Egypt Itinerary
Jetset Sanctuary Lakes March 2009
DEPARTURE MELBOURNE
ARRIVE DUBAI
On arrival in Dubai we will be met and transferred for an early check in at The Traders Hotel.
9.30 AM City of Merchant Dubai City Tour.
A fascinating historical excursion and orientation tour of the city.
Our route takes us to the magnificent Jumeirah Mosque and past modern palaces sprawled along the coast. In Bastakia we stop for a while to admire the old wind-tower houses. We visit the old Al Fahid Fort. Here, The Dubai Museum has records of the city’s past. We continue our journey by Abra – local water taxi – As we cross the Creek we see the modern metropolis with its splendid architecture, our next stop is the Gold and Spice Souks.
OVERNIGHT TRADERS HOTEL
Meals included: Breakfast
DEPART DUBAI
Morning transfer to Dubai International airport for our flight to Cairo.
Depart Dubai
Arrive Cairo
On arrival in Cairo we will be met and transferred to the Hotel.
Cairo the capital of Egypt is a city home to over 16 million residents.
Cairo is a sprawling mix of modern, mud brick houses and historical monuments.
Dinner on the Nile (Maxim Marriott) floating restaurant.
Spend a relaxing evening sailing the Nile on a traditional vessel.
OVERNIGHT: MARRIOTT HOTEL
Meals included: Breakfast
CAIRO (Day 1)
Depart from Cairo Hotel this morning for a full day tour of the marvels of the Ancient WorldVisit to Memphis, the first capital of Egypt where the giant statue of Ramses lies, then to Sakkara with its famous stepped Pyramid.
Visit to the great PYRAMIDS at Giza and the mysterious SPHINX.
The Pyramids of Egypt which served as tomb for the ancient Pharaohs are located just west of Cairo in the suburb of Giza. The Great Pyramid being the sole survivor of the Seven Wonders of
the World.
Return to our Hotel for a leisure evening.
OVERNIGHT MARRIOTT HOTEL
Meals included: Breakfast
CAIRO (Day 2)
After breakfast visit the medieval Citadel which has served as a fortress for almost 700 years. It features the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali which is amongst the most interesting Mosques in Egypt. It is located on a hill that overlooks the old city of Cairo.
We continue to the famous Khan El Khalili Bazaar which is famous for its unusual oriental souvenirs and hand made crafts. Enjoy a walk through the narrow streets of the Bazaar where you can test your bargaining skills.
Return to Hotel for an evening at leisure.
OVERNIGHT MARRIOTT HOTEL
Meals included: Breakfast
CAIRO (Day 3)
After breakfast we will visit the Egyptian Museum, the most important Repository of the Egyptian Antiquities in the world including the tomb of Tutankhamen and the Royal Mummy Room. Our private guide will bring to life the History of Egypt.
Return to our Hotel around Lunchtime.
Get ready for a breathtaking Sound and Light Show of the Pyramids, a great way to farewell Cairo.
OVERNIGHT: MARRIOTT HOTEL
Meals included: Breakfast
SHARM EL SHEIKH
Transfer to Cairo domestic airport for the flight to Sharm.
Depart Cairo
Arrive Sharm El Sheikh
Check in at our hotel in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt’s premier resort area, the town
is located southeast of the Sinai Peninsula. It is a popular place to snorkel, dive or just
relax. It also makes the perfect base for taking a desert safari or a trip to Mount Sinai.
OVENIGHT MARRIOTT RESORT - SHARM EL SHEIKH
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
SHARM ELSHEIKH
Full day tour to St Catherine’s Monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai. Take the time to visit the Burning Bush where Moses received the Ten Commandments.
The Monastery contains a wealth of true icons and a library second only to the Vatican.
We will return to Sharm El Sheikh in the evening.
(Lunch Included)
OVERNIGHT MARRIOTT RESORT- SHARM EL SHEIKH
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
SHARM EL SHEIKH
Full day at leisure to enjoy the facilities of your resort and to take advantage of the many optional trips offered.
OVERNIGHT AT MARRIOTT RESORT SHARM EL SHEIKH
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner.
NILE CRUISE
Depart Sharm El Sheikh
Arrive Luxo via (Cairo)
Upon arrival in Luxor we will be transferred to our Nile cruise.
5000 years of history speak to you as we cruise in comfort down the Nile.
All meals are included whilst on cruise.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
VESSELL: ROYAL RUBY (5 days)
Sail from Luxor to Aswan for a fabulous 4 night cruise.
Visit to the Valley of the Kings, Colossi’s of Memnon and Hatshepsut Temple.
Visit to Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple.
Sail to Edfu and visit Edfu Temple.
Sail to Kom Ombo and enjoy the scenery en route to Aswan.
Visit the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple.
Felucca Ride to see the Botanical Gardens and Agha Khan Mausoleum.
Optional tour to Abu Simbel.
Abu Simbel is a set of 2 temples near the border of Egypt with Sudan.
It was constructed for the Pharaoh Ramses II during the 13th century BC.
The temple was cut from the rock and shifted to higher ground in the 1960s as the
water of Lake Nasser began to rise following the completion of the Aswan High Dam.
Cost is $ 330.00 p.person.
OVERNIGHT MOVENPICK HOTEL - ASWAN
ALEXANDRIA
After breakfast transfer to Aswan airport
Depart Aswan
Arrive Cairo
Transfer to Alexandria by air-conditioned coach.
Alexandria is located on the Mediterranean coast north of Cairo. The city was founded by Alexander the Great and was ruled by Cleopatra.
Arrive to Montazah Gardens where our Hotel is located.
OVERNIGHT HELNAN PALESTINE HOTEL
Meals included: Breakfast
ALEXANDRIA
Today a visit to the Library of Alexandria, an architectural masterpiece. The library has a massive repository of international manuscripts.
We will continue to the Light House, the Citadel of Eastbay and the catacombs at Kom el Shouqafa.
Tonight we have our farewell dinner in Alexandria.
OVERNIGHT HELNAN PALESTINE HOTEL
Meals included: Breakfast
TRANSFER TO ALEXANDRIA
Transfer to Alexandria airport by coach for your flight back to Australia.
Depart Alexandria: 18.30 Emirates flight
Arrive Melbourne: 01.30 (22 October)
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