| From
Cairo to Cape Town
Experience the Best of Egypt & South Africa
In 17 days
Airfare is included round trip or one way First Class between Cairo &
Johannesburg
Tour starts weekly in Cairo , Year Round. Private Touring in Egypt and
even on board the Nile Cruise Private guide and car for the Shore Excursions.
Add Petra Jordan
The
best of Egypt , a good look at Cairo
and a 5-day cruise along the Nile, then on to South Africa.
Then
embark on thrilling game drives near Botswana's remote Limpopo River to
South Africa's most cosmopolitan city on Table Bay, Cape Town, let us
introduce you to the land…South of the Limpopo
This
is truly an experience for those who have been dreaming to see and enjoy
the ultimate African tour from Cairo all the way to Cape Town. This combination
of cosmopolitan Cape Town , Victoria Falls, and the Safari Adventure in
Botswana is a diverse itinerary offering an array of Southern Africa's
finest travel experiences.
SUGGESTED
ITINERARY
DAY
1 - CAIRO Tour
Starts Weekly Cairo - Saturday
Our representative greets you at the airport and whisks you to your hotel.
Visa fee is included and will be issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport
for : Australian, NZ, American,EU , Canadian & Japanese citizens.
You are responsible for having your passport valid and in order .
Luxury Nile Cruises
DAY
2 - CAIRO Sunday (BL)
On your first full day in Egypt we show you the Egyptian Museum,
the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Citadel of Saladin,
and the Mohammed Ali Mosque, made of alabaster.
DAY
3 - ASWAN, Camel Caravan! Monday (BLD)
We fly to Aswan and board our Nile cruiser in time for a delicious
lunch. Complimentary welcome fruit basket awaits you in your cabin. In
the afternoon we enjoy a leisurely sail by graceful felucca on the Nile.
Only for those who are interested: a short camel caravan & ride for
almost half an hour to visit a local Nubian Village.
DAY 4 - ASWAN & KOM OMBO Tuesday (BLD)
First we tour new Nubian Museum then the awesome Aswan dams, and
next an ancient granite quarry complete with an unfinished obelisk. Then
we go by motor launch to the island temples of Philae. Re-embarking
on our Nile cruiser, we sail downstream to Kom Ombo to visit its
twin temples.
DAY
5 - EDFU & ESNA Wednesday (BLD)
We moor in Edfu, climb aboard horse-drawn carriages, and clip-clop
through the town to the Temple of Horus, Egypt's best-preserved
temple. Re-embarking, we cruise to Esna and its great temple dedicated
to Khnum, the creator-god. Evening finds us in Luxor.
DAY
6 - LUXOR Thursday (BLD)
We tour today as well the magnificent tombs in the Valley of the Kings
and the great temple of Queen Hatshepsut, we
stop at the Colossi of Memnon on the way back to our cruise.
DAY 7 - LUXOR & CAIRO Friday (B)
The gigantic Great Temple of Amon at Karnak, and the mighty Temple
of Luxor are our goals in the morning, followed by a return flight
to Cairo. In the afternoon, wander through the city on your own,
or do your last-minute shopping.
Day 8 - Sat -- CAIRO Johannesburg, South Africa
Our
representative escorts you to the airport for your
Egyptair flight very early in the morning.
