Egypt Christian Pilgrimage

Tour At a Glance Tour Style : PRIVATE Tour Start From : Cairo Tour Ends at: Cairo Visit : Cairo Price Starting From : USD 521 TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: . 4 Nights Accommodation at Pyramisa Hotel on BB Basis or similar. . Meals as indicated in the itinerary. . Licensed English speaking guides throughout the land tours. . Private Bus to visit Wadi Al Natroun Monastries Excluding Lunch. . FD visit to Coptic Cairo Churches & Monastries. . FD visit to Museum & Pyramids Excluding Lunch. . Arrival and departure transfers at the beginning and on the last day of tour. . All applicable taxes. TOUR PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE: . Meals at hotels except those listed in above inclusions. . Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, drinks etc. . Optional tours. . International Flight charges if any. . Obligatory Gala dinner during Christmas, New Year, Easter etc. . Visas TOUR LODGING MEALS: . Meals are not included except for those mentioned in the programme.

DAY 1: CAIRO.
- Arrive Cairo International airport.
- Meet & assist by Tour coordinator.
- Transfer to your hotel the Shepheard hotel Cairo or similar.
- Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 2: CAIRO.
- Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
- 09:00 am start your full day tour to the Pyramids, Sphinx & the Egyptian Museum.
- The Egyptian museum is the most important depository of Egyptian antiquities anywhere in the world. It features artifacts from he Pharaonic and Graeco-Roman periods, including the celebrated mummies of ancient Egypt's king and Tut Ankh Amun treasures.
- Pyramids & Sphinx The pyramids of Cheops, Chephran and Mycerinus were reckoned by the Greeks to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. A single pyramid is built of 2,300,000 blocks, each weighing an average of two and one-half tons. In the face of such immensity, one cannot help But feel the wonder and awe that so many writers & artists have sought To convey over the centuries. The Cheops Pyramid is especially interesting since its interior burial chambers are open for inspection by the public.

          Not far from the Pyramids is the Great Sphinx of Giza, which dates from the time of Chephren (2620BC). Hewn from natural yellowish limestone & standing 65 feet high & 187 feet long, this unforgettable statue combines the head of a Pharaoh with a lion's body.
- At approximately 17:00 pm you will return back to your hotel & overnight.

DAY 3: CAIRO.
- Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
- 08:00 am start your full day to the monasteries of Wadi El Natroun which are approximately 2 hours driving from Cairo through the Cairo/Alexandria desert highway.
The Monasteries you will visit are the Anba Bishoy, Baramos & Suryani. Please note that most monasteries close for visitors on Fridays, Sundays weekly & on religious holidays.
- At approximately 17:00 pm you will return back to your hotel & overnight.

DAY 4:CAIRO.
- Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
- 09:00 am start your full day visit to Old Coptic Cairo. The churches you will visit are the St. Mary Zaytoun Church, the Abu Serga Church, the Hanging Church, the St. Barbara Church & the St. Mary Maadi Church.
- At approximately 15:30 pm you will return back to your hotel & overnight.

DAY 5: CAIRO.
- Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
- Check out
- Transfer to Cairo International airport for your final, homeward flight.


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SUPERIOR
* Per person on twin sharing
01 Jun 09 - 20 Sep 09 (Except Peak)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	$ 532.00 USD
Single person traveling alone:	$ 760.00 USD
01 July 09 - 31 Aug 10 (Xmas)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	$ 641.00 USD
Single person traveling alone:	$ 858.00 USD
20 Sep 09 - 30 April 10 (Easter)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	$ 521.00 USD
Single person traveling alone:	$ 695.00 USD
15 Dec 09 - 05 Jan 10 (Except Peak)
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	$ 728.00 USD
Single person traveling alone:	$ 951.00 USD
25 Mar 10 - 11 Apr 10
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	$ 700.00 USD
Single person traveling alone:	$ 923.00 USD
01 May 10 - 20 Sep 10
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	$ 521.00 USD
Single person traveling alone:	$ 695.00 USD
01 July 10 - 31 Aug 10
Per person on Twin sharing basis:	$ 641.00 USD
Single person traveling alone:	$ 815.00 USD
PRICE INFO: The above quote is subject to change with a proviso that incase of hike in price of fuel/tax, the given quote may vary accordingly.
* Prices are Based on Per Person on Twin Share Basis.

       04 Nights Hotels
       A hotel list is as follows:--

Place	No. of Nights	Superior Hotels
Cairo	04 Nights	The Shepherd hotel or similar

Tour Cancellation Policy:
You may cancel your booking at any time prior to commencement of the tour by notifying us in writing, which must be signed by the person that signed the Reservation Form. If you cancel on or before 45 days before the first day of the tour, we will retain your deposit to cover our costs. In addition, if the cancellation notification is received less than 45 days prior to the first day of the tour, additional cancellation charges shall be as follows:

Amount of Cancellation Charges: -
- 45-30 Days before the first day of the tour - 50%
- 29-15 Days before the first day of the tour 75%
- Less than 14 Days before arrival 100%*
(Cancellation conditions for Maldives may differ)

Changes By You:
If you request any changes to your travel arrangements once we have confirmed a booking, all out of pocket charges, including charges imposed by our suppliers, will be payable by you, plus an amendment fee of $50.00 per revision per booking. If after the commencement of your tour you request any changes to your travel arrangements, we will do our best to implement them, but we cannot guarantee that it will be possible. In the event of such change(s) being made, you will be liable for any cancellation charges that may be levied for the previously booked service and for any costs incurred by us and our suppliers in attempting to secure any revised arrangements. Any name changes must be provided to us in writing and are subject to any airline fees or penalties.

Passports and Visas:
All Passengers are responsible for securing proper documentation prior to joining the tour. Passports are required; in addition travelers are advised to check with local consulates for full details regarding Visa requirements. Please note securing a valid visa for entry is sole responsibility of the traveler.