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MARCH 13-15, 2019

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We partnered up with Excel Travel Agency to give you special packages if you wish to travel around Egypt, or do a day tour of and , before or after the ISP. The following packages are only suggested itineraries and are not limited to the dates and places included herein. You can tailor a trip with Excel Travel by contacting them directly (contact information on the last page). A designated contact person at the company for Endeavor guests has been already assigned to make your stay more special. TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS:

The Destinations • Egypt • Cairo • Journey of The : & • Authentic Escape: , and Must-See Spots in: Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan & Sharm El Sheikh Proposed One-Day Excursions Recommended Trips • Cruise • Sahl Hasheesh • Sharm El Sheikh Services in Cairo • Meet & Assist, Lounges & Visa • Airport Transfer Contact Details THE DESTINATIONS EGYPT

Egypt, the incredible and diverse country, has one of a few age-old civilizations and is the home of two of the ancient . The Ancient Egyptian civilization developed along the Nile River more than 7000 years ago. It is recognizable for its temples, hieroglyphs, mummies, and above all, the Pyramids.

Apart from visiting and seeing the ancient temples and artefacts of , there is also a lot to see in each city. Each city in Egypt has its own charm and its own history, culture, activities. Egypt stimulates the imagination of tourists as one of the most popular tourist destinations worldwide.

So.. let’s start our journey. CAIRO

Cairo is the capital city of Egypt, with a total population of 16 million people. The metropolitan city is one of the largest in , the largest in the Middle East and the Arab world, and the 15th largest in the world. Cairo is associated with ancient Egypt, where the Great pyramids of and the ancient city of Memphis exist. It is famous for its own history, preserved in the medieval Islamic city and Coptic sites in Old Cairo.

Though firmly attached to the past, Cairo is also home to a vibrant modern society. The Midan Tahrir area situated in downtown Cairo has strived to be a "Paris on the Nile." Cairo has the oldest and largest film and music industries in the Arab world, as well as the world's second-oldest institution of higher learning, Al-Azhar University. Journey of The Pharaohs

LUXOR

Luxor, the "world's greatest open-air ” on the West Bank of the Nile, is the home to the ruins of temple complexes and human headed . Most of the ruins and tombs still remain, including the , which contains the famous Tomb of Tutankhamen which was found in pristine condition and the Temple of Queen at Deir El Bahary. Nearby, a number of ancient temples and are located: the Temple of Medinat Habu, Colossi of , the Ramesseum, the and the Valley of the Nobles. While in Luxor, one cannot miss the Hot Air Balloon trip; offering a fantastic view from above of the West Bank of Luxor. Journey of The Pharaohs

ASWAN

Going south along the River Nile lies the smaller city of Aswan, the home of many quarries from which most of the in Luxor were sourced. The river is wide, slow and beautiful, with the colorful Nubian villages featuring the traditions of the lives of the . The Temple is the most visited temple in Aswan and the last in the classical Egyptian architectural style. In the south of Aswan lies the Unfinished , the largest obelisk carved directly out of bedrock. Sailing towards the West Bank by are located the Island and the Botanical Garden. The High Dam is a modern landmark across the Nile built between 1960 and 1970. Accessible and usually combined with an Aswan tour is the visit to the iconic temples of , situated on the western bank of Lake Nasser. Red Sea Authentic Escape

HURGHADA

Boasting a number of superb beaches and famous for its great diving opportunities, Hurghada has a variety of other sea activities, including scuba- diving, , windsurfing, parasailing, kitesurfing, waterskiing and jet skiing. You can also ride a glass bottom boat where you can see the gardens of corals and the exotic marine life. There are many islands to visit, such as Giftun and Mahmya Islands - the most famous for diving and snorkeling. Combine adventure with dramatic desert scenery as you take to the sands on a quad bike, using the sunset against the Sinai mountains as your backdrop, or head into the heart of the desert by jeep. In the evening, you can go for a walk in the promenade area for some traditional cafes, shopping, or dining. There is bowling and a family entertainment center nearby as well as a few malls and restaurants. Night life usually begins quite late, and you can find some clubs in close proximity to the promenade. Red Sea Authentic Escape

