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Ancient and Wild Africa / 17 Days
Daily Departure Guaranteed /
All the year round |
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DAY 01 |
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Depart
USA, meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment included
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DAY 02 |
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Arrive
in Cairo you will be met by Global Gate Vacations and
transferred by private vehicle to your hotel. The
remainder of today is at leisure for you to relax after
your journey or to start exploring the vibrant city of
Cairo independently. |
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DAY 03 |
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After
breakfast enjoy a full day sightseeing including the great
pyramids of GIZA (PYRAMIDS OF CHEOPS,KHEFREN and MYCERINUS)
continue to the sphinx and the valley of temples, lunch,
proceed to the egyptian museum(home of king (TUTANKHAMUN)
and discover the priceless treasures (3350 years
old)discovered by HOWARD CARTER in 1922 this evening enjoy
a sound and light show at the great pyramid (33$)(B L) |
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DAY 04 |
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After
breakfast, enjoy old coptic Cairo visiting the Hanging
church , Ben Ezra synagogue . Remainder of the day is at
leisure . late in the evening transfer to Cairo airport
for flight to Nairobi . Arrival , transfer by Global Gate
Vacations to your hotel ( B ) |
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DAY 05 |
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After
breakfast, drive further north across Equator to the
semi-desert Northern Frontier,where the Samburu ,Buffalo
Srings and Shaba Reserves are located.Enjoy a thrilling
afternoon game drive.Shaba Sarova ,a luxurious lodge is
set in Born Free country where the glories of nature are
concentrated in this semi-desert oases. Spring water flows
throughout the lodge to form beautiful water cascades and
sparkle into the Uaso Nyriro River.The habitat for
crocodiles . Unique to this area are reticulated
giraffe,Grevy's zebra gerenuk,beisa orynx and the somali
ostrich.There are also
lions,cheetahs,elephants,buffalo,leopards,other big game
and 100 species of birds.Dinner (B L D) |
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DAY 06 |
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After
breakfast, all morning and afternoon game viewing in
Samburu.This area is quite unique for its geography and
also for its wildlife .We can expect to witness an
abundance of wildlife here including the long necked
gerenuk,Gervy's zebra and reticulated giraffe.Dinner ( B L
D ) |
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DAY 07 |
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After
breakfast , drive via Nyahururu Falls down into the Great
Rift valley to lake Nkuru National Park ,famous for its
thousands flamingos and other birds. After lunch enjoy a
game drive through the park and a visit to the lake , Set
on plateau on the Rift Valley,overlooking one of the
world's greatest ornithological spectacles ,Lake Nakuru ,
stands Lion Hill Lodge it is beautifully landscaped with
natural foliage and a startling variety of flower
gardens.The panoramic view from the lodge reveals a
shimmering pink glow across the lake , created by millions
of flamingo,pelicans and Marabou Storks.The park is also a
sanctuary for the rare black rhino, leopard, waterbuck and
other species of birds.Dinner (BLD) |
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DAY 08 |
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After
breakfast , drive across the Rift Valley and south of the
Masai MaraGame Reserve.The Mra is actually the northern
tip of the famous Serengeti.During your afternoon game
drive you may see all of the Big Five (lion,leopard,elephant,buffalo
and rhino) as well as plains game such as giraffe ,
antelope and zebra.Dinner (B L D ) |
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DAY 09 |
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After
breakfast, enjoy drives in Msai Mra Game Reserve Kenya's
premier reserve ,home to huge numbers of plains games such
as wildbeest zebras and gazelle as well as large
populations of lions.The Mara river which runs through the
reserve contains many hippo and crocodiles. Dinner (BLD)
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DAY 10 |
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After
breakfast, after a morning game drive return to Nairobi.
