Thursday, February 8, 2018

City Breaks Egypt

Discover the best of Egypt through our various affordable holidays as we offer breathtaking Egypt Short Breaks which gives you the chance to visit the most famous cities in Egypt. Get amazed visiting the great Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, explore the outstanding preservation in the capital of Ancient Egypt, once known as Thebes; Luxor nowadays, feast your eyes by the magical beauty of Sharm El Sheikh and enjoy the natural beauty of the city, discover the mysterious history of Alexandria and more.

Cairo, the current capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Middle East has always been a major cultural center in the world for centuries. Visiting the city is a must when you plan your vacation in Egypt. Experience our Short Breaks in Cairo and visit the Open Air Museum at Memphis which was the capital of Ancient Egypt, and the first capital city founded after the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. Get a journey back in time to the days of Ancient Egypt and visit Sakkara Step Pyramid which goes back to 2700 BC. It is one of the oldest stone structures in the world. The Pyramid was built for King Zoser, one of the greatest Kings of the third dynasty (2721-2780 BC). Get excited with our City Breaks to Egypt and visit the most famous attraction in the entire world; Pyramids of Giza which considered the last of the ancient seven wonders of the Ancient world. Their incredible size continues to impress millions of visitors each year, as they struggle to comprehend how three kings, Khafre, Khufu, and Menkaure, could have constructed such huge structures so long ago. Beguile your eyes between the magnificent artifacts located in the Egyptian Museum. Feast your soul visiting the Islamic and Coptic Cairo and visit the astonishing sightseeing in the area such as Salah El Din Citadel, Hanging Church and more. 



Get delighted with our Short Breaks to Cairo and Alexandria and enjoy plenty of exciting activities while exploring Cairo and Alexandria. Alexandria was established by Alexander the Great; it was described as the pearl of the Mediterranean, because of its location at the Mediterranean Sea in the north coast of Egypt. Get astonishing excursions in the city with City Breaks Egypt and visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa which is impressively decorated tombs dates from the Roman Era and is considered as one of the “Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages”. Explore the main attraction in the city Qaitaby Citadel which is considered the main attraction in the city, it is considered one of the most important defensive strongholds also along the Mediterranean Sea coast. It was built in the 1480 A.D by the Sultan Al Ashraf Qaitbay on the ruins of the amazing Lighthouse of Alexandria which was considered to be one of the famous Seven Wonders in the ancient world. Get away from the stress of life and immerse yourself with the magical beauty of Sharm El Sheikh where you will get captivated by the fabulous sandy beaches of the city while trying a lot of water activities such as Swimming, Snorkeling and more with Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh Short Breaks

Live unforgettable adventure with Cairo and Luxor Short Breaks and get to explore the spectacular sightseeing in Luxor with its astonishing vast temples and extraordinary monuments. The complex of Karnak is an ancient Egyptian temple precinct located on the east bank of the Nile River in Thebes (modern-day Luxor). It covers more than 100 hectares, an area larger than some ancient cities. Walk through the temple and get to know more about the main cult center in the Ancient Thebes. Beguile your eyes between the splendor of the Valley of the Kings, where the most famous Pharoah of all, King Tutankhamun, was buried. It is a valley in Egypt where for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, tombs were constructed for the kings and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom. You will also visit Colossi of Memnon, Queen Hatshepsut Temple and more with Egypt City Breaks


Find below Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh Short Breaks of Short Egypt Tours

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Cairo

At the time your flight touching Cairo Land, one delegate from Flying Carpet Tours will be holding a sign with your name, transfer to hotel, relax from the inconvenience of your travel, overnight in Cairo.

 Day 02: Cairo Tours, Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum

Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours guide will lead you to a ravishing tour to Pyramids of Giza, feast your eyes by visiting Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, then your guide will take you to panoramic view of the pyramids, memorable photos available to the three pyramids together, next move to the Sphinx, scout the valley temple, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, after Lunch your tour guide will escort you to the Egyptian Museum which contains amazing treasures of King Tut Ankh Amun, finally back to hotel, night at leisure, or choose from variety of optional tours, Either to try Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Folklore show, Belly Dancer, surprises are waiting for you, or try optional to the sound & light show at the pyramids, overnight in Cairo.

Day 03: Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh by Flight

 Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, Flying Carpet Tours delegate will escort you to Cairo Airport, fly to Sharm, arrive Sharm, transfer to hotel, overnight in Sharm. 

