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TRAFALGAR WINTER TOURS - EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

It's no wonder that the winter months are the best time to visit Europe. The climate is surprisingly mild, the city streets and attractions are far less crowded than in summer, and many of the local shops offer incredible winter bargains you'll find impossible to resist. Fabulous fully escorted tours visiting the world's most exciting places, reliving fascinating ancient civilizations and prepare to be enthralled. Winter Tours depart November - March

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Best of Greece
9 Days starting from $1,450.00

Countries Visited:
Greece

Length:	9 Days
Type:	WINTER 2009
Category:	Regional Experience
Operator:	Trafalgar
Tour Code:	WGBO

About This Tour

Cities Visited:
Athens, Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nauplia, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora, Thermopylae

What's Included

Sightseeing Highlights

Athens: Sightseeing featuring the Acropolis and Parthenon. Plus views of the Agora, Acropolis Museum, Royal Palace, Temple of Zeus, Hadrian''s Arch and the Olympic stadium.
Corinth: Cross the Corinth Canal and visit the ancient remains.
Mycenae: See the Treasury of Atreus, Beehive Tombs, Lion Gate and Agamemnon''s Palace.
Epidaurus: See the amphitheatre.
Olympia: Visit the Olympic Stadium and this archaeological site.
Delphi: Visit the home of the Oracle.
Meteora: Visit two of the incredible rock monasteries.
Thermopylae: View the battle site.
Scenic drives through the rugged Mountains of Arcadia, scenic route from Mount Parnassus to Giona and along the coastal highway to Thermopylae.

Dining Highlights

1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Athens
7 buffet breakfasts
4 three-course dinners

11 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
Touring by air-conditioned motorcoach.
The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
Athens Airport Transfers will be provided for passengers who have provided Trafalgar with their flight details and are staying in an Athens hotel booked by Trafalgar.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Airport Transfers

London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It''s that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service
Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
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Itinerary

Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight to Athens.
Day 2- Arrive Athens (2 nights) After being met at the airport and transferred to your hotel, there is time to relax or explore. Tonight we enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and fellow travelling companions
Hotel: Divani Palace Acropolis
Day 3- Athens sightseeing and at leisure Our guided morning sightseeing tour delves deep into the colourful history of Athens. The highlight of the tour, of course, is the visit to the Acropolis on the Parthenon hill, which still dominates the modern city of Athens. But we also see the Agora, the Royal Palace, the Temple of Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch and the stadium built for the first modern Olympics in 1896. Later there is free time and this evening maybe dine in one of the many restaurants found in the lively Plaka area. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 4- Athens – Nauplia This morning we drive to the bridge across the breathtakingly narrow Corinth Canal and cross into the Peloponnese region. Then we visit the remains of the ancient city of Corinth, en route to Mycenae, to see the Beehive Tombs, the Treasury of Atreus, the Lion Gate and the remains of Agamemnon’s Royal Palace. We continue on to the Sanctuary of Aesculapius, the God of Medicine, to visit the amphitheatre, before finally arriving in Nauplia. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Amalia
Day 5- Nauplia – Olympia Today a delightful drive takes us through the Mountains of Arcadia to Olympia, where the first Olympic Games were held in 776 BC. Next, on our guided walking tour of this archaeological site, we stroll around the ancient Olympic Stadium and Gymnasium and see the Temples of Zeus and Hera. This evening we dine at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Olympia Palace
Day 6- Olympia – Delphi Now we head north to Patras where we take the modern bridge across the Gulf of Corinth to mainland Greece. We follow the coast to Delphi, home of the Oracle, which clings to the side of Mount Parnassus at a height of 2,000 feet! We walk up the Sacred Way, past the splendid Parian marble treasury of the Athenians to the Temple of Apollo, where the Oracle of Delphi breathed her enigmatic ‘words.’ (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Delphi Palace
Day 7- Delphi – Kalambaka Today’s drive takes us across fertile Thessaly, ‘the bread basket of Greece’, and over the Pourmaraki Pass to Larnia , and then on via Trikala to Kalambaka. Here we visit two of the amazing monasteries of Meteora, incredibly perched high on pinnacles of rock. We admire the beautiful Byzantine frescoes and the stunning views before continuing to our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Amalia
Day 8- Kalambaka – Athens This morning we enjoy a scenic drive along the coast to Thermopylae, site of the renowned battle between the fearsome Spartans and the Persians. We stop to view the battle site before returning to Athens for our final night in this fascinating city. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Divani Palace Acropolis
Day 9 Athens – USA This morning we bid farewell to our new found friends as we are transferred to the airport for our return flight to the USA. (Buffet Breakfast)
Christmas & New Year''s Eve Highlights On tour departures 22 Dec days 4 to 7 will be operated in reverse in order to visit sites when open over the Christmas period. The tour will be accommodated in Kalambaka on Christmas Day. Tour departures 29 Dec will be accommodated in Athens for New Year’s Eve giving you the opportunity celebrate in true Greek style.

