Egypt Travel Deals

Friendly Planet Travel is offering an amazing 9-day/7-night land-and-river Egypt vacation For $1599 per person, the package includes airfare from New York, hotel stays in Cairo and Aswan and a 3-night cruise of the Nile River.

This is an unbelievable value, considering rising fuel surcharges and the fact that airfare alone typically costs this much.

Your Egyptian adventure includes extensive touring, first class hotel hotel stays in the cities of Cairo and Luxor, discovering the Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza (one of the Seven Wonders of the World) and cruising the Nile River from Aswan to Luxor.

The Egypt package overview:

Roundtrip flights including fuel surcharges from New York City (JFK) via Egypt Air (nonstop)
All Intra-Egypt flights and transfers
First-class hotels: Ramses Hilton in Cairo (3 nights), Basma Hotel in Aswan (1 night)
3-night deluxe Nile cruise in an outside cabin including all shore excursions
Famous Pyramids & Sphinx of Giza tours
Breakfast daily and all meals on cruise
Professional English-speaking tour director throughout the entire trip

For the $1599 package, depart on Sept. 9, 16 or April 28. For $300 more, depart on Oct. 9. Other travel dates through April are also available at a discounted rate.

Note: Taxes on this package are approximately $125.

Save £100! Sharm el Sheikh - Maritim Royal Peninsula Hotel and Resort. The £299 price is per person based on double occupancy and includes daily breakfast, flights from London Gatwick or Manchester, and transfers. The hotel room alone is normally well over £350 per week!

About the hotel:
The Maritim Royal Peninsula Hotel & Resort is truly luxurious. All its spacious rooms have plasma-screen TVs, there is a Thai spa on site that offers a wide range of treatments, it features no fewer than five restaurants (one of which has a multi-award winning chef) and the resort offers direct access onto an 18-hole championship golf course.

Naama Bay and the centre of Sharm are only a short drive away, so you're near numerous dive shops that offer trips to the Ras Mohamed National Park, one of the best dive sites in the world.

How to book:
Call Qwerty Travel on 0208 588 9911 and for more information click below.
Note: If you book by 11 June, you'll just pay the deposit** with full payment due 12 weeks before departure

The new, luxurious Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel located directly at the Red Sea is the ideal domicile for golfers, scuba divers and sun bathers, with private sandy beach, owned water sports center and diving basis.
valid from 05.01.08-31.10.08
7 nights from 369 euros p.p.

Cairo/Luxor/Aswan/Cruise/Abusimple/Oasis/Alexandria

Day1 :Pick up from airport and and transfer to your hotel. Day2 :Transfer to hotel and visit Pyramids and Sphinx,Saqqarah area,Imhotep museum and Memphis.
Day3 :Egyptian Museum,Coptic Cairo.Overnight at hotel.
Day4 :Citadel,Mohamed Ali mosque,Military museum,Police museum,Gawhara palace,Islamic Cairo and Khan-Khalili areas.Catch night train to Aswan.
Day5 :Arrive Aswan in the morning and transfer to your hotel.Take free day tour around the city.
Day6 :Visit Abu-Simple temples,Philae temple,High Dam and Obelisk.Catch 4*cruise.
Day7 :Arrive to Kom Ombo city and visit Kom Ombo temple.
Day8 :Arrive to Edfu city and visit Edfu temple.Arrive to Luxor city on before afternoon and transfer to your hotel.
Day9 :Visit East bank of Luxor: Karnak temple,Luxor temple................................................... Day10 :Visit west bank of Luxor: Colossi of Memmnon,Valley of the kings,Valley of the queens,El-Dir El-Bahari and Hatshipsut temple and Alabaster factory.Catch night train back to Cairo.
Day11 :Arrive to Cairo and have free day tour relaxing.
Day12 :Travel to Baharya oasis desert.
Day13 :Visit white desert areas.
Day14 : Visit black desert areas and return back to Cairo. Day15 :Visit Alexandria city: Catacombs,Pompei Pillar,Alexandria Library,Montazh Palace,Citadel of Quitbey,Greco Roman Theatre.Catch bus back to Cairo same day and overnight at hotel.
Day16 :Transfer to airport.

