TOUR PRICE:

20 Sep 10 - 30 April 11 (Except Peak)   
Per person on Twin sharing basis in superior hotels:        CAD 2333.00
Upgrade to Deluxe for CAD 1141.00 per person
Single person traveling alone in superior hotels:              CAD 3148.00  
Upgrade to Deluxe for CAD 1855.00 per person

10 Dec 10 - 05 Jan 11 (Xmas) & 25 Mar 11 – 11 Apr 11 (Easter)
Per person on Twin sharing basis in superior hotels:        CAD 3112.00
Upgrade to Deluxe for CAD 925.00 per person   
Single person traveling alone in superior hotels:              CAD 4263.00
Upgrade to Deluxe for CAD 1661.00 per person
   
01 May 11 - 20 Sep 11
Per person on Twin sharing basis in superior hotels:        CAD 2276.00
Upgrade to Deluxe for CAD 786.00 per person
Single person traveling alone in superior hotels:              CAD 2768.00
Upgrade to Deluxe for CAD 1370.00 per person


TOUR LODGING INFO: 09 Nights Accommodation + 01 night sleeper train
Accommodation will be provided on room with daily buffet breakfast basis. 
For Lunch and dinner there would be an additional supplement. 


CITIES                            NO.OF NIGHTS              SUPERIOR HOTELS          DELUXE HOTELS       
Cairo - Pyramids Area    02 Nights                          Ramses Hilton                      Conrad Hotel           
Aswan – Luxor Cruise    03 Nights                          TiYi or TuYu Nile Cruise        Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise
Luxor – Cairo                 01 Night                            First class sleeper train        First class sleeper train
Cairo                              01 Night                            Ramses Hilton                      Conrad Hotel           
Amman                           01 Night                            Liwan Hotel                          Landmark Hotel
Petra                              02 Nights                          Petra Palace                         Petra Grand Plaza

TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
•    Accommodation on twin sharing basis at listed hotels or similar
•    Daily Buffet Breakfast
•    All three meals included during three nights cruise
•    Tours from cruise ship on group basis as per cruise itinerary
•    Meet & Greet at Cairo airport by company's representative
•    Arrival & Departure airport transfers
•    All sightseeing tours as per the itinerary
•    Transportation in private AC chauffeur driven vehicle
•    Service of one English-speaking Egyptologist during sightseeing tours in Egypt
•    Domestic Air Fare for Cairo – Aswan
•    First class sleeper train from Luxor to Cairo
•    Entrances fees as per the itinerary
•    Horse ride at Petra
•    All applicable taxes
 
TOUR PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
•    Meals not mentioned as being included
•    Items of a personal nature
•    International Airfare
•    Beverages with meals
•    Tips & Gratuities
•    Early check in and late check out at hotels
•    Mandatory Xmas and New Year eve gala dinner supplement cost
•    Optional excursions
•    Travel Insurance
•    Visa fees

OPTIONAL TOURS: based on a Minimum of 2 persons

CAIRO:               
Extra Night in Ramses Hilton:                            CAD 108.00 per person/night (Not valid for peak season)
Extra Night in Conrad hotel:                              CAD 171.00 per person/night (Not valid for peak season)
Citadel/ Mosque/ Bazaar Half Day Tour:            CAD 68.00 per person
Coptic Cairo Half Day tour:                                CAD 58.00 per person
Pharonic Village Half Day Tour:                          CAD 60.00 per person
Alexandria Full Day Tour with Lunch:                 CAD 223.00 per person
Sound & Light show at Pyramids:                       CAD 74.00 per person
   
LUXOR:               
Sound & Light show at Karnak Temple:              CAD 51.00 per person
Hot Air Balloon Ride over Valley of Kings:           CAD 241.00 per person
               
ASWAN:               
Sound and Light show at Philae Temple:            CAD 57.00 per person
Abu Simbel Excursion by Air:                              CAD 374.00 per person


TOUR ITINERARY:

DAY 1:     Wednesday            CAIRO
Arrive at Cairo airport. After you clear customs and collect your luggage, you will be met by our representative and
transferred to your hotel. Check in and overnight at hotel in Cairo.

DAY 2:    Thursday            CAIRO
This morning drive to the Giza Plateau, home of Egypt’s signature attractions: the Great Pyramids, proclaimed by the Greeks
to be among the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Visit the great Pyramids of Giza and their guardian Sphinx, Memphis-
first capital of the ancient kingdom to see the statue of Ramses II then to Sakkara to see the Step pyramid.
Optional - After dinner on your own, return to Giza for a spectacular Sound & Light show. Nothing compares to seeing the Pyramids
and the Sphinx illuminated at night; the visual effects as well as dramatic commentary make for an unforgettable evening.
Overnight in Cairo

DAY 3:    Friday                 CAIRO – ASWAN – ABU SIMBEL                       
This morning transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. On arrival in Aswan; optional: connect with a flight to Abu Simbel
for half day sightseeing and a return flight back to Aswan. Then you will be escorted to embark on the Nile cruise ship, your floating
hotel for the next five days. After lunch, sail by ‘felucca’ a traditional Nile sailing boat, to view Kitcheners Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Optional: Sound & light show in Philae temple. Overnight in Aswan

DAY 4:    Saturday            KOM OMBO - EDFU
Today visit the impressive Aswan High Dam and its huge lake, and the Temple of Philae. Then cruise to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple
shared by the Gods Sobek & Haroeris. Dinner and overnight onboard in Edfu.