Day 04: Sharm El-Sheikh at Leisure

Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, it is your leisure day in Sharm, try a lot of Water sports, Swimming, Snorkeling, Diving, bask under the gleaming Sun, beguile your eyes with the awesome Red Sea, Or choose between the splendid Excursions in Sharm, overnight in Sharm,

Day 05: Sharm EL-Sheikh to Cairo, Final Departure 

 Today is the valediction day, once you taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, one of Flying Carpet Tours delegates will escort you to Sharm Airport, fly back to Cairo, at the time you arrive Cairo domestic airport, transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.

Including
  • 02 Nights accommodation in Cairo including Breakfast and all taxes
  • 02 Night accommodation in Sharm including Breakfast and all taxes
  • 01 Day tour in Cairo as mentioned at the above program including Entrance fees and English Speaking guide
  • One Bottle of Mineral Water at the Day Tour in Cairo
  • One Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo
  • All Transfers in Cairo and Sharm by air-conditioned Van
  • All service charges and taxes
  • Meet and assist at Cairo Airport upon arrival
  • Assist and transfer to Cairo Airport on final departure

Excluding
  • Egypt Visa
  • International flight
  • Domestic Flight Cairo / Sharm / Cairo
  • Optional tours
  • Tipping.

Notes:
  • Prices are quoted Per person in U.S. American Dollars 
  • Prices are not valid during Christmas, New Year or Easter Period 
  • Program can be adjusted as per your request if it was possible to adjust

If you are interested in our Short Break Holidays kindly visit www.flyingcarpettours.com

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Nile Cruise Luxor Aswan

A Nile Cruise trip in Egypt is a very enjoyable experience that every visitor must do in when he plan his vacation in Egypt. The Nile Cruise trip combines the history with the pleasant atmosphere which makes it an unforgettable Trip. Experience our fancy Luxor to Aswan Cruises and discover the land stretching from Luxor to Aswan, in the south of Egypt which is home to many of the world's most impressive monuments of the famed Pharaonic civilization. On board your deluxe Nile Cruise you can look around you and see lush greenery along the Nile banks. Suddenly, an ancient Pharaonic temple comes into view and takes you back in time. 

Luxor and Aswan Nile Cruise is undoubtedly the most relaxing way to watch the sights and wonders of Ancient Egypt. The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise continues the Oberoi Hotels & Resorts’ tradition of offering the highest standards of hospitality and is among the most spacious accommodation on the Nile. Zahra's 25 Luxury Cabins and two Luxury Suites are tastefully appointed with timber floors and modern, elegant interiors. Large windows in both the cabins and bathrooms offer panoramic Nile views. Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise with 47 deluxe cabins and 10 suites. Noted as one of the most elegant ships on the Nile, the St. George offers a full-service spa and fitness center, restaurant, bars, nightly entertainment and guided excursions. Movenpick Royal Lotus Nile Cruise offers a great chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the banks of the Nile. See the temples and tombs of the ancient world as you cruise by in a relaxed setting. This flagship cruiser comprises 60 cabins of approximately 22 sqm and 2 magnificent Royal Suites. Moreover you will get to choose from Princess Sarah Nile Cruise, Concerto Nile Cruise and more. 



Take Nile Cruise Luxor Aswan with us and reward yourself watching the outstanding sights you have only been able to imagine before. Choose to sail from Aswan to Luxor and vice versa and entertain yourself by the beautiful surroundings of Aswan which is distinguished by the amazing natural beauty in addition to being home to some of Egypt's most historic sites. Scout around the High Dam which was built to protect Egypt from the annual flooding of the Nile River and considered the greatest achievement in the modern history of Egypt. One of Nubia’s most important monuments sites is Philae Temple which was an ancient pilgrimage center for the cult of Isis. This sacred site was venerated from the Pharaonic era up to the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods with each ruler adding their own stamp onto the stones here. Enjoy Captain's welcome cocktail and dinner on board your cruise and next day prepare yourself to have a magical sailing to Kom Ombo Temple. Unleash your inner with Luxor Aswan Cruise and get to know more about the Temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple constructed during the Ptolemaic period, which lasted from 108 to 47 BC. Due to the conflict between Sobek and Horus, the ancient Egyptians felt it necessary to separate their temple spaces within one temple. Start sailing to Edfu Temple which is considered to be one of the most beautiful and preserved Temples in Egypt. The origins of the Temple probably date back to the Second Intermediate Period, but the actual Temple only dates back to Ptolemaic times.