SAHL HASHEESH

15 minutes from Hurghada International Airport, the community is situated on a beautiful bay, long-renowned as a gorgeous seaside and diving destination with 12.5 kilometers of pristine sandy beaches. Sahl Hasheesh is the authentic Red Sea escape offering guests and residents many options from fun-in-the-sun, golfing, water sports and a thriving nightlife to tranquility and peace. Sahl Hasheesh's Old Town district is the heart of the community and home to a variety of high-end retail outlets serving hotel guests, residents and day visitors. Taking a stroll down the beachside boardwalk offers beautiful views, an exciting ambience and a wide selection of designer brands, jewelry and souvenirs. Red Sea Authentic Escape

SHARM EL SHEIKH

Sharm – as its known locally – has become one of Egypt's leading tourist destinations thanks to its resorts, gorgeous beaches, and bounty of sightseeing attractions. Diverse marine life and hundreds of Red Sea coral reef sites make Sharm El Sheikh a magnet for divers and eco-tourists. Naama Bay, the resort district's stunning natural bay boasts some of the city's most popular cafés, restaurants, and . It's the place to go for tourist-friendly entertainment. 's Island’s outstanding natural beauty is complemented by its 12th-century citadel, see it by booking a boat tour! Ras Muhammad National Park, at the tip of the peninsula is one of Sharm El Sheikh's best snorkeling spots. The coastal national park is home to thousands of species, including crustaceans and turtles. For sightseers who don't fancy the three-hour climb up , one of the world’s oldest Christian monasteries, Saint Catherine’s Monastery, lies right at its feet. It was built 1,500 years ago! MUST-SEE SPOTS MUST-SEE SPOTS CAIRO

• The Giza Pyramids & • Visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World! Your guide will take you to the 5000-year old necropolis in Giza. Stand at the foot of the Great Pyramids guarded by the Great Sphinx with the head of a pharaoh and a lion's body. • The • The Egyptian Museum has the largest collection of Egyptian antiquities and art in the world. It features artifacts from the Pharaonic period, displaying a rare collection dating back 5000 years. Over 250,000 artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen’s collection of treasure, gold and jewelry. • Salah El Din Citadel • It was constructed by Salah El Din on the Moqattam hills in 1183 AD to defend Cairo from the armies of Crusaders. Inside the castle's walls lies Mohamed Ali Alabaster which was designed by the architect Yousif Boushnaq, a Turkish man who came to Cairo to build the mosque for Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt from 1805 to 1849. • Khan El Khalili Bazaars • Located in the heart of Islamic Cairo, this busy and colorful open-air is filled with unique and exotic items from spices and perfumes to jewelry and souvenirs. MUST-SEE SPOTS ALEXANDRIA

• Pompay's Pillar • Constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century and originally from the temple of the , it was once a magnificent structure rivaling the Soma and the Caesarean. • Catacombs • The largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock. This historical archaeological site is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. The necropolis consists of a series of Alexandrian tombs, statues and archaeological objects of the Pharaonic funeral cult with Hellenistic and early Imperial Roman influences. • Citadel • A 15th-century defensive fortress located on the coast in Alexandria, Egypt. It was established in 1477 AD (882 AH) by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa'it Bay. It is built on the site of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. • • Reborn in October 2002 to reclaim the mantle of its ancient namesake, it is a vast complex where the arts, history, philosophy, and science come together. Moreover, the myriad activities it offers have made it a place for open discussion, dialogue, and understanding. MUST-SEE SPOTS LUXOR

East Bank

• Temple • To the east bank of Luxor, it is the greatest example of worship in history. It was dedicated to the God Amon, his wife and their son and was constructed from the beginning of the Middle Kingdom until the Greco Roman Kingdom. • • It is a great temple complex in modern Luxor dedicated to , a creator God often fused with the sun-god Ra into Amun-Ra. Construction work on the temple began during the reign of Amenhotep III in the 14th century BC. Horemheb and added columns, statues, and friezes and had earlier obliterated his father's cartouches and installed a shrine to the . However, the only major expansion effort took place under Ramses II around 100 years after the first stones were put in place. Luxor is unique among the main complexes in having only two pharaohs leave their mark on its architectural structure. MUST-SEE SPOTS LUXOR

