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1 Mediterranean Sea EGYPT CRUISING Eternal Egypt one of the world s earliest civilisations. With a history stretching back over six thousand years, the ancient monuments and antiquities of this intriguing country have been saved for modern generations to view with great awe. Cairo, the capital of Egypt and a bustling cosmopolitan metropolis, is the largest city in Africa and home to the magnificent pyramids at Giza and an unrivalled collection of antiquities in the Cairo museum. Journey along the Nile River and witness the history of Egypt unfold through the temples that are dedicated to gods, kings and queens in their quest for immortality that was desired by so many yet achieved by so few. Must do Egypt must do EGYPT Shop at the bustling Khan El Khalili bazaar in Cairo Take a felucca ride on the Nile Marvel at the treasures in the Cairo museum Travel to Abu Simbel to explore ancient monuments THE NILE For thousands of years people have cruised The Nile. Viewed as the most relaxing way to visit the monuments of Ancient Egypt these days you will find hundred s of Nile Cruisers plying the route of the Pharaohs between Luxor and Aswan so it is very important to ensure you enjoy the very best on The Nile. Wildlife Safari features cruise options with the Oberoi and Sonesta Cruises which have been carefully selected for their service, accommodation, location of moorings and sightseeing excursions. RED SEA SOJOURNS The Red Sea is home to stunning beaches and some of the world s finest diving. Wildlife Safari offers a selection of luxury resorts. After your Nile Cruise extend your holiday with a stay at one of our Red Seas resorts. The OBEROI SAHL HASHEESH in Hurghada is an exclusive all suite resort situated among acres of landscaped gardens and in Sharm El Sheikh stay at the Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheik in Shark s Bay on the southern most tip of the Sinai Peninsula. VIP Arrival Service Wildlife Safari provides an exclusive VIP Arrival Service for all our guests to ensure your arrival and transfer is stress free. A Wildlife Safari guest liaison will meet and take care of your immigration and customs procedures and pay for your Egypt visa before escorting you to your waiting vehicle for your private transfer to your hotel. Siwa Alexandria Cairo Egypt river nile Abu Simbel Suez Canal Hurghada Karnak Luxor Aswan Sinai Sharm El Sheikh Red Sea 4

2 Luxor Sojourn 4 Days Luxor, built on the site of Thebes, the ancient capital of Upper Egypt, is one of the most important destinations for those with an interest in Ancient Egypt. Aswan Sojourn 3 Days Temples, monasteries and Elephantine Island provide an atmospheric backdrop to Aswan, on the shores of Lake Nassar. egypt Private transfer from Luxor Airport to your hotel. Depart for a full day of sightseeing with your private guide to the magnificent Valley of the Kings & Valley of the Queens. After breakfast commence your visit to the Temples of Karnak. Afternoon at leisure to relax or enjoy a stroll along the Nile corniche. Private transfer from Aswan Airport to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure. movenpick Elephantine Morning sightseeing of the High Dam, the Old Dam, Lake Nasser and the beautiful Philae Temple. Afternoon felucca sail around Elephantine Island. movenpick Elephantine Private transfer to Aswan Airport for your departure. The Wildlife Safari Sojourns offer a selection of short stay itineraries to the significant places in Egypt which can be combined to provide a wonderful Egypt experience. Alternatively Wildlife Safari can design your own private Egypt holiday visiting the places you desire and at a pace you wish to travel. Cairo Sojourn 4 Days Arrive in Cairo, where you will be met by our VIP arrival service with private transfer to your hotel. Remainder of day at leisure. Depart on a half day private tour of the Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, one of the wonders of the ancient world. Afternoon at leisure. Return to Giza for the sound & light show at the Pyramids. Full day tour of Cairo commencing at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which houses the finest collection of Egyptian antiquities. Continue to the Citadel of Saladin, the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali and the Khan El Khalili bazaar. Private transfer to Cairo Airport for your departure. Oberoi Mena House Fairmont Nile City Four Seasons Cairo at Nile Plaza Departure: Daily Three nights accommodation twin share. Full day private sightseeing tour with lunch. Half day private sightseeing tour. VIP arrival service. Services of an Egyptologist in Cairo. from per person from per person from per person Other hotels in Cairo, extra nights, other room categories & single supplement available on request. Optional private tour to Memphis and Sakkara available. Private transfer