Day1:Meet and transfer to your hotel.
Day2:After breakfast,Visit pyramids and sphinx,Saqqarah,Imhotep museum,Memphis,Islamic Cairo(Khan-Khalili). Day3:After breakfast,Visit the Egyptian museum,Coptic Cairo,Citadel(Mohamed Ali mosque,Military museum,Police museum,Gawhara palace).
Day4:Trasfer to airport.

Taxes.

Choose your accommodation type:

Budget hotels Double 145$
Three and 4* hotels Double 195$
Luxury 5* hotels Double 215$

All transportations by small AC min-van to historical places/private car with your guide.

Entrance fees to all mentioned places.

Get 10 FREE excursions! Hurry to book!

Take in all the breath-taking sites on a luxury Nile boat for less that £80 a day.

Price includes flights from London Gatwick, full board accommodations, transfers, air & port taxes.

Highlights of the trip:
*Temple of Karnak
*Valley of the Kings
*Temple of Luxor

BOOK BY: ASAP!! Not sure when this deal expires! Call Best at Cruises to get more details: 0871 282 4311 or visit the below website for terms, conditions, and price summary.

Special offer - 4 weeks for the price of 3
on departures between Oct 10-Dec 3, 2008 & Feb 1-Apr 1, 2009.
28 nights from £1089

Situated amongst flat and beautifully planned gardens right on the beach at Makadi Bay, Fort Arabesque is a resort hotel built in Aswan stone. Although it is in an area which is being developed, this does not impact upon the hotel or its facilities.

There is almost a kilometre of exclusive beach where you can enjoy the shallow waters of the Bay, the sandy beaches and the spectacular sunsets.

Added value for Saga guests
In addition to our standard all-inclusive Star Value inclusions you also receive a complimentary minibar in all rooms stocked with beer and soft drinks, unlimited free use of the laundry, superior Egyptian alcoholic drinks served in the Saga lounge, and tea and coffee making facilities in your room replenished daily.

Exclusive Saga lounge
Two restaurants
Bar
Coffee shop
Pool bar
Discoteque
Two swimming pools
Diving centre
10% Saga Visa Card discount off certain hotel items

What: Explore Egypt on this 9-day luxury cruise of the Nile, fully customizable, and complete with experienced Egyptologist to guide you every step of the way.

Features of this trip:
-- Privately guided tour with local multilingual guide(s) throughout. Group touring avoided where possible.
-- Itinerary can be customized - build your exact dream trip.
-- 4 to 5 star accommodations and services (or best available in market).
-- Leaves any day you desire. Lengthen or shorten trip, if you like.
-- Save 10%-25% vs. comparable guided tours of this same quality and flexibility.
-- Group Discounts Available.

Highlights include:
-- Desert camel ride
-- Tour of the once-flourishing city of Memphis
-- Grand Palace of Giza
-- Tombs of the Valley of the Kings
-- Tour of the Temple of Luxor

Prices start at $3465 USD and is lowest for travel between May 1 through September 30

At early Morning, transfer by an A/C coach from your hotel with your guide to the Mediterranean bride known as " Alexandria" to begin with Catacomb, Pombay Pillar & quit bay Castle. Lunch at a local restaurant. Then proceed to the largest library in the Middle East "Alexandria Library"
At the evening you'll be transfered back to your hotel.