West Bank

• Valley of Kings • A burial ground for the pharaohs which was the Kingdom of , god of the underworld. From their grand tombs filled with treasures and decorated with magnificent art, the Egyptian pharaohs believed they would embark on a journey in which they would meet the gods in the and achieve immortality. • Hatshepsut Temple • One of the most dramatically situated in the world, built at the head of a valley. Throughout the temple, statues and sphinxes of the queen proliferated. Many of them have been reconstructed from the thousands of smashed fragments found by the excavators, some of which are now in the Cairo Museum, and others the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. • • The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III. For 3,400 years, they have stood in the Theban Necropolis. Everything is duplicated along the main axis, there are two entrances, two courts, two colonnades, two hypostyle halls and two sanctuaries. There were probably even two sets of priests. The left, or northern side is dedicated to Haroeris, the falcon headed sky god and the right to , the crocodile headed god. ASWAN MUST-SEE SPOTS – – Aswan

• Temple of at Edfu • The major Ptolemaic temple was built between 237 BCE and 57 BCE into the reign of VII. Built from sandstone blocks, it was constructed over the site of a smaller New Kingdom temple. • Kom Ombo Temple • It consists of two temples; a Temple of Sobek and a Temple of Haroeris. The Temple has scanted remains, due first to the changing Nile, then the Copts who once used it as a church, and finally by builders who used the stones for new buildings. The left, or northern side is dedicated to Haroeris (the falcon headed sky god) and the right to Sobek (the crocodile headed god). • The High Dam • An miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile. • Philae Temple • Since early century, the site of Philae was flooded for six months each year. An incredible restoration program was undertaken in the 1960s and the Temple was moved stone by stone to a higher elevation. • The • The largest known ancient obelisk located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt in Aswan. It was ordered by Hatshepsut (1508–1458 BC), possibly to complement the Lateran Obelisk (which was originally at Karnak and was later brought to the Lateran Palace in Rome). MUST-SEE SPOTS SHARM EL-SHEIKH

• Ras Mohammed • This is a National Park declared for protection from fishing and other human activities. A coral reef of the fringing and hermatypic types exists along the coast close to the shoreline. More than 220 species of coral are found in the Ras Mohammad area, 125 of them soft coral. The coral reefs are located 50 to 100 cm below the sea surface and have a width of 30 to 50 m in most places. • Monastery of St. Catherine • Located at the foot of Mount Moses, it was constructed by order of the Emperor Justinian between 527 and 565. It is built around what is thought to be Moses' Burning Bush, which has a chapel built atop it. It is a spectacular natural setting for priceless works of art, including Arab mosaics, Greek and Russian icons, Western oil paintings, paintings on wax, fine sacerdotal ornaments, marbles, enamels, chalices, reliquaries, including one donated by Czar Alexander II in the 19th century and another by Empress Catherine of Russia in the 17th century. It is one of the largest and most important collections of illuminated manuscripts in the world; consisting around 4,500 volumes in Greek, Coptic, , Armenian, Hebrew, Slavic, Syriac, Georgian and other languages. PROPOSED ONE-DAY EXCURSIONS EXCURSIONS Cairo

Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids Itinerary: Our representative will pick you up from your hotel 90 minutes before See the Great Pyramids Sound and Light Show show-time to attend the Sound and Light show of the Giza Pyramids. illuminated at night with a stunning audio-visual The show starts with the story of the Sphinx who has been the vigilant display. Learn about the guardian of the city of the dead for 5000 years. It also depicts the story and the story of the Sphinx, guardian of the Giza of building the pyramids and relates the history of great and famous Necropolis for over 5000 years. figures of ancient Egypt such as Thutmosis IV, Akhnaten, Nefertiti and Tut Ankh Amon. After the show, you will be transferred back to your Included: hotel. • Pick up services from your hotel & return • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle NB: • English-speaking escorted representative • All languages available via headphones offer translation (English, • Entrance fees to the show French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Polish, Arabic) • Bottled water during your trip • Tourists whose birthday is on the same day will be offered a free • All taxes & service charge ticket and some sound and light products Days 1st Show 2nd show

