Tour Egypt - Nile Cruise and hotels in Luxor, Taba Heights and Cairo.

Description

Price includes: Flights, local transfers, 7 nights in Taba Heights on a half board basis, overnight stay in Luxor with dinner, 3 nights Nile cruise on a full board basis & 3 nights in Cairo on a half board basis. All excursions as detailed in the itinerary.

Itinerary

• Day 1 (Fly to Egypt): On arrival to Taba International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Taba Heights on the Red Sea for dinner and overnight stay.

• Day 2: Spend the day at leisure, try out the various water sports on offer in the resort (payable locally).

• Day 3: Spend the day at leisure, take a trip to Saint Catherines Monastery (payable locally).

• Day 4: Spend the day at leisure, or have a go at the daytime activities such as Water polo or beach football.

• Day 5: Spend the day at leisure (scuba diving is not recommended, due to the flight the next day).

• Day 6 (Travel to Luxor): Transfer by road (approx. 3 hours) to Sharm el Sheikh airport - fly to Luxor. Transfer to your hotel in Luxor with breakfast & dinner.

• Day 7 (Begin your Nile cruise): In the morning you will fly to Aswan where you will board your Nile cruise boat. Have lunch on board the cruise boat and begin your fascinating trip back to the beginning of time (the ancient era). Visit the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and the Philae Temple. Take afternoon tea on board, have dinner and spend overnight on board in Aswan.

• Day 8 (day 2 of Nile cruise): Begin the day by sailing down to Kom Ombo to visit the temple of Sobek and Haroresis. Lunch on board and sail to Edfu. Take afternoon tea & dinner on board and enjoy a traditional Galabea party. Overnight in Edfu.
• Day 9 (day 3 of Nile cruise): Sail to Luxor via the Esna Lock. Have lunch on board and visit the East Bank to visit the temples of Karnak and Luxor. Take afternoon tea on board and overnight on board in the ancient city of Luxor.

• Day 10 (day 4 of Nile cruise) Sightseeing includes the amazing West Bank and the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens. A visit to Hatshepsut’s Temple and the Colossi of Memnon will leave you with unforgettable memories. In the evening you will be flown down to Cairo for an overnight stay.

• Day 11 (sightseeing in Cairo): Full day of sightseeing to the ancient city of Cairo. Visit the famous Egyptian Museum, housing some of the most incredible artefacts in the world. Old Cairo, the Citadel, Mohammed Ali Mosque, Coptic Church and the Khan el Khalili Bazaar. Dinner & overnight stay in Cairo.

• Day 12 (sightseeing in Cairo): Visit the famous ancient Pyramids in Giza, the Sphinx, Memphis and Sakkara. Overnight in Cairo.

• Day 13 (travel to Taba Heights): Travel by road (4-5 hours) from Cairo to Taba Heights. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your chosen hotel in Taba Heights for dinner and overnight stay.

• Day 14 (day on the Red Sea): Day at leisure in Taba Heights to re-charge your batteries and catch some sunshine. (You must not scuba dive today or on your last day).

• Day 15 (Return flight to the UK): Morning at leisure before your return flight to the UK.

Please note

• Itinerary may vary according to prevailing conditions and to day of departure from UK. This is because Nile Cruise has set departure dates and must therefore be consistent with our itineraries. This may result in the order being varied but will be the same sites and Nile cruise. There will be no loss of enjoyment or places omitted.
• During June, fluctuations in water level on the Nile may cause the Esna Lock to close. This may have an effect on your cruise itinerary. A day to day itinerary will be provided on board your cruise boat.

Accommodation in Taba Heights on Red Sea - 5 nights - half board

You will be staying in the following hotel.

• Marriott Beach Resort

Each of these hotels are located in a beautiful setting with fantastic views. Each hotel has its own look and feel that is very unique and memorable. There is a water sports centre close by & each hotel provides a free shuttle to the centre hourly.

Hotel facilities

• Private beach
• Large outdoor swimming pool
• Jacuzzi
• Spa & health club
• Tennis
• Main restaurant for buffet style meals for half board
• Bars

Room facilities

• Spacious guest rooms with air conditioning
• Bathroom
• Hairdryer
• Minibar
• Safe
• TV
• Balcony or terrace

Please note: Nile Cruise will be on a 5* boat such as the 5* Radamis 1, or similar.

Accommodation in Cairo - 2 nights - half board

You will be staying in one the following 5* hotels.

