Egypt Singles Tour and Nile Cruise
 March 7  - March 18, 2011 - $2,390*

When it comes to visiting the country of your dreams
No place holds the promise of adventure and fantasy like Egypt.
Egypt is an ancient civilization that has held the world's fascination for thousands of years. 

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Day 1- Wednesday:  Depart from Home

Depart from home town on overnight flight to Egypt. (Airfare on own - Best Single Travel will be glad to assist)

Day 2 - Thursday: Cairo, Egypt

Arrive at Cairo Airport where you will be met by the group's assistant & transferred to our Hotel -overnight in Cairo.  

Day 3 - Friday: Cairo

After breakfast get ready for a full day of amazing highlights. First we drive to Memphis where we will see the limestone Colossus of Ramses II and the giant Alabaster Sphinx. Then we continue to Sakkara where the Step Pyramid heralded the start of the pyramid age. From here prepare yourself for a breathtaking experience as we marvel at one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Giza, and the Sphinx, which casts its enigmatic gaze across the sands of the desert.

Day 4 - Saturday: Cairo

Today we visit the Egyptian Museum which has over 120,000 items and the greatest collection of Egyptian antiquities. 

The Citadel, a monument to medieval warfare, houses a number of museums, ancient mosques and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali (used as the royal mosque).  

 

Day 5 - Sunday: Cairo to  Aswan

Relax and enjoy your morning because this afternoon it is time for a visit to the Khan El Khalili Bazaar. The souk  dates back to 1382 and is known for selling good-quality clothing, cloth, spices, souvenirs, and traditional jewelry and perfumes at reasonable prices.

Pack all you souvenirs as we are transferred to the Cairo station for our overnight train to Aswan. Dinner is served onboard.

Day 6 - Monday: Aswan to  Nile

We are met at the train station and transferred to the dock where our Nile Cruise begins.
We then visit Philae island and the Temple of Isis. It is the main Temple on the island, with its huge, complete, pylons and beautiful scenes.

Afternoon we take a Felucca Ride to Botanical Gardens and Outer View of Agha Khan

Day 7 - Tuesday: Nile Cruise

Morning flight to Abu Simbel to  visit The Temple of Ramses II & his wife Nefertari. Abu Simbel also represents the triumph of UNESCO's  Campaign to salvage the temples which would have been lost beneath the Nile.

Today we visit the temple Kom Ombo which was built on a high dune overlooking the Nile and is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the Falcon God Horus. Then to Edfu to visit the temple, the best-preserved major temple in Egypt, dedicated to the god Horus. Lunch on board during sailing to Esna.

 After the cruise crosses Esna lock we sail to one of the most important destinations in Egyptian history, Luxor, where you will spend your last 2 nights on board the ship surrounded by the remains of the greatest civilization ever known. 

 

Day 8 - Wednesday: Nile Cruise

After breakfast we cross to the west bank of Luxor to discover the largest open museum in the world. Visit the Necropolis of Thebes,
Valley of the kings , which was used for over 1000 years as a great tomb for the Kings of the New Kingdom (1500-1070 B.C)

We will also visit the famous temple at El Deir El Bahary for the only Pharaonic female ruler, the Queen Hatshepsut.

 

On our way back we stop at the Colossi of Memnon, named by Greeks after the grandson of Eos, goddess of dawn and a mortuary temple in Thebes guarded by two gigantic statuses of Amenhotep III

 

Day  9 - Thursday: Nile Cruise to Luxor

Today we discover the East Bank of Luxor including Karnak & Luxor Temples. On entering the Temples of Karnak you will see each legacy left by the various pharaohs as the complex grew. The deeper you go, the further back in time you will travel, with the oldest ruins dating back over 3,000 years.

 

The Luxor Temple was once joined to the Temples of Karnak by a 2 kilometer long Avenue of Sphinx, a portion of which marks the entrance to the temple. Dominated by statues of the great warrior pharaoh Ramses II, Luxor Temple has survived Nile floods, foreign invasion and thousands of years exposed to the elements.

Day 10 - Friday: Hurghada

After breakfast we drive to Hurghada, once a simple fishing village, but now, with its crystal clear water, untouched reefs and multitude ship wrecks, it is one of the best Egyptian tourist destinations.  After we check into our hotel, enjoy a glass bottom boat ride with optional snorkeling.  Then explore the night life on Hurghada Marina Boulevard with over 80 shops and 7 bars just waiting for you. 

Day 11 - Saturday: Hurghada

Sleep late, relax on the beach. swim, dive or snorkel in the Red Sea, or explore the small town center with its bazaars, mosques and lively atmosphere today. Enjoy your last day in Egypt..

Tonight is our Farewell dinner.

Day 12 - Sunday: Hurghada to Home

Today we must say goodbye to Egypt and all our new single friends. Transfer to airport and flight home.

Egypt Singles Tour & Nile Cruise   March 7 - March 18, 2012 - $2,390 * 6 Nights Hotel Accommodations * 1 Night Sleeper Train Cairo / Aswan * 3 Nights onboard 5* Nile Cruise * Breakfast Daily * 4 Dinners - 3 Lunches * English speaking guide/host * All Tours and Admissions per itinerary * Domestic Flight to Abu Simbel * Light & Sound Show * Airport/Hotel Transfers (on Tour Dates Only) * All Taxes & Services charge *The price per person is for a double room. Best Single Travel provides roommate matching so there is never a need to pay a "single supplement". If you wish to room alone the cost is an additional $899. Not Included International Airfare Tips - $10 per day collected first day of tour Egyptian Visa - purchase at airport upon arrival  Air Flight Tips   * Airfare should be booked round-trip from hometown to Cairo (CAI) * Once you have that flight then choose your departure ticket from Hurghada - You will need a ONE WAY ticket from Hurghada (HRG) to Cairo (CAI). * Leave at least 2 hours at the Cairo airport to collect your luggage and check into your international flight. * Use the Kayak link on the right for the best prices                  If you need help just ask...

Egypt & Nile Cruise  Deposit - $400 Balance Due - February 1 2012

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