2005/006/EG-8D

 

A GLIMPSE OF THE LAND OF PHARAOH

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E G Y P T

(8 Days Tour)

 

DAY  01: DEPARTURE: SUNDAY OR TUESDAY – NEW YOR/CAIRO: Your destiny with Africa begins today as you board your transatlantic flight headed for the “exotic continent”. Depart on a wide-body jetliner from New York (JFK).  NOTE: For security reasons, check-In counter opens 5 hours before departure and closes 2 hours before take off. You are allowed to check-in 2 pieces of luggage free, each weighing 70lbs or less, and 1 carry-on WEIGHING 12lbs or less. Please remember your passports, and any visas required. We provide free visa service, however visa fees charged by Egypt embassy must accompany visa applications plus required recent passport photos and a valid passport. ADD ON FARES ARE AVAILABLE FROM MAJOR US CITIES.

 

DAY  02:  MONDAY OR WEDNESDAY: Arrive in Cairo late morning. You will be met and assisted through customs formalities and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight.

Accommodation: Sheraton Royal Gardens                      Meals:None

 

DAY  03:  TUESDAY OR THURSDAY: Breakfast. Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which house the world’s largest collection of artifacts from the era of the Pharaohs including some belonging to king Tut. Tour Old Cairo where early Judaism and Christianity flourished in Egypt. Visit sites like the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Moallaka Church where the Virgin Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus took refuge. Spend the afternoon at the Great Pyramids of Giza built for Cleops, Chephren and Mykerinos and view the defending Sphinx. End the day at the bazaar of Khan El Khalili. Return to the hotel.

Accommodation: Sheraton Royal Gardens                      Meals: Breakfast/Lunch

 

DAY  04:  WEDNESDAY OR FRIDAY: Breakfast and transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Aswan. Arrive and board a bus for a visit to the High Dam, Old Dam, Philae Temple and the Granite Qyarries. You will be transferred to your Deluxe Nile Cruise Ship for a 4-day/3-night Nile Cruise. Your accommodation aboard the cruise ship will consist of an outside Junior Suite Cabin with private facilities. Afternoon sail by felucca for a visit to the Agha Khan Mausoleum and Elephantine Island. Sail to Edfu. Overnight.

Accommodation: Cruise Ship                    Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

 

DAY  05:  THURSDAY OR SATURDAY: Breakfast. Transfer by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, the best preserved of all Egyptian Temples. Sail to Luxor. Overnight.

Accommodation: Cruise Ship                    Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

 

DAY  06:  FRIDAY OR SUNDAY: Cross the Nile to the West Bank. Visit the Necropolis of Thebes, Colossi of Memnon, Queen Hatshepsut Fenerary Temple and the valley of the Kings and Queens. Overnight .

Accommodation: Cruise Ship                    Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

DAY  07:  SATURDAY OR MONDAY: Visit Luxor Temple dedicated to the god Amon-Ra. It was expanded by Ramses II, who added statues of himself. Visit the magnificent Karmak Temple. After disembarkation from, you will be transferred to Luxor airport for your flight to Cairo. Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your hotel. Overnight.

Accommodation: Sheraton Royal Gardens                      Meals: Breakfast

 

DAY  08:  SUNDAY OR  TUESDAY: Breakfast. Transfer to Cairo airport  and check-in for your flight back to the States. Arrive in New York late afternoon. YOU ARE BACK HOME.

 

SPRING 2005 – TOUR DEPARTURE DATES (MARCH – APRIL – MAY)