Monday English Spanish Tuesday English French

Wednesday English Spanish Single traveler rate 65, - USD

Thursday English French

Friday English French Per person based 45, - USD Saturday English Italian on 2 persons traveling together

Sunday English German

Summer time 7:30 PM 8:30 PM

Winter time 6:30 PM 7:30 PM EXCURSIONS Cairo

Half day Tour to the Citadel and Khan El Itinerary: Khalili bazaars Our representative will pick you up from your hotel to enjoy a visit to Salah El Din Citadel. After, you will visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque Have a day tour to Old Cairo and Coptic Cairo and then visit the area of Islamic Cairo where you will be able to explore visiting Salah El Din Citadel, constructed during Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar. Then, you will be transferred back to the Crusades in 1183 AD and admire Mohamed your hotel. Ali Alabaster Mosque inside the castle’s walls before exploring Khan El Khalili. Single traveler 75, - USD rate Included: • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle Per person based 45, - USD • All sightseeing tours (private tours), including on 2 persons entrance fees traveling together • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide • Bottled water during your trip • All taxes & service charge EXCURSIONS Cairo

Half day Tour to the Egyptian Museum Itinerary: and Khan El Khalili Our representative will pick you up from your hotel to visit the Egyptian Museum. Then, you will proceed to visit the area of Islamic Cairo, where Admire artefacts from Ancient Egypt in the you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili. After that, you will be Egyptian Museum. Then, visit Khan El Khalili transferred back to your hotel. market. Single traveler rate 75, - USD Included: • Pick up services from your hotel & return • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle Per person based 45, - USD • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide on 2 persons • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites traveling together • Bottled water on board the vehicle during your trip • All taxes & service charge EXCURSIONS Cairo

Half day Tour to the Giza Pyramids and Itinerary: the Sphinx You will be picked up from your hotel to visit the Pyramids. Then, you will proceed to visit the Great Sphinx. This temple served two functions: first, Visit one of the seven wonders of the world! Your it was used for the purification of the mummy of the king before its burial. guide will take you to the 5000-year old necropolis Second, it was used for making the mummification process of the king. in Giza. Stand at the foot of the Great Pyramids, After visiting, you will be transferred back to your hotel. built for Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus and guarded by the Great Sphinx. Single traveler rate 75, - USD

Included: • Pick up services from your hotel & return Per person based 45, - USD • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle on 2 persons • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide traveling together • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites • Bottled water during your trip • All taxes & service charge EXCURSIONS Cairo

Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise and Show Itinerary: You are invited to dinner at the cruising restaurant for a two-hour sailing Admire the lights of Downtown Cairo while trip on the Nile with a belly dancer, folklore show and oriental music. enjoying a delicious dinner with a belly dancing You’ll be delighted with our chef’s menu offering a selection of Egyptian and Egyptian folklore show. favorites made with the freshest ingredients.

Included: Single traveler rate 90, - USD • Pick up services from your hotel & return • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle • Choice of menu Per person based 70, - USD • Belly dancer and oriental show on 2 persons • Western show traveling together • All taxes & service charge EXCURSIONS Cairo

Full Day Tour to the Egyptian Museum, Itinerary: Citadel and Khan El Khalili Our representative will pick you up from your hotel to enjoy a visit to the Egyptian Museum and then you will proceed to visit Mohamed Ali Admire artifacts from Ancient Egypt in the Alabaster Mosque inside the Citadel of Salah El Din. After that, you will Egyptian museum. Then, visit Salah El Din visit the area of Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Citadel, constructed in 1183 AD and Mohamed Ali Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar. Mosque, built inside the castle in the 19th century. After that, explore Khan El-Khalili. Single traveler rate 120, - USD