arrival, remainder of the day is at leisure and personal
activities (B) |
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DAY 11 |
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After
breakfast , transfer by Global Gate Vacations to airport
for flight to Cairo.Arrival met by Global Gate Vacations
at Cairo airport and transferred to your hotel ( B ) |
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DAY 12 |
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After
breakfast , transfer by Global Gate Vacations to cairo
airport for your flight from cairo to Aswan(possibility of
an optional excursion to the mighty temple of Abu simbel
by plane before starting your nile river cruise)(235$)
upon arrival to Aswan , transfer to your cruise ship ,
check-in to your elegant hotel boat in time for lunch .in
the afternoon a special treat , board on a felucca and
sail to the other side of the nile across the blue
waters of the river.en route see the ancient nilometer on
elephantine island , kitchener island' lush botanical
gardens and the magnificent Agha Khan mausoleum on the
left bank of the nile(B L D) |
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DAY 13 |
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After
breakfast ,enjoy a magnificent full day to the high
dam,the unfinished obelisk and the granite quarries then
we visit the Isis temple at Philae's island then board
our luxury cruise ship, lunch. sail to Komombo to visit
the temple of kom ombo built for the falcon & crocodile
gods.sail to Edfu dinner (B L D) |
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DAY 14 |
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After
breakfast ,visit the egypt's best preserved cult temple of
Horus you will travel from your cruise ship to temple by
horse-drawn carriage .sail to luxor via Esna arrive luxor.
dinner (B L D ) |
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DAY 15 |
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After
breakfast,disembark the cruise ship to explore the west
bank of the nile , visit the necropolis of Thebes , the
colossi of Memnon , temple of queen hatshepsut , valley of
the queens ,valley of kings, lunch on board ,evening free
at leisure.enjoy an optional sound and light show at
karnak temple (33$)(B L D ) |
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DAY 16 |
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After
breakfast , disembark the cruise . visit the grand temple
of luxor which dominates the town and the gigantic temple
complex at karnak -visit- , the avenue of sphinxes which
once streched between both temples luxor and karnak
.Transfer to Luxor airport for flight back to Cairo ( B )
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DAY 17 |
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After
breakfast , transfer by Global Gate Vacations to Cairo
airport for your homebound arrives the same day
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TOUR FEATURES |
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Scheduled transatlantic flight (round trip ticket
NYC/Cairo/NYC)(air&land prices) |
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Scheduled flight Cairo/NAIROBI/Cairo
(Air&Land Prices) |
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Intra-egypt flights
from Cairo to Aswan & from Luxor to Cairo (Air & Land
prices) |
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04 nights at a deluxe 05 stars hotel -cairo- |
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07 nights in Kenya (which 05 nights are on full board
basis) |
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04 nights at a deluxe 05 stars cruise ship |
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34 meals included. |
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All transfers in cairo,aswan , luxor
(Air&Land Prices) |
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Luxury touring cars |
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All drives in Kenya with professional experienced tour
directors |
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Sightseeing as per itinerary |
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Professional tour directors escort you with local
professional guides |
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Included Sightseeing |
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GREAT PYRAMIDS OF GIZA AND THE SPHINX , EGYPTIAN MUSEUM
(KING TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURES) |
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OLD COPTIC CAIRO , MUALLAKA CHURCH , BEN EZRA SYNAGOGUE
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SAFARI KENYA AND ADVENTURE (AS PER ITINERARY)
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ASWAN HIGH DAM , GRANITE QUARRIES , UNFINISHED
OBELISKTEMPLE OF PHILAE |
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LUXOR WEST BANK ,VALLEY OF KINGS AND VALLEY OF QUEENS ,
LUXOR AND KARNAK TEMPLE |
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HOTELS |
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CAIRO - Mena House Oberoi or Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel
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NILE CRUISE Sonesta Nile cruise |
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NAIROBI - Safari Park or Hilton Nairobi |
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SHABA RESERVES - Sarova Shaba Game Lodge |
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NAKURU - Lion Hill Lodge |
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MASAI MARA - Paradise |
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NOT INCLUDED |
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Airport taxes and September 11th security fees
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Optional tours |
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Tips to guide and driver |
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All drinks on board of your cruise ship |
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Cruise itinerary is subject to change |
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On occasion there may be the possibility of a slight
alternation in the itinerary due to the sailing conditions
on the nile , domestic air schedule , religious holidays |
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In any case all included visits will be operated
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For supplements from other US gateways (please refer to
our reservation department) |
2012 / 2013 EGYPT AND KENYA 17 DAYS ANCIENT AND WILD
AFRICA
Prices are Valid for the period
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Between |
And |
land only |
air
& land |
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JAN
01 |
JAN
31 |
4750 |
6395 |
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FEB 01 |
FEB
26 |
4950 |
7395 |
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MAR
01 |
MAR
31 |
5455 |
7395 |
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APR
01 |
APR 30 |
5645 |
7195 |
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MAY
01 |
MAY
31 |
5745 |
7295 |
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JUN
01 |
JUN
30 |
5755 |
7395 |
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JUL
01 |
JUL
31 |
5855 |
7495 |
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AUG
01 |
AUG
31 |
5855 |
7495 |
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SEP
01 |
SEP
30 |
5755 |
7395 |
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OCT
01 |
OCT
31 |
5645 |
7395 |
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NOV
01 |
NOV
30 |
5645 |
7195 |
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DEC
01 |
DEC
06 |
5545 |
7295 |
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DEC
07 |
DEC
15 |
5875 |
7395 |
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DEC
16 |
DEC
30 |
6745 |
8395 |
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XMASS
&NEW YEAR GALA DINNER MAY APPLY) 2013 |
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DEC
31 |
FEB
28 |
5875 |
7495 |
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Notes
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*This Tour is operated daily all the year round
*In case of no other reservation received on the
same date of your travel / Tour will be arranged
Privately for you, That means "You will have your
own Car, Guide & Driver all the way"
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All prices remain the same in case Tour is operated
Privately / NO price increase
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The
modern metropolis of Cairo pulses with activity, yet the
past is so close by. The great Pyramids of Giza and Memphis
are all within easy reach. Inside the city the
world-renowned Egyptian Museum allows a glimpse of the rich
heritage of this land. Whether exploring the ancient or
living the present, Cairo will leave you with an impression
of excitement & awe.
