned optional lunch during tour
Any item or service not mentioned
Tips for guides, tour leaders & drivers

Egypt Special Promotions | Optional Tours & Services:

Lunch - available upon request for an additional fee
Abu Simbel - by private A/C bus $25.- per person
Red Sea Excursion *hotel rates below


Great Pyramids & Sphinx	Sites of Along the Nile River Cruises

Nile River Cruises	Nile River Cruises

Tour Itinerary

Day 1:

Upon arrival in Cairo our representative who will assist you through passport control formalities, luggage identification & portage will greet you. From the airport you will be transferred by a private A/C car or mini-bus to your hotel to check in and overnight.

Day 2:

Your guide for the day will pick you up and begin your guided tour in Giza to visit the legendary majestic Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerionos - also known as the Great Pyramids of Giza. You will see firsthand why these spectacular man-made monuments are known as one of the seven wonders of the world. While visiting the Pyramids, this is a perfect time to ride a camel and capture your experience in a photograph! When we finish exploring the Great Pyramids our next stop is a visit to the Sphinx monument; guarding the royal burial chambers and temple of Cheops.

NOTE: Before going to the Egyptian museum this is the best time to take a break for lunch (not included in price) or visit one of the following (included in tour price): 1) Papyrus Gallery, 2) Gold Factory or 3) Perfume Factory.

In the afternoon we will visit the Egyptian museum of antiquities, which was established in 1902 near the city center in Cairo. On display is a rare collection of 5000 years of art— the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamun collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry, as it was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920’s when his tomb was excavated.

At the end of the day you will transfer to the train station to take the 1st class sitting train overnight to Aswan. (Optional sleeper train - see remarks).

Day 3:

The morning will be free except for boarding your Nile cruiser which will be your home and tour base for the next 3 nights. (Optional Abu Simbel Tour by A/C bus or plane). Embarkation before lunch. Afternoon free at leisure overnight in Aswan.

Day 4:

Visit of the High Dam and the temple of Philae. Sail to Kom Ombo. Visit the temple shared by the two Gods Sobek and Haroeris. Sail to Edfu and overnight.

Day 5:

Visit the temple of Horus in Edfu. Sail to Esna. Cross the lock. Sail to Luxor and overnight.

Day 6:

Disembarkation after breakfast. Cross to the west bank. Visit the Necropolis of Thebes, Valley of the Kings, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the colossi of Memnon. Later you will transfer to the Train station to take the 1st Class Seating Train to Cairo, overnight in the Train. (Optional one week in Resort in Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh on the Red Sea).

Day 7:

Transfer you to the airport and assist you at the airport through final departure formalities.

Tour rates are per person in US Dollars - Click here for currency converter
Hotel Standard	Rates are based on per person sharing a double room					Single Supplement
Hotel Standard	14.- 20 +	08.- 13 Pax	04.- 07 Pax	02 Pax	01 Pax	Single Supplement
3 Stars	$195.00	$200.00	$215.00	$220.00	$305.00	$65.00
4 Stars	$200.00	$210.00	$220.00	$225.00	$310.00	$70.00
5 Stars	$215.00	$220.00	$235.00	$240.00	$345.00	$85.00

Cairo Hotel Information
Hotel Standard	Name of Hotel or Similar Hotel
3 Star	Pharaohs Hotel
4 Star	Les 3-Pyramids
5 Star	El Gezirah Sheraton

Rates are per person / per night in US dollar
Room	Hurghada Hotels			Sharm El Sheikh Hotels
Room	3 Star	4 Star	5 Star	3 Star	4 Star	5 Star
Single	$31.00	$50.00	$54.00	$42.00	$47.00	$57.00
Double	$38.00	$65.00	$84.00	$52.00	$62.00	$87.00
NOTE: Hurghada hotels are based on HB basis & Sharm El Sheikh hotels are based on BB basis

Additional Remarks:

Rates are per Person.
All A/M rates in US Dollars.
This Offer valid from 01.05.2006 till 30.09.2006.
All A/M rates are per Person in double & in Single room.
Special Promotional rates are valid from 01.05.05 through 30.09.06
Sleeper train supplement: $35.00 per person (one way) in double cabin on HB basis
Sleeper train supplement: $55.00 per person (one way) in single cabin on HB basis

Land Tour Extension to Abu Simbel Temples

Sightseeing Trip to Abu Simbel Temples

Tour to Abu Simbel . . . a witness turned to stone as evidence to posterity of the power of the divine Pharaoh.