Included: • Pick up services from your hotel & return Per person based 70, - USD • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle on 2 persons • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide traveling together • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites • Bottled water on board during your trip • All taxes & service charge EXCURSIONS Cairo

Full Day Tour to the Pyramids & the Itinerary: Egyptian Museum Our representative will pick you up from your hotel to enjoy an excursion to the Pyramids. Then, you will proceed to visit the Great Sphinx and the Spend the day visiting Ancient Egypt. Take in the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramid of Chephren. After, you will Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx before visiting the visit the Egyptian Museum. You will then be transferred back to your Egyptian Museum with the largest collection of hotel. Egyptian antiquities in the world. Single traveler 125, - USD Included: rate • Pick up services from your hotel & return • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle Per person based 75, - USD • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide on 2 persons • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites traveling together • Bottled water on board during your trip • Shopping tours in Cairo • All taxes & service charge EXCURSIONS Cairo

Full Day Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Itinerary: Sakkara Tour You will be picked up from your hotel to enjoy a great excursion to the Pyramids and then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx and the Valley Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx Temple. After that, you will visit the step pyramid of Zoser, the world’s rd and then the older step pyramid at Sakkara and oldest major stone structure, built in the 3 dynasty for King Djoser. You Memphis, the first ancient capital of Egypt to will then be transferred to Memphis, which was the capital of Egypt witness the greatest ancient sites near Cairo in during the Old Kingdom. There, you will visit the Statue of Ramses II and one day. the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis. You will then be transferred back to your hotel. Included: Single traveler rate 128, - USD • Pick up services from your hotel & return • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites Per person based 80, - USD • Bottled water on board during your trip on 2 persons • Shopping tours in Cairo traveling together • All taxes & service charge EXCURSIONS Cairo

