Service_tours

Cairo
CODE	SERVICES	1 Pax	2 - 4	5 - 9
MTC01	TRF APT / HTL OR V.V & Met assist	30	24	20
MTC02	F/D PYRAMIDS & SAKKARA	80	55	40
MTC03	H/D PYRAMIDS OR SAKKARA	65	38	25
MTC04	H/D EGYPTIAN MUSEUM	60	35	25
MTC05	F/D EGYPTIAN MUSEUM & CITY	75	50	40
MTC06	F/D PYRAMIDS & MUSEUM	80	50	40
MTC07	S & L SHOW BY PYRAMIDS	50	35	30
MTC08	PHARAONIC VILLAGE	45	30	25
MTC09	SHOW DINNER CRUISE	55	30	25
MTC10	Exc. ALEXANDRIA	130	85	75

Luxor
CODE	SERVICES	1 Pax	2 - 4	5 - 9
MTL01	TRF. APT. OR STA. / HTL	30	20	17
MTL02	CLASSICAL LUXOR	80	67	60
MTL03	H/D. EAST OR WEST BANK	50	40	35
MTL04	S. & L. SHOW BY KARNAK	40	32	28
MTL05	Exc. DANDARA	95	75	60
MTL06	Exc. DANDARA & ABYDOS	55	43	38
MTL07	Exc. EDFU, KOMOMBO, ASW.	100	66	50
MTL08	HURGHADA BY PRIVATE BUS	120	65	60

Aswan
CODE	SERVICES	1 Pax	2 - 4	5 - 9
MTA01	TRF. APT. OR STA. / HTL	30	20	17
MTA02	CLASSICAL LUXOR	80	67	60
MTA03	H/D. TOUR ASWAN	47	35	29
MTA04	H/D. PHILAE TEMPLE	50	37	28
MTA05	S. & L. SHOW BY PHILAE	50	37	32
MTA06	Exc. ABS. BY PLANE	280	248	225

Hurghada
CODE	SERVICES	1 Pax	2 - 4	5 - 9
MTH01	TRF. APT. / HTL OR V.V.	30	20	17
MTH02	SAFARI TRIP	50	45	45
MTH03	FISHING BOAT	70	65	65
MTH09	SHARM BY BOAT	60	55	55
MTH10	LUXOR TRIP	225	135	115
MTH11	OVERNIGHT CAI. BY PLANE	480	395	345
MTH12	OVERNIGHT CAI. BY PRIVATE BUS	260	160	135

Sharm El Shiekh
CODE	SERVICES	1 Pax	2 - 4	5 - 9
MTS01	TRF. APT. / HTL OR V.V.	30	20	17
MTS02	RAS MOHAMED	45	40	40
MTS03	SAFARI TRIP	50	45	45
MTS04	FISHING TRIP	70	65	65
MTS06	ST. CATHERINE	80	55	50

• All above rates valid till 31 Oct. 2005, unless there is increase in tourist entrance fees or domestic flights.

Meet and assist by Maadi Travel personnel to ease formalities through immigration and customs area. Then transfer by air-conditioned bus to the hotel.

A) The three Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus, one of the seven wonders of the world. A single Pyramid is built with 2,300,000 blocks, each weighting an average of two and one-half tons. On the way down to the valley temple of Chephren, you pass by the most famous piece of statuary - the Great Sphinx of Giza. This unforgettable statue combines the head of a Pharaoh with a lion's body.

Continue to Papyrus institute to experience how ancient Egyptians made the first paper in history.

B) Sakkara, one of the most exciting historical and archaeological areas in all of Egypt. The site is dominated by the famous Step Pyramid of king Zoser, preceding those at Giza and it is the work of the famous Pharaonic architect Imhotep.

The Egyptian Museum is the most important depository of Egyptian antiquities any where in the world. It feature artifacts from the Pharaonic and Greco - Roman periods, including the celebrated mummies of ancient Egypt's Kings and Tutankhamen treasures.

Full day tour Egyptian Museum and City, visit to Egyptian Museum, explanation as MTC04 and continue to Old Cairo to visit the Citadel of Salah Eldin. This 13th century fortress commands a splendid view of the city. One of the Citadel buildings is the Mohammed Ali Mosque, well known as the Alabaster mosque. Continue to Sultan Hassan Mosque and Schools, its entirety, is a rare master piece of Islamic architecture, the walls are covered with marble, the dome is of a unique design and the only one of its kind in Egypt.

Also visit to Ahmed Ibn Touloun Mosque, it is distinctive in its huge dimensions, its minaret is unique in Egypt as it is distinguished by an external staircase. Drive to Al Azhar Mosque, the first Fatimid mosque in Cairo and Al Azhar university, one of the oldest in the world. Then continue at Khan El Khalili Bazaars for typical Egyptian souvenirs according to your choice such as Papyrus sheet with Pharaonic design or Cartouche (Gold or Silver) typical Egyptian dress (Galabia) or any other item of your liking.

