Maps
The best general map of Egypt , published by Freytag & Berndt (1:1,000,000), is available in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan, and good map shops abroad. The more common Bartholomew map (1:1,000,000) is less detailed and way out of date. If the former is unavailable, Kummerly & Frey (1:950,000) makes a decent substitute. Michelin map #154 covers Egypt and the Sudan: the latter is excellent, but the Egypt section is nothing special. Mobil's Motoring Guide to Egypt (sold at Mobil stations around the country) contains road maps and a number of town plans, but is really only worthwhile if you're planning to do a lot of motoring. Taken together, several local city plans cover Cairo in comprehensive detail. Elsewhere, however, coverage is poor or non-existent. Aside from fairly crude maps of Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan and Port Said, and photocopied handouts in Mersa Matrouh and Siwa Oasis, there are no town plans to be had. Full-blown desert expeditions require special maps . The best Egyptian ones are published by the Geological Survey and Mining Authority in Cairo (3 Sharia Salah Salem, Abbassiya; Mon-Thurs & Sun 8am-3pm). Alternatively, buy some Tactical Pilotage Charts (available from specialist map shops) before leaving home. These include: Sinai ( TPC H-5A), Siwa, the Qattara Depression and Bahariya Oasis ( TPC H-4B), Farafra and Dakhla Oasis ( TPC H-4C), Kharga Oasis ( TPC H-5D) and the Darb al-Arba'in Desert ( TPC J-5A).
Egypt4BackpackersEgyptTopView says "DAY 1: Arrive Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! Our representative will meet you to ensure a smoooth path through immigration and customs. You have time to explore at your leisure before meeting your Egypt Top View tour escort and fellow travelers for a welcome drink at the hotel.
DAY 2: Cairo / Desert Tour
Full-day outing to Sakkara and Memphis, followed by a visit to the most famous wonderland in the whole world - the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. At 10pm we catch the overnight train to Aswan.
DAY 3: Aswan
Arrive in Aswan, meet and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Full-day excursion around the city visiting the Temple of Philae, the Aswan High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Overnight in Aswan hotel.
DAY 4: Aswan / Felucca
Join an orientation cruise around Kitchener and Elephantine Islands. Overnight on felucca, sailing to Kom Ombo.
DAY 5: Kom Ombo / Felucca
Visit the dual temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Overnight on felucca, sailing to Edfu.
DAY 6: Edfu / Luxor (East Bank)
Morning visit to one of the most well-preserved temples in all of Egypt dedicated to Horus, the Falcon God. Transfer by local transportation to Luxor, and check-in at the hotel. This afternoon, enjoy a visit to the East Bank of Luxor:
- Luxor Temple
- Karnak Temple
Overnight in Luxor hotel.
DAY 7: Luxor (West Bank)
Visit the West Bank of Luxor:
- Valley of the Kings
- Valley of the Queens
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
Overnight, we travel by train back to Cairo.
DAY 8: Cairo / City Tour
Arrive Cairo and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Then we`re off to the Egyptian Museum where most of the fabulous treasures of the Pharaohs are kept. Then we drive to the Citadel home to Egyptian rulers for nearly 700 years. Later, we explore many attractions in the old Coptic area including the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue (the Jewish Temple). Overnight in Cairo hotel.
DAY 9: Depart Cairo
Farewell to Egypt today. Our tour ends after breakfast. Transfer to Cairo International Airport.
Terms & Conditions
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Transfers from/to airport.
- All fully-guided tours around Cairo (as per the itinerary) in air-conditioned buses.
- Fluent, English-speaking tour guides throughout your program.
- All accommodations in 1-star hotels in Cairo. All rooms have a private bath, air-conditioning, TV, and include breakfast.
- All accommodations in 3-star hotels in Aswan, Luxor All rooms have a private bath, air-conditioning, TV, and include breakfast
- All transfer and pick-up services.
- All service charges and taxes.
TOUR EXCLUDES:
- Entrance fees of the sites. We do not charge you in advance for site entrance fees to add flexibility to your program as you may choose to skip one or more sites depending upon your interests.
- Drinks, phone calls, laundry, tips and any other items of a personal nature.
NOTES:
- All of our tours can start on any day, however confirmation in advnace is still highly recommended.