Over day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo Itinerary: by Car Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo and transfer you to Alexandria. The first visit is Pompay’s Pillar, which was th Pay a visit to Egypt’s beautiful second city. See constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4 rock-cut Roman catacombs, the ruins of a Roman century. Then, you will drive to visit the Catacombs, which are the largest temple complex and the Qaitbey Citadel. Visit the Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock. Then, you will Bibliotheca Alexandrina and enjoy fresh seafood proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel, which was built on the site of the by the Mediterranean. Lighthouse of Alexandria. Lastly, you will visit Bibliotheca Alexandrina. You will then be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo. Included: • Pick up services from your hotel in Cairo & Single traveler rate 220, - USD return • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide • Entrance fees to the mentioned historical place Per person based 120, - USD • Bottled water during your trip on 2 persons • Shopping tours in Cairo traveling together • All taxes & service charge EXCURSIONS Cairo Notes: • Rates are in USD • Lunch is not included. However, it is available at supplement depending on the choice of the clients • Rates don’t include tips and beverages • The Pyramids visit includes entrance to the Pyramids plateau only and not inside any of the Pyramids • Cairo Museum visit doesn’t include the entrance to the mummies’ room • The visit of Bibliotheca Alexandrina doesn’t include entrance to any of the inside the RECOMMENDED TRIPS Aswan - Luxor Arrival Aswan (16th of March) 12:00 Noon embarkation 5 days / 4 nights 12:30 Lunch You will be transferred from the hotel to Cairo Airport to board a flight to Aswan. Upon arrival at 16:00 Visit Nubian Aswan International Airport, an Excel Travel Museum by motor boat representative will welcome you and escort you to 17:00 Tea at club lounge board the Oberoi Philae Cruiser for a relaxing 5-day tour. 19:00 Cocktail reception 19:30 Dinner and DAY 1 Alternatively, for those who wish to opt for an unforgettable tour to Abu Simbel: overnight in Aswan You will fly to Abu Simbel via Aswan and upon arrival an Excel travel guide will escort you to and guide you through the great temples of Ramses II and Nefertari. You will then be transferred back to the airport for a flight to Aswan. Aswan - Luxor Aswan – Kom Ombo - Edfu 5 days / 4 nights 7:30 Breakfast 09:00 Visit of Philae Temple and the High Dam 12:00 Noon sail to Kom Ombo 12:30 Lunch 14:30 Visit the twin DAY 2 16:00 Sail to Edfu 17:00 Tea at club lounge 19:30 Dinner & overnight in Edfu Aswan - Luxor Edfu – - Luxor 5 days / 4 nights 7:30 Breakfast 10:00 Visit the Temple of Edfu 12:00 Sail to Esna 13:00 Lunch – cross the Esna Lock, sail to Luxor DAY 3 17:00 Tea at club lounge 19:30 Dinner & overnight in Luxor Aswan - Luxor Luxor 5 days / 4 nights 05:00 Breakfast 06:00 Visit West Bank Valley of Kings, King Tut’s tomb, Ramses “the six,” Dier Elmadina, Habu and Colossus of Memnon 12:30 Lunch 15:00 Visit Luxor and Karnak Temples DAY 4 17:00 Tea at club lounge 19:30 Dinner & overnight in Luxor Aswan - Luxor Luxor – final departure 5 days / 4 nights 07:30 Breakfast 08:00 Disembarkation and transfer to Luxor Airport for a flight to Cairo – an Excel Travel representative will escort you and check you in DAY 5 your flight. Meet & assist at Cairo Airport and transfer to the hotel or another terminal for final departure if needed. Notes: Rates offer based on Oberoi Philae Nile cruiser • Private transfers from / to airports in a/c vehicles as https://www.oberoihotels.com/ per the itinerary in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan • 4 nights’ accommodation onboard on the Nile Cruise Cruise starting in Aswan on 16th March, 2019 based on FB (food only and no beverage) • Rate for single traveler (in a single cabin): 2717, - US • Shared cruise sightseeing with English speaking dollars guide to visit the sites as per the itinerary shown. • Rate for half twin (min 2 persons traveling together): 1790, - US Dollars *the mentioned rates exclude the following • Entry visa to Egypt Optional Tour to Abu Simbel: • Any item of personal nature like tips, laundry, • Rate for single traveler: 315, - US Dollars telephone calls, etc • Rate for person based on min 2 persons traveling • Domestic airfares together: 280, - US Dollars *the optional tour rate includes flights Aswan – Abu Simbel All rates are based on current taxes and fuel rates. – Aswan Should the government increase any item(s) Excel Travel will update the packages accordingly. *the mentioned rates are per person in US Dollars in a luxury cabin, NET non-commissionable & includes: The itinerary is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control. • Meet & assist in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan Airports by Excel Travel staff Luxor - Aswan Arrival Luxor (Saturday 9th - 13:00 Lunch on board 4 days / 3 nights Tuesday 12th, March) 14:30 Visit East Bank You will be transferred from the hotel to (Karnak Temple and Cairo Airport to board a flight to Luxor. Luxor Temple) Upon arrival at Luxor International 17:30 Afternoon tea Airport an Excel Travel representative 19:30 Belly dance & will welcome you and assist you through dervishes show in the DAY 1 the immigration process. You will then be escorted to board the Sonesta Moon lounge Goddess Cruiser for a relaxing 4-day 20:00 Dinner on board tour. Luxor - Aswan Luxor – Esna - Edfu 4 days / 3 nights 06:00 Wake-up call 06:00 Breakfast on board 07:00 West Bank excursion 12:30 Sail to Edfu 12:30 Lunch on board DAY 2 16:30 Afternoon tea 19:30 Welcome cocktail party in the lounge 20:00 Dinner on board 21:30 Movie (Death on the Nile - Agatha Christie) Luxor - Aswan Edfu – Kom Ombo - Aswan 4 days / 3 nights 07:00 Wake-up call 07:00 Breakfast on board 08:00 Edfu Temple Excursion 10:00 Sail to Kom Ombo 13:00 Egyptian BBQ lunch on board DAY 3 16:00 Afternoon tea 16:30 Kom Ombo Temple excursion 18:00 Sail to Aswan 19:30 Dinner on board 21:30 Galabeya party in the lounge Luxor - Aswan Aswan - Cairo 06:00 Wake-up call 4 days / 3 nights 07:00 Breakfast on board Transfer to Aswan Airport for a flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo 08:00 Check-out & Airport, an Excel Travel representative luggage down will escort you and check you in your 08:15 Aswan excursion flight. DAY 4 Notes: Rates offer based on Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise *the mentioned rates exclude the following www.sonesta.com • Entry visa to Egypt • Any item of personal nature like tips, laundry, Cruise starting in Luxor on 9h March, 2019 and ending in telephone calls, etc Aswan 12th March, 2019 • Domestic airfares • Rate for single traveler (in a single cabin): 887, - US dollars All rates are based on current taxes and fuel rates. • Rate for half twin (min 2 persons traveling together): Should the government increase any item(s) Excel Travel 542, - US Dollars will update the packages accordingly.

