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Long Cruise up the Nile from Cairo to Luxor

Day 01: Arrival Cairo

Meet at Cairo airport upon arrival by Excel Travel representative who will assist you through airport customs & formalities. You will be escorted immediately to your hotel by Excel AC modern fleet.

Day 02: Cairo BD

Breakfast at the hotel then we start exploring ancient Egypt with a visit to the famous Pyramids. The Great Pyramid of Cheops which was built by manual labor, is the largest of the three main Pyramids and is the only survivor of the Seven Great Wonders of the Ancient World, the Pyramid of Chephren, which is the best preserved, and the Pyramid of Mycerinus. Nearby see the Sphinx, a marvelous sight carved out of a natural rocky outcrop, the lion's body stretching 45m, with its paws 15m long. Drive back to the hotel to refresh & check out The start another visit to the famous Egyptian museum with the treasures of King Tut ankh amoun And then drive to the most famous Khan El Khalili bazaars whereby you will have some free time to explore the market & buy souvenirs. Transfer to the Nile cruise & embarkation Dinner on board Takht (Oriental Music) Overnight in Cairo

Day 3 Sailing to Beni Suif BLD 07h00 Full day sailing to Beni Suef which takes almost 12 hours Guest Show Overnight in Beni Suef

Day 4 Visits of Fayoum BLD

05h00 Breakfast on board 06h00 Visit Fayoum sites (Dahshour Pyramids & Maydom). After breakfast transfer from located in Beni Suef to Dahshour – 100 kilometers – almost 01 & half hour drive as this will include the waiting period for changing security convoys between Beni Suef governorate and Giza 07h30 Tour will take almost 01 & half hours 09h00 Transfer to Maydom Pyramids – 50 Kilos – almost 01-hour drive

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 Sharm El Sheikh: Office 2B, Viva Mall, Peace Rd., Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai Tel.: +2069 366 6577 – Fax: +2069 366 6576 Hurghada: El Shourouk Building, Unit 311, El Hadaba Rd., Hurghada, - Tel. & Fax: +2065 345 2506 Luxor: 81, Television St., First Floor, Luxor, Tel.& Fax: +2095 228 3166 Aswan: 5, Kasr El Hajjar St., Flat # 1, Aswan, Tel & Fax: +2097 245 0094

We Excel in What We Do 10h00 Reach Maydom Pyramids & the tour will take 01 & half hours 11h30 Transfer from Maydom back to the boat in Beni Suef – 50 Kilometers – almost 01- hour drive – Lunch box will be served Arrive the boat & Lunch on board 20h00 Dinner on board Romantic Night Overnight in Beni Suef

Day 5 Sail to Minya – visits BLD

05h00 sail to Minya 12h30 Lunch on board 19h30 Dinner on board 21h00 Treasure Hunt Overnight Minya

Day 6 Tuna El Gebel & Ashmunein BLD

5h00 Breakfast on board 06h00 Tuna El Gebel & Ashmunein 12h30 Lunch on board 13h30 Visit Beni Hassan tombs (4 tombs). The visit will include tomb of baqet lll (BH15) Tomb of Khety (BH17), Tomb of Amenemhet ( BH2) Tomb of Khnumhotep ll ( BH3) ( Approx. 01:30 hours visit ). 16h00 Back to the boat 19h30 dinner on board 21h00 Folkloric Show Overnight Minya

Day 7 Early morning sail to Tel BLD

Breakfast on board Visit Tel El Amarna 09h30 Visit to northern tombs Tomb of Ahmose (EA3) Tomb of Meryre (EA4) Tomb of Pentu (EA5) Tomb of Panehesy (EA6) Royal Tomb of (EA26) the Great Palace of King Akhenaten, the Small and great temples of (Approx. 2:30 hours Visit Back to the boat and sail to Assyut 13h30 stop to in front of Prince Tawdrous Monastery to view the monastery from the boat (Guide will of course provide some explanation on the importance of the monastery) Lunch on board 19h30 Dinner on board Music in the bar Overnight Assyut

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 Sharm El Sheikh: Office 2B, Viva Mall, Peace Rd., Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai Tel.: +2069 366 6577 – Fax: +2069 366 6576 Hurghada: El Shourouk Building, Unit 311, El Hadaba Rd., Hurghada, - Tel. & Fax: +2065 345 2506 Luxor: 81, Television St., First Floor, Luxor, Tel.& Fax: +2095 228 3166 Aswan: 5, Kasr El Hajjar St., Flat # 1, Aswan, Tel & Fax: +2097 245 0094

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Day 8 Sailing to Sohag (8 hours) BLD 07h00 Breakfast on board 13h00 Lunch on board 19h30 Dinner on board Black & White Party Overnight in Sohag

