• Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Cairo.



• Day 2 - Arrive Cairo Trafalgar meets you on arrival at Cairo Airport and transfers you to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
  
  Hotel: Ramses Hilton



• Day 3 - Cairo sightseeing On our guided tour we visit the Egyptian Museum, home of King Tutankhamun’s priceless treasure, discovered by Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings in 1922. Then we proceed to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids at Giza, including the Great Pyramid of Cheops and we see their inscrutable guardian, the enigmatic Sphinx! (Buffet Breakfast )



• Day 4 - Aswan – Nile Cruise (3 nights) This morning we are transferred to Cairo Airport to board our flight to Aswan. We visit the High Dam and we travel by motorboat to the temple of Isis, rising from the waters of the Nile on the island of Philae. At noon we board our Nile cruise ship in time for lunch. In the afternoon we sail in a traditional Nile ‘felucca’ around Aswan’s Botanical Gardens and view the Aga Khan Mausoleum. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
  
  Cruise Ship: MS Giselle or MS Miriam (3 nights)



• Day 5 - Nile Cruise: Kom-Ombo - Edfu This morning is at leisure or maybe join the optional excursion to the mighty Sun Temple of Abu Simbel, flanked by four giant statues of Ramses II. The temple was reclaimed from the dam and reconstructed in its present location. In the afternoon we sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple dedicated to the Crocodile God, Sobek, and then on to Edfu. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)



• Day 6 - Nile Cruise: Edfu – Luxor This morning we visit Egypt’s best preserved cult temple at Edfu, dedicated to the the falcon god, Horus. We cruise on to Luxor where we visit the ancient Temple which dominates the town.(Brerakfast / Lunch / Dinner)



• Day 7 - Disembark – Luxor – Cairo We disembark from our cruise ship and we visit the extraordinary Valley of the Kings, where the New Kingdom pharaohs were buried in dramatically shafted tombs built into the hillsides. Then on to the breathtaking Deir el-Bahri, Queen Hatshepsut’s impressive temple, the Colossus of Memnon on the West Bank and the gigantic temple complex at Karnak on the East Bank before flying back to Cairo. (Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Ramses Hilton



• Day 8 - Cairo – Alexandria We drive through the desert to Alexandria, making a stop at the Coptic Monasteries at Wadi El Natrun (if open). The city of Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 322 BC at the point where the Nile meets the Mediterranean, and is reputed to have been the birthplace of Cleopatra. It was the most important cultural centre of Egypt in ancient times but declined after Cairo became the capital of Egypt in 969 AD. Today Alexandria is Egypt’s leading port and a most important industrial centre, but still has a reputation as a cultural centre and has a beautiful seafront area known as the Corniche. This evening we will enjoy the views as we dine in a local restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Renaissance/ Helnan



• Day 9 - Alexandria sightseeing – Cairo Our guided tour shows us the white marble Roman Amphitheatre, Pompy’s Pillar, the Kom Elshokafa Catacomb, the National Museum and El Morsi Abu El Abbas Mosque. Later we drive back to Cairo. (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Le Meridien Heliopolis



• Day 10 - Cairo – USA We transfer you to the airport for your return flight to the USA.(Buffet Breakfast)



• Please Note Please note: Prices from 1 October 2008 onwards to 2009, are subject to confirmation on 31 July 2008, at which time the price guarantee will become applicable.