*the mentioned rates are per person in US Dollars in a The itinerary is subject to change due to circumstances luxury cabin, NET non-commissionable & includes: beyond our control.

• Meet & assist in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan Airports by Excel Travel staff • Private transfers from / to airports in a/c vehicles as per the itinerary in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan • 3 nights’ accommodation onboard on the Nile Cruise based on FB (food only and no beverage) • Shared cruise sightseeing with English speaking guide to visit the sites as per the itinerary shown. Hurghada Cairo - Hurghada Overnight at Oberoi 5 days / 4 nights Sahl Hasheesh. You will be transferred from the hotel to Cairo domestic airport to board a flight to Hurghada. Upon arrival at Hurghada International Airport, an Excel Travel representative will welcome you and escort DAY 1 you to your hotel in Hurghada. Hurghada Free at leisure - Hurghada 5 days / 4 nights Overnight at the hotel in Hurghada.

3 full days at leisure to enjoy the hotel amenities or book one of the fascinating activities offered by Excel travel team.

Giftun and Mahmya Islands are the main diving and snorkeling sites to which DAYS 2-4 daily boats take diving parties. The island has a beautiful sand reef, a garden of corals and an exotic marine life.

There are daily trips to go snorkeling and diving operated by diving centers in the hotels. Sinbad submarine is one of the fascinating trips in Hurghada, sailing 2 or 3 times daily to dive with passengers for 20 meters under water to see the underwater views and Red Sea marine life. Hurghada Hurghada – final departure 5 days / 4 nights Check-out after breakfast and transfer to Hurghada Airport for a flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, an Excel Travel representative will escort you and check you in your flight. DAY 5 Notes: Rates offer based on Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh Hotel *the mentioned rates exclude the following www.oberoihotels.com • Any item of personal nature like tips, laundry, telephone calls, etc • Rate for single traveler (in a single cabin): 1319, - US • Domestic airfares Dollars • Rate for half twin (min 2 persons traveling together): All rates are based on current taxes and fuel rates. 671, - US Dollars Should the government increase any item(s) Excel Travel will update the packages accordingly. *the mentioned rates are per person in US Dollars in a luxury cabin, NET non-commissionable & includes: The itinerary is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control. • Meet & assist in Cairo & Hurghada airports by Excel Travel staff • Private transfers from / to airports in a/c vehicles as per the itinerary • 4 nights’ accommodation in Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh Sharm El Sheikh Cairo – Sharm El Sheikh Overnight at Four 5 days / 4 nights Seasons Sharm El You will be escorted from the hotel to Cairo Sheikh. domestic airport to board a flight to Sharm El Sheikh. Upon arrival at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, an Excel Travel representative will welcome you and escort DAY 1 you to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh. Sharm El Sheikh Free at leisure – Sharm El Sheikh Overnight at Four 5 days / 4 nights Seasons Sharm El 3 full days at leisure to enjoy the hotel Sheikh. amenities or book one of the fascinating activities offered by Excel Travel team.