to Luxor Airport for your departure. Sofitel Old Winter Palace from per person Three nights accommodation twin share. Full day private sightseeing with Egyptiologist guide. Half day private sightseeing with Egyptiologist guide. Private return airport to hotel transfers. Alexandria Sojourn 3 Days Private transfer from Alexandria Airport to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Today depart on a full day tour with your own private guide to explore the bustling streets and souks. Private transfer to Alexandria Airport for your departure. Movenpick Elephantine from per person Two nights accommodation twin share. Full day private sightseeing with Egyptologist guide. Alexandria, the city founded by Alexander the Great was once the centre of the ancient world. from per person Two nights accommodation twin share. Breakfast daily. Full day private sightseeing tour with Egyptologist guide. Private return airport to hotel transfers. Private road transfers to Cairo airport available on request. 5

3 egypt The Cleopatra Cruise 9 Days Take an unforgettable journey through 5,000 years of Egyptian history on the world s great waterways. Nile cruises offer a fascinating voyage of discovery through the history and monuments of ancient Egypt exploring the wonders of Cairo, Luxor and Aswan. DAY 1 CAIRO Arrive in Cairo where you will be met airside by our representative and escorted through immigration and customs before transferring you to your hotel. FAIRMONT HELIOPOLIS HOTEL DAY 2 LUXOR Morning transfer to Cairo Airport and fly to Luxor, where our representative will meet and transfer you to your luxury Nile cruise ship. Lunch and afternoon tour of the temples of Karnak, Avenue of the Sphinxes, Hypostyle Hall, statue of Ramses II, Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut, temple of Thutmoses I and the Sacred Lake. Continue to Luxor temple. SONESTA ST GEORGE cruise ship DAY 3 ESNA Morning drive to the West Bank, the necropolis of Thebes, or City of the Dead, visiting the Valley of the Kings, Queens and Nobles, the temple of Ramses III at Medinet Habu, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to your Nile cruise ship for lunch with the afternoon at leisure on board as you sail to Esna. DAY 4 EDFU Morning sail to Edfu, visiting Edfu temple dedicated to Horus. Sail to Kom Ombo, visiting a mosque temple shared by Sobek, and Haroeris. DAY 5 ASWAN Continue sailing to Aswan with an afternoon tour of the High Dam, the Old Dam, Lake Nasser, the granite quarries and the beautiful Philae temple. Enjoy an afternoon sailing on a felucca on the Nile. DAY 6 CAIRO Morning transfer to Aswan Airport and fly to Abu Simbel, where your guide will meet and escort you to the site of the temples of Ramses II and his Queen Nefertari. Explore the temples before returning to Cairo. Our representative will meet and escort you to your hotel. FAIRMONT NILE CITY HOTEl DAY 7 CAIRO Meet your guide for your visit to the famous Cairo Museum of Antiquities, housing a vast collection of treasures from Pharonic times, including young King Tutankhamen s treasures. Continue your tour visiting the Citadel of Saladin and the Mohamed Ali Mosque. Lunch at a local restaurant followed by a visit to the Khan El Khalili bazaar before returning to your hotel. FAIRMONT NILE CITY HOTEl DAY 8 CAIRO Your guide will accompany you on your morning tour of Giza to visit the majestic Pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, with the Sphinx. You will have time to photograph these magnificent monuments before returning to your hotel. Return to Giza this evening for the sound and light show. FAIRMONT NILE CITY HOTEL DAY 9 DEPART CAIRO Transfer to Cairo Airport with assistance to your flight. The Sonesta st george offers departures from both Luxor and Aswan. The Cleopatra Cruise from per person The Cleopatra Cruise operates every Sunday. Seven nights accommodation twin share. Full breakfast daily in Cairo. Breakfast, lunch & dinner on the Cruise. Full day private sightseeing with Egyptologist in Cairo. Sound & Light show at the Pyramids of Giza. VIP arrival service. All sightseeing services of an Egyptologist. Economy class domestic flights within Egypt. All entrance fees, government taxes & charges. Abu Simbel The great temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, one of the most spectacular monuments in Ancient Egypt, is one of the most photographed structures in the world. There is also a smaller temple of Queen Nefertari, the favourite wife of Ramses II. Both temples were dismantled block by block and moved to save them from the flooding caused by the construction of the High Dam at Aswan. The Abu Simbel excursion costs per person. The half day tour includes return airfares from Aswan, a guided tour of the temples, entrance fees and government taxes. 6