TOUR INCLUDES:
Day of touring in air-conditioned, private van.
All sightseeing tours throughout (including entrance fees) with a licensed, your language-speaking guide

The tour to Coptic Cairo and Khan El-khalili bazaar in cairo start in the morning, transfer by an A/C coach from your hotel with your guide to visit the old Cairo and have a tour around the Old Coptic Church "El Moallaka" then your tour will continue to the Old Synagogue of Ben Ezra, and the Abu Sirgha Church all in old cairo area. After that the tour will end in the lovely bazaar of khan el khlalili in the heart of cairo, where you'll enjoy a magical day of shopping at that historical place.

The Egyptian museum tour in cairo will begin at the early Morning, transfer by an A/C coach from your hotel in cairo with your guide to visit the Egyptian Museum which contains the largest antiques in the world. During the tour you will have the chance to view the treasure of the ancient King Tut Anh Amon. (Extra if you like the Mummies room). Cairo tour will then proceed to the citadel of Salah el Din to view the Mosque of Ali Pasha which known also by "Alabaster" and view the super view to Cairo in the background.

The tour in Cairo to visit the pyramids plateau will start at the early morning, you will be transfered by an A/C coach from your Hotel with your guide to visit the The three Pyramids of Keops, Khephren, Menkerios in Cairo. The great pyramid in cairo is considered to be one of the seven wonders and the sphinx which standing in front of the pyramids with a body of a lion and human head. Your tour will then continue to visit the ancient capital of Cairo" Memphis" & Sakkara to have the chance to view the colossal statues of Ramses II, the step pyramids of Zoser & the red pyramid.

DAY 1:Cairo
Up on arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative will be waiting to guide you through the airport formalities and escort you to the hotel. Check in and overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 2:Cairo
After breakfast, drive to Pyramids and Sphinx. Then visit Saladin Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque which known as " Alabaster" Return to your hotel and overnight.
DAY 3:Cairo
After breakfast, Drive to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities for a detailed, guided tour. Among other fascinating exhibits, see the treasures of the Tomb of Tutankhamen. Have a rest and continue to the streets of Khan el Khalili Bazaar. Return to your hotel for overnight
DAY 4:Cairo/Alexandria
After breakfast drive to Alexandria. On your way, visit Wadi El Natroun, where the Holy Family passed on their way from Sakha. Wadi Natroun has been the site of many monasteries in spiritual commemoration of the Holy Family's passage through the valley.
DAY 5:Alexandria/Cairo
After breakfast, visit the church of St. Mark. The Church of St. Mark is built as the "pillar to the lord, at its borders". St. Mark initiated the spread of Christianity in Egypt beginning in Alexandria.
DAY 6:Cairo
After breakfast, visit Old Cairo, among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family, where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still though their stay was brief.
DAY 7:Cairo/St.Catherine
After breakfast, depart Cairo for the Sinai Peninsula via the Suez Canal tunnel. On route, visit Eyoun Moussa (Moses' Spring), Hamam Pharaon. Arrive at St. Catherine for dinner and overnight
DAY 8:St.Catherine
Wake up at 3:30 AM and climb the Mountain of Moses. It was on this mountain that Moses received the Ten Commandments. It lies south of St. Catherine's Monastery and rises to a height of 7,497 feet. DAY 9:Cairo
Check out from your hotel after breakfast and transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.

DAY 1:Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative will be waiting to assist you through airport formalities and escort you to the hotel to spend one night.

DAY 2:Cairo
Your private tour guide will pick you up and start your tour. Drive to Giza and visit the Pyramids. See the Great Pyramid, the royal burial chambers and the Sphinx. Continue to Memphis, capital of the pharaohs during the Old Kingdom. Visit the recumbent statue of Ramesses II and the 80-ton alabaster sphinx. Then continue to Sakara to see the prototype of the Pyramids, the Step Pyramid, built for the 3rd Dynasty pharaoh Djoser by the exalted architect Imhotep, and continuing south to visit the Pyramid of Dahshour this Pyramid, also known as the Red Pyramid, was built by King Senefru, father of King Cheops, approximately 4,600 years ago. Many scholars consider it to be more glorious than the Great Pyramid of Cheops. Return to your hotel for overnight.

