any one want to go to Egypt on April 25 to May 5
sorry i can't type Chinese in school's computer.
I am in France, I will go to Egypt on Spring vocation.
the air ticket i booked is hlx.com. 180 euro round trip from munich to cario. the date is april 24 to may 5 if i remember correctly. I think it is better to book the package local. we are 3 people, welocme to joint us. more people more fun! the following is the detail:
the package cost about 400 euro, including hotle, train aroud Egypt, and felucca, snorkel, etc. and almost cover the important city of Egypt: cario, luxor, aswan, Dahab,Alexandria, etc. very attractive!!! pls read carefully!
my email is chenzeliu@hotmail.com
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Cairo at midnight
Welcome to Egypt! Our representative will meet you to ensure a smooth path through immigration and customs. You have time to explore at your leisure before meeting your Pack2Egypt tour escort and fellow travelers for a welcome drink at the hotel.
Day 2: Desert Tour (B)
Morning visit to Sakkara, the vast Necropolis of ancient Memphis. Sakkara has the first Pyramid and the world’s oldest stone structure. Later we drive to Memphis the capital of the ancient kingdom and one of the most important cities throughout the history of ancient Egypt.
Break for lunch, and then we drive to Giza to visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx.
Before the tour ends, we’ll leave the car behind and venture forth on a horse or a camel for a half an hour trek into the ancient history of Giza Plateau. Later, we get back to our hotel to pick-up our luggage and leave to the train station to catch our overnight train to Aswan.
Day 3: Aswan (City Tour) (B)
Arrive to Aswan, meet and transfer to the hotel for check in. Today we will be visiting Philae Temple, the High Dam of Aswan and the Unfinished Obelisk.
Overnight in Aswan hotel.
Day 4: Aswan/Abu Simbel/Nile Tour/Felucca (B)
Early morning start to drive on the way to Abu Simbel, to visit the truly remarkable temples of the king Ramses-II and his wife’s Queen Nefertary. Later, we return to Aswan in the afternoon to join an orientation cruise around Kitchener and Elephantine Islands. Transfer to your felucca Cruise for check-in. Overnight on felucca, sailing to Kom-Ombu.
Day 5: Felucca/Kom-Ombu (B, L, D)
Visit the dual temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Overnight on felucca, sailing to Edfu.
Day 6: Felucca/Edfu/Luxor (B)
Morning visit to the most well-preserved temples in all of Egypt -- dedicated to Horus, the Falcon God. Transfer by local transportation to Luxor, and check-in at the hotel. This afternoon, enjoy a visit to the East Bank of Luxor:
• Luxor Temple
• Karnak Temple
Overnight in Luxor hotel.
Day 7: Luxor (B)
Visit the West Bank of Luxor:
• Valley of the Kings
• Valley of the Queens
• Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
• Colossi of Memnon
Overnight, we travel by train back to Cairo.
Day 8: Cairo City Tour (B)
Arrive Cairo and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Then we’re off to the Egyptian Museum where most of the fabulous treasures of the Pharaohs are kept. Then we drive to the Citadel -- home to Egyptian rulers for nearly 700 years. Later, we explore many attractions in the old Coptic area including the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue (the Jewish Temple).
Overnight in Cairo hotel.
Day 9: Alexandria (B)
Today we drive to Alexandria. Following the check-in at the hotel, we start with visits to the catacombs of Kom El Shokafa and Pompeii's Pillar. Later, when we explore the Royal Palace of El Montazah you'll have a chance to take a dip in the Mediterranean and turn a golden brown in the warm Egyptian sunshine. Your afternoon is free. Overnight in Alexandria hotel.
Day 10: Alexandria/Cairo (B)
Today the newly-reborn Royal Library of Alexandria, with its amazing architecture, awaits your visit – followed by an outing to the Roman Amphitheater and the Fort of Qait-Bay. Then we drive back to Cairo and check-in at the hotel.
Overnight in Cairo hotel.
Day 11: Cairo/Dahab (B)
This morning we take a bus to Dahab. Arrive at the bus station. Meet and transfer to the campsite for check-in. Free evening to explore this fabulous resort. Overnight in Dahab hotel.
Day 12: Dahab/Blue Hole (B, L)
Visit the Blue Hole - a great chance to swim or snorkel. Enjoy a barbecue lunch at Mount Sinai before returning to Dahab.
Late night, we drive to Moses Mountain and begin our climb to the summit. Take in the awe-inspiring view of the South Sinai Mountains as we reach the summit at sunrise.
Day 13: St.Catherine/Dahab
After sunrise, we descend the mountain and visit St. Catherine's Monastery before returning to the hotel. Afternoon transfer to Lagoon Beach for swimming or snorkeling. Overnight in Dahab hotel.
Day 14: Dahab/Cairo (B, D)
This morning, we catch the bus back to Cairo. Arrive Cairo, meet and transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Free day and in the evening, we’ll embark on a Nile River Steamer for an open buffet dinner accompanied by a folkloric Sufi (“whirling dervish”) and belly-dancing show. Overnight in Cairo hotel.