After, sunset each evening the Pyramids come to life. The drama of lights and shadows give the Pyramids an awe some dimension. Voices seeming to come from the Sphinx narrating their history. The 45 Minute show is presented in English, French, Spanish, German and Arabic.

The Pharaonic village, located on Jacob's island in Giza and inhabited by 300 Egyptians living in an ancient Egyptian atmosphere and practicing their daily activities. Visitors reach the village by floating amphitheaters which take them through canals and step by step they visit statues temples and mummification rooms.

Dinner and folklore show on board of a nice cruise boat. Enjoying Cairo by night.

Excursion to Alexandria, about 3 hours driving from Cairo to Alexandria, visit to the Greco-Roman Museum, this Museum houses a rare coin collection during the Greco- Roman period, and one of the finest collections to be found in the world. Continue to visit Fort Kaitbay, one of the seven wonders of the world. It was the sensation of it's time and the praise of poets and engineers. A hundred years later the Mamlucke Sultan Kaitbay fortified it as part of his coastal defense.

Then continue to the Catacomb, the magnificent tombs of the Roman period. This extremely interesting monument has been preserved in its original state.

Continue drive to Montazah Palace, located on the Mediterranean shore and surrounded by beautiful parks and Gardens. It reflects the life-style of the former Egyptian royal family.

Excursion to Wadi El Natroun Monasteries, driving through Alexandria Desert Road [100 Km], visit to (Deir EL Surian), meet the Monks at house and see a selection of wonderful ancient Icons and paintings of the Holy Family. Visit to (Deir Amba Bishoi) who came from a small village from Delta area to devote his life to Christianity.

Explore the present-day town and the remains of the ancient city dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god.

Transfer by air-conditioned bus through Sinai desert with meet and assist at border.

Transfer to Air-Port, fly to Luxor, visit to East and West banks [Explanation MTL02], then fly back to Cairo same day.

A) Visit to east bank, temples of Karnak and Luxor. The ruins of Karnak buildings are the most wonderful in Egypt, the work of over 2000 years of builders, heart of the cult of the god Amon. Each pharaoh added his own contribution to the temple.

Then continue to Luxor temple, The temple dedicated to the Theban god Amon-Ra. The first builder of Luxor Temple was Amenophis III.

B) Visit to west bank, crossing the Nile by ferry boat. The land of the dead. The first stop is the Valley of the Kings, which houses tombs of famous Theban rules such as Seti I, Ramses 6th and Tutankhamen. The tour continues to the Funerary Temple of Hatshepsut (Dier El Bahari), traditionally connected with the cult of Hathour, goddess of Love and Joy. The famous colossi of Memnon once guarded the entrance to the Funerary temple of Amenophis II.

Spectacular 45 minute show are presented evening in the enormous temple of Karnak, this is one of the world best Sound and Light shows, it is a four stop walk with 30 minute in front of the Sacred Lake.

En route to Aswan, the first stop will be Esna. The temple of Esna dedicated to the Ram-Headed god Khnum. The next site is Edfu, the temple of Edfu, dedicated to the Falcon god Horus, is the best preserved temple of all Egypt. Kom-Ombo is the last stop, temple of Kom-Ombo was dedicated two gods, Sobek, the Crocodile god and Haroes, one of the solar manifestations of Horus.

Still closer to Luxor is the beautiful temple of Dander, dedicated to Hathour, the goddess of Love and Beauty. The present temple was constructed by the Ptolemies and the Romans.

AS MTL06 plus ABYDOS. There are several extant temples at Abydos dedicated to Osiris and the most important are those of Seti 1 and his son Ramses II.

The after life was an important concept to the Egyptians and the story of Osiris was a proof to them. And Abydos is the town where Osiris head was supposed to have been hidden by his murderous brother.

Transfer by air-conditioned coach, pass through a nice country road for 300 K.M to Hurghadah, the most attractive spot on the Red sea.

A delightful excursion by Felucca to the small islands of the Nile including Elephantine Island the original site of the town of Aswan and Kitchener's Island, it is originally owned by Lord Kitchener. The island is now a botanical garden. Also included is a visit to the Mausoleum of the Agha Khan. Continue to Aswan High Dam, it is located four miles south of the Old one, and is worth a visit to see one of Egypt's modern monumental achievements. On the way visit to the Granite Quarries, an area which you can discover the activity during the Pharaonic period, these quarries produced granite for colossi, most notable is the unfinished obelisk abandoned because of flaws found in the partly worked block.

Old, High Dams and unfinished Obelisk, or Elephantine island and Agha Khan Mausoleum. Explanation as MTA 02.