Arrive
Johannesburg in AM. You're transferred to Mount Grace Hotel, one of the
finest country hotels in South Africa. Set in hills surrounding Rietpoort
Valley, it is home to abundant bird life, cascading waterfall, stone-age
relics, and a 400-year-old olive tree. Guests are welcomed with tasteful
furnishings and impeccable service. Mount Grace (D)
Days
9 through 11, Sunday to Tuesday
Mashatu, Botswana - This morning, board safari
flight to Mashatu Game Reserve. At the confluence of Limpopo and Shashe
Rivers is Tuli Enclave, a diverse region ranging from savannas to forests
to open plains. In open four-wheel-drive land cruisers, experienced Tswana
rangers and tracker provide guests with unequaled close-up game- viewing
and photographic opportunities. Night game drives dinners overlooking
lighted watering hole offer unique views of bush life. Mashatu Main Camp
(BLD)
Day 12 - Wed -- Cape Town
Board
morning safari flight to Johannesburg and connect with onward flight to
Cape Town. On arrival, you are transferred to
the Radisson Granger Bay Hotel - home for the next three nights. The hotel
is located next to Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. Radisson Granger Bay
Hotel (B)
Day
13 - Thurs. -- Cape Point / Peninsula Tour
Travel coastal road that hugs the cold Atlantic Ocean to Hout Bay, a former
fishing community that is a popular residential area. But it still retains
charm of days past. Continue south to Cape Point in the Cape of Good Hope
Nature Reserve, where the Atlantic and the Indian oceans meet. Return
along the Indian Ocean coast road. Visit a colony of penguins at Boulders
Beach. Drive through Simonstown naval base to Kalk Bay. Visit Kirstenbosch
Botanical Gardens, one of Africa's finest gardens. Radisson Granger Bay
Hotel (BL)
Day
14 - Friday - Cape Town /Johannesburg
Fly
back to Johannesburg & Mount
Grace Hotel, one of the finest country hotels in South Africa.
(B)
Day
15 - Saturday - Back to Cairo
Early
morning transfer to JNB Airport to board flight to Cairo in First class
on Egyptair . Bon Voyage(B)
DAY
16 : Sunday / CAIRO (BL)
DAHSOUR
- HOME HOSTED MEAL
After breakfast, we'll motor to the edge of Cairo, to the mysterious Sphinx
and the Pyramids of Giza.
Those
who are fit and adventurous enough may wish to penetrate into the heart
of the Great Pyramid, to the King's Chamber your ticket is included with
our compliments (or the interior of Kephren Pyramid). Taking
a camel ride (Included) is entirely your own choice!
Continue
to Dahshour, the newly-opened pyramid field south of Cairo. We
visit the great pyramid of Senfru, father of Cheops, and other structure:
The "Discovery" of Dahshour:
For almost half a century, the great field of huge pyramids near the desert
village of Dahshour, 25 miles south of Cairo, has been off limits to the
public. Confined within the perimeter of a military base were many pyramids,
including the great 4500-year-old pyramid built by Senfru, father of Cheops.
Senfru's pyramid, the largest in Egypt until his son built Giza's Great
Pyramid, is rhomboidal in shape: it tapers more distinctly on its upper
half. All the pyramids were coated in thick plaster at one time. Most
have lost these protective, decorative sheaths, but Senfru's--miraculously--is
still in place.
Lunch is included at a local restaurant or at your hotel.
Dinner is included at a local home:
Meet the locals,
you may wish to bring token gifts to exchange with the host family ( T
shirt , small souvenirs of your home town):
This
evening we'll venture where few ordinary visitors ever tread . . . right
into the homes of some of the people of Cairo l! You'll be invited to
a family dinner, and while you enjoy wholesome home-cooked specialties,
you'll learn about and appreciate the outlook, aspirations, and way of
life of your hosts. Be assured, as curious as you may be about your new
friends, they're sure to have questions about your own background. Once
the ice is broken, you'll enjoy a lively evening, and find that you have
more in common than you ever suspected. Of course, you may enjoy a quiet
evening with your travel companions, by letting us know your preferences.
(Breakfast,
Lunch )
DAY
17 : Monday - Departure ( ab)
American breakfast at the hotel morning transfer to Cairo Airport, Bon
Voyage.
Remember because there is limited space on the safari vehicle,
ONE medium sized bag (soft luggage preferred) is allowed on the safari
vehicle per person, plus your carry on
Cost
per person from Cairo
| Sharing
in
double Occupancy : $5695.00 |
|
In
single
Occupancy:
$7090.00 |
| Sorry,
no triple occupancy room on Safaris. |
Special
add-on air fare from JFK : $950 including tax, round-trip
INCLUDED:
- Airfare
from CAIRO to Johannesburg and back to Cairo in First Class , with tax
included
- All
airfares in business class in Egypt
- All
airport transfers in Egypt and South Africa.
- Deluxe
Hotel accommodation with tax & service charges.
- Visa
fee for Egypt , visa will be issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport for
: American, EU , Canadian & Japanese citizens. You are responsible
for having your passport in order valid at least for 6 month beyond
the date of your arrival in Cairo.