Dates & Prices

To book a tour, call and speak to one of our live, experienced travel consultants, Call us now at 1-800-942-3301.

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
11/6/2008 - 11/14/2008	$1,450	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
11/13/2008 - 11/21/2008	$1,450	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/22/2008 - 12/30/2008	$1,535	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/29/2008 - 1/6/2009	$1,535	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
1/29/2009 - 2/6/2009	$1,450	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
2/12/2009 - 2/20/2009	$1,450	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
2/19/2009 - 2/27/2009	$1,450	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
2/26/2009 - 3/6/2009	$1,450	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/5/2009 - 3/13/2009	$1,450	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/12/2009 - 3/20/2009	$1,450	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/19/2009 - 3/27/2009	$1,750	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/26/2009 - 4/3/2009	$1,750	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
4/2/2009 - 4/10/2009	$1,750	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
4/9/2009 - 4/17/2009	$1,750	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
4/16/2009 - 4/24/2009	$1,750	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us

Sightseeing Highlights

Athens
Corinth
Mycenae
Epidaurus
Olympia
Delphi
Meteora
Thermopylae

Real Egypt
10 Days starting from $1,465.00

Countries Visited:
Egypt

Length:	10 Days
Type:	WINTER 2009
Category:	Regional Tours
Operator:	Trafalgar
Tour Code:	WIEG

About This Tour

Cities Visited:
Memphis, Sakkara, Giza, Aswan, Luxor, Cairo

What's Included

Sightseeing Highlights

Memphis: See the Ramses II statue and the Alabaster Sphinx.
Sakkara: Marvel at the Step Pyramid, the oldest in the ancient world.
Giza: Visit the Great Pyramids and Sphinx.
Aswan: Visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Botanical Gardens on Kitchener''s Island. Felucca ride across the River Nile. Visit the Temples at Philae, Kom-Ombo and Edfu.
Luxor: Visit the Temples of Luxor and Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, the Medinet Habou and Queen Hatshepsut''s Temple and Memnon Colossi.
Cairo: Sightseeing includes the Citadel, Alabaster Mosque, Sultan Hassan Mosque and Egyptian Museum.

Dining Highlights

Hot buffet breakfast in Cairo and Luxor
1 dinner onboard train
All meals on the Nile cruise

First Class Travel Highlights

First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
Touring by air-conditioned motorcoach.
Overnight train journey Cairo to Aswan.
A Trafalgar Bonus - Your internal flight from Luxor to Cairo plus all airport transfers are included.
Cairo Airport transfers will be provided for passengers who have provided Trafalgar with their flight details and are staying in a Cairo hotel booked by Trafalgar.
The services of a local guide on tour.