The Philae temple were partially inundated by the first Aswan Dam. When the High Dam threatened to cover them entirely, the ruins were dismantled, transported block by block and reassembled on a nearly island .

Spectacular 45 minute show every evening by Philae temple, presenting how emperor Trajan is depicted in the presence of Isis and Osiris, it come to life the drama of lights and shadows.

Transfer from hotel to Aswan Air-Port, fly for half hour to Abu Simble. It is one of the greatest experiences of a trip to Egypt is to stand in the presence of the four colossal statues before The Great Temple of Ramses II.

When the Aswan High Dam was planned, it was anticipated that the waters of Lake Nasser would inundate the temples, so they were dismantled by cutting them into parts then reassembled in higher place, exactly the same position.

Explore the Red sea desert and mountains by visiting the Old Bedouin Camps and Sheikh of the Camp invites you for a cup of tea, then ride a Camel to tour desert.

Transfer to fishing boat, starting a full day trip enjoying delightful fishing with equipment and lunch on board.

Introduction to diving at swimming-pool class room, then 1 dive in the sea by boat and equipment.

Padi open water courses, with diving equipment for 5 days, training 3 days in swimming-pool class room, then 2 days diving in the sea (4 dives). International certificate to be handled for participants.

One day diving for two dives, by boat, with the assistance of a professional dive guide include Weight Belt, Tank and lunch.

Transfer from hotel to Hurghadah Port to take Ferry boat to Sharm, arrival Sharm, transfer to hotel.

Drive through desert road for 4 hours, visit to the old ancient town of Egypt to explore the West and East Banks. Explanation as MTL 02.

Fly to Cairo to explore one of the seven wonders of the world. The Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum [Explanation as [MTC06]. Spend the night in a first class hotel. After breakfast, free time, then fly back to Hurghadah.

In the south of Sinai, visit to one of the most wonderful diving and snorkeling center all over the world. Since 1982 the Egyptian government decided to consider this place natural protected area.

Drive to St.Cat, its located at the foot of Gebal Musa (Moses mountain), where Moses received the ten commandments from God. Overnight in a first class hotel, climbing the mountain after midnight and enjoy the delightful sun-rise view. After breakfast, free time, then transfer back to Sharm.

1^st day: 12.00 noon check-in time, set menu lunch, Boat Orientation, p.m. Felucca ride Passing by Botanical Garden , p.m. afternoon tea, Buffet dinner, p.m. Entertainment ,Overnight in Aswan.

2^nd day: a.m. breakfast, a.m. visit High Dam, Old Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk, a.m. sail to Kom Ombo (noon), Sail to Edfu, Afternoon Tea, Captain's Cocktail, buffet Diner, Fancy Dress Party, Overnight in Edfu.

3^rd day: a.m. breakfast, a.m. visit Edfu , Sail to Luxor, Set Menu lunch, afternoon tea, p.m. dinner, p.m. Entertainment, Overnight in Luxor.

4^th day: a.m. breakfast, 8.00 a.m. check-out time, a.m. visit Karnak and Luxor Temples.

1 ^St day: 12.00 noon check-in time ,lunch open seat ,p.m. boat orientation , p.m. visit KARNAK & LUXOR Temples ,afternoon tea ,p.m. dinner (1^st seat , 2^nd seat ),p.m. discotheque &p.m. overnight Luxor.

2 ^ND day: a.m. breakfast, a.m. visit the WEST BANK, 12.00 noon lunch 1^st seat ,

P.m. lunch 2^nd seat, p.m. Sail to Esna, p.m. afternoon Tea, p.m. captain's cocktail, p.m. dinner 1^st seat, p.m. dinner 2^nd seat, p.m. dancing music, p.m. arrive Esna + Overnight.

3 ^rd day: a.m. breakfast, a.m. visit Esna Temple, a.m. sail to Edfu, 12.00 noon lunch 1^st seat, p.m. lunch 2^nd seat, p.m. arrive Edfu, p.m. visit Edfu Temple, p.m. sail to Kom Ombo, p.m. afternoon tea, p.m. dinner 1^st seat, p.m. dinner 2^nd ^{seat, P.M.}Fancy dress party, p.m. arrive Kom Ombo + Overnight.

4^th day: a.m. breakfast, a.m. visit Kom Ombo Temple, a.m. sail to Aswan, 12.00 noon lunch 1^st seat, p.m. lunch 2^nd seat, p.m. arrive Aswan, p.m. Felucca ride & passing by botanical garden, p.m. afternoon tea, p.m. dinner 1^st seat, p.m. dinner 2^nd seat, p.m. entertainment, p.m. overnight Aswan.

5^th day: a.m. breakfast, 8.00 a.m. check-out time, a.m. visit High Dam, Old Dam, Phila Temple & Granite Quarries.