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12/5/2008 - 12/14/2008	$1,775	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
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3/27/2009 - 4/5/2009	$1,799	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
4/3/2009 - 4/12/2009	$1,825	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
4/10/2009 - 4/19/2009	$1,850	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
4/17/2009 - 4/26/2009	$1,799	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
4/24/2009 - 5/3/2009	$1,850	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/1/2009 - 5/10/2009	$1,835	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/8/2009 - 5/17/2009	$1,835	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/15/2009 - 5/24/2009	$1,835	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/22/2009 - 5/31/2009	$1,835	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/29/2009 - 6/7/2009	$1,835	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/5/2009 - 6/14/2009	$1,835	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/12/2009 - 6/21/2009	$1,835	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/19/2009 - 6/28/2009	$1,835	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/26/2009 - 7/5/2009	$1,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/3/2009 - 7/12/2009	$1,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/10/2009 - 7/19/2009	$1,925	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
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8/14/2009 - 8/23/2009	$1,925	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/21/2009 - 8/30/2009	$1,925	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/28/2009 - 9/6/2009	$1,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/4/2009 - 9/13/2009	$1,835	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/11/2009 - 9/20/2009	$1,835	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/18/2009 - 9/27/2009	$1,835	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/25/2009 - 10/4/2009	$1,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/2/2009 - 10/11/2009	$1,950	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/9/2009 - 10/18/2009	$1,950	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
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10/23/2009 - 11/1/2009	$1,950	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/30/2009 - 11/8/2009	$1,950	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
Taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are not included. * Please note: A flight fuel surcharge of US$50.00 will be levied on all tour departures leaving between 1 September 2008 and 31 October 2008 ** This list indicates brochure rates and dates. *** Please note: Prices from 1 October, 2008 onwards to 2009, subject to confirmation on 31 July 2008, at which time the Price guarantee will become applicable. **** Triple rooms are not available on this tour. ***** Room Mate Matching is not available on this tour. Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons. For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent. The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts

Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts.

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT - Save up to 10%

Many Trafalgar tours sell out months before the departure date, so book NOW to avoid disappointment.The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the Land-only portion of your trip. Below is our Early Payment Saving options - pay between:

4-6 months SAVE 2.5%

7-9 months SAVE 5%

10-12 months SAVE 7.5%

1 year or more SAVE 10%

All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Greek Cruises, Egypt, European Express tour and extra night accommodation.*When booking our Basel to Amsterdam River Cruise please check our River Cruise brochure for the savings and discounts exclusions. Conditions apply.

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SAVE ON YOUR 2nd TOUR - Save 5%

Book two Trafalgar holidays, each 8 days or longer for a reduction of 5% off the land portion of the tour with the shortest duration. Take three tours and save on two! Ask your travel professional for suggestions on your perfect tour combination.

IMPORTANT: Tours are combinable with second and subsequent additional tours. Tours must be booked at the same time. Discount is per person only and does NOT apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt and extra night accommodation or any combination of a tour plus a cruise or rail journey as shown in brochures. Please see our Trafalgar brochures for their saving or discount exclusions. Conditions apply.

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TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS - Save 5%

A party of five or more friends - Travel with 5 to 8 friends or family members on the same tour and everyone will receive a discount of 5% off the Land portion of the tour.

A party of 9 or more friends - Further significant savings are available for larger groups of friends and families traveling together. Ask your Travel Agent for full details.

IMPORTANT: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach, so book early! These discounts cannot be combined with any other rooming, Young Traveler or Triple Room Discounts. Names of all passengers traveling must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. These discounts do not apply to extra night accommodation, are not combinable with our Frequent Traveler offer and are not available on Winter tours, Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and Greece tours. Conditions apply.

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YOUNG TRAVELER AGES - SAVE 10%

Share your holiday memories with your family and take advantage of a discount on the Land-only portion of your tour. Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by and adult (limit of one young traveler per room).

On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveler must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS DISCOUNTS, and is limited to one young traveler discount per room. It also does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey or Israel tours, extra night accommodation or London and gateway accommodation. Conditions apply.

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SINGLE TRAVELER room share and save

One of the great benefits of Escorted Travel is the ease of traveling solo, and with Trafalgar we make it simple by offering the following options:

Guaranteed Room Share

When traveling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a 'room sharing' basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same sex on a 'twin room' basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends and a positive way to stretch your vacation budget further. If we fail to match you we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

This service does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, European Express tour, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and extra night accommodation. Conditions apply.

Single Supplement Value

If you prefer the privacy of your own room, you'll appreciate our low single room supplement.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

Travel with three people, sharing one room and each of you will receive a discount off the land-only portion of your tour price. Each itinerary page will list the price reduction, see the tour of your choice.

Triple room discounts are based on sharing a twin-bedded room with an extra bed which may be a rollaway. This discount is applicable to itineraries featuring the Triple Room Reduction offer only.