- All of our tours can be customised to fit your time, budget, and interests.
- Optional day trips and activities (add-ons) are available upon request and include the Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids, shopping at the Khan El-Khalily Market, an excursion to the Fayoum Oasis, and much more.
- All day trips leave in small groups and are accompanied by a professional tour guide.
- There are no time constraints for any of the day trips. The time spent depends only upon our guests` desires and the official opening/closing times of the sites.
- Additional accommodation nights can be arranged upon request.
- The tour price is US$200 per person, based on double occupancy. There is a US$40 single supplement charge.
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" suppliesSarah-J.N. says "When you go to Egypt, you MUST have sunscreen, and lots of it! Don't forget to pack about 4 water bottles for each member of the family or whoever you are going with. It could also be helpful to bring a pair or two of sunglasses and hats. I hope that you have fun in Egypt and that you will have a safe trip and adventure! " Just got back from Alexandria & Cairo!!!Colleen Grimard says "Just got in last night and it was fantastic! We were on the Norwegian Jewel and arrived into Alexandria last Saturday. All the sights are of course around Cairo. The ship was docked for 2 days and since it was about a 2 and a half hour drive to and from we spent the night in Cairo to maximize our sight-seeing time. I was part of a group of 6 girls who were very hesitant to book any tours other than what was offered on the ship. I knew that we could save some money so convinced them to try Egypt Top View but everyone was reluctant and a bit scared. In the end they all thanked me because it was soooooo wonderful. and unlike the big cruise ship exursion we weren't on a big bus and fighting to hear our guide and being herded around like cattle. So we got a better service for a lot less money. From the start Samuel Said, owner and operator of Egypt Top View, was always quick to respond to my emails and questions and I told him what we wanted to do which was exactly what the ship offered (minus the papyrus factory tour) and it was all arranged. We were worried about getting our Egyptian visitor VISAs but the ship gave us our passports the morning we desembarked with the stamp already in it so we were good to go. I man with a sign with my name waited for us outside, we walked to the airconditioned van that fit us all very comfortably, plus the driver, Samuel himself and a bodyguard-who all sat in the front. We drove from Alexandria to Cairo then then to meet our guide for the day-Sally-who was incredible. She really knew her stuff but abbreviated her vast knowledge to the most important for us before entering the museum. After the museum visit we were hungry and told her so, since it's our own little tour van we can do what we want so we stop for falafels. Cheap and delicious. We are so thankful that she knew where to take us and helped us order..we were just so taken care of. From there to see the Mosque of Mhohammed Ali, some interesting churches and crypts and again Sally really enriched the whole experience with her knowledge. She kept it all upbeat, moving along at a great pace and then we went to our hotel for an hour's rest, some of us caught up on our email. Samuel was waiting for us there, checked us all in. We just felt we were in such good hands the whole time. Then we were off to the Sound and Light Show at the Giza Plateau...amazing. And then to a dinner cruise on the Nile with spectacular entertainers/dancers. We were all exhausted from a good day's adventure but none more than Samuel himself whom had been up since 1am assuring that everything would go smoothly with the port authorities. Slept well and up early the next day to have breakfast and go see Sakkara and shortly after the pyramids at the Giza Plateau. Camel rides were a bit extra but our guide that day did all the negociating for us so we weren't ripped off. It was such an experience! We requested to stop somewhere for falafels to go (loved them so much from the day before) and then it was time to head back to the ship in Alexandria. Private, personal, safe, knowledgeable, and made such an improvement to our experience in Egypt. Egypt Top View is the way to go. Email Samuel. He's been in business for 17 years, is very kind, you may regret NOT choosing him. Oh yeah, and we saved a couple hundred dollars each by not doing the ship's exursion. We still ran into people from our ship everywhere because we were doing the same things...just in our own private custom-made tour! The poor suckers! To us it was all a breeze and they were happy to let us think that but infact there was so much behind the scenes work put into making our tour so wonderful. A lot of orchestration, details with documents and all that stuff you don't want to deal with as a tourist...they did it all.
I don't know how long you'll be in Egypt but they offer a variety of tours or write to Samuel Said himself at www.egypttopview.com you'll be soooo glad you did!! We sure are!
Sincerely, Colleen Grimard.
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