Egypt Nile Cruise Tour
11 Day Tour •
March 18, 2010 Sold Out
w/ Dr. S. Michael Wilcox Special Guest Educator
(In 2010 Michael will be retired. We are excited to announce that he will be joining us on many of our tours.)
This special tour brings you the best of Egypt including a 5 star luxury Nile cruise. You will live in 5 star luxury as you visit ancient sites throughout Egypt and the Nile. You will even have time to snorkel and swim in the Red Sea. This wonderful tour has it all including the best in educators: Dr. S. Michael Wilcox, who will be retired from his school teaching in 2010.
We have not seen prices this low for a Nile Cruise for almost 10 years. Now is the time to take advantage of unbelievable pricing and tour. Prices are so low you can afford to bring your whole family.
Here is what is included in your 5 star luxury tour and cruise price:
•
5 Star luxury Intercontinental Citystars Hotel while in Cairo – one of the most beautiful hotels in the world.
•
5 star Taba Marriott Beach Resort on the Red Sea
•
5 Star luxury cruise on the Nile from Aswan to Luxor
•
All shore excursions off of your 5 star Nile cruise ship
•
Two flights inside of Egypt: Taba to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo
•
All tours, transfers, buses, guides, escorts and entrance fees throughout the tour and cruise
•
Guest educator: Dr. S. Michael Wilcox
•
Fun For Less Tour Staff
•
Partial list of what you will experience or visit: Nile Cruise, Sinai Desert, Red Sea, Aswan, Edfu, Philae Island, Kom Ombo, Esna, Valley of the Kings (tombs of the Pharaoh’s), Karnack Temple, Luxor Temple, Luxor, Cairo, Pyramids, Sphinx, Cairo Museum, King Tut’s Treasures, The Citadel and more
“Whisper Perfect” headset receivers
Everyone on this tour will have their own individual “whisper
perfect” headset receiver. You will be able to hear
every word clearly spoken by our guides and educators, even
when you step away from the group to take that important picture.
Meet your educator:
•
Dr. S. Michael Wilcox:
Michael has been a religious educator for over 35 years. He has escorted many tours throughout Israel and the rest of the world.
Others Price: $2,100+
Fun For Less Regular Price: $1,495
Fun For Less Discount Price: $1,395 ($1,395
price above are cash/check discount rates.)
Call for our deeply discounted airfare.
*Cash
discount price per person double occupancy. Does not include
airfare, taxes, fuel surcharges, Egypt Extension, visas and fees.
DAY
BY DAY ITINERARY This is a partial list, and subject to change as needed to accomplish everything we can in each area we visit. We will have local guides who will make sure we see the very best in the time we have.
Important note: This itinerary is subject to change. The times, dates and places we visit may be altered. Please understand that if a change is made, it is to ensure that you have the best tour possible.
Day 1: March 18: Fly
Today we fly from our various USA cities to Cairo Egypt.
Day 2: March 19: Cairo
Late this afternoon our flight will arrive into Cairo. After clearing customs we will transfer to your beautiful 5 star Intercontinental City Stars hotel.
Day 3: March 20: Cairo – Red Sea
This morning we will travel into the Sinai Deseret, crossing the Suez Canal on our way to the Red Sea. You will spend the next two days enjoying one of the most beautiful resorts in the world on the shores of the red sea: The Taba Marriott Resort and Spa.
Day 4: March 21: Red Sea Resort
You have a full day to enjoy your beautiful resort on the Red Sea. They have a fantastic swimming pool and beach.
Day 5: March 22: Red Sea Resort – Aswan - 5 Star Luxury Nile Cruise Ship
Free morning to enjoy your 5 star luxury beach resort. This afternoon you will meet your Educator, Dr. S Michael Wilcox at the Taba airport. You will fly together to Aswan. After arriving into Aswan you will transfer to your 5 star Luxury Cruise Ship.
Day 6 & 7: March 23 & 24: 5 Star Luxury Cruising on the Nile
Over the next two days you will make numerous stops where you will visit ancient ruins. Dr. Wilcox will spend time in-between stops on the ship, educating you about what you are going to see. He will also offer some information on site. Here is a list of some of what you will see from your cruise ship: Aswan, Aswan Dam, Edifu, Philae Island, Kom Ombo and Esna before arriving into Luxor.
Day 8: March 25: 5 Star Luxury Nile Cruise – Luxor – Cairo
This morning we will depart our Luxury 5 star cruise ship and begin our tour around the Luxor Area. Luxor was one of the great capitals of ancient Egypt. We will enjoy a full day of touring, visiting the Valley of the Kings, Medinet Habu, a spectacular funeral temple built for Ramases III, the huge temple complex of Karnak and the beautiful temple of Luxor. This evening we will fly to Cairo and check into our 5 star luxury hotel, Intercontinental City Stars.
Day 9: March 26: Cairo – Pyramids
We will spend the day touring the important sites around Cairo. Foremost are the Pyramids, built over four thousand years ago and the only remaining wonder of the ancient world. Next to the Pyramids we find the Sphinx. We will visit the papyrus institute where we will learn about this ancient skill and where you can purchase a beautiful example of Egyptian hieroglyphics. We will also visit the Alabaster Mosque and explore the world of the Muslim faith, before retuning to our 5 star hotel.
Day 10: March 27: Cairo
Today you will have some free time to relax, shop and pack for your flight home. Today will also be one of your highlight days as you visit the famous archeological museum in Cairo which houses the world’s greatest collection of Egyptian artifacts including King Tutankhamen’s treasures. Late this evening we transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
Day 11: March 28: US & home
We arrive back in the United States filled with memories of these wonderful lands where the scriptures, the greatest books ever written, were created.
If you are not
yet a member of Fun For Less Tours Click
Here for membership information.
