Authentic Egypt

Sun, Sand and Sea

March 23rd – Apr. 4th, 2010

Join us for the trip of a lifetime as we visit the land of the Pharaohs.

This tour takes you to Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and 3 days on the Red Sea! It was so popular last year we're doing it again.

Departs out of New York. Pls contact us for other departure cities.

**Itinerary:

March 23rd Depart NY on Egyptair direct flight to Cairo - 6:30pm

March 24th Arrive Cairo. Check into hotel. Afternoon visit Pyramids, Sphinx

March 25th Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Coptic Cairo (Travel to Aswan)

March 26th Arrive Aswan. Make our way to the awe inspiring temple - Abu Simbel. Travel back to Aswan. Check into Aswan hotel

March 27th Philae Temple. Board Nile cruise, cruise to Kom Ombo and visit.

March 28th Cruise to Edfu Temple. Visit. Cruise to Luxor. Check into Luxor hotel.

March 29th Luxor West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's Temple, Medinat Habu, Colossi of Memnon. Free afternoon / evening.

March 30th Luxor East Bank: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple. Afternoon shopping in the souk, sunset felucca ride.

March 31st Travel from Luxor to Red Sea. Check into the hotel

April 1st All day boat trip to private island

April 2nd Quad biking in the desert, snorkeling and relaxation

April 3rd Flight to Cairo. Check into hotel. Last day shopping in Khan El Khalili and cafe hopping in Cairo.

April 4th Direct flight to JFK - 9:15am

COST: $2,995.00 per person based on double occupancy.

Pricing includes:

• Roundtrip airfare from New York to Cairo

• All hotel accommodation

• All internal flights, trains (where applicable) and ground transportation

• Nile cruise

• All felucca rides, motor boats and camel rides

• All tours incl. guide fees, all entrance fees

• 12 Breakfasts

• 11 Lunches and Dinners incl. Soft Drinks

EXCLUDES:

• Mini Bar at hotels

• Alcoholic beverages

• Nightly entertainment

• Anything not included in the above.

You are responsible for travel insurance coverage.

Cancellation Fee:

There will be a $300 cancellation fee after Jan. 15th.

About the Trip;

Marvel over the Giza Pyramids outside of Cairo; be transported 5000 years as you stand in the vividly colored tombs and temples of Luxor’s Valley of the Kings; feel the warmth of the Nubian people; hear the songs of the Ancients in your heart as you sail down the timeless Nile River and submerge yourself in the sparkling waters of the Red Sea.

Our tours are led by licensed guides who are passionate about Egyptian history and culture and love sharing it with visitors. All tours are educational and informative but casual and fun!

The people of Egypt are its best feature. They are charming, kind, warm and full of wit and good humor. We are extremely lucky to have a local Egyptian, born and raised in Luxor, accompany us on all our tours and act as our own personal ambassador to Egypt.

And of course, nothing beats the culture. You have not lived until you have had some warm Egyptian bread with tahina, smoked an apple flavored water pipe (shisha), dressed up in a ghelabiya, attempted to belly dance or looked down on the world from atop a camel’s back (even if you’re screaming ‘Just take the picture and get me down from here!).

Egypt is an intoxicant that has captured the hearts of visitors since the beginning of time. Let us show it to you.

This is an amazing trip and we had a really fun group last year. Hope to see you there!

Best,

Authentic Egypt

We received this wonderful review from our most recent client.

"Hello KC,

Just to say thankyou for a wonderful experience. Your company delivered everything and more than promised and at very competitive rates. Karim was kind, polite and knowledgeable and no request was too much trouble for him. As well as the scheduled itinerary he accompanied us on an evening search of the markets as my partner was keen to purchase material to bring home and make her own garments. He did this in his own time and would not accept payment, he just wanted us to have had a nice holiday and leave with good memories of Egypt and its people.

He had also arranged our tours of the Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Luxor temples with a guide who was first class and an experienced Egyptologist. Bahaa, our guide for these excursions was excellent in his explanations, knowledge and manner.

We enjoyed every moment of our holiday and it was made even more enjoyable and easy by the wonderful service of your company and its efforts on our behalf.

Thankyou.

Best Wishes

Richard & Marinela."

Thank YOU Richard and Marinela!

We can do the same for you. Book a tour with us and we'll take good care of you.

Let's visit the Black and White Deserts. Includes a camel ride, bathing in the natural hot springs, and camping in the desert under a canopy of a million stars!

FOR YOUR TRAVEL NEEDS IN AFRICA INCLUDING TOURS AND SAFARIS TICKETING HOTEL ACCOMMODATION AIRPORT TRANSFERS PLEASE SEND ENQUIRY AND SHALL QUOTE YOU REASONABLY.

