• Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight to Cairo.



• Day 2- Arrive Cairo (2 nights) Welcome to Egypt! You are met on arrival at Cairo Airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or to begin to explore this fascinating city.
  
  Hotel: Ramses Hilton



• Day 3- Cairo sightseeing This morning on our guided tour we have a highlight visit to the famous Egyptian Museum. Here, among the many thousands of artifacts on display, we see the splendid treasures of Tutankhamun, including his priceless burial mask. Then we drive out to see the Great Pyramids at Giza, including the Great Pyramid of Cheops, and we see their inscrutable guardian, the enigmatic Sphinx! (Buffet Breakfast)



• Day 4- Cairo – 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 the afternoon we sail in a traditional Nile felucca around Aswan’s Botanical Gardens and view the Aga Khan Mausoleum. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
  
  Cruise Ship: MS Medeaw



• Day 5- Nile Cruise: Kom-Ombo – Edfu his morning there is the chance to join an optional excursion by air to see the awe-inspiring temples of Abu Simbel, carved out of the rock by Ramses II and later rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. The incredible facade consists of four colossal statues of the Pharaoh seated on his throne. Later in the afternoon, we sail to Kom-Ombo to visit the Temple dedicated to the crocodile god, Sobek, conveniently situated on the riverbank. Then we sail on to Edfu. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)



• Day 6- Nile Cruise: Edfu – Luxor This morning we visit the beautifully preserved Temple of Horus, the Falcon God, possibly the most complete temple to be found in Egypt. We cruise on to Luxor where we visit the ancient Temple, which lies close to the Nile and parallel with the riverbank. King Amenhotep III, who reigned 1390-53 BC, built this beautiful temple and dedicated it to Amon-Re, king of the gods, his consort Mut, and their son Khons. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)



• Day 7- Disembark – Luxor – Cairo We disembark from our cruise ship and we visit the extraordinary Valley of the Kings, burial place of many of the New Kingdom pharaohs including of course, young King Tutankhamun. Then we visit the amazing temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Medinet Habou, which blends into the cliff face, and the Colossi of Memnon, which are the two giant seated figures that are all that remains of the mortuary temple of Amon-Ofis III. Finally we visit the immense Karnak Temple, dedicated to the Sun God, Amon. Here we walk amid the avenues of sphinxes and halls of gigantic columns – bringing to an end an unforgettable day. (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Ramses Hilton



• Day 8- Cairo – Alexandria This morning we drive through the desert, making a stop at the Coptic Monasteries at Wadi El Natrun (when open). We skirt the ‘Western Desert’, site of Montgomery’s famous victory over Rommel’s Afrikakorps, before arriving in Alexandria, Egypt’s major port and historically associated with Alexander the Great, Cleopatra and Napoleon. This evening we enjoy dinner in a local restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Renaissance / Helnan Palestine



• Day 9- Alexandria sightseeing – Cairo Today our guided city tour introduces us to the history of Alexandria at the National Museum and then we visit the white marble Roman amphitheatre the only one of its kind in Egypt. We also see Pompy’s Pillar, the Kom Elshokafa Catacomb, the layered Roman burial area, and the El Morsi Abu El Abbas Mosque. Later we drive back across the desert to Cairo. (Buffet Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Le Meridien Heliopolis



• Day 10 Cairo – USA Time to bid farewell to your Tour Director and new found friends as you are transferred to Cairo Airport for your return flight to the USA. (Buffet Breakfast)



• Please Note At certain times a similar cruise ship of the same category may be used.



• Christmas & New Year''s Eve Highlights Tour departures 19 Dec will be accommodated in Cairo over Christmas and tour departures 26 Dec will be accommodated on the Nile cruise ship on New Year''s Eve giving you the opportunity to celebrate in true Egyptian style.

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12/5/2008 - 12/14/2008	$1,775	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/12/2008 - 12/21/2008	$1,775	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
1/2/2009 - 1/11/2009	$1,825	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
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1/23/2009 - 2/1/2009	$1,775	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
1/30/2009 - 2/8/2009	$1,799	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
2/6/2009 - 2/15/2009	$1,799	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
2/20/2009 - 3/1/2009	$1,799	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
2/27/2009 - 3/8/2009	$1,799	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/6/2009 - 3/15/2009	$1,799	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/13/2009 - 3/22/2009	$1,799	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/20/2009 - 3/29/2009	$1,799	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
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	$1,799	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/1/2009 - 5/10/2009	$1,775	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/8/2009 - 5/17/2009	$1,775	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/15/2009 - 5/24/2009	$1,775	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/22/2009 - 5/31/2009	$1,775	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/29/2009 - 6/7/2009	$1,775	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/5/2009 - 6/14/2009	$1,775	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/12/2009 - 6/21/2009	$1,775	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/19/2009 - 6/28/2009	$1,775	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/26/2009 - 7/5/2009	$1,825	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/3/2009 - 7/12/2009	$1,825	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/10/2009 - 7/19/2009	$1,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/17/2009 - 7/26/2009	$1,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/24/2009 - 8/2/2009	$1,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/31/2009 - 8/9/2009	$1,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/7/2009 - 8/16/2009	$1,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/14/2009 - 8/23/2009	$1,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/21/2009 - 8/30/2009	$1,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/28/2009 - 9/6/2009	$1,825	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/4/2009 - 9/13/2009	$1,775	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/11/2009 - 9/20/2009	$1,775	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/18/2009 - 9/27/2009	$1,775	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/25/2009 - 10/4/2009	$1,825	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/2/2009 - 10/11/2009	$1,899	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/9/2009 - 10/18/2009	$1,899	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/16/2009 - 10/25/2009	$1,899	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/23/2009 - 11/1/2009	$1,899	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/30/2009 - 11/8/2009	$1,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
11/6/2009 - 11/15/2009	$1,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
11/13/2009 - 11/22/2009	$1,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
11/20/2009 - 11/29/2009	$1,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
11/27/2009 - 12/6/2009	$1,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/4/2009 - 12/13/2009	$1,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/11/2009 - 12/20/2009	$1,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/18/2009 - 12/27/2009	$1,899	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/25/2009 - 1/3/2010	$1,950	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
1/1/2010 - 1/10/2010	$1,899	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
1/8/2010 - 1/17/2010	$1,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
1/15/2010 - 1/24/2010	$1,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
1/22/2010 - 1/31/2010	$1,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
1/29/2010 - 2/7/2010	$1,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
2/5/2010 - 2/14/2010	$1,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
2/12/2010 - 2/21/2010	$1,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
2/19/2010 - 2/28/2010	$1,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
2/26/2010 - 3/7/2010	$1,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/5/2010 - 3/14/2010	$1,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/12/2010 - 3/21/2010	$1,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/19/2010 - 3/28/2010	$1,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/26/2010 - 4/4/2010	$1,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
4/2/2010 - 4/11/2010	$1,950	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
4/9/2010 - 4/18/2010	$1,950	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
4/16/2010 - 4/25/2010	$1,875	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
Taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are not included. * This list indicates brochure rates and dates. ** Please note: A flight fuel surcharge of A$60.00 will be levied on all tour departures leaving between 1 September 2008 and 31 October 2008 *** 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. ****** Guaranteed Room Share 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.