TOURS DESERT & OASIS Private Tour 11 12 AIRO UXOR ESERT ASIS Nights Days C L D & O Explore Egypt with an adventurous spirit, mixing 5* hotels with desert camps and lodges. Travelling via private transfers or experiencing the overnight train from Cairo to Luxor. Discover all the famous sites, and some of the lesser known ones, as you explore the desert. HighLIGHTS X Cairo – The Giza Pyramids & Sphinx, The Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili Bazaar X Luxor – Karnak & Luxor Temples - The Valley of Kings X Kharga Oasis – El Bagawat Cemetery, the Museum & Temples X Dakhla Oasis – The Old Covered City and tombs of El Muzawaka & Deir El Hagar X Farafra Oasis & White Desert – The Santa tree and wind carved sculptors YOURITINERARY YOURHOTELS Day 1 – UK / Cairo: Fly from Heathrow Airport to Cairo, to be met and transferred 2nts Cairo - Mena House Hotel BB to hotel for 2nts stay. 1nt Cairo - Luxor (Sleeper Train) Day 2 – Cairo: Visit the Giza Pyramids & Sphinx, The Egyptian Museum and Khan El 3nts Luxor - Sonesta St. George BB Khalili Bazaar. Lunch is included at the local restaurant. Return to hotel. 1nt Kharga Oasis - Sol Y Mar Pioneers HB Day 3 – Cairo / Luxor: After breakfast free time at leisure. Evening transfer to train 1nt Dakhla Oasis - Desert Lodge HB station for the sleeper train to Luxor. Dinner and overnight on board. 1nt White Desert - Shahrazad Camp FB Day 4 – Luxor: On arrival transfer to hotel for 3nts stay. Afternoon visit the Karnak 1nt Bahariya - Qasr El Bawity HB & Luxor Temples. 1nt Cairo - Sonesta Cairo, Tower & Casino BB Day 5 – Luxor: After breakfast depart to visit the Valley of the Kings & the Queen Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon. Day 6 – Luxor: Free day at leisure. Optional Felucca trip on the Nile to visit Banana YOURHOLIDAY Island. Price Includes: Prices are per person and based on Heathrow flights with Egyptair, including Day 7 – Luxor / Kharga Oasis: Depart Luxor and travel to Kharga Oasis. Visit the El 11 nts accommodation (Standard Rooms/Tents) 2 adults sharing, BB, HB and FB basis. Bagawat Cemetery, the Museum, the Temple of Hibis, the Qasr El Labakha and the All sightseeing in Cairo, Luxor and during Safari as per itinerary with English speaking guide. All entrance fees for all visits as per itinerary. All private transfers as per itinerary. Temple of Gweita. Overnight. Safari Transport: Day 7–11 transfers are by 4-WD Toyota Land Cruiser. Day 7 from Luxor to Kharga Day 8 – Kharga Oasis / Dakhla Oasis: After breakfast, travel to Dakhla Oasis, the Old Oasis is by private Coach. Covered City and visit the oil press, school, courthouse and dwelling chambers. After lunch visit the tombs of El Muzawaka & Deir El Hagar. In the evening bathe in the Price Excludes: Visa entry. Expenses of a personal nature and tips. Optional excursions. hot springs. Overnight. Compulsory Gala Dinners. Day 9 – Dakhla Oasis / Farafra Oasis / White Desert: In the morning travel to Farafra Oasis, tour the city and visit the local heritage museum. At the White Desert explore the Santa tree and wind carved sculptures. Overnight. OPTIONALEXPERIENCES Day 10 – White Desert / Bahariya / Black Desert: Travel to Bahariya in the Black Day 3 – Memphis and Sakkara, home of the Step Pyramid fr £57 pp. Desert. Climb a 50m dune and visit the Crystal Mountain. Enjoy a bathe in the hot Day 4/5 – Sound & Light Show at Karnak fr £37 pp. spring. Overnight. Day 6 – The West Bank, The Valley of the Kings and Queens fr £75 pp. Day 11 – Black Desert / Cairo: In the morning travel to English Mountain and Pyramid Mountain with its abundant fossils. Tour the city and visit the Temple of Alexander the Great. Continue to hotel in Cairo for 1 nt stay. Day 12 – Cairo / UK: After breakfast transfer to airport for return flight to London Heathrow. Price Guide 2015 2016 Normal Winter Peak Winter Summer Normal Winter Peak Winter Normal Winter Peak Winter Summer Normal Winter Hotel/Room Type/Meal Jan - Apr Easter May - Sep Oct - Dec Xmas/New Yr. Jan - Apr Easter May - Sep Oct - Dec Desert & Oasis - BB/HB/FB Adult 11nts fr. £2,439 £2,459 £2,369 £2,439 £2,729 £2,679 £2,709 £2,609 £2,679 Just Ground £1,859 £1,859 £1,789 £1,079 £2,095 £2,039 £2,039 £1,969 £2,039 Price Guide - Prices shown are per person sharing a twin/double room as shown, based on London Heathrow flights to Cairo on Egyptair , internal flights, transfers and board basis specified. Child Price fr.£1,339 based on child under 12 years old sharing with 2 adults. 18 — www.mosaicholidays.co.uk —.