Your Nile Cruise Ship:

Nile Cruise: A highlight of this tour is a cruise along the legendary River Nile onboard the latest and most luxurious of ships, the MS Medeaw A 5-star ship fully air-conditioned, luxury two-berth cabins with en suite bathroom, full size bath, shower and toilet. TV with video channels, music system, hair dryer, international phone and mini-bar.
* Note: At certain times a similar cruise ship of the same category may be used

Airport Transfers
Airport Transfers Transfers on arrival and departure from Cairo Airport will only be provided to passengers who have advised us of their flight information and are scheduled for first and last day of the tour only.

London Gateway: Trafalgar passengers purchasing either “Land Only” or “Land and Air” will receive Hotelink transfers during published hours of operation. This is providing that:
Passengers are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar on the night of their arrival and the night before their departure.
Passengers or their Travel Agents supply Trafalgar with accurate flight information not less than 14 days prior to departure.
European Gateways: Trafalgar passengers purchasing “Land Only” will receive coach transfers at the times published in the brochure at NO extra charge. However, if these “Land Only” passengers arrive outside the brochure advertised coach transfer times they must make their own arrangements at their own expense.
Passengers purchasing “Land and Air” from Trafalgar will receive coach transfers at times published in the brochure or, if they arrive outside of these set times, then a separate transfer will be booked for them. These transfers will be available only on the days of arrival and departure of the tour.
Passengers purchasing pre and post tour accommodation must arrange their own transfers regardless of whether or not they have bought “Air” from Trafalgar.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Cairo.
Day 2 - Arrive Cairo Welcome to Egypt! You are met on arrival at Cairo Airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or to begin to explore this fascinating city.
Hotel: Sofitel Sphinx / Sofitel Maadi
Day 3 - Cairo – Pyramid Excursion - Overnight Train This morning we begin our guided sightseeing tour with a visit to Memphis, capital of the Old Kingdom, where a colossal statue of Ramses II and a great alabaster sphinx are most impressive. Then to nearby Sakkara where we view the Step Pyramid of Zoser I, the oldest in the world. Our highlight visit is of course to see the magnificent Pyramids at Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx. Later, we board our overnight train to Aswan. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 4 - Aswan – Nile Cruise (3 nights) This morning, on arrival in Aswan, we visit the impressive High Dam and also the ancient Granite Quarries to see the enormous Unfinished Obelisk. We take a motorboat to the Temple of Isis, rising from the waters of the Nile on the island of Philae. Later we board our cruise ship, our home for the next three nights. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Cruise Ship: MS Medea (3 nights)
Day 5 - Nile Cruise: Aswan – Kom-Ombo – Edfu This morning there is the chance to join an optional excursion by air to see the temples of Abu Simbel, carved out of the rock by Ramses II and later rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Later we enjoy a felucca ride on the Nile around Aswan’s Botanical gardens. Then we return to our cruise ship and continue to Kom-Ombo and on to Edfu. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 6 - Nile Cruise: Edfu – Luxor We visit Edfu and then on to Luxor where we visit the great Temple which provides an unforgettable introduction to ancient Egypt. Then we tour the awe inspiring temple complex of Karnak with its vast Hypostyle Hall and avenues of sphinxes. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 7 - Disembark – Luxor This morning we visit the incredible Valley of the Kings, the burial place of many of the New Kingdom pharaohs, including of course, young King Tutankhamun. Then we visit the amazing temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Medinet Habou, which blends into the cliff face, and the Colossi of Memnon, which are the two giant seated figures that are all that remains of the mortuary temple of Amon-Ofis III. Later we are transferred to our hotel in Luxor. (Breakfast)
Hotel: Sonesta St. George
Day 8 - Luxor – Cairo (2 nights) In the morning we are at leisure. Then we transfer to the airport for our flight back to the capital city, Cairo, where we are transferred to our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Sofitel Sphinx / Sofitel Maadi
Day 9 - Cairo sightseeing Today’s sightseeing highlights the Citadel for breathtaking views of the city. Salah El Din started the Citadel in the 12th century, but it owes its present outline to Mohammed Ali who built the Alabaster Mosque, which we will see next on our tour. In Old Cairo we visit the Hanging Church of St. Mary. Then we have a highlight visit to the famous Egyptian Museum. Here, among the many thousands of artifacts on display, we see the splendid treasures of Tutankhamun, including his priceless burial mask. Tonight is at leisure, with time perhaps to visit a traditional Egyptian folklore show. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 10 Cairo – USA Time to bid farewell to your Tour Director and new found friends as you are transferred to the airport for your return flight to the USA. (Buffet Breakfast)
Christmas & New Year''s Eve Highlights Tour departure 19 Dec will be accommodated in Luxor over Christmas and tour departure 26 Dec will be accommodated on the Nile cruise ship on New Year''s Eve giving you the
opportunity to celebrate in true Egyptian style.

