8 Day Egypt Super Saver with 3 Day Nile Cruise

$459 Land Only

$1529* Air & Land

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Highlights Escorted Package Includes Round trip flights NYC-Cairo Airline fuel surcharges Intra-Egypt flights 6 nights Deluxe accommodations 1 night Concorde El Salam, Cairo 3 nights King of Thebes, Nile cruise 2 nights Sofitel Le Sphinx, Cairo Transfers per itinerary 12 meals: 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary All shore excursions Services of an English-speaking Egyptologist tour manager Entrance fees per itinerary US travelers will need a visa for this trip. Click here to learn more about entry requirements. Itinerary DAY 1, Thursday - Depart USA Depart the USA to Egypt. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey DAY 2, Friday - Arrive in Cairo Arrive and transfer to your hotel in the Heliopolis area. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Cairo DAY 3, Saturday - Depart Cairo, Embark Cruise Transfer to the airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, transfer to board your Nile cruise ship and "hotel" for the next three nights. Sail to the West Bank of the Nile to visit the Necropolis of Thebes, the Colossi of Memnon, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Valley of the Kings, and the Valley of the Queens. Continue to visit Luxor Temple and the famous Avenue of Sphinxes Optional: Sound and Light Show at the Temple of Karnak Overnight: Cruise (Luxor) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 4, Sunday - Karnak, Cruise to Edfu Visit the Karnak Temple complex, the world's largest ancient religious site. Following your visit, rejoin the ship and sail this afternoon to Edfu Overnight: Cruise (Edfu) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 5, Monday - Edfu, Cruise to Aswan Travel by horse-drawn carriage to visit the 2000-year-old Temple of Horus. Standing as Egypt's best preserved temple and second largest after Karnak, the Temple of Horus is a compelling construction both in terms of size and intricacy. Afterwards, rejoin the ship and sail to Kom Ombo to see the Ptolemaic Temple, built in honor of gods Horus and Sobek. Sail to Aswan Overnight: Cruise (Aswan) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 6, Tuesday - Return to Cairo After breakfast, disembark and continue to visit the Aswan High Dam, the granite quarries with the unfinished Obelisk, and Philae's Temple of Isis. If time permits, sail by felucca to view Elephantine Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel with the remainder of the afternoon at leisure Overnight: Cairo Meals: Breakfast DAY 7, Wednesday - Cairo Enjoy a full day at leisure in Cairo Optional: Full Day Cairo: Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx, Bazaar and lunch; Sound and Light Show Overnight: Cairo Meals: Breakfast DAY 8, Thursday - Depart for USA Transfer independently to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast Optionals Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Luxor Sound & Light Show Day #3 01 Sep 2007 - 31 Aug 2008     $39 01 Sep 2008 - 19 Oct 2009     $39 Inaugurated in 1972, the show starts with a historical introduction covering the birth of the great city of Thebes and construction of the Karnak Temple, one of the most famous temples in the world. The show also narrates the glorious achievements of some of the great Pharaohs. Spectators listen to a magnificent and poetic description of the artistic treasures and great legacy which the Karnak Temple encompasses. Compare pre-purchase price of $39 to $49 if purchased locally. Winter: Departs at 6 pm; returns at 7:45 pm. Summer: Departs at 8 pm; returns at 9:45 pm. Cairo Sound & Light Show Day #7 01 Sep 2007 - 31 Aug 2008     $39 01 Sep 2008 - 19 Oct 2009     $39 At sundown, drive to the Sphinx area to attend one of Egypt's most entertaining productions--the Sound & Light Show at the Giza Pyramids. Since 1961, this exhilarating performance has wowed crowds and is a "must" for visitors to Egypt. The show combines ancient Egyptian history with a dazzling display of modern lights and lasers. Compare pre-purchase price of $39 to $49 if purchased locally. Winter: Departs approximately 5:30 pm; returns at 8 pm. Summer: Departs approximately 7:30 pm; returns at 10 pm. Full Day Cairo Day #7 01 Sep 2007 - 31 Oct 2008     $99 Visit the Pyramids of Cheops, Khefren, and Mycerinus. Continue to the Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Then proceed to the world-renowned Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which houses the world's largest collection of artifacts from the era of the pharaohs including some belonging to King Tut. End the day at the bazaar of Khan El Khalili. Lunch is included. Compare pre-purchase price of $99 to $109 if purchased locally.