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Cairo by Air
TUESDAY
& FRIDAYS
This
wonderful and magical day trip begins with your pick up from your
hotel in order to go to Pafos International Airport where the flight
to Cairo will depart at 08.00 a.m. Upon arrival at the Cairo
International Airport at 09:00 a.m. you will be greeted by our
representatives, who will assist you through immigration to the
awaiting coaches.
We will
drive through Heliopolis,
an elite residential suburb of Cairo our professional guide will
point out places of interest and introduce you to the long history
and rich culture of Egypt ‘en route’ to our first highlights which
will be the ‘Citadel of Saladin’ and the ‘Alabaster
Mosque of Mohamed Ali’. We will admire the
exquisite interiors of the Mosque and view the fascinating skyline
of Old Cairo from the top of the hill.
Soon after, we will drive towards the Tahrir (Liberty) Square - the
heart of down town Cairo where our next stop, the ‘National
Archaeological Museum’ is situated. We will have the
opportunity to acquaint ourselves with Egypt’s ancient history
spanning a period of 50 centuries. The Museum the richest collection
of Egyptian Antiquities, including the magnificent Tut Ankh
Amun collection. There is also an option to visit The
Royal Mummies Exhibition where we can see 11 unwrapped royal mummies
including Ramses II which are in an amazing state of preservation.
Following the Museum visit, International buffer lunch including
mineral water, coffee and tea will be served at a deluxe
five star hotel. After lunch, we will visit the only
remaining Wonder of the Ancient World, the imposing Pyramids
of Giza.
A short drive down the valley will take us to the place where the
guardian of this mortuary complex, the mysterious Sphinx
lies. Let your imagination reflect on the gloriously golden
days of the Pharaohs as you gaze at this mighty monument. During our
visit to the Plateau of Giza we will have time for panoramic photo
opportunities of the three Pyramids from the Western Plateau.
Looking at the Pyramids fading away in the distance our drive will
lead us to the Papyrus Institute where the procedure of
manufacturing the oldest paper in the world, an art discovered by
the Ancient Egyptians, will be demonstrated. A little time for
souvenir shopping will be given before we arrive at the banks of the
River Nile downtown.
Here, we will board a luxurious Nile Cruising restaurant
boat for a cruise in the longest waterway of the world,
gliding along the same way traversed by Pharaohs, Queens and Nobles
thousands of years before us. Modern Cairo is unique and the city’s
skyline at dusk is very impressive from the water. A welcome drink
will be served on board as traditionally dressed attendants greet
your arrival.
Sit back, relax and enjoy a selection of assorted cold sandwiches,
oriental cookies, pastries and cakes accompanied by hot beverages. A
folkloric presentation and belly dancing will be presented for your
entertainment while cruising.
Following the Nile - cruise, we shall drive to the Cairo airport
where there will be time for some duty free shopping before the
return flight to Cyprus. We will arrive back at Paphos International
airport at 22.15.
Timetable
(May vary
slightly depending on season and departure day)
Pick up
from your hotel
08.00
Departure from Cyprus
09.00
Arrival at cairo International Airport. Meet and assist by our
representatives
09.15
Board the awaiting motor coaches proceeding to the Citadel of
Saladin
09.45 – 10.30
Visit the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali
11.00 – 12.45
Visit of the Egyptian Museum
13.00 – 14.00
Lunch at Le Meridien Hotel (or similar)
14.30 – 16.30
Visit the great Pyramidsof Giza and the mighty sphinx
16.45 – 17.15
Visit a Papyrus Institute and shopping at oriental bazaar
18.00 – 19.00 Cruise on
the Nile with the folkloric presentation, belly dancing, cold
sandwiches, cookies, coffee /tea
19.15
Transfer to the airport
21.15
Flight departure to Cyprus
PRICES:
Adult:
€
316.50 +
€
42.50 TAXES
Child:
€
282.50 +
€
42.50
TAXES
The above rates include:
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Hotel-Airport-Hotel Transfers in Cyprus
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Paphos-Cairo -Paphos Flight on Egypt Air flights
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Meet, greet and assist upon arrival and departure
at Paphos and Cairo Airport
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Tours and transfers as per above program
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Professional guides during the tour
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Escort from Cyprus
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Luxury a/c motor coaches
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Entrance fees to all sites visited as per the
program
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International Buffet Lunch at Le meridien 5*
hotel including mineral water, coffee/tea
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One hour Nile Cruise during assorted cold
sandwiches, welcome drink, selection of cookies from a dessert
buffet, coffee/tea will be offer.
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Folkloric presentation and belly dancing during
the cruise
Rates
do not include:
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Any personal expenses and anything not mentioned
in the program.
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Entrance fee for optional visit inside a pyramid
(when available) (not guided) (approx.
€
3.50)
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Entrance fee for optional visit to Royal Mummies
exhibit in the Museum (not guided) (approx.
€
12.00)
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