Dates & Prices

To book a tour, call and speak to one of our live, experienced travel consultants, Call us now at 1-800-942-3301.

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
11/7/2008 - 11/16/2008	$1,465	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
11/14/2008 - 11/23/2008	$1,465	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
11/21/2008 - 11/30/2008	$1,465	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
11/28/2008 - 12/7/2008	$1,465	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/5/2008 - 12/14/2008	$1,465	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/12/2008 - 12/21/2008	$1,465	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/19/2008 - 12/28/2008	$1,599	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/26/2008 - 1/4/2009	$1,625	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
1/2/2009 - 1/11/2009	$1,525	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
1/9/2009 - 1/18/2009	$1,465	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
1/16/2009 - 1/25/2009	$1,465	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
1/23/2009 - 2/1/2009	$1,465	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
1/30/2009 - 2/8/2009	$1,465	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
2/6/2009 - 2/15/2009	$1,465	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
2/13/2009 - 2/22/2009	$1,465	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
2/20/2009 - 3/1/2009	$1,465	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
2/27/2009 - 3/8/2009	$1,465	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/6/2009 - 3/15/2009	$1,465	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/13/2009 - 3/22/2009	$1,465	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/20/2009 - 3/29/2009	$1,465	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
3/27/2009 - 4/5/2009	$1,465	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
4/3/2009 - 4/12/2009	$1,565	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us

Sightseeing Highlights

Memphis
Sakkara
Giza
Aswan
Luxor
Cairo

Best of Egypt
10 Days starting from $1,785.00

Countries Visited:
Egypt, Egypt

Length:	10 Days
Type:	WINTER 2009
Category:	Regional Experience
Operator:	Trafalgar
Tour Code:	EGBO

About This Tour

Cities Visited:
Cairo, Luxor & a 4-night Nile Cruise, Edfu, Kom-Ombo, Aswan, Memphis, Sakkara, Giza

What's Included

Sightseeing Highlights

Luxor: Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Medinet Habou and the Temples of Luxor and Karnak.
Temples: Visit the Temples at Edfu, Kom-Ombo and Philae.
Aswan: Felucca ride across the Nile. Visit the Botanical Gardens, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk.
Cairo: Sightseeing includes the Citadel, Alabaster Mosque, Sultan Hassan Mosque and Egyptian Museum.
Memphis: See the Ramses II statue and the Alabaster Sphinx.
Sakkara: Marvel at the Step Pyramid, the oldest in the ancient world.
Giza: Visit the Great Pyramids and Sphinx.

Dining Highlights

5 buffet breakfasts in Cairo
All meals on the Nile cruise

First Class Travel Highlights

Superior First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
Touring by air-conditioned motorcoach.
The services of a local guide on tour.
Cairo Airport transfers will be provided for passengers who have provided Trafalgar with their flight details and are staying in a Cairo hotel booked by Trafalgar.
A Trafalgar Bonus – All internal flights from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo, plus all airport transfers are included.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

A fabulous Nile Cruise is included:
A highlight of this tour is a cruise along the legendary River Nile onboard the latest and most luxurious of ships, the MS Medea* or MS Giselle *5-star features of the MS Medea and MS Giselle are fully air-conditioned, luxury two-berth cabins with en suite bathroom, full size bath, shower and toilet. There is a TV with video channels, music system, hair dryer, internal telephone and mini-bar. Onboard facilities of this superb vessel include a plunge pool and sun deck which runs the length and width of the ship, salon, two bars, a lounge for relaxing, dancing and folklore entertainment, a large restaurant serving Egyptian and international cuisine, and two gift shops.