DAY 3:Cairo
Drive to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities for a detailed, guided tour. Among other fascinating exhibits, see the treasures of the tomb of Tutankhamen. Then visit Old Cairo and walk back in time, visiting the Old Coptic Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Continue to the Mohamad Ali Mosque and the streets of Khan el Khalili Bazaar. Return to your hotel for overnight.

DAY 4:Cairo/Home
After Breakfast checkout then transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.


TOUR INCLUDES:

3 nights accommodation in Cairo at 5* hotel with buffet breakfast daily.
All transfers to/from airport.
2 days of touring in air-conditioned, private van with a licensed, English-speaking guide.
All sightseeing tours throughout (including entrance fees) with private licensed guide. Porterage at airport and hotel.
Service and local taxes.

DAY 1:Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative will be waiting to assist you through airport formalities and escort you to the hotel in Cairo to spend one night.
DAY 2:Cairo/Aswan
Check out following breakfast. Depart for a full day city tour of Cairo. Visit the famous Egyptian Museum, after discovering the pyramids of Giza and the famous Sphinx. Then you will visit the Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque. Your tour will end with a visit to Khan El Khalili, the oldest bazaar in Cairo.
DAY 3:Aswan
Morning arrival at the Aswan Train Station, where you will be met by our representative for transfer to your Nile cruiser, which will be your home for the next three nights. Embarkation and check in before lunch. Lunch on board. In the afternoon, you will visit the High Dam, unfinished obelisk, and beautiful Temple of Philae.
DAY 4:Kom Ombo/Edfu
Early morning sail to Kom Ombo. In Kom Ombo, visit the temple of Sobek . Lunch on board. Relax and admire the beautiful scenery along the Nile while sailing to Edfu.
DAY 5:Luxor
Following breakfast on board; depart for visits to the sites on the West Bank, including the Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Queen Hatchepsut, and three tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Lunch on board.
DAY 6:Luxor/Cairo
Breakfast on board; and transfer to Luxor Railway Station to board the sleeper train back to Cairo.
DAY 7:Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo you will be transferred to your hotel. Check in and overnight at your hotel.
DAY 8:Cairo/Alexandria/Cairo
After breakfast, depart for a drive to the Mediterranean city of Alexandria. You will have lunch then visit the famous Catacombs & Bombay Pillar & Citadel & Alexandria Library & the beautiful Muntaza Gardens.
DAY 9 till 10:Cairo
Free at leisure gives you the opportunity to choose between many interesting excursions and locations to see in Cairo.
DAY 11:Cairo/Home
Check out from your hotel to Cairo International Airport for final departure.

DAY 1:Cairo
Upon your arrival at Cairo Airport, our representative will be waiting to assist you through airport formalities and escort you to the hotel to spend one night.

DAY 2:Cairo
After breakfast, depart for a full day city tour in Cairo. Visit the Egyptian Museum where you will have the chance to view the treasure of the famous ancient king Tut Ankh Amoun. Then proceed to the Citadel where you will visit the famous Mosque of Mohamed Ali which known as ?Alabaster? and watch the super view of Cairo in the background then end your tour by the Khan El Khalili Bazaar which includes the largest Era in the Middle East to shop and go back home with souvenirs to your beloved . Return to your hotel for overnight

DAY 3:Cairo/Alexandria/Cairo
After breakfast, depart for a drive to the Mediterranean city of Alexandria which known as The Bride of the Mediterranean. You will have lunch then visit the famous Catacombs & Bombay Pillar & Citadel & Alexandria Library, which renovated 2002 and reopened then proceed to the beautiful Montazah Gardens. Then drive back to Cairo and Overnight at hotel.

DAY 4:Cairo
After Breakfast, depart for a full day tour to visit the Pyramids, which is considered as one of the Seven Wonders of the world & Sphinx with its human face & lion body stand in front of the Pyramids. Then visit the ancient capital of Egypt Memphis & Sakkara to view the treasure of the ancient King Ramsis II & view the step Pyramid of King Zoser.

