Egypt & Oman - OLD Inclusions

• Pre-departure information dossier on Egypt and Oman
• Return economy class flights between Australia, Egypt & Oman
• 3 economy class flights from Cairo-Luxor, Aswan-Cairo, and Cairo to Dubai
• 14 nights in good quality hotels with private facilities (3-4 star)
• 4-night luxury Nile cruise* from Luxor to Aswan (5-star Egyptian Standard). Your cruise includes all meals, on-board entertainment and a sundeck with pool
• 1 night in Bedouin tents with unique Arab furnishing (including towels, bed sheets, pillows and blankets) and private facilities attached to each tent
• 19 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 8 dinners
• Pre-paid tips worth $135 used on the Egypt part of this tour
• Expert Egyptology guides in Egypt
• English-speaking local guide in Oman
• All airport transfers and touring in air-conditioned vehicles
• Two full days touring in Cairo, including the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, the Mohammed Ali Mosque, the Citadel of Cairo and the centuries-old Khan El Khalili bazaar. Also includes a special visit to the old capital of Memphis and the step pyramid of Sakkara
• Visit the beautiful Luxor and Karnak Temples
• Travel by horse-drawn carriage in Edfu to the magnificent Temple of Horus, the Falcon God
• Two days of shore excursions while cruising. Included are the ancient sites and temples of Edfu, Kom Ombo, Karnak and Luxor  
• Full day touring in Aswan, including the High Dam, the Temple of Philae, the Unfinished Obelisk and a relaxing afternoon cruise on a traditional felucca sailing boat 
• Visit the stunning temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari at Abu Simbel. This is a must-see while in Egypt which most other companies offer only as an optional extra.  We include it!
• Spend two nights in the fishing village of Khasab on the Strait of Hormuz overlooking the Gulf of Arabia. Our tour includes the restored 16th-century Portuguese fort and the prehistoric rock carvings at nearby Wadi Qadah
• Relax on a day cruise on a traditional dhow sailing boat as we explore a 16km-long fjord. You’ll see stunning mountain scenery, pure white sand beaches, go dolphin-spotting and have plenty of time for a swim and snorkel in the clear blue waters
• Enjoy a half-day tour of Muscat, the impressive capital of Oman, where you’ll visit the Grand Mosque, the lively Muttrah Souq, the Bait Al Zubair Museum and see the Sultan’s Palace
• Travel by 4WD along the scenic coast route from Muscat to Ras al Hadd. Along the way you’ll pass stunning natural scenery, enjoy a picnic on the beach and visit the old African port of Sur
• Visit the green turtle nesting grounds on the beach at Ras al Hadd
• Explore the magnificent Wadi Bani Khalid, where a swim in the cool, deep waters of a hidden pool awaits
• See the endless sand dunes of Wahiba where you have the chance to enjoy some dune-bashing
• Visit the abandoned mercantile town of Al Mansfah and the picturesque village of Misfat Al Abrein where life has remained largely unchanged for centuries
• Travel to the Western Al Hajar Mountains separating the low coastal plain of Oman from the high desert plateau
• Explore the hidden passages, dungeons and painted ceilings of the magnificent Jabrin Fort then continue on to Bahla, famous for its ancient fort and local pottery

*Note on Nile Cruises:  The Nile cruises featured on all tourist itineraries to Egypt operate between the cities of Luxor and Aswan.  These cities lie only 240km apart which means this distance could easily be covered in only 1 or 2 days without stops. Due to logistical and scheduling reasons the cruises are offered only as 3, 4 and 7 night packages.  This allows for extensive sightseeing along the way and, as such, much of the time is spent in port in Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo or Aswan.  Each cruise itinerary will, however, have an element of day-time cruising -  allowing you to relax and see life along the river. 
 
Note on Esna Lock and Itinerary Schedule:  Please note that due to the high volume of river traffic all cruise itineraries are subject to change without notice. The order and timing of sightseeing may therefore change, however all inclusions will remain the same. Similarly, travel through the Esna Lock is subject to river traffic and local conditions which means you may pass through the lock during the night or have an extended wait prior to entering the lock.         

Egypt & Oman - OLD

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