Day 9 Early Sailing to El Balyana BLD 09h30 Visit Abydos temple 11h30 back to the boat and sail to Qena Via Naga Hammadi Bridges 13h00 Lunch on board 19h30 Dinner on board Contest Party Arrive & Overnight in Qena

Day 10 Visit Dandarah temple BL 07h00 Breakfast on board 08h00 Visit Dandarah temple which is a 20 minutes’ drive 10h30 Return to boat and sail to Luxor 12h30 Lunch on board Disembarkation after lunch Transfer to a 5* hotel in Luxor Overnight at the hotel in Luxor

Day 11: Luxor West & East banks visits B

AM: Early morning west bank visit of the , Hatshepsut temple at El Dier El Bahary & the colossi of Memnon. PM: visit of Karnak & Luxor temples on the East bank Overnight at the hotel in Luxor

Day 12: Luxor – Edfu – Kom Embo – Aswan B

Breakfast at the hotel & check out AM: Drive by coach to Aswan visiting Horus temple in Edfu & Horarrios and Sobek temple in Kom Embo en route. Check in the hotel upon arrival PM: Felucca sailing around the island Evening at leisure to enjoy exploring the market in Aswan Overnight in Aswan

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 Sharm El Sheikh: Office 2B, Viva Mall, Peace Rd., Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai Tel.: +2069 366 6577 – Fax: +2069 366 6576 Hurghada: El Shourouk Building, Unit 311, El Hadaba Rd., Hurghada, - Tel. & Fax: +2065 345 2506 Luxor: 81, Television St., First Floor, Luxor, Tel.& Fax: +2095 228 3166 Aswan: 5, Kasr El Hajjar St., Flat # 1, Aswan, Tel & Fax: +2097 245 0094

We Excel in What We Do Day 13: Aswan sightseeing B

AM: Breakfast at the hotel then start a guided visit of Philae temple, the High Dam & unfinished obelisk Back to the hotel to refresh & check out Overnight at the hotel in Aswan

(Optional tour to visit Abu simble will be offered in the morning & Aswan sightseeing will be done in the afternoon if clients book the Abu simble)

Day 14: Final departure B

Breakfast at the hotel & transfer to Aswan airport for a flight to Cairo to connect with the international flight

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 Sharm El Sheikh: Office 2B, Viva Mall, Peace Rd., Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai Tel.: +2069 366 6577 – Fax: +2069 366 6576 Hurghada: El Shourouk Building, Unit 311, El Hadaba Rd., Hurghada, - Tel. & Fax: +2065 345 2506 Luxor: 81, Television St., First Floor, Luxor, Tel.& Fax: +2095 228 3166 Aswan: 5, Kasr El Hajjar St., Flat # 1, Aswan, Tel & Fax: +2097 245 0094

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Rate offer is based on current published departure dates is:

Departure dates from Cairo 2 pax 3 pax Single Supplement

30 April 2017 1712, - 1678, - 765, -

03 September 2017 1912, - 1878, - 902, -

Above rates are per person in double standard room/cabin in USD & include:

 Meet & assist at Cairo airport & Aswan station by Excel Travel team  All transfers as per the above itinerary on private bases  Private guided tour in Cairo on day 2 as per above itinerary  01 night's accommodation at Le Meridien Pyramids hotel or similar in Cairo on BB bases  08 nights onboard Movenpick M/S Darakum Nile cruise on full board bases (FOOD ONLY) http://www.movenpick.com/en/africa/egypt/cruise/cruise-darakum/overview/  02 nights’ accommodation at Sonesta St. George hotel or similar on BB bases  02 night’s accommodation at Helnan Aswan or similar on BB bases  Sharing sightseeing onboard the Nile cruise from day 3 to day 10  Private guided tours as per the itinerary to visit the west bank, East bank, Edfu, Kom Embo, Philae temple, High Dam, unfinished obelisk.  Mineral water during the private days’ tours in Cairo, Luxor & Aswan arranged by Excel Travel.

Above rates exclude:

 Entry visa to Egypt  Any item of personal nature like tips, laundry, telephone calls, beverages  Entrance to any of the three Pyramids, the Solar Boat or the mummies’ room (will be charged as per cost on the spot if requested)  Any other services except mentioned under price includes

Rates are based on current taxes & fuel charge should the government increase any item Excel Travel will update rates accordingly

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 Sharm El Sheikh: Office 2B, Viva Mall, Peace Rd., Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai Tel.: +2069 366 6577 – Fax: +2069 366 6576 Hurghada: El Shourouk Building, Unit 311, El Hadaba Rd., Hurghada, - Tel. & Fax: +2065 345 2506 Luxor: 81, Television St., First Floor, Luxor, Tel.& Fax: +2095 228 3166 Aswan: 5, Kasr El Hajjar St., Flat # 1, Aswan, Tel & Fax: +2097 245 0094