Abu Simbel Excursion by Air with Aswan : Sept 22-24, 2006
provided by our affiliate, American Express of Egypt
PRICE & WHAT  IS INCLUDED

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Fri, Sept 22: Check out of the Nile Cruise boat.  Early departure for the short flight to Abu Simbel where you enjoy a visit to the temples of Ramesses II and his queen, Nefertari. These temples became famous when an international UNESCO project rescued them from their previous location, which has now been submerged by Lake Nasser.  The lake was created by the High Dam.

Afternoon arrival back in Aswan.  Enjoy the afternoon in Aswan.  There is the outdoor market, the Nubian museum, time for a sunset felucca (sailboat) ride or the archeological site on Elephantine Island.
Hotel:  New Cataract Hotel, 5 star or similar or Basma Hotel, 4 star.  
Meals: Breakfast.  Box Lunch from cruise boat.

Sat, Sept 23:  More free time in Aswan this morning before your afternoon flight to Cairo.  If by chance your flight to Abu Simbel was cancelled yesterday due to bad weather, you will have another chance to go today.  Late afternoon arrival in Cairo.  Upon arrival in Cairo you are met and assisted by an American Express representative and escorted to your hotel, conveniently located beside the airport so that you will not have to face Cairo traffic if you are departing tomorrow.
Hotel: Novotel Cairo Airport Hotel.  Meal: Breakfast.

Sun, Sept 24:  Departure flights home or spend more time enjoying the riches of Egypt.  See options at Day 4 for suggestions.
Meal: Breakfast.

There may be changes to this itinerary due to circumstances beyond our control.   

What is Included in the Abu Simbel by Air and Aswan Extension  -  Sept 22-24, 2006
provided by our affiliate, American Express of Egypt
Ruth Shilling does not accompany travelers on this extension.

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
You begin in Aswan. Your airfare from Aswan to Cairo was partially included in your Sept 10-19 tour price.

$390 US Dollars 
Price is per person in Double Occupancy - Single supplement: $100 US Dollars
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Included:
· Sightseeing: Abu Simbel by air with temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari
· Services of an English-speaking tour guide
· Transfers from the cruise boat/hotels to/from the airports in Abu Simbel, Aswan & Cairo.
· Hotel in Aswan - New Cataract or similar 5 star, or Basma, 4 star.  Includes full Buffet Breakfast.
· Box Lunch is provided by cruise boat on Friday, Sept 22.
· Hotel in Cairo-Heliopolis - Novotel Cairo Airport Hotel, 4 star or similar. Includes full Buffet Breakfast.

Not included:
· Items of a personal nature - laundry, telephone calls, etc. 
· Meals, except where listed above
· Bottled water and other beverages
· TIPS (cruise boat staff, tour guide, transfer men, porters, etc)
· Anything which is not listed above as being included in your tour package.

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Abu Simbel Excursion by Road with Aswan : Sept 22-24, 2006
provided by our affiliate, American Express of Egypt
PRICE & WHAT  IS INCLUDED

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Friday, Sept 22:  After breakfast on the cruise boat an American Express representative will bring you to Abu Simbel by A/C minivan.  The weather can interfere with traveling to Abu Simbel by plane.  It is not uncommon to have flights delayed or canceled.  Since you are traveling by road you can be sure that you will get to see the site, AND you will be there when it is not filled with the crowds that come by plane.  Afternoon arrival in Abu Simbel with time to visit the temples of Ramesses II and his queen, Nefertari. The temples are walking distance from your hotel. 

This evening is a special treat, the Sound & Light Show at the Abu Simbel Temples.  Updated just a few years ago, this is the most technologically advanced Sound & Light show in Egypt and is truly spectacular.
Hotel: Nefertari Hotel.  Meals: Breakfast.  Box Lunch from cruise boat.  Dinner at Nefertari Hotel.

Sat, Sept 23:  If you choose, you can rise early this morning and return to see the sunrise at the temples over Lake Nasser.  The Ramesses II Temple is the one that was constructed to have the first rays of morning light shine through the doorway to the back of the temple on 2 days of the year.

After breakfast is the drive back to Aswan where you will get your flight back to Cairo.  Upon arrival in Cairo you are met and assisted by an American Express representative and escorted to your hotel, conveniently located beside the airport so that you will not have to face Cairo traffic if you are departing tomorrow.
Hotel: Novotel Cairo Airport Hotel.   Meal: Breakfast.

Sun, Sept 24:  Departure flights home or spend more time enjoying the riches of Egypt.  See options at Day 4 for suggestions.
Meal: Breakfast.

There may be changes to this itinerary due to circumstances beyond our control.

What is Included in the Abu Simbel by Road 
With Sound & Light Show Extension  -  Sept 22-24, 2006
provided by our affiliate, American Express of Egypt
Ruth Shilling does not accompany travelers on this extension.

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
You begin in Aswan. Your airfare from Aswan to Cairo was partially included in your Sept 10-19 tour price.

$390 US Dollars with a minimum of 2 persons
Price is per person in Double Occupancy 
Single supplement: $100 US Dollars when traveling with a group
Single supplement: $360 US Dollars when traveling by road alone
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Included:
· Desert Trip by road from Aswan to Abu Simbel by private A/C bus
· Sightseeing: Abu Simbel with temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari
· Services of an English-speaking tour guide
· Sound & Light Show at the Abu Simbel Temples
· Transfers from the hotels to/from the airports in Aswan & Cairo.
· Hotel in Abu Simbel - Nefertari Hotel, 4 star.  Includes Dinner and Buffet Breakfast.
· Box Lunch is provided by cruise boat on Friday, Sept 22.
· Hotel in Cairo-Heliopolis - Novotel Cairo Airport Hotel, 4 star or similar. Includes full Buffet Breakfast.

Not included:
· Sightseeing: A 2nd visit in the early morning to the temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari
· Items of a personal nature - laundry, telephone calls, etc. 
· Meals, except where listed above
· Bottled water and other beverages
· TIPS (cruise boat staff, tour guide, transfer men, porters, etc)
· Anything which is not listed above as being included in your tour package.

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