Explore the glory of the Ancient Egyptians while sailing to Luxor which was the Thebes of the ancient Egyptians, the capital of Egypt during the Middle and New Kingdoms. Get excited with Luxor Nile Cruise and explore the vast splendor of the Valley of the Kings, where the most famous Pharoah of all, King Tutankhamun, was buried. It is a valley in Egypt where for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, tombs were constructed for the kings and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom. Move to visit the majestic Temple of Queen Hatshepsut which reflects clear ideas about the serious conflict between Hatshepsut, and her nephew and son in law, Tuthmosis III, since many of her statues were destroyed, and the followers of Tuthmosis III damaged most of her Cartouches, after the mysterious death of the queen.  Watch the glory of the two huge statues of Colossi of Memnon which are a pair of giant statues made of stone that are located in the Theban Necropolis in Luxor.  Explore Karnak Temple which was the cult center dedicated to Amun, Mut and Khonsu and the largest religious building ever constructed. Karnak Temple includes many singular temples, dedicated to Amun, his wife (Mut), and their son (Khonsu), the moon deity. The temple starts with the avenue of the Rams, representing Amun: symbol of fertility and growth.



Find below Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise of Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan

Itinerary

04 Days / 03 Nights 
Saturday Luxor / Aswan

Saturday:  

Embarkation to Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise before Lunch, embrace the Culture of Luxor, visit the flourishing Karnak Temple, watch the glory of the huge Pillars hall, move to scout Luxor temple, at the end of your tour back to your Cruise, Lunch included on board, Afternoon tea, Dinner on board, Belly dance show, Enjoy music in the lounge, overnight on board Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise in Luxor. 

Sunday: 

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, feast your eyes between Valley of the Kings ( visit 03 Tombs Only ), Next visit to Valley of the Queens, Proceed to visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known now with the name of El-Deir El-Bahary, your last visit will be to Colossi of Memnon, Watch the glory of the two huge statues, finally your tour guide will escort you back to your Cruise, Sail to Edfu, Lunch included on board, Afternoon tea, Captain's welcome cocktail, Enjoy music in the lounge, Dinner and overnight on board Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise. 

Monday: 

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, then Flying Carpet Tours Guide will escort you to visit Edfu Temple (Horus Temple), feast your eyes once your Cruise sailing from Edfu to Kom Ombo, arrive Kom Ombo, unleash your soul while exploring the glory of Kom Ombo Temple, Lunch included on board, Afternoon tea, Sail to Aswan, enjoy Egyptian Galabya party, Dinner and overnight on board Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise. 

Tuesday: 

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, disembarkation after breakfast, embrace Aswan Culture by visiting the High Dam, the Granite Quarries, feast your eyes and visit the ravishing Philae Temple. 

 05 Days / 04 Nights 
Tuesday Aswan / Luxor 

Tuesday: 

Embarkation to Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise before Lunch, Sail on the Nile by Felucca around Kitchener's Island & Agha Khan, Lunch is waiting for you on board, Afternoon Tea, Nubian Folkloric Show, Dinner and overnight on board Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise in Aswan.

Wednesday: 

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, Start to scout the fabulous High Dam, the Granite Quarries, Feast your eyes by watching the glory of Philae Temple, feast your eyes at the time your Cruise Sailing to Kom Ombo, scout the glorious of Kom Ombo Temple, finally transfer back to your Nile Cruise, then sail to Edfu, Lunch is waiting for you on board, Afternoon tea, enjoy Captain's welcome cocktail, Dinner and overnight on board Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise. 

Thursday: 

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, visit the ravishing Temple of Horus in Edfu, next sail to Luxor, Lunch included on board, Afternoon Tea, enjoy Egyptian Galabeya Party, dinner and overnight on board Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise. 

Friday: 

Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, Unleash your soul between Valley of the Kings, Next visit to Valley of the Queens, then proceed to visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known now with the name of El-Deir El-Bahary , Lunch included on board, embrace the Culture of Luxor, visit the flourishing Karnak Temple, watch the glory of the huge Pillars hall, move to scout Luxor temple, at the end of your tour back to your Cruise, Afternoon Tea, Enjoy music in the lounge, dinner and overnight on board Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise. 

Saturday:

Disembarkation from Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise after tasting the flavor of your breakfast on board. 

Including
  • Accommodation on board Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise including breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • All Sightseeing tours mentioned at the above itinerary  
  • English speaking guide on board Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise
  • Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
  • All Service Charges and taxes

Excluding
  • Visa to Egypt 
  • Optional tours 
  • Tipping

Notes:
  • 07 Nights Luxor / Luxor Available Every Saturday
  • 07 Nights Aswan / Aswan Available every Tuesday
If you are interested in Egypt Nile Cruises kindly visit www.flyingcarpettours.com 

Or email us at: sales@flyingcarpettours.com