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Egyptology
Tours
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Cairo,
Alexandria, El
Alamein and
Siwa
Oasis
9
nights 10 days
7th
– 16th February 2005
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A
fantastic tour full of contrast. In Cairo we have
an insight into the life of the Pharaohs and what they managed
to build 4000 years ago. We visit all the main historical
monuments, Pyramids, Sphinx, theTutankhamun exhibition, Old
Cairo city including the Islamic and Coptic areas, then
onto Alexandria founded by Alexander the Great, a visit
to El Alamein bring us closer to modern times then
we set off across to the natural and amazing site of Siwa
Oasis.
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The
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Day 1
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Depart
Heathrow Terminal 3 at 17.25, schedule flight Egypt Air MS778,
arrive Cairo 00.10. You will be met on arrival and taken to
the Sofitel Le Sphinx Hotel for 1 night on bed and breakfast
basis.
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Day 2 |
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Tours included:
Pyramids, Sphinx and
Cairo Museum housing the Tutankhamun
exhibition – lunch is included |
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Day 3 |
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Optional
tours: 1.Saqqara (where you can see the step pyramid of
King Zosser which is the first most significant freestanding
building of stone. Memphis (site of the Ancient Egyptian
capital during the Old Kingdom. |
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Day 4 |
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Optional
tour: Coptic and Islamic Cairo (The Citadel of Salah
El
Din, Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the Hanging church and
Khan
El Khalili bazaar). including lunch |
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Day 5 |
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Depart
to Alexandria. Tours included: Pompey’s Pillar,
Kom
el-Shogafa Catacombs, Alexandria. National museum and
a
stop at Pharaoh’s Island |
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Day 6
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Depart
to Siwa Oasis. Tours included: Visit the World War II
cemeteries at El Alamein en route. Stay over night at Siwa
Paradise hotel.
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Tours
included: The temple of Amun, tombs of Gebal el-Mowta, temple
of Alexandra the Great.
Optional
afternoon/evening tour: Safari trip by 4x4 vehicle
across the sand dunes to watch the sunset.
Overnight
in Siwa Paradise hotel |
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Depart
to Alexandria and over night stay in hotel on bed and
breakfast basis |
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9 |
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Optional
Tour: Kom el-Dikka, (Roman theatre), the library
of
Alexandria
Depart
to Cairo |
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10
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16th
February 2005 Departure to London – Egypt Air schedule
flight MS777 departing Cairo 9.35 arrive Heathrow
12.35
terminal 3.
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The
cost for the above program for 5* accommodation:
Per
Person in Double
£890 Single
supplement £95
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The
rate includes:
- 5*
Hotel Accommodation on Bed and Breakfast basis
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All travel is in air conditioned vehicles.
- The tour to pyramids , sphinx and Cairo museum including
lunch
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The tour to Pompey’s
Pillar, Kom el-Shogafa Catacomb and Alexandria National museum
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The tour to the World War II cemeteries at El Alamein
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The
tour to the temple of Amun, tombs of Gebal el-Mowta, temple of
Alexandra the Great
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A private English speaking guide will be
with
you at all times.
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The
rate does not include:
Visa.
- We can obtain these for you at a cost of £18 per person.
Tipping – which is a way of life in Egypt.
All Drinks including water.
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All
meals which are not mentioned above
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Optional
excursions
Any personal expenses |
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3*
Hotel Rates
Per
Person in Double
£860
Single
supplement
£85
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SIWA
OASIS
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A
quote from an Egyptology Society tour when they
arrived
at Siwa:
‘The
world is beautiful and at peace.
The
view alone made our tour the journey of a lifetime!’ |
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