Complimentary Transfers

Passengers will need to make their way to the meet and greet area where they will be met by a representative holding a TRAFALGAR UNIWORLD sign. Passengers arriving outside the official dates of arrival will need to make their own arrangements or purchase a private transfer.
Departure Transfers: Departure Transfers: Flights must depart between 0700 and 1700 on the day that the cruise or the included land package ends in order to receive the ship to airport transfer. Passengers departing later than this must make their own arrangements or purchase private transfers.
Passenger flight details Passenger flight details must be given to Trafalgar 45 days days prior to departure in order to qualify for these tranfers.

Important Note: Important Note: Complimentary transfers will vary on certain tours especially if a Land portion is included on the tour. Please contact Trafalgar or your Travel Agent at time of booking to confirm the Complimentary transfer status on your selected tour.

Please Note:
At certain times a similar cruise ship of the same category as the MS Medea and MS Giselle may be used. On occasion there may be the possibility of a slight alteration in the itinerary due to the sailing conditions on the Nile, domestic air schedules, religious holidays or any other unforeseen circumstance. In any case all included visits will be operated.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Cairo.
Day 2 - Arrive Cairo Trafalgar meets you on your arrival at Cairo Airport and transfers you to your hotel. The remainder of your day is at leisure to discover the amazing contrasts of ancient and modern Egypt.
Hotel: Fairmont Hotel Heliopolis
Day 3 - Cairo – Luxor – Nile Cruise (4 nights) A morning flight from Cairo to Luxor on the River Nile. On arrival, the rest of the morning is free, before we board our luxury cruise ship for lunch. Later, we visit the grand Temple of Luxor which dominates the town and also the gigantic temple complex at Karnak. Explore the mighty temple of Amun with its mass of obelisks, pylons, colossi and courts. Plus marvel at the remains of the amazing Avenue of the Sphinx, which once stretched between the Temples of Karnak and Luxor. Later, we return to our cruise ship for dinner. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 4 - Nile Cruise: Luxor – Edfu Today''s highlight is a visit to the Valley of the Kings. Secluded in the Theban Hills, it is where the New Kingdom pharaohs were buried in dramatically shafted tombs built into the hillsides. Next we visit the Temple of Medinet Habou and on to the breathtaking Deir el-Bahri, Queen Hatshepsut''s impressive temple. Later, we return to the ship and sail for Edfu. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 5 - Nile Cruise: Edfu – Kom-Ombo This morning we visit Edfu to see Egypt''s best-preserved cult temple, which was dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Then we continue our tranquil cruise along the Nile arriving at Kom-Ombo. Why not relax on deck and watch primitive villages on the banks of the river glide by? They have changed little in a thousand years. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 6 - Nile Cruise: Kom-Ombo – Aswan We visit the roofless Temple of Kom-Ombo, which was built for the falcon and crocodile gods. From here we cruise to Aswan to take a memorable felucca ride across the Nile to visit the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener''s Island. The felucca is the traditional craft of Egyptians who have sailed in them down the centuries. An amazing sight is a blood-red sunset, commonplace in Aswan, with the distinctive sails of dozens of felucca''s silhouetted against the setting sun. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 7 - Aswan – Cairo (3 nights) We disembark to explore the High Dam. Then we visit the Temple of Isis on the Island of Philae and the massive Unfinished Obelisk. Afterwards, there is a once in a lifetime opportunity to take an optional excursion to the mighty Sun Temple of Abu Simbel, flanked by four giant stone statues of Ramses II. The temple was reclaimed from the dam and reconstructed in its present and unforgettable location. Finally, we transfer to the airport for the return flight to Cairo. (Breakfast)
Hotel: Ramses Hilton (3 nights)
Day 8 - Cairo sightseeing Today we enjoy a full day of sightseeing, which will include the Citadel, the spectacular complex dominating Cairo''s skyline. From here we make a visit to the Sultan Hassan Mosque and Mohammed Ali''s Alabaster Mosque with its highly decorated and ornate interior. In old Cairo we will visit the Hanging Church of St. Mary above the old water gate. Also we will visit the Egyptian Museum, home of King Tutankhamun''s priceless treasures, discovered by Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings in 1922. This evening, there is time on your own to do as you please. You may wish to visit a traditional Egyptian folklore show. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 9 - Cairo – Pyramid Excursion Today is full of amazing highlights. First we will drive to Memphis where we see the limestone Colossus of Ramses II and the giant Alabaster Sphinx. Next we continue to Sakkara where the Step Pyramid heralded the start of the pyramid age. From here prepare yourself for a breathtaking experience, as we marvel at one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Giza, and the Sphinx, which casts its enigmatic gaze across the sands of the desert. Your evening is at leisure. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 10 - Depart Cairo This morning there''s time to bid farewell to this unforgettable country and newfound friends as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight home. (Buffet Breakfast)
Christmas & New Year''s Eve Highlights Tour departures 23 Dec will be accommodated on your Nile cruise over Christmas and in Cairo for New Year’s Eve. Tour departures 30 Dec will be accommodated in Cairo on New Year''s Eve giving you the opportunity to celebrate in true Egyptian style.
Please Note At certain times a similar cruise ship of the same category as the MS Medea and MS Giselle may be used.