• Marriott
• Conrad

Other Useful Information

Tipping Tipping is a way of life in Egypt. People in the service industry rely heavily on tips. Although bills are presented with a service charge or sales tax, this is actually a tax and is NOT a tip. 10% is customary and much appreciated.

• HINT: Take a handful of US$1 bills wherever you go - they are ideal for tipping

• Local currency: is Egyptian pounds. there are approximately 10 Egyptian pounds to 1 UK pound. Major credit cards are accepted but debit cards may not be.
• Language: Arabic, although English is widely spoken, if not perfectly
• Time difference: GMT + 2 (most of the year)
• Electricity:Electric current is 220 volts AC. an adaptor is necessary (usually 2 pronged)
• Attire: Egypt enjoys long hot summers and mild winters. In summer, cool cottons are best and formal wear, including tie and jacket, is not necessary, particularly in Red Sea resorts. In evenings, the temperature can drop in the winter and a warm jacket or alike is recommended. Due to the coral being so nearby, some of the beaches can be shingly near to the sea so take some flip-flops or alike if you want to snorkel from the hotel beach. Shorts and bare shoulders are not appreciated when visiting any holy sites, eg. in Cairo
• Please do not: sunbathe topless (for women) as this is not appreciated
• Duty Free: facilities are cheap but very limited at Taba International Airport. If you do want to be sure of something, ensure you buy it on the aeroplane or at your UK departure airport
• Festivals & Respect: During festivals, for example Ramadan (approx.5.10.05 and 24.09.06) shops are open shorter hours between sunrise and sunset. Alcohol will still be available in the hotels but facilities may be slightly limited during a few hours of the day. This should not affect your holiday in any way, but please respect the egyptian's customs and way of life
• Hotels & Service: Hotels in the red sea areas do not generally have tea or coffee facilities in the rooms. Take a travel kettle with you if this is important to you. The way of life in Egypt is much slower than in the UK and you should not expect the service to be the same as at home. You should expect to wait a while for anything that you have ordered - the way of life is slow and different to what you may be used to. If you want the bill, allow plenty of time for it to be brought to you
• Water: We recommend that you do not drink the tap water, but DO drink a minimum of 3 litres of bottled water per day in order to avoid dehydration and sunstroke. you should exercise common sense and use plenty of sun creams for protection from the sunshine. Cold beer and hot sunshine are not a good combination
• Swimming: pools are not attended by lifeguards. Swimming is at your own risk
• Coral: You should exercise caution not to touch any of the coral when swimming, snorkelling or diving in the sea. Coral is alive and will die when touched by humans. It is also very fragile and sharp, and can cut skin easily.
• VISA INFORMATION

Eastern European (even if in EU), Southern African and Far Eastern passport holders require a full Egyptian visa prior to travel

• If you intend leave the Taba region to visit areas outside of the Sinai, eg.Cairo, Luxor, Alexandria, you will require a full Egyptian visa. For UK passport holders, this can be purchased on arrival at Taba Airport. It can not be paid for in Egyptian pounds and should be paid for in US dollars, costing approximately US$25 - $30 per person. A full Egyptian visa is required prior to travel to Egypt for holders Eastern European, Southern African and Far Eastern passport holders. Other passport holders should contact the Egyptian Embassy prior to booking their holiday.

Ticketing information: You will be contacted by the tour operator after making your booking.

Please note

• You must have comprehensive travel insurance when travelling abroad. The tour operator, Peltours, may decline your booking if you do not have, or do not intend to have, travel insurance.
• Once you have purchased a holiday, any amendments or cancellations can only be processed through the tour operator directly. There may be a charge to effect these amendments.
• The following extra charges will apply when booked by credit card: Visa/Mastercard - 2%, Amex - 3%. There is no charge for payment by debit card. Visa Electron and Solo cards are NOT accepted.
• For any bookings made within 14 days of departure, there will be an additional charge of £17 per person levied by the tour operator which will be added on after you have booked. There will be no additional charge over the £17 if a Ticket on Departure is required.

Infants: Not available (adults sharing only)

Price includes: Flights, local transfers, 7 nights in Taba Heights on a half board basis, overnight stay in Luxor with dinner, 4 nights Nile cruise on a full board basis & 2 nights in Cairo on a half board basis. All excursions as detailed in the itinerary.

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Tour Egypt - Nile Cruise and hotels in Luxor, Taba Heights and Cairo.

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