2 nights Meridien Pyramids Cairo
2 nights Nile Palace Luxor
2 nights Le Meridien Heliopolis Cairo
Luxor, the former capital of the ancient
Egyptian Kingdom of Thebes, is a city rich in
myths and mysteries and abounds with cultural
monuments just waiting to be discovered. The 5
star
Steigenberger Nile Palace is the
ideal base for your journey into history. A
modern property in the heart of the historical
city centre and a short distance to the Luxor &
Karnak Temples, it is situated on the banks of
the Nile. The hotel offers 304 rooms and suites,
with the majority having glorious views of the
famous river, outdoor swimming pool, fitness
centre, and superb restaurants featuring local
and international menus.
Day 1 Cairo
On arrival at the Cairo airport you will be met and
guided through the immigration and customs formalities,
then transferred to the Le Meridien Pyramids.
Day 2 Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum
An Egyptologist guide will accompany you on a full day
program which starts with the Pyramids of Giza and the
inscrutable Sphinx. After lunch at a traditional
restaurant, visit the Egyptian Museum, which contains
the world's most spectacular collection of ancient
Egyptian treasures. Overnight: Le Meridien
Pyramids. (BL)
Day 3 Luxor Temple & Karnak Temple
After breakfast transfer to the Cairo airport for the
short flight to Luxor, where you will be met by your
tour coordinator and transferred to your hotel. An
Egyptologist guide will then take you on a tour of the
East Bank of the Nile which starts with the graceful
Temple of Luxor dedicated to the god Amun. Then you will
visit the huge complex of Karnak Temple, built over a
period of more than a thousand years by generations of
Pharaohs. Overnight: Nile Palace Luxor. (B)
Day 4 Valley of the Kings
This morning your Egyptologist will take you to the West
Bank of the Nile where you will have the opportunity to
explore the ancient Valley of the Kings. Here,
magnificent tombs were carved into the desert rocks,
richly decorated, and filled with treasures by
generations of Pharaohs. A highlight is Queen
Hatshepsut's Temple, which rises out of the desert in a
series of terraces that merge with the surrounding
limestone cliffs. On the way back you pass the huge
Colossi of Memnon. Overnight: Nile Palace Luxor. (B)
Day 5 Luxor to Cairo
Transfer to the Luxor airport for the flight back to
Cairo where you will be met and transferred to your
hotel, a short ride from the airport. Today you have the
opportunity to relax and take advantage of your hotel's
excellent facilities or explore the vibrant city of
Cairo. Overnight: Le Meridien Heliopolis. (B) Click for city optional tours
Day 6 Memphis & Old Cairo
This morning your Egyptologist guide will take you to
visit Memphis, which was Egypt's capital city throughout
the Old Kingdom. Here you will also visit the royal
burial ground at Sakkara and the Step Pyramid, the
oldest pyramid in the world. In the afternoon explore
Old Cairo where you will visit the Citadel of Saladin,
which was built at the end of the 12th century AD. This
fortress contains the beautiful Mosque of Mohamed Ali,
modelled after the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, and offers
spectacular panoramic views of Cairo. Nearby is the
famous Sultan Hassan Mosque and the vibrant Khan El
Khalili Bazaar where the inhabitants of Cairo have
shopped over the centuries. Overnight: Le Meridien
Heliopolis. (B)
Day 7 Cairo
After breakfast you will be transferred to the Cairo
airport for your flight home.
Note, additional
days can be added:
You may wish to arrive earlier in Cairo, or stay extra
days and take some of the optional extra city tours
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Set in one of
the finest residential districts of Cairo,
Le Méridien Heliopolis offers 283
lavish and elegant guest rooms and suites,
providing a perfect balance of contemporary
luxury and historic charm. The hotel is ideally
located , just a short distance from the
Egyptian Museum and the Old Town of Cairo. The
hotel also features a fitness centre, a spa, and
four restaurants, including the Marco Polo
Restaurant, serving International cuisine, as
well as a nightclub, showcasing live
international entertainment.
Style that will
make your holiday Le Méridien Pyramids, beautifully
situated in landscaped gardens, offers
unparalleled views of the majestic, ancient
splendour of the Giza Pyramids, while still
conveniently located only twenty minutes from
Cairo’s city centre. A mere glance out a
guestroom window reveals one of the “Seven
Wonders of the World”. The hotel has a
spectacular swimming pool, with waterfalls, a
children’s pool and two floodlit tennis courts
and offers a choice of restaurants and cuisines,
a Royal Club floor, and spa amenities.
The River Nile,
birth place of modern civilisation, is
responsible for some of the most important
achievements in human history. One of the best
ways to experience Egypt’s historical
splendours, sights and sounds is while cruising
on the majestic Nile, and so our selections of
luxury cruises in this brochure are of the
highest quality. The hotels are of a 5 star
standard to complement the cruises we have
selected.
Key to Inclusions:
(B) Breakfast
(L) Lunch
(D) Dinner
(B&B) Bed & Breakfast
(FB) Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Note:
Month of Ramadan
commences 1st September 2008
7 Days/6 Nights Package
Cost Per Person
Twin
Single
Jan - Apr 08
$1450
$1875
May - 15 Jul 08
$1315
$1615
16 Jul - Sep 08
$1390
$1685
Inclusions:
-
Transfer from/to airports
- 6 nights accommodation
- 2 full days sightseeing in Cairo
- 2 half days sightseeing in Luxor
- Bed & Breakfast in hotel
- Flights Cairo/Luxor/Cairo Departures: Daily NB: Easter
supplements apply
Day Trips Available - We have a number of
additional half or full day optional excursions
available to extend your stay. Please contact us for
details.
Also have you considered combining an Oman and/or
Jordan stay with your Egypt trip?
Please confirm prices with Bench International prior
to booking your trip.
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