4 Egyptian Classic 8 Days Cruise the Nile in style at a leisurely pace on the Oberoi Zahra, the most modern luxury cruise ship on the Nile. This vessel has just twenty three suites and two magnificent grand suites, all with timber floors, panoramic windows and luxury bathrooms with jacuzzi. egypt Enjoy sightseeing at all the major monuments with an experienced Egyptologist travelling at an easy pace that allows plenty of time to enjoy the facilities on board. Guests can even enjoy on board spa time. The Zahra offers outstanding gourmet cuisine with all meals included and access to a private mooring to avoid the crowds. On board amenities include pool, sundeck, gym, library and onboard Spa facilities. The Egyptian Classic from for an eight day cruise from Luxor to Aswan (or Aswan to Luxor) includes luxury cabin accommodation twin share, breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, fully escorted sightseeing, private transfers and all entrance fees and government taxes. (Oberoi Zahra will be in dry dock during June) The Tutankhamun Cruise 10 Days Wildlife Safari offers a six night cruise on the Oberoi Philae with three nights in Cairo at the Oberoi Mena House. Commence your Tutankhamun Cruise with three days in Cairo to discover and explore this bustling city before boarding your Nile Cruise for a journey of discovery. The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruiser is smaller than most of the Cruise boats on the Nile. Built in the style of an Edwardian paddle steamer with elegant interiors and teak panelling, parquet floors, European antiques and Oriental carpets. All cabins feature balconies for excellent Nile viewing and private moorings in Luxor and Aswan. The Tutankhamen Cruise is available from per person for three nights in Cairo with breakfast daily, six nights on the Oberoi Philae with breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, sightseeing with an expert Egyptologist, domestic flights, private vehicle transfers, all entrance fees and government taxes. Please call Wildlife Safari for 2010 departure dates. Wildlife Safari has selected tour combinations which offer a complete Cairo and Nile Valley experience featuring the best Nile Cruisers, superb hotels, qualified and experienced guides, all sightseeing and entrances, breakfast in Cairo and all meals while on your cruise. In addition to our Cleopatra Cruise, Egyptian Classic and Tutaknkhamun Cruise we can tailor make an itinerary to suit your travel requirements. Cruise itineraries begin with embarkation in either Aswan or Luxor and finish with disembarkation in Luxor or Aswan. The voyages operate in both directions and can be combined. 7

5 egypt Footsteps Of Alexander The Great 6 Days Journey in the footsteps of Alexander the Great into Egypt s remote Western Desert travelling through spectacular scenery and exploring ancient villages. The Footsteps of Alexander the Great combines perfectly with The Cleopatra Cruise for a comprehensive Egypt experience. Siwa Oasis On the edge of a lake, right in the middle of the desert, with no electricity, the Adrere Amellal Eco Lodge is about as remote as it gets. The 40 rooms are built from rock and clay and water for the pool comes from a natural spring. All the food is organically grown and guests are treated to a Bedouin style candlelight dinner surrounded by golden sand dunes. ADRERE AMELLAL ECO LODGE features in our Footsteps of Alexander the Great tour, however you may wish to add a stay after your Nile Cruise or any journey through Egypt. Please ask for details. Depart from your Cairo hotel travelling the coastal road to Alamein. Tour the city and visit the memorial and museum. Continue to the coastal village of Marsa Matrouh stopping for lunch. Overnight at Siwa Oasis home of the famous oracle visited by Alexander the Great. This morning visit the Temple of Alexander the Great, Temple of Un Ubayda and Cleopatra s bath. Continue to the Sahara and spend the afternoon in 4WD s travelling off the beaten track to remote oases and the sand dunes. Evening visit to Shali the ancient village and fortress. Day at leisure to relax at your lodge or explore the surrounding area. Early morning departure from Siwa Oasis travelling on the old camel caravan route from Siwa to Bahariya Oasis. Late arrival to Bahariya home of the Valley of the Golden Mummies. QASR EL BAWITY Day 5 A day in the desert. Travelling by 4WD, journey into the desert to the Black desert with its volcanic remains, the White Desert with its unusual limestone formation, Crystal Mountain, unique oases and Roman ghost towns. QASR EL BAWITY Day 6 Depart Bahrariya oasis stopping at the Temple of Alexander the Great, the Temple of Maftella, and the tombs of the Nobles before returning to Cairo by late afternoon. Footsteps of Alexander The Great Departure: Daily from per person Five nights accommodation twin share. Full breakfast, picnic lunch & dinner daily. Transport in air conditioned 4WD drive (-5). English speaking Desert Guide. 8