The Abu Simbel temples were carved out of a mountain on the west bank of the Nile. There are two: the colossal temple of Ramsis, which was dedicated to the Egyptian gods Ra-Horakhty, Amun and Ptah, and to the deified pharaoh himself. The smaller temple of Nefertari was dedicated to Hathor, the cow-headed Egyptian goddess of love. In the doorway to the main temple are four statues of Ramsis, each more than 20 meters high, accompanied by smaller statues of the Queen Mother and Nefertari. Above the doorway stands a figure of the falcon-headed sun-god Ra-Horakhty. Inside, eight statues of Ramsis hold up the roof of the Hypostyle Hall; the relief's on the wall show the pharaoh victorious in various battles. In the next hall, Ramsis temple and Nefertari temple are shown in front of the gods and the solar baroques that will carry them to the underworld. The innermost chamber is the sacred sanctuary, where the gods (including Ramsis) sit on their thrones. Twice a year; every February 22nd and October 22nd at sunrise, light penetrates the temple and illuminates the faces of these figures.

If you decide to stay overnight at Abu Simbel, the Abu Simbel Sound & Light Show is truly memorizing; you will not want to miss this incredible display of history reflecting off the massive stone monuments with laser lights and amphitheater quality background music. Abu Simbel Sound & Light Show is performed every night at the Karnak Temple. At dusk, enjoy a magical experience as floodlit buildings are silhouetted against the volcanic rocks and surrounding water. Let your imagination take you back in time to experience how the ancient Pharaohs might have lived. For complete details for this optional tour excursion

Evening Abu Simbel Sound & Light Show
There are evening more that one of Abu Simbel Sound & Light Show available in Aswan at the Philae Temple and in Luxor at the Karnak Temple. Some Nile River cruise schedules afford you time for optional land tour excursions.

Additional Information

MIN TRAVEL

Your Official Tour Operator in Egypt & your ideal Travel Partner in Egypt

About MIN TRAVEL: MIN TRAVEL has specialized in internal tours around the ancient land of EGYPT since 1986.During these years in the tourism industry; we have built an excellent name and reputation in Egypt and beyond.

Why Choose MIN TRAVEL? By choosing to travel with MIN TRAVEL, you get a lot more than just a tour � because to us, you are a lot more than just a tourist.

Private Airport Transportation �Meet & Greet�! One of our representatives will meet you upon your arrival � any time of the day or night. We will meet you before you get to passport control to help ensure a smooth path through immigration and customs. Then, we will provide you with the transfer to your hotel.

Departure Transfer! Whether you leave immediately following the end of your tour � or even days or weeks later � we will provide you with the transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

A Taste of Culture! When you tour with MIN TRAVEL, you won�t just visit and explore all of Egypt�s sites and attractions. We make sure that you mix and interact with the real culture�the mingling of an ancient world and a modern land.

Mix It Up! We guarantee full flexibility with all of our programs � even once they start! We will do whatever we can to assure that your program meets your interests, your budget, and your time.

Less Hassle � More Relaxation! Our friendly and attentive staff will always be in contact with you � providing you all the means of comfort and information so that you can experience a more relaxing time during your stay in Egypt.

All of Our Guests are VIPs! We provide VIP treatment for all of our guests � because we want to.

Transportation Extravaganza! We offer colorful and dynamic tours � full of fun � and use a mix of local and private transportation including trains, buses, cars, jeeps, camels, horses, feluccas, and cruise ships � to vary your journey each day.

The Highest Standards! We adhere to the highest standards of professional services and support � from our offices in Cairo and London, to our fluent, English-speaking Egyptologist guides and leaders.

Ease of Accommodations! Quality hotels await your stay � and we can easily upgrade your hotel category (e.g., 2-star to 5-star Deluxe) upon request as well as arrange additional nights, if you choose to extend your stay.

Fun and Unique Add-Ones! We offer a variety of optional activities that are always available for our guests to assure them the most pleasant stay with us. Take a day trip to El Fayoum Oasis or Alexandria � or spend a relaxing and entertaining evening on a dinner Nile river cruise with Belly dance Show or at the Sound & Light show. Plus a lot more!

With MIN TRAVEL you might sign up for a just a tour � but you�ll get a lot more �

Tours are run and operated by MIN TRAVEL.

Egypt Special Promotion | Reservation: Please e-mail us once you book your tour to inform us with all your hotel information including the hotel's name, full address and telephone number, to allow us arrange your pick-up on the day of the tour.

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