DETAILED ITINERARY 
Abbreviations:  B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner

		TOUR Features: Round trip air from JFK Local flight Hurghada/Cairo 4-day* memorable Nile Cruise aboard     MS Crocodile ( Aswan to Luxor) 2 nights moderate first class    Oasis hotel in Cairo 2 nights accommodation Hurghada at    Moderate First Class Resort    Panorama Bungalow Full Board 1 night accommodation in First Class   compartment sleeper train Cairo-Aswan 2 days' excursions in Cairo    including lunch (visiting Egyptian    Museum, Old City, Pyramids, Sphinx,    Memphis and Sakkara). All transfers in Egypt. Total of 18 meals (8 breakfasts,     4 lunches, and 6 dinners) M//S Crocodilo Cruiser

DAY 1  SUN USA to CAIRO
Evening departure from JFK on a non stop Egypt Air flight to Cairo.  In flight meals, snacks, and drinks served during the flight.

DAY 2  MON Arrive CAIRO
Arrive in Cairo.  After customs and immigration, our representatives will meet and greet you, assist with your luggage and transfer you to the Oasis hotel Hotel in Cairo. In the afternoon you will visit the famous Egyptian Museum where archaeological pieces dating as far back as 3000 BC are in exhibit; you will see the famous treasure of King Tut-ank-amon. You will also visit the Alabaster Mosque, the Coptic District, and the Ancient Citadel which was built in 1176. Dinner on your own. 

DAY 3  TUE  CAIRO
Today, you will have a full day excursion with lunch, visiting the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. You will drive around the Pyramid of Chephren, the Pyramid of Cheops (also known as the Great Pyramid or Khufu), and the Pyramid of Mykerinos. You will have time to walk around Cheops, and take pictures. Then visit the Sphinx, the collasal one-piece sandstone man-headed lion-bodied statue. Then continue to Memphis, the capital of Old Kingdom; and then Sakkara, to visit the Step Pyramid, the first monumental stone structure in Ancient Egypt.  Evening tranfer to railway station for F/C Sleeper train to Aswan. Note: Passengers who book the optional Abu Simbel excursion ($249) will spend the night in Cairo and flly early morning to visit the Temples of Abu Simbel, before returning to Aswan by Air to join the Cruise. (Meals B-L- Dinner on sleeper train)

DAY 4  WED    Abu Simbel / ASWAN
Today, you will have the option to visit Abu Simbel including round trip air for $249. Abu Simbel is considered to be one of the most impressive sites in Egypt. Here you will visit the two temples built by Ramses II as a high-architect before he became a Pharaoh.

The 100 foot high Great Temple is world famous, which features 4 statues of Ramses II and his wife Queen Nefertari, each 65 foot high. Next to the Great Temple is the temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari. Both temples were originally carved in a mountain. In 1965 they were moved 600 feet and raised 65 feet, thanks to an international project to save themfrom the flooding caused by the construction of the High Dam. Transfer to MS Crocodile for a memorable 4 Day Nile Cruise. Afternoon visit Aswan Philae Temple, Aswan Dam; unfinished Obelisk and sail around Elephantine Island.

Note: Clients taking the Abu Simbel excursion will spend Tuesday night in Cairo and fly from Cairo early morning to Abu Simbel then to Aswan to join the Cruise (Meals B-L-D)

DAY 5 THUR  ASWAN /KOM OMBO / Edfu / ESNA  (Cruise)
Today,after breakfast visit the temples at Kom Ombo. Continue sailing to Edfu to visit the temples of Isis and Osiris a fun excursion begins first by taking a horse-drawn-carriage ride in Edfu, and then visiting the Edfu Temples. Later in the afternoon we will cross the locks on the Nile in Esna -providing a fun and small scale canal-crossing experience. Dinner and lunch on board the cruise boat. This evening continue to sail north to Luxor. (Meals B-L-D)

DAY 6  FRI  LUXOR (Cruise) 
 In Luxor we will include visit to the West Bank of the Nile with Thebes, Valley of Kings, Valley of the Queens and Collossi of Memnon. Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.  (Meals B-L-D) 

DAY 7  SAT  LUXOR / Hurghada
 Visit Luxor & Karnak Temples. Afternoon transfer to moderate first class beach resort in Hurghada.(Meals B,L,D)

DAY 8  SUN  Hurghada
 Optional Beach activities or a Submarine Reef Exploration Dive of the Red Sea.(Meals B,L,D)

DAY 9 MON Hurghada/ CAIRO 
Transfer to the airport for return flight to Cairo.  Upon arrival transfer to Oasis Hotel in Cairo.  Rest of the day isfree at leisure and shopping in Cairo.  (B)

DAY 10 TUE CAIRO / HOME
Transfer to Cairo airport for flight back home to the U.S.  (B)

Sunday Departures	Tour Rate	Early bird
JANUARY to MARCH 31	$2,099	$1,799
APRIL & MAY	$2,299	$1,999
JUNE, JULY & AUGUST	$2,599	$2,099
SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER	$2,199	$1,899
NOVEMBER	$2,099	$1,849
DECEMBER 1 to 15	$1,899	$1,699
DECEMBER 16 to 31	$2,399	$2,099
Early Bird Advantage 6 Seats Per departure Book your vacation to Egypt and take advantage of the Early Bird Discounts. To guarantee the rate full payment by check is required. Single supplement is $400. Land Only Rates $899 in Twin, includes all local flights in Egypt. $100 supplement applies for Christmas, Easter and New Years departures, applicable to land only rates. *All rates are per person in double occupancy. The air fare included in the tour rate is based on H or K Class of service if not available, a supplement of $100 will be required for M Class of Service based on availability. Triple Discount $50 per person. Rates are subject to airport taxes and security fees of aprox. $120 (including Sept. 11 security fees of $2.50 per segment, not exceeding $10 total). Child rate (2 to 12) deduct $200 from rates shown (sharing room with two adults). Egypt visa ($20) and cruise tips of $35 are additional, and payable in Egypt. All rates are subject to change.