DAY 5:Cairo/Home
After breakfast checkout, then transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.

TOUR INCLUDES:
All sightseeing tours throughout (including entrance fees) with private licensed guide.
All airport transfers and ground transportation in a/c vehicle as stated in the program.
04 nights including breakfast in 1st class hotel in Cairo.

DAY 1:Cairo
Up on arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative will be waiting to guide you through the airport formalities and escort you to the hotel.

DAY 2:Cairo/ Aswan
You will check out from your hotel after breakfast. Meet your guide at the hotel for departure on a full day's tour in Cairo. You will visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, and then discover the pyramids of Giza and Sphinx. Your tour will end with a visit to Khan El Khalili, the oldest bazaar in Cairo.

DAY 3:Aswan
Morning arrival at Aswan train station, you will be met by our representative for escort to the Nile cruiser, which will be your home for the next three nights.

DAY 4:Kom Ombo/Edfu
Early morning sail to Kom Ombo. In Kom Ombo, visit the temples of Sobek and Horus. Lunch on board. Relax and admire the beautiful scenery along the Nile while sailing to Edfu, and take a tour by horse-drawn carriage to visit the Temple of Horus.

DAY 5:Luxor
Following breakfast on board; depart for visits to the sites on the West Bank, including the Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Queen Hatchepsut, and three tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Lunch on board.

DAY 6:Luxor/Hurghada
Following breakfast on board, you will be drove through the desert to Hurghada. check in your hotel, then enjoy the rest of the day exploring the exotic bounties of the resort.

DAY 7 till 9:Hurghada
Free at leisure and overnight in Hurghada. #you can pick from the optional trips list, which includes various trips suh as: Sea Trips to watch the coral reefs & coloured fishes or you can choose a safari trip by camels, cars or quad runners.

DAY 10:Hurghada/Cairo
After Breakfast check out. Then transfer by an A/C coach back to Cairo, Check in your hotel & overnight.

DAY 11:Cairo/Home
Check out at Cairo Int'l Airport.

DAY 1:Cairo
Upon your arrival at Cairo Airport, our representative will be waiting to assist you through airport formalities and escort you to the hotel in Cairo to spend one night.

DAY 2:CAIRO/ASWAN
Check out following the breakfast. Depart for a full day city tour of Cairo. Visit the famous Egyptian Museum. After discovering the pyramids of Giza and the famous Sphinx, you will visit the Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque. Your tour will end with a visit to Khan El Khalili, the oldest bazaar in Cairo, where you can shop for souvenirs.

DAY 3:ASWAN
Morning arrival at the Aswan Train Station, where you will be met by our representative for transfer to your Nile cruiser, which will be your home for the next three nights. Embarkation and check in before lunch on board. In the afternoon, you will visit the High Dam, unfinished obelisk, and beautiful Temple of Philae.

DAY 4:KOM OMBO/EDFU
Early morning sail to Kom Ombo. In Kom Ombo, visit the temples of Sobek and Horus. Lunch on board. Relax and admire the beautiful scenery along the Nile while sailing to Edfu. In Edfu, take a tour by horse-drawn carriage to visit the Temple of Horus. Back on board and sail to Luxor. Dinner and overnight on board.

DAY 5:LUXOR
Following breakfast on board; depart for visits to the sites on the West Bank, including the Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Queen Hatchepsut, and three tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Lunch on board. Spend the afternoon visiting the Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East Bank. Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.

DAY 6:LUXOR/CAIRO
Breakfast on board; check out then transfer to Luxor Railway Station to board the sleeper train to Cairo.

DAY 7:Cairo
On arrival at Cairo you will be transferred to your hotel. Check in and overnight at your hotel.

DAY 8:Cairo
Check out from your hotel after breakfast and transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.