Sharm El Sheikh is a bustling cosmopolitan resort located at the south end of the Sinai DAYS 2-4 Peninsula between the Gulf of and Gulf of Aqaba. It offers a breathtaking mountainous desert backdrop, sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters with exotic coral reefs to explore. It is a resort for sun seekers, beach lovers, and snorkeling and enthusiasts. Sharm El Sheikh Sharm El Sheikh – Cairo – final departure 5 days / 4 nights Check out after breakfast and transfer to Sharm El Sheikh airport for a flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, an Excel Travel representative will escort you and check you in your flight. DAY 5 Notes: Rates offer based on Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh *the mentioned rates exclude the following www.fourseasons.com • Any item of personal nature like tips, laundry, telephone calls, etc • Rate for single traveler (in a single cabin): 1179, - US • Domestic airfares Dollars • Rate for half twin (min 2 persons traveling together): All rates are based on current taxes and fuel rates. 592, - US Dollars Should the government increase any item(s) Excel Travel will update the packages accordingly. *the mentioned rates are per person in US Dollars in a luxury cabin, NET non-commissionable & includes: The itinerary is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control. • Meet & assist in Cairo & Sharm airports by Excel Travel staff • Private transfers from / to airports in a/c vehicles as per the itinerary • 4 nights’ accommodation in Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh on BB bases SERVICES TRANSPORT SERVICES: Meet & Assist, Lounges & Visa

Types of Services Description Non-Egyptian • Excel travel coordinator meets the traveler before the immigration desk upon arrival at the tube or gate 10 USD per flight for 1 or 2 persons • Coordinator avoids queuing and stamps the Meet & assist by Excel Travel passport through a special desk Coordinator - arrival • Coordinator helps arrange a porter for luggage if needed - against charge for a group of 5 5 EGP per extra person • Coordinator makes sure the driver is ready at the terminal exit for traveler to depart airport.

• Ahlan staff meets the clients at the aircraft stairs by mini van (at bus gate) or by a club car (at tube gate) • Ahlan staff accompany the traveler to the VIP VIP Lounge - Arrival lounge by the van/club car • The traveler waits in the VIP lounge until Ahlan 168 USD staff & Excel travel coordinator stamp the passport and claim the luggage • Coordinator helps arrange a porter for luggage & arranges with the driver to be ready at the exit of the VIP lounge for the traveler to depart the airport. TRANSPORT SERVICES: Meet & Assist, Lounges & Visa

Types of Description Non- Services Egyptian • Excel Travel coordinator & Ahlan staff meet the traveler upon arrival at the airport • The traveler goes straight to the VIP lounge (terminal 1) or a waiting salon VIP Lounge - (terminal 3) Departure • Ahlan staff & Excel Travel finish the departure procedure 168 USD • Ahlan staff accompany the traveler by van to the aircraft (if from bus gate) from the VIP lounge at terminal 1 • If at terminal 3, Ahlan staff accompany the traveler to another VIP lounge after the immigration until boarding time & then accompany the traveler by a club car to the tube gate

• Excel Travel coordinator arranges with the traveler or the driver prior to arrival to 10 USD per meet the traveler upon arrival at the terminal flight for 1 or 2 • Coordinator helps arrange a porter for luggage if needed – against charge for persons Meet & assist by groups of 5 Excel Travel Coordinator – • Coordinator accompanies the traveler into the terminal and helps the traveler departure 5 EGP per check in extra person • Coordinator avoids queueing and stamps the passport through a special desk TRANSPORT SERVICES: Airport Transfer

Transfers from/ Escort is not included to Cairo Airport but available at supplement of 6, -USD

Type of car Sedan Mercedes E class Mercedes S class

Four Seasons 24,-USD 55, - USD 155, - USD Nile Plaza or Vice Versa CONTACT DETAILS CONTACT DETAILS: For reservations: • Name: Mr. Wael Khamis • Email: [email protected] • Landline: +20224136100 – extension is 132 • Cell #: +201211449752

Head Office: • 68 El Merghany St. Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt PO 11341 • Tel.: +202 2413 6100 • Fax: +202 2418 2154 • Email: [email protected] – www.exceltrvl.net