Day 15: Depart Cairo (B)
Farewell to Egypt today. Our tour ends after breakfast. Transfer to Cairo International Airport.
Our tour offer includes:
1. Transfers from/to the airport.
2. All fully-guided tours (as per the itinerary) in air-conditioned buses.
3. Fluent, English-speaking tour guides throughout your program.
4. Two nights on a felucca (oriental sailboat) with all meals included.
5. First-class train tickets from Cairo/Aswan and Luxor/Cairo on air-conditioned Spanish trains, with reclining seats.
6. Air-conditioned bus transportation from Cairo/Dahab and Dahab/Cairo.
7. All accommodations in 3-star hotels in Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and Alexandria. All rooms have a private bath, air-conditioning, TV, and include breakfast.
8. All accommodations in Dahab campsite. All rooms have a private bath and air-conditioning, and include breakfast.
9. In Cairo, a Nile Dinner Cruise on a 5-star ship. Delight in an open buffet style dinner while enjoying the Sufi (“whirling dervish”) and belly dancing show.
10. One Hour trek by camel in Giza Plateau.
11. All meals as described in the tour itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
12. All transfer and pick-up services.
13. All service charges and taxes.
Our tour offer excludes:
• All the entrance fees of the mentioned sites. We do not charge in advance for site entrance fees to add flexibility to your program as you may choose to skip one or more sites depending upon your interests.
• Any items of personal nature, such as drinks, phone calls, laundry…etc.
The tour price is $550.00 USD per person, based on double occupancy.
Please note that the balance can be paid only in cash or by traveler cheques and only in US dollars, English pounds, or Euro.
We understand that you would like a discount; however we are unable to meet that request, based on the condition that our prices are set to be very competitive already, to meet the budget of all our customers.
Concerning the entrance fees, they are relatively nominal in Egypt. For the above tailored tour, if a person took advantage of 100% of the offerings that have entrance fees, the full price would be LE687.00 Egyptian Pounds per adults, and LE384.50 Egyptian Pounds per minors or students, as per the following chart:
Site Entry Fee (LE)
Full Price Student Price
Giza 40 20
Sphinx ---- ----
Sakkara 35 20
Memphis City 25 15
Aswan High Dam 5 5
Unfinished Obelisk 20 10
Philae Temple 35 20
Ramses-II and Nefertary Temples in Abu Simbel 65 38.50
Elephantine Island 20 10
Kitchener Island 10 5
Kom-Ombu Temple 20 10
Edfu Temple 35 20
Luxor Temple 35 20
Karnak Temple 40 20
Valley of the Kings 50 30
Valley of the Queens 35 20
Hatshepsut Temple 56 36
Colossus of Memnon ---- ----
Egyptian Museum 40 20
The Citadel 35 20
Coptic Area ---- ----
Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa 20 10
Fort Qait Bey 12 6
Greco-Roman Antiquities Museum 30 15
Montazah Palace Gardens 4 4
Pompey's Pillar 10 5
Roman Amphitheater 10 5
Total 687 384.50
• Please note that all prices noted above are quoted in Egyptian pounds, and are subject to change.
• In some sites, extra charges for photographic cameras and video cameras are applicable.
• The “Student Prices” are given only to travelers who have valid International Student Identity Card (ISIC) which we can make for you, upon your request.
To get ISIC cards, you just need to bring one passport size photo and an ID card of the school or university where you are studying (If available).
• To convert the amounts noted, please consider the latest exchange rate ($1 USD = 5.70 LE).
As about the excluded expenses that you should expect, they are as listed below:
1. Any items of personal nature such as drinks, phone calls, laundry…etc.
2. Any meals other than the noted in the itinerary.
• Food here in Egypt, is really cheap, as you can have a very good meal, of 3 courses, for about 25 Egyptian Pounds or $4.00 USD.
• The drinks are also reasonable, for example a can of soft drink is 2.00 LE, a bottle of mineral water is 2.00 LE, and a bottle of local beer is 8.00 LE.
3. Any souvenirs that may meet your interest and I am afraid I can’t predict how much that might cost.
Notes:
• All our tours start everyday, however, confirmation in advance is still highly recommended.
• All of our tours can be customized to fit your time, budget, and interests.
• Optional day trips and activities (Add-Ons) are available upon request and include the Sound & Light Show (at the Pyramids in Giza, Karnak Temple in Luxor or Philae Temple in Aswan), shopping at the Khan El-Khalily Market, an excursion to the Fayoum Oasis, and much more.
• All day trips leave in small groups and are accompanied by a professional tour guide.
• There are no time constraints for any of the day trips. The time spent depends only upon our guests’ desires and the official opening/closing times of the sites.
• Additional accommodation nights can be arranged upon request.
I hope my offer meets your satisfaction, while I’d be so glad to apply any required amendments, to assure you of a very pleasant and unforgettable trip with us.