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Day 1:
Depart USA
Upon arrival at JFK Airport you will be assisted by STI Travel
representative and an airport Customer Service Agent in
processing your travel formalities. Aboard your international
flight to Cairo in the comfort of your first class seat, begin
your journey back in time to this fascinating, ancient land.
Day 2: Cairo
As you arrive in the Land of the Pharaohs, at Cairo
international airport, you will be welcomed at your aircraft
landing and driven by private vehicle to the exclusive VIP
lounge for refreshments & relaxation while our representative
takes care of your visa, customs formalities and luggage. You
will than be escorted to your hotel in your chauffeur-driven
luxury car. Upon arrival at your select hotel you will be met
and assisted by your personal butler for the duration of your
stay in Egypt.
Day 3: Cairo
This morning, your private Egyptologist will guide you through
the incredible wealth of the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
displaying the world's largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts
and the magnificent treasures of Tutankhamen's tomb. At Old
Coptic Cairo, over old cobblestone narrow streets where 4th
century churches are still in use by local worshipers, you will
visit Al Moallaka Church (Hanging Church) and Ben Ezra
Synagogue. Stop for lunch at the Oberoi Mena House Hotel than
continue to visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic
Sphinx. You will end your tour at Khan El Khalili, the world's
largest 13th century covered oriental bazaar. Overnight in
Cairo.
Day 4: Cairo, Luxor
After breakfast, accompanied by your personal butler and your
private Egyptologist, you will be transferred on board your
limousine to Cairo domestic airport where you will be hosted at
the VIP lounge while our representative handles your departure
formalities to Luxor. Upon arrival, you will be escorted and
transferred in your private limousine to your luxurious Nile
cruise ship for 5 days/ 4 nights cruise. Accommodation aboard
your cruise ship will be exclusive 52m "Chopin" suite featuring
a private lounge and terrace. Today you will visit the Temple of
Karnak & the Temple of Luxor. Afternoon tea is served on board
and dinner is followed by a belly dancer show. Overnight in
Luxor. Your personal butler and Egyptologist lodged on board
will be at your service during the entire cruise.
Day 5: Luxor, Esna
Very early in the morning, you will be transferred to the West
Bank where you will enjoy a bird's eye view aboard your hot air
balloon, watching the sunrise over the Valley of Kings and
funerary temples of the necropolis; a unique experience. After
breakfast on board, you will visit the West Bank highlights
including Valley of Kings. Valley of Queens, the Temple of Queen
Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Your cruise will sail to
Esna before lunch. Afternoon tea, Captain's welcome cocktail and
dinner on board. Overnight in Esna
Day 6: Edfu, Kom Ombo
Breakfast and lunch will be served while sailing to Edfu. Upon
arrival to Edfu, you will visit the Temple of Horus, the falcon
god, son of Isis and Osiris, considered the best=preserved
ancient temple in Egypt and the second largest after the Temple
of Karnak. Your ship will then sail to Kom Ombo. Afternoon tea
and dinner on board are followed by a Gallabeya (masquerade)
party for which guests are incited to dress up in Pharaonic of
Egyptian costumes. Overnight in Kom Ombo
Day 7: Kom Ombo, Aswan
After breakfast visit the Temple of Sobek & Haroeries in Kom
Ombo, the only temple dedicated to two deities; than sail to
Aswan while lunch is served on board. This afternoon, visit the
Aswan High Fam, the Granite Quarries & Philae Temple dedicated
to Isis. Afternoon tea and dinner are followed by Nubian
Folkloric Show. Overnight Aswan
Day 8: Aswan, Abu Simbel, Cairo
Disembarkation; our representative will assist and escort you to
Aswan airport for your flight to Abu Simbel. Visit the Great
Temple of Ramses II and the temple of his beloved queen,
Nefertari. After visiting this impressive site, you will be
transferred back to Abu Simbel airport for your flight to Vairo
via Aswan. Relax and enjoy the distinctive amenities of your
hotel in Cairo. Overnight in Cairo. Your personal butler will be
attending to your requirements.
Day 9: Cairo, Hurghada / Sahl Hashish
After breakfast, accompanied by your personal butler, you will
be escorted to Cairo domestic airport for your flight to
Hurghada; upon arrival you will be welcomed by our
representative and transferred to your hotel in Sahl Hashish on
board your limousine; Overnight at your hotel. Your elite
all-suite resort on the Res Sea coast of Egypt offers exclusive
services and wellness centers; your Grand Suite features a
private swimming pool.
Day 10: Shal Hashish
A day of sun, sea and optional activities to plan as you like
and your personal butler will assist you in making the required
arrangements
Day 11: Sahl Hashish
More sun, sea and leisurely activities within or outside the
resort, just let your personal butler know your requests.
Day 12: Hurghada - Cairo
After breakfast, our representative will meet and escort you
back to Hurghada airport for your return flight to Cairo. Our
Cairo representative will assist you and transfer you to your
hotel aboard your limousine. Balance of the day is at leisure.
Overnight at your hotel
Day 13: Cairo
Your last day in Egypt is left for optional activities,
shopping, sightseeing or planning as you like with the
assistance of your personal butler. Overnight at your hotel.
A farewell surprise is planned for you
Day 14: Departure
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cairo airport and
escorted to the VIP lounge for refreshments while our
representative takes care of your pre-boarding formalities; you
will than be driven on board a private vehicle to the plane
landing for your flight back to the USA
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