DAY 5:     Sunday                ESNA - LUXOR
This morning we explore the Temple of Horus, the falcon god. Then we sail to Esna and continue sailing to Luxor.
Optional: Sound & light show in Karnak temple. Overnight in Luxor

DAY 6:     Monday                LUXOR
Optional: Hot air ballooning over the valley at sunrise. Today we check out after breakfast and then we explore the wondrous
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. This afternoon we visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
At the end of the day we are transferred to the train station to catch our overnight train to Cairo.

DAY 7:    Tuesday            CAIRO
This morning we visit the Egyptian Museum the world-renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. Accompanied by your certified
Egyptologist, you’ll stroll through the halls highlighting each historical period of this ancient land. Spend the evening at leisure
on your own in Cairo or Optional:- Afternoon take half day tours visiting not-to-be-missed the Khan Al-Khalili bazaar, abuzz with activity
and offering a priceless perspective on Cairo’s oriental character OR discover Cairo’s churches & synagogues by taking the old Cairo
Coptic half a day tour. Overnight in Cairo

DAY 8:     Wednesday            CAIRO - AMMAN
Transfer from the hotel to Cairo airport for final departure. (This flight is not included in the tour cost) On arrival at Queen Alia
International Airport you will be met and assisted with Jordanian immigration and customs formalities. Drive to Jerash,
the best-preserved city of Roman times, to visit its theaters, temples, churches and colonnaded streets.
Then continue to Ajloun to tour the 12th century Saracen Castle built by one of Saladin’s lieutenants in the campaign
against the Crusaders. Overnight in Amman

Day 10: Thursday            PETRA
Drive southwards along the Kings’ Way to Petra, visiting Madaba with the oldest map of the Holy Land, and its Mosaic School,
Mt. Nebo and the alleged burial site of Moses overlooking the Dead Sea and the Jordan Valley; then drive through the magnificent
scenery of Wadi Mujib to Kerak to visit the Crusader Castle (stop for optional lunch). Overnight in Petra

Day 11: Friday                PETRA
A full day to visit the many sites of Petra, this city that was carved into the rose-red Sharah Mountains by the Nabateans and lost
to Civilization until re-discovered by the Swiss Burkhardt. Walk through the Siq, a narrow and winding fissure between the cliffs,
to reach the Treasury, the Roman Theater, the Courts, Qasr Bint Pharaoun, Temple of the Winged Lion and other monuments.
Take a break for an optional lunch or you may wish to climb up to the Monastery. Overnight in Petra

Day 12: Saturday            PETRA – WADI RUM - AMMAN
Visit Wadi Rum Desert (a short ride in 4x4 vehicle) with its awesome moon-like landscape, where the film “Lawrence of Arabia” was shot. Continue to the Araba Crossing with assistance with departure formalities, or to Aqaba for a day or two at the beach or transfer back to Amman.

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TOUR CANCELLATION POLICY:
You may cancel your booking at any time prior to commencement of the tour by notifying us in writing, which must be signed by
the person that signed the Reservation Form. If you cancel on or before 45 days before the first day of the tour, we will retain
your deposit to cover our costs. In addition, if the cancellation notification is received less than 45 days prior to the first day of
the tour, additional cancellation charges shall be as follows:
 
AMOUNT OF CANCELLATION CHARGES: --
45-30 Days before the first day of the tour - 50%
29-15 Days before the first day of the tour 75%
Less than 14 Days before arrival 100%*
(Cancellation conditions for Maldives may differ)
 
CHANGES BY YOU:
If you request any changes to your travel arrangements once we have confirmed a booking, all out of pocket charges,
including charges imposed by our suppliers, will be payable by you, plus an amendment fee of CAD 63.00 per revision per booking.
If after the commencement of your tour you request any changes to your travel arrangements, we will do our best to implement them,
but we cannot guarantee that it will be possible. In the event of such change(s) being made, you will be liable for any cancellation charges that may be levied for the previously booked service and for any costs incurred by us and our suppliers in attempting to secure any
revised arrangements. Any name changes must be provided to us in writing and are subject to any airline fees or penalties.

HOW TO BOOK:
If you are happy with the arrangements outlined within this itinerary and would like to book, please forward your booking request and
the deposit. If you would like to revise the itinerary, feel free to contact us and we can prepare another version which will hopefully
match your requirements. The deposit is 25% of the total cost, plus any applicable insurance premiums and can be paid by cheque,
bank transfer or credit / debit card.

PASSPORTS & VISAS:
All Passengers are responsible for securing proper documentation prior to joining the tour. 
Passports are required; in addition travelers are advised to check with local consulates for full details regarding Visa requirements.
Please note securing a valid visa for entry is sole responsibility of the traveler.