On occasion there may be the possibility of a slight alteration in the itinerary due to the sailing conditions on the Nile, domestic air schedules, religious holidays or any other unforeseen circumstance. In any case all included visits will be operated.

Dates & Prices

To book a tour, call and speak to one of our live, experienced travel consultants, Call us now at 1-800-942-3301.

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
5/27/2008 - 6/6/2008	$1,625	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/3/2008 - 6/13/2008	$1,625	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/10/2008 - 6/20/2008	$1,625	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/17/2008 - 6/27/2008	$1,625	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/24/2008 - 7/4/2008	$1,625	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/1/2008 - 7/11/2008	$1,625	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/8/2008 - 7/18/2008	$1,625	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/15/2008 - 7/25/2008	$1,640	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/22/2008 - 8/1/2008	$1,650	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/29/2008 - 8/8/2008	$1,675	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/5/2008 - 8/15/2008	$1,675	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/12/2008 - 8/22/2008	$1,675	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/19/2008 - 8/29/2008	$1,675	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
8/26/2008 - 9/5/2008	$1,650	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/2/2008 - 9/12/2008	$1,650	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/9/2008 - 9/19/2008	$1,650	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/16/2008 - 9/26/2008	$1,650	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/23/2008 - 10/3/2008	$1,650	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
9/30/2008 - 10/10/2008	$1,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/7/2008 - 10/17/2008	$1,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/14/2008 - 10/24/2008	$1,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/21/2008 - 10/31/2008	$1,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
10/28/2008 - 11/7/2008	$1,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
11/4/2008 - 11/14/2008	$1,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
11/11/2008 - 11/21/2008	$1,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
11/18/2008 - 11/28/2008	$1,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
11/25/2008 - 12/5/2008	$1,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
12/2/2008 - 12/12/2008	$1,699	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
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Sightseeing Highlights

Luxor
Temple at Edfu
Aswan
Cairo
Memphis
Sakkara
Giza

Wonders of Ancient Egypt
13 Days starting from $1,750.00

Countries Visited:
Egypt, Egypt

Length:	13 Days
Type:	FIRST CLASS 2008
Category:	Regional Experience
Operator:	Trafalgar
Tour Code:	EGWE

About This Tour

Cities Visited:
Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Memphis, Edfu, Giza

What's Included

Wonders of Ancient Egypt River Cruise Package Includes:

Cairo Sightseeing includes the Citadel, Sultan Hassan Mosque, Mohammed Ali''s Alabaster Mosque, the Hanging Church of St. Mary and the Egyptian Museum.
Luxor Visit the Valley of the Kings and Deir El-Bahri. Horse-drawn carriage ride to visit the Temple of Luxor. Visit the Temple of Karnak.
Dendera. Visit the Temple.
Edfu Visit the Temple of Horus.
Aswan See the High Dam and Granite Quarries. Visit the Temple of Isis on Philae Island.
Felucca ride to visit the botanical gardens on Kitchener Island.
Kom Ombu Visit the Temple.
Memphis See the Colossus of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx.
Sakkara View the Step Pyramid.
Giza Visit the Great Pyramids and see the Sphinx. “Son et Lumière” at the Pyramids.

Dining Highlights

4 Buffet breakfasts in Cairo
All meals on the Nile Cruise

25 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

The services of a local guide on tour.
Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar’s luxury air-conditioned coaches.
Cairo Airport transfers will be provided for passengers who have provided Trafalgar with their flight details.
A Trafalgar Bonus – All internal flights from Cairo to Luxor return, plus all airport transfers are included.
Stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
All hotel service charges, tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

Complimentary Transfers
For the Wonders Of Ancient Egypt cruise arrival and departure transfers in Cairo will be provided at any time on the scheduled arrival and departure days.

Important Note: Complimentary transfers will vary on certain tours especially if a Land portion is included on the tour. Please contact Trafalgar or your Travel Agent at time of booking to confirm the Complimentary transfer status on your selected tour.

ABU SIMBEL EXCURSION
A once in a lifetime opportunity! Enjoy this four-hour excursion including flights to Abu Simbel, site of the Temple of Ramses II with its four great statues of the pharaoh himself. Also see statues of his queen, Nefertari, on the facade of the Temple of Hathor.