Cairo is
Egypt’s capital city, and with over 16 million inhabitants, it
ranks as one of the largest cities in Africa. This city of
contradictions will enthrall you with its ageless charm. The
ancient and the modern co-exist in surprising harmony, and the
hospitality and friendliness of its people will set you at ease.
Historic Cairo includes the wonders of the pharoahs, as well as a
religious heritage embodied in the numerous jewish, coptic and
islamic monuments that abound.
The
southeastern city of Luxor is home to some of the most
remarkable ancient monuments in all of Egypt. The vast
Karnak Temple Complex, ancient religious and educational
center, is one of the most spectacular examples. There is
also the Valley of Kings, where the famous tomb of King
Tutankhamun was found, and the Valley of Queens, final
resting place of Queen Nefertari. In addition to the
splendor of its museums and ancient temples, Luxor is also
the perfect location to embark on a Nile Cruise.
The
southern city of Aswan is one of Egypt’s most important
attractions. It is one of the sunniest cities in the
country, small enough to walk through and enjoys an ideal
location on the bank of the beautiful Nile River. Close at
hand is Elephantine Island with its pre-dynastic ruins, and
Kitchener’s Island, home to a lush tropical garden full of
exotic plants and flowers. Aswan is the perfect spot to
embark on a Nile cruise or simply enjoy the river views from
the comfort of your hotel.
The town of
Edfu, on the west bank of the Nile 56km south of Esna and 105km
north of Aswan, is today an important centre for sugar
production and pottery-making. Edfu was the place where the god
Horus was worshipped and where the battle between Horus and his
traditional enemy Seth in ancient mythology took place. The main
monument at Edfu is the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus on the edge of
the town and was first excavated by Auguste Mariette in the
1860s.The Temple of Horus at Edfu is the best-preserved ancient
temple in Egypt and the second largest after the Temple of
Karnak. The temple was built during the six reigns of the
Ptolemies on the site of the great battle between Horus and
Seth. Horus was the falcon headed god.
About 28
miles north of Aswan is the Temple of Kom Ombo built on a
high dune overlooking the Nile River. Ptolemy VI built the
temple in the 2nd century BC but Ptolemy XIII built the
outer and inner hypostyle halls. Augustus built the outer
enclosure and part of the court around 30 B.C. The temple is
actually made up of two temples: that of Sobek and that of
Haroeris. In ancient time, crocodiles waded in the river.
There are two entrances, two courts, two colonnades, two
hypostyle halls and two sanctuaries. There were probably
even two sets of priests for the two temples. Foundations
are all that are left of the original Pylon. Beyond the
Pylon, there was once a staircase in the court that led to a
roof terrace. In the southwest corner is the one column that
does not echo the duality of the temples. Here, there are
scenes depicting purification of the King, his coronation
and his consecration of the Temple. The ceiling has
astronomical images. In the anti chamber, there are scenes
depicting the goddess Seshat. Statues to the gods and the
builders of the temple once occupied the net room just
before the sanctuaries. The ceiling of the pure place to the
north still remains with an image of Nut. There is little
left of the sanctuaries
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