(through Oct '08) Compare pre-purchase price of $109 to $119 if purchased locally.(Nov '08 - Oct '09) Departs at 9 am; returns at 5 pm. Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2008 Land/Cruise Only Air & Land/Cruise May 22; 29 459 1649 Jun 12 459 1899 Jun 26; Jul 3; 17 459 2049 Aug 14; 28 459 1689 Sep 4; 11; 18 459 1529 Sep 25 499 1569 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, visa fees, optional tours, tips of $18 for airport assistance, luggage handling, drivers and Cairo hotel (see Terms & Conditions). Additional suggested tips: Cruise ($5 per day X 3 days = $15 per person) and Tour Manager ($4 per day X 6 = $24 per person) and Egyptologist ($6 per day X 6 days = $36 per Person). Land only prices do not include an arrival transfer nor do they include flights Cairo-Luxor, Aswan-Cairo. Package is based upon Block Seat Egypt Air flights from New York (JFK), which include the domestic Egypt flights. US domestic connecting flights are not available in conjunction with this airfare. When flying to Cairo via an alternative airline, or using Egypt air instant purchase fares, intra-Egypt flights must be purchased separately and at an additional cost of $263 per person. When booking land only, intra-Egypt flights must be purchased separately and at an additional cost of $263 per person. Please note that in many cases, Egypt Air changes intra-Egypt schedules, flights and reservations. Therefore, your final flight schedule will only be confirmed to you by your Tour Manager while you are in Egypt. Cruise itinerary is subject to change. US travelers will need a visa for this trip. Click here to learn more about entry requirements. Cabin Categories 8 Day Egypt Super Saver with 3 Day Nile Cruise - [details] King of Thebes   Luxor The newly renovated King of Thebes, Ramses King of the Nile, and the Queen of the Nile are part of the Nabila Nile Cruise Fleet. These vessels are considered to be among the luxurious vessels cruising the Nile, boasting suite style cabins and spacious dining rooms. [more] Concorde El Salam   Cairo This deluxe class hotel is located in the fashionable suburb of Heliopolis. [more] Sofitel Le Sphinx   Cairo This deluxe modern hotel is surrounded by a large garden facing the Pyramids of Giza. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? 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Gate 1 Travel Airfare - These are Gate 1 Travel fares which allow you to book your trip while paying a minimal deposit at time of booking. Instant Purchase/Published Airfare - These are fares that airlines have published which require payment in full at time of purchase. In some cases, these fares may be displayed as Gate 1 Airfare with Instant Purchase Requirement. To find the lowest available airfare, select [ANY] and you will get results for both kinds of airfare. Each of these fare types has its own set of restrictions which cover changes, cancellations, fuel surcharges, etc. Please refer to our terms and conditions for full details. Airfare Type [Any] Gate 1 Travel Airfare Only Published Airfare Only We are unable to reserve airline seats for you until 11 months prior to your date of travel. Until then, we offer a choice of airfares from major US cities which you may select for your reservation. Your final flight details, airfare, airport taxes and fees will be advised 11 months prior to travel. Airfares are subject to change. Air reservations may be completed no more than 11 months prior to the date of travel. For travel more than 11 months prior, please call Gate 1 at (800) 682-3333. Accommodations Select Number of Rooms/Cabins   1 2 3 4 Room 1 # of Adults 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Third Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Room 2 # of Adults -- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # of Children -- 1 2 3 First Child Age -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Second Child Age -- 2 3 4