A fabulous Nile Cruise is included

A highlight of this tour is a cruise along the legendary River Nile on board the latest and most luxurious of ships, the MS Giselle* or MS Miriam*
5-star features of the MS Giselle and MS Miriam are fully air-conditioned, luxury two-berth cabins with en suite bathroom, full size bath, shower and toilet. There is a TV with satellite system, hair dryer, internal telephone and mini-bar.On-board facilities of this superb vessel include a plunge pool and sun deck which runs the length and width of the ship, salon, two bars, a lounge for relaxing, dancing and folklore entertainment, a large restaurant serving Egyptian and international cuisine,
* Note: An alternative boat of the same category may be used during maintenance or sudden malfunction.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Cairo.
Day 2 - Arrive Cairo (2 nights) Trafalgar meets you on your arrival at Cairo airport and transfers you to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Hotel: Meridien Pyramids (2 nights)
Day 3 - Cairo – Pyramids Excursion Today is full of amazing highlights. First we will drive to Memphis where we see the limestone Colossus of Ramses II and the giant Alabaster Sphinx. Then we continue to Sakkara where the Step Pyramid heralded the start of the Pyramid age. From here prepare yourself for a breathtaking experience as we marvel at one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Giza, and the Sphinx, which casts its enigmatic gaze across the sands of the desert. This evening return to the Pyramids for an unforgettable Sound and Light Show and glory again at the Pyramids by night. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 4 - Cairo – Luxor – Dendera – Nile Cruise (7 nights) An early morning flight to Luxor where we will visit the gigantic temple complex of Karnak. Explore the mighty temple of Amun with its mass of obelisks, pylons, colossi and courts. Plus marvel at the remains of the amazing Avenue of the Sphinx which once stretched between the Temples of Karnak and Luxor. This afternoon we cruise on the Nile, north to Dendera for overnight. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 5 - Nile Cruise: Luxor This morning we visit Dendera Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Hathor, with its sunken relief of Cleopatra with Caesarion, her son by Julius Caesar. Reboarding our ship we sail back to Luxor so that by horse-drawn carriages we ride to the grand Temple of Luxor, dominating the town, built by King Amenhotep III in 1414 BC. After our guided visit we return to our cruise ship.(Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 6 - Nile Cruise: Luxor – Edfu First we visit the West Bank and the Valley of the Kings where the New Kingdom Pharoahs were buried in dramatically shafted tombs built into the hillsides. Next we visit the breathtaking Deir el-Bahri, Queen Hatshepsut''s impressive temple, and the gigantic statues of Memnon Collossi. Then we relax today as we sail via the Esna Lock to Edfu, gliding past primitive villages, and watching the local children swim whilst mothers wash clothes in the waters of the Nile along the riverbanks.(Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 7 - Nile Cruise: Edfu – Aswan This morning, by coach, we visit Egypt''s best-preserved cult temple which was dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Then we continue our tranquil cruise along the Nile to Aswan. Tonight we don traditional Egyptian galabeas for a fun-filled Egyptian Dinner and Galabea Party. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 8 - Nile Cruise: Aswan This morning we explore the High Dam and Granite Quarries where we see the massive unfinished obelisk. Then by motorboat to the island of Philae to visit the Temple of Isis. This afternoon we take a memorable felucca ride across the Nile to visit the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener''s Island. The felucca is the traditional craft of Egyptians who have sailed in them down the centuries. Marvel at the blood-red sunset with the distinctive sails of dozens of feluccas silhouetted against the setting sun.(Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 9 - Nile Cruise: Aswan – Kom Ombu – Edfu This morning there is a once in a lifetime opportunity to take an optional excursion by air to the mighty Sun Temple of Abu Simbel, flanked by four giant stone statues of Ramses II. This afternoon we leave Aswan as we sail to Kom Ombu. We visit the roofless Temple of Kom Ombu Temple, which was built for the falcon and crocodile gods. Overnight on board. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 10 - Nile Cruise: Edfu – Luxor A leisurely morning as we cruise to Luxor. Time here to explore this attractive town peacefully situated on the Nile banks. Alternatively you may wish to relax on the deck of our ship and watch the sun set over the Nile waters. Later we enjoy dinner on board ship. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
Day 11 - Luxor – Cairo (2 nights) We disembark this morning and are transferred to the airport for our return flight to Cairo. Tonight, perhaps enjoy an optional dinner and entertainment? (Breakfast)
Hotel: Ramses Hilton (2 nights)
Day 12 - Cairo sightseeing Enjoy a full day sightseeing today including the Citadel, spectacularly dominating Cairo''s skyline and then a visit to the Sultan Hassan Mosque and Mohammed Ali''s Alabaster Mosque with its highly decorated and ornate interior. In Old Cairo we will visit the Hanging Church of St Mary above the old Water Gate and, finally, the Egyptian Museum, home of King Tutankhamun''s priceless treasures, discovered by Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings in 1922. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 13 - Cairo – USA Bid farewell to this unforgettable country as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight to the USA.
(Buffet Breakfast)
Cruise Ship operating this itinerary: MS Giselle - Please note that on some departures due to unforeseen circumstances or maintenance another boat of the same category may be operated. (Buffet Breakfast)
Please Note On occasion there may be the possibility of a slight alteration in the itinerary due to the sailing conditions on the Nile, domestic air schedules, religious holidays or any other unforeseen circumstance. In any case all included visits will be operated.

Dates & Prices

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
5/12/2008 - 5/24/2008	$1,750	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/19/2008 - 5/31/2008	$1,750	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
5/26/2008 - 6/7/2008	$1,750	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
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6/9/2008 - 6/21/2008	$1,750	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/16/2008 - 6/28/2008	$1,750	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
6/23/2008 - 7/5/2008	$1,750	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
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7/14/2008 - 7/26/2008	$1,775	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
7/21/2008 - 8/2/2008	$1,775	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
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8/4/2008 - 8/16/2008	$1,825	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
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8/25/2008 - 9/6/2008	$1,799	Call Us	Call Us	Call Us
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