Itinerary:

In this package we have a fine mix of the cultures of which made Egypt great. Most people learn in school about the ancient Egyptians, and are familiar with the Pyramids and Great Defending Sphinx. However, they may have heard less about the rich history that was Nubia. With this package your can experience both. Nubians are the people of northern Sudan and southern Egypt. With a history and traditions which can be traced to the dawn of civilization, the Nubian first settled along the banks of the Nile from Aswan. Along this great river they developed one of the oldest and greatest civilizations in Africa. Until they lost their last kingdom (Christian Nubia) only five centuries back the Nubians remained as the main rivals to the other great African civilization of Egypt. Several important Nubian and Ancient Egyptian archaeological sites were dismantled block by block and moved to higher ground, most notably Abu Simbel. The prior Sudanese river-port and railway terminal of Wadi Halfa was lost beneath the waters, and a new town was built nearby; and Egypt's entire Nubian community from the upper reaches of the Nile numbering several hundred thousand people saw their villages disappear and were forced to relocate.

DAY 01:

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through customs and formalities, then transferred to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Cairo.

DAY 02:

Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which houses the world's largest collection of artifacts from the era of the pharaohs including some belonging to King Tut. Tour Old Cairo, where early Judaism and Christianity flourished in Egypt. Visit sites like the Ben Ezra Synagogue, and the Moallaka Church where the Virgin Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus took refuge. Spend the afternoon at the Great Pyramids of Giza built for Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, and the defending Sphinx. End the day at the bazaar of Khan El Khalili. In the evening, enjoy a Sound and Light Show presentation at the Giza Pyramids. Overnight in Cairo. (B/L)

DAY 03:

You will be transferred to Aswan Airport for your flight to Abu Simbel. Visit the Great Temples of Ramses II. Stand before the colossal statue of the Pharaoh with smaller statues of his wife Nefertari and daughters at his feet. After this visit, fly to Aswan. Upon arrival at Aswan Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Aswan. (B)

DAY 04:

Travel this morning via motor boat to visit the Nubian Village and discover the simple and natural life of the very kind and hospitable Nubian people. Nubian Villages are situated at the bottom of Elephantine Island. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. Return to Aswan's mainland to see the long- awaited Nubian Museum which was opened in 1997. This museum displays thousands of antiquities that would have been lost under the waters of Lake Nasser. Moreover; you will enjoy scenes of Nubian life demonstrated with a range of life-size displays. Overnight in Aswan. (B/L)

DAY 05

After breakfast you will be transferred to Aswan Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Cairo. (B))

DAY 06:

You will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your return flight. (B)

Hotels Used:

• Ramses Hilton Hotel.
• Movenpick Aswan Hotel
• Fairmont Heliopolis.

Package Inclusion:

• 3 Nights accommodation in Cairo.
• Sound and Light Show in Cairo
• 2 Nights accommodation at a hotel in Aswan
• Abu Simbel Excursion
• Nubian Village and Nubian Museum Excursions
• Sightseeing in Cairo and Aswan as per itinerary with lunch and including entrance fees
• Breakfast daily and two lunches
• All transfers within Egypt with local hosting
• Domestic flights within Egypt.
• Service of an English-speaking Egyptologist during sightseeing

Not Included:

• International Airfare
• Egypt entry Visa.($20)
• Tips for local guides and drivers.

Options For Your Trip:

• Dinner cruise in Cairo. ($65)
• Sound and light Show at Philae Temple in Aswan.($40)

	Room Type	From	To	Low Season	High Season
Ramses Hilton	PP. in double room	12-01-2012	09-30-2013	TPA	$ 1115
Ramses Hilton	PP. in double room	12-01-2012	09-30-2013	TPA	$ 330