- Deluxe
Nile Cruise with all meals & shore excursions.
- Preset
menu meals including B = Breakfast, (or cB,
Continental Breakfast) L = Lunch, D
= Dinner
- Internal
Airfare - Johannesburg - Mashatu - Johannesburg - Cape Town.
- Daily
accommodations as shown in the itinerary & all hotel taxes and service
charges
- All
hotel /airport transfers as indicated
- Transportation
in air-conditioned coaches
- Game
drives in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles, conducted by experienced
Tswana rangers and trackers Spotlight game drives at night
- Game
walks accompanied by experienced Tswana ranger and tracker
- All
sightseeing, game viewing, entrance fees and park fees as indicated
in the itinerary.
Safaris
Highlights
- Overnight
at the elegant Mount Grace Hotel
- 3
nights at luxurious Mashatu Main Camp, Mala Mala's sister property in
Botswana on wildlife-rich Limpopo River
- Mashatu
Game Reserve hosts the largest concentration of elephants in the world
on private land , with more than 700 elephants.
- Tour
Cape Town in relaxed style with 3 nights in a luxury oceanfront hotel.
- Beautiful
scenic drive to Cape Point Cape Peninsula, where Indian and Atlantic
oceans meet.
- View
dramatic Cape of Good Hope, landmark for explorers of all sorts for
more than three centuries.
- Visit
world-renown Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens with a specialist guide.
NOT
INCLUDED:
- Any
international airport departure taxes, passport and visa fees for South
Africa .
- Travel
insurance, trip cancellation insurance, please ask us for the flyer.
- Excess
baggage charges, shipping charges, and other items of a personal nature
such as gratuities to drivers and guides, porters, telephone/telex/fax
charges, laundry, and beverages.
- General
info on : Airport departure taxes:
- Botswana
P45 per person , NB No US$100 notes accepted, South African Airport
tax R34 p p for domestic departures, South African Airport for regional
departures R77 p p, South African Airport tax for international departures
R100 p p, South African Government tax for regional departures R50 p
p, South African Government tax for international departures R100 pp,
(these South African taxes should be included in the cost of your International
ticket).
-
Personal expenses including but not limited to beverages, laundry,
communication costs, excess baggage fees (baggage is restricted to 26
lbs (Modify as required) per person in a soft sided bag where charter
flights are included) ·
- Traveler's
insurance (the purchase of travel insurance is required to protect
your investment in case of unanticipated curtailment or cancellation
of your tour).
-
Medical expenses, medical insurance ( passenger must show proof
of insurance or ask for the flyer to be mailed).
- Gratuities
to drivers, guides or tour managers.
- Any
sightseeing, safari activities, meals, or other activities not specified
in the itinerary or indicated as optional.
- Please
note that tipping is discretionary, however, the following guidelines
are provided: $5-$10 per day for professional safari guides; $3-$5 per
day for camp staff, e.g. waiters, housekeepers, which is a communal
tip that is shared among the staff); porters - $1; driver/guides - $2-$5);
restaurant waiters/waitresses - 10% of bill; hotel housekeeping - $2
per day.
- Excess
baggage charges, shipping charges, items of a personal
Cape Town Water Front, South African Tour
- In
Egypt we use only Ultra Deluxe NILE CRUISE :
One of the following: MS Radamis II , Movenpick Royal Lotus Nile Cruise.
Monaco Nile Cruise.
MS Mojito. Sonesta Star Goddess. MS Solitaire . MS Renaissance. :
Queen TiYi .The all suites
M/S Amarco
-
Or for the ultra luxurious all suites M/S
Moon Goddess , each suite the private balcony that is available
with EACH & every suite on board the Philae or the Senator
-
This tour includes Private touring on board the Nile cruise: for the
full cruise/shore excursions.
- For
Christmas/New Year's week, add 15% to any of the above the rate.
- For
Easter ( two weeks) , please add %15 supplement to any of the listed
rates.
M/S
Moon Goddess - All suites with private balconies
Your Suite on board the M/S Amarco
Prices
are subject to change due to currency fluctuations, increase in fuel prices,
or other fees imposed by the government or tourism industry not within
our control.
DEPARTURE
DATES: Weekly departures year round . Terms
and conditions as per our web site & our brochures.
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