Depart

Return

Deposit

Final Pmt

Depart

Return

Deposit

Final Pmt

Mar. 01

Mar. 08

Jan. 06

Feb. 06

Mar. 06

Mar. 13

Jan. 06

Feb. 06

Mar. 13

Mar. 20

Jan. 06

Feb. 06

Mar. 15

Mar. 22

Jan. 06

Feb. 27

Mar. 20

Mar. 27

Jan. 06

Mar. 15

Mar. 27

Apr. 03

Jan. 06

Feb. 06

Mar. 29

Apr. 05

Jan. 06

Feb. 06

Apr. 03

Apr. 10

Jan. 06

Feb. 27

Apr. 10

Apr. 17

Jan. 06

Mar. 15

Apr. 12

Apr. 19

Jan. 06

Feb. 06

Apr. 17

Apr. 24

Jan. 06

Feb. 06

Apr. 24

May. 01

Jan. 06

Feb. 27

Apr. 26

May. 03

Jan. 06

Mar. 15

May. 01

May. 08

Jan. 06

Feb. 06

May 03

May. 10

Jan. 06

Feb. 06

May. 08

May. 15

Jan. 06

Feb. 27

May. 15

May. 22

Jan. 06

Mar. 15

May. 17

May 24

Jan. 06

Feb 06

May. 22

May. 29

Jan. 06

Feb. 06

May. 29

Jun. 05

Jan. 06

Feb. 27

May. 31

Jun. 07

Jan. 06

Mar. 15

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

RATE: $1,959. plus $66. Tax (double Occupancy)  $345. Single Supplement

2005 SUMMER – TOUR DEPARTURE DATES (JUNE – JULY- AUGUST)

Depart

Return

Deposit

Final Pmt

Depart

Return

Deposit

Final Pmt

Jun. 5

Jun 12

Feb.06

Apr.21

Jun 07

Jun.14

Feb.08

Apr. 23

Jun. 12

Jun. 19

Feb. 13

Apr. 28

Jun. 19

Jun. 26

Feb. 20

May. 05

Jun. 21

Jun.28

Feb. 22

May. 07

Jun. 26

Jul. 03

Feb. 27

May. 12

Jun. 28

Jul. 05

Feb. 29

May. 14

Jul. 03

Jul. 10

Mar. 05

May. 19

Jul. 05

Jul. 12

Mar. 07

May. 21

Jul. 10

Jul. 17

Mar. 12

May. 26

Jul. 12

Jul. 19

Mar. 14

May. 28

Jul. 17

Jul. 24

Mar. 19

Jun. 02

Jul. 19

Jul. 26

Mar. 21

Jun. 04

Jul. 24

Jul. 31

Mar. 26

Jun. 09

Jul. 31

Aug. 07

Apr. 02

Jun. 16

Aug. 02

Aug. 09

Apr. 04

Jun. 18

Aug. 07

Aug. 14

Apr. 09

Jun. 23

Aug. 09

Aug. 16

Apr. 11

Jun. 25

Aug. 14

Aug. 21

Apr. 16

Jun. 30

Aug. 16

Aug. 23

Apr. 18

Jul. 02

Aug. 21

Aug. 28

Apr. 23

Jul. 07

Aug. 23

Aug. 30

Apr. 25

Jul. 09

Aug. 28

Aug. 04

Apr. 30

Jul. 14

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

RATE: $2,379. Plus $66. Tax (Double Occupancy)  $345. Single Supplement

2005 FALL – TOUR DEPARTURE DATES (SEPTEMBER)

Depart

Return

Deposit

Final Pmt

Depart

Return

Deposit

Final Pmt

Sep. 04

Sep. 11

May. 07

Jul. 21

Sep. 06

Sep. 13

May. 09

Jul. 23

Sep. 11

Sep. 18

May. 14

Jul. 28

Sep. 13

Sep. 20

May. 16

Jul. 30

Sep. 18

Sep. 25

May. 21

Aug. 04

Sep. 20

Sep. 27

May. 23

Aug. 06

Sep. 25

Sep. 27

May. 28

Aug. 11

Sep. 27

Oct. 04

May. 30

Aug. 13

RATE: $1,899. Plus $66. Tax (Double Occupancy)  $345. Single Supplement

NOTE: Prices may change to reflect increases in airfare, Fuel Surcharges and/or taxes. Initial deposit of $250. is due 4 months before departure to guarantee space. Final payment is due 45 days to departure date.

 

AIRLINES OF CHOICE: EGYPTAIR

TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:

 

·        Round-trip airfare from New York to Cairo

·        3- Night Deluxe Hotel Accommodation with breakfast

·        3- Night Nile cruise aboard a newly renovated deluxe ship

·        Outside Junior-suite cabin Accommodation on deluxe ship

·        All shore excursions including entrance fees and guidance

·        Domestic air within Egypt

·        Comprehensive sightseeing in Cairo with lunch

·        All transfers within Egypt with local hosting.

·        Land transportation on deluxe air-conditioned motor-coach

·        Services of an English-speaking Egyptologist tour guides

·        Free Visa Service. (Current  Egypt entry visa fee: $15.00) NOTE: Embassies may decide to change visa fees without notice.

 

NOTE: $56.00 additional payment is required to cover tips and gratuities

      **Optional Trip Protection Insurance Available and Highly recommended**

 

 

Please make checks payable to:

GHANA  AMERICA VACATIONS

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