Egypt With The Gilberts

SEP 26, 2023 – USA/Cairo – Depart the US for Cairo, Egypt.  Departs at 12 Noon.

SEP 27, 2023 – Cairo – Arrive at Cairo International Airport at 4.30 AM. You will be met by our local representative.  You will collect your luggage and obtain your visa.   Later, you will be escorted your hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle. Check in to the hotel and enjoy the rest of your day at your leisure. Later, enjoy a welcome dinner with the rest of your group at the hotel. Overnight in Cairo at the Movenpick Media City, Cairo. Meal Plan: D

SEP 28, 2023 – Coach Train to Aswan – Cairo/Aswan – Shortly after breakfast, board your coach for a visit to the world-famous Egyptian Museum with its 100,000 objects covering 4,000 years of ancient Egyptian civilization including the treasures of Tutankhamen, the Pyramids of Giza with Camel Ride, the Seven Wonders of the World, and Sphinx. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Later, you will transfer to the railway station.  Prepare for departure for Aswan by overnight sleeper train. Overnight: First Class Sleeper Train. Meal plan: B/L/D

SEP 29, 2023 – Farida Cruise – Aswan – Arrive in Aswan.  Meet your local guide.  Begin your tour  with a visit to High Dam, Old Da, and Philae temple. Later, board your cruise line for lunch. Later, take a Felucca ride through the botanical garden. Transfer back to your boat and sail to Kom Ombo.  Enjoy a diner with your group and overnight onboard. Overnight: m/s Farida.  Meal plan: B/L/D

SEP 30, 2023 – Farida Cruise – Kom Ombo –Edfu/Luxor – After Breakfast, you will disembark and begin your tour with a visit to Kom Ombo.  Later, sail to Edfu. Visit the temples of Edfu.  Return to your boat for lunch. We will depart for Luxor. Dinner and overnight on board.  Overnight: m/s Farida. Meal plan: Meal plan: B/L/D

Oct 1, 2023 – Farida Cruise – Luxor – Shortly after breakfast, visit King’s Valley, Hatshepsut temple, colossi of Memnon, and Karnak temple and take a panoramic visit to Luxor temple.  Enjoy dinner and overnight on board. Overnight: m/s Farida.  Meal plan: B/L/D

Oct 2, 2023 – Luxor/Flight/Cairo – Enjoy breakfast on board, m/s Farida, disembark and transfer to airport and fly to Cairo. Arrive in Cairo, meeting and transfer to hotel.  Afternoon city tour visiting the Holy Family of Egypt (CHURCH), Synagogue of Ben Isra, Citadel, Alabaster Mosque of Mohamad Ali, Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Later this evening, enjoy a farewell dinner. Overnight: Movenpick Media hotel, Cairo. Meal Plan: B/L/ D

 Oct 3, 2023 – Cairo – Enjoy the morning at leisure. Later visit the local markets for last-minute shopping. Return to your hotel and spend the rest of the afternoon at your leisure. Overnight: Movenpick Media hotel, Cairo. Meal Plan: B/D

Farewell Dinner: Early evening, you will be transferred to a dinner cruise about 15 miles north from the hotel. The restaurant offers widespread buffet dinner with cultural, Africa, Nubian, Tanora, Oriental and belly dancing shows.

Oct 4, 2023 – Cairo – Free day to spend on your own. Enjoy shopping in the local markets or join an optional tour.  B

Later this evening, prepare for your trip back to the US.  You will have a late 9:00pm check out at the Movenpick Hotel.  Meet your driver at the reception area with your luggage, and proceed to the airport. International flights require three to four hours in advance. Meal Plan: B/D

Oct 5, 2023 – Cairo/USA – Cairo: Departure will be by Egypt Air departing at 410 AM. Arrive JFK, New York at 9.00 AM 

 End Of Tour

Cost

Price begins at $4,389.00 per person, based on Coach Class aboard Egypt Airlines and double occupancy.  Payment/Deposit of $825.00 is due by July 25, 2023. The balance is due by August 20, 2023. 

Inclusions

• Round trip air from New York, JFK to Cairo, Egypt
• Airfare from Luxor to Cairo
• Two nights in Cairo
• One night aboard a luxury train
• Three-night cruise from Aswan 5* (Full board)
• English-Speaking guide
• Admission fees to all monuments in the itinerary
• All transfers by private A/C Coach
• Meet and assist by english speaking guide
• Farewell dinner with cultural show
• Meals per itinerary
• Visa

Exclusions

   Tips, Drinks, Insurance and anything not mentioned above.

Accommodations

Hotel: https://movenpick.accor.com/en/africa/egypt/cairo.html

Mövenpick Cairo Media City

The Mövenpick Hotel Cairo-Media City is located in 6th of October City, just opposite to Mall of Egypt, one the largest shopping arcades in the Middle East. Only 33 km from the city centre, 65 km from Cairo International Airport and 17 km from the Great Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx, and just a short stroll from Dream Park, one of the Middle East’s most famous amusement parks. A 20-km drive will take you to the new Egyptian Museum so you can wander through the eras of the ancient Egyptian history.

Cruise:  http://sabenagroup.com/farida/cabin_facilities.php
Train accommodations:  https://www.wataniasleepingtrains.com/Home

Please refer to tour number XIGGB5823 when booking your reservations.

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Please note: Transportation, lodging, meals, entertainment and other services are sold on a partial refundable basis depending upon the date, in relation to the departure date, should such services are canceled. 

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Important – Rates, schedule times & fuel surcharges are determined by the government and are subject to change without notice and will be determined at the time tickets are issued.