Special tour for a group of women that have the same interests.a life time tour for every woman to recall the past,present,and the future.

I also offer a wonderful private tour for day trippers in Tangier-Morocco, My prices may not be the cheapest but they are competitive, i offer great value for money with no hidden extras.

Let me take the worry out of your Morocco travel plans, enjoy a hassle free tour and know exactly what you are getting for your money. When you put your request through, i will be more than happy to be at your services.

Arrive at the port of Tangier where you will be assisted with customs formalities and transferred from the port to start the day’s visit to Tangier.

Visit the modern new town and the wealthy “California” section where you will see the estates and palaces of the rich and famous. Stop at Cap Spartel, the lighthouse that marks the official convergence of the Atlantic and Mediterranean, continue on to Hercules Cave – continually inhabited since the Neolithic period.

Return to Tangier-City for a Moroccan lunch.

Enjoy world-famous Moroccan cuisine while you relax to the entertainment of Andalusian musicians.

Begin your tour of the old town, Visiting the kasbah (fortified area and highes point in the medina, We can see The snake charmers, the terrace overlooking the strait of gibraltar and the Sultans Place. Descend through the labyrinthine roads of the medina through the spice markets(Souks)through the laberinthine roads and allyways of the Medina through the spice Berber markets. Amongst the Craftsmen visit the souks(Markets)For Shopping, Petit socco, gran socco and St. Andrew's Church, quietly nestled off the busy market square, the old American legation, Mendoubia Gardens and its Famous 800 Years Old Banian Tree!(Ex International Administration Office, Actual Tangier's Business Court.

*Transfer back to the port for return to Spain.

A day tour in cairo:-

*visit the great pyramids.

*the egyptian museum.

*old cairo and the coptic area.

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*all this just for $ 80 per person .this price for 2 people minimum.

* the price including the entrance fees to the sites

It's heating up here in Luxor, and with everyone out and about doing tours, we just wanted to share some tips for staying healthy.

* WEAR A HAT. This is in caps because it is that important. Don't sacrifice your health for fashion. Heat stroke has never been en vogue. :-)

* Comfort is the name of the game. In these temperatures, wearing tight jeans is like wearing oven mitts. Wear fabrics that breathe and allow you to move. Loose cotton is best. Contrary to popular belief, less clothing (shorts, sleeveless tank tops) does not keep you cooler. What it does is increase the chance that you'll be sunburned. Why not go native? Those local, cotton tops are perfect for both staying cool and respecting the culture.

* Stay hydrated. Bottled water is cheap so drink lots of it. Make sure that the seals around the neck of the bottle are unbroken. You can add a pinch of salt or jazz it up with a lemon slice, BUT

* Don't drink ice cold water in the blazing sun or go directly into air conditioned rooms after coming in from it.

* Avoid ice in drinks.

* Don't overeat. This often happens on the cruises. People often stuff themselves with food at the buffets and suffer the consequences later on.

* Bring antibacterial gel. The money is often filthy, especially the small bills. Keeping your hands clean, especially before you eat, will go a long way.

* Take it easy! I know that we often have a lot to see with limited vacation time, but not allowing your body to acclimate to a different climate/food/time zone throws everything out of whack and can make you sick.

So now, since you're all dressed up in your cool cotton, you've donned your hat, and armed yourself with your bottled water, all that's left to do is book one of our tours. :-) We start early to avoid the worst of the sun, or for a twist, you can try an evening tour. Luxor Temple is beautiful at night.

Let us show you the Luxor we know and love. Book a tour with us. We'll take good care of you. :-)

Karim and KC

A day tour from Alexandria to Cairo

I will meet you at Alexandria port and escort you through your day trip. Drive to Cairo approximately 2.5 hours by an air-conditioned vehicle, arrive at the Plateau of the Great Pyramids of Giza to visit the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus.

Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, a head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates from the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren.

We will break for lunch, then move on to Sakkara to visit the Step Pyramids of Zoser and then to Memphis, the first capital of Egypt, to see the Statue of Ramses II and the second alabaster Sphinx.

Visit one of the carpet scrolls and you will see how the ancient Egyptians were making the magic carpets.

We'll finish the tour with a trip to a cotton store then transfer back to Alexandria.

1.)All are flexible so we can mix-match and tailor a totally brand new itinerary only for you.

2.)They are fun and easy going.

3.)You actually see the local way of life not just the tourist hubs.

4.)We walk at a leisurely pace.

5.)We can do half days or full days.

6.)Feasts on local specialities in lesser known places and street vendors.

7.) WHEN YOU WALK YOU LEARN MORE!