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Meet & assist by our representative who will help you in handling all your procedures through passport control , customs formalities & luggage area,  then transfer you to your hotel via air conditioned modern vehicle & overnight in Cairo .

Breakfast at your hotel , enjoy a full day tour  to visit the enigmatic Pyramids of Giza of King Cheops , Chefren , Mykernuis ,  Sphinx , &Valley temple which are the most famous monuments of ancient Egypt, you can feel the mysteries surrounding their symbolism , design & purpose have inspired passionate debate, it’s  likely that many of these mysteries will never be solved,  then proceed your fantastic tour to visit the Egyptian antiquities museum commonly known as the Egyptian Museum  which located in the capital city of Cairo, where you can see the most extensive collection of ancient antiquities , & the famous golden mask of Tutankhamun  among other amazing pharaonic artifacts , back to your hotel & overnight in Cairo.

Breakfast at your hotel, transfer to Cairo airport for departure to Luxor by flight, arrival Luxor airport, meet & assist by our representative, transfer to your Nile Cruise boat for embarkation before lunch. In the afternoon you will start your splendid cruise by visiting the East Bank of Luxor where you will discover the complexes of Karnak & Luxor temples. Dinner on board & overnight in Luxor.

After breakfast, you will disembark for exploring the mysteries of the West Bank of Luxor: the great Valley of the Kings and Queens where generations of pharaohs & Nobles were buried in splendid crypts cut into the cliffs and guarded by the huge colossi of Memnon. You will then visit the temple of Queen Hatchepsut. back to the ship for lunch. Enjoy your time free while sailing to Edfu via Esna. Overnight on board.

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Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Nile while having breakfast on your way to Edfu. In Edfu you will discover the huge temple dedicated to the god Horus by horse carriage and tour it with your guide. Enjoy your lunch while sailing to Kom Ombo where you will visit the magnificent unusual double temple dedicated to the god Sobek and the god Haroeris. Dinner and overnight in Kom Ombo.

Early sail to Aswan, after breakfast you will visit the high dam, the unfinished Obelisque and the beautiful Philae Temple. Back to the ship for lunch. In the afternoon you will visit the beautiful Botanical Garden by Felucca, Overnight in Aswan.

Check out after breakfast, then transfer to Aswan airport for departure back to Cairo, arrival Cairo airport, meet & assist by our representative, transfer to your hotel for refreshment, free day in Cairo or Optional visit to attend Sound & Light show at pyramids area, it’s an enchanting experience not to be missed , you may never know exactly how the magnificent pyramids were built ,the riddle of Sphinx may remain one of the world’s oldest mysteries, you are visiting the pyramids in the 21st century, thousands of years after they were built & they will continue to endure for generations.

Breakfast at your hotel, transfer to Cairo international airport for final departure, assistance through formalities by our representative

– Meet & assist upon arrival and departure by our representative
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Flight tickets Cairo – Luxor, Aswan – Cairo with Egypt Air
- Accommodation in Cairo for 03 nights including daily breakfast
- Accommodation in Nile Cruise for 04 nights on full board basis
- All shore excursions according cruise itinerary
- Professional English speaking guide
- All sightseeing tours in Cairo are (Private tours) according itinerary
- Entrance fees to all sites according itinerary
- Lunch meals during tours as per itinerary
- All taxes & services charges

by Credit card visa or Master via our secure payment page on our website http://www.albaraagroup.com

Albaraa Travel Egypt -bank details:
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Bank: Arab African International Bank
Branch: Hurghada
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25% down payment required to secure the booking ( by credit cards )
75% balance in pick up from your hotel in the tour day. ( credit card / or / cash )
Egypt guided tours are highly recommended and our guides are knowledgeable Egyptologist guides who have academic qualifications to make your tour to Egypt extra special

Vehicles are new branded air-conditioned with a professional driver, but drivers in Egypt do not speak English and they cannot act as tour guides for the Egyptian monumental sights

Passport valid for 6 months
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Cotton clothes in summer
Warm clothes in winter
Sun block
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Hat
Photo/Video Camera
Look forward to hearing from you soon, hope that my offer will meet your approval. 
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Egypt is a fascinating country, which not only attracts people to its fabulous beaches, but also to its wondrous historical sites and areas of natural beauty. So if you haven’t booked your holiday this year yet, then here are some reasons why you might want to think about last minute holidays to Egypt.

The majestic River Nile, all 4,160 miles of it making it the longest river in the world, has been the life blood of Egypt since civilization began, with 95% of Egyptians living within a 12 mile radius of the magnificent river. Many holidaymakers choose a Nile Cruise for their last minute holidays to Egypt as they give the best opportunity of seeing many different attractions in one holiday, all from the relaxation of your floating hotel. It’s often a popular choice to take a week’s cruise and a weeks stay at one of the fantastic beach resorts such as Taba, Sharm el Sheikh or Hurghada.

Holidays in Egypt offer the chance to see the sole survivor of the seven ancient wonders of the world, The Pyramids at Giza.

Along with the imposing Temples at Luxor and Karnak, the stunning sunsets over the Valley of the Kings, and the mesmerising light show at the mighty tombs of Abu Simbel, they create some of the most famous attractions anywhere in the world.

You may prefer to relax on one of the many fabulous beaches that holidays in Egypt have to offer, where you can take the opportunity to try scuba or deep sea diving in some of the most fascinating underwater settings in the world. Ras Mohammed National Park has some of the most beautiful underwater scenery you will ever see, as does Tiran Island and the popular diving resort of Dahab. While the mountainous desert surroundings glow in the setting sun, a wonderful sight, befitting the aptly named Red Sea region.

The prominent culture in Egypt is Islam and you’ll often hear the hypnotic ‘call to prayer’ ringing through the streets.

Egyptians are naturally warm and welcoming people and extend a great hospitality to those who visit. It is equally expected that tourists respect their religion and appreciate the lifestyle of these gracious people.

So if you’re still wondering where to go for this year’s holiday, then consider looking at last minute holidays to Egypt, they are not in the Euro and the exchange rate on the Egyptian pound offers great value for money at the present time.

Article by Cristina Del Carmen

Manila, October 10, 2011 – In line with the announcement of Sofitel Manila’s General Manager Goran Aleks last October 3 in a press conference held at Sofitel Philippine Plaza’s grand lobby, the five star luxury hotel in Manila resumes hotel operations today. After only a week and a half after typhoon Pedring hits the Philippines, Sofitel is now ready to open its doors to its valued guests. As Mr. Aleks stated, “The opening date was determined based on the pre-condition that Sofitel’s standards of quality, safety and security will be 100-percent achieved”.

The hotel is now operational for guest rooms, Club Millésime, banqueting and events, and its famous lagoon-shaped pool is now accessible for guests. On the other hand, outlets on the Plaza level such as Le Spa, SoFit, The Zen Institute, Philippe Tordjman Le Salon and Gymboree are scheduled to open in the first few weeks of November. With Spiral restaurant still under renovation, Le Bar at the Lobby level serves a sumptuous international buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as delectable a la carte menus. Sunset Bar, on the other hand, will serve buffet every Fridays and Saturdays starting October 14 and 15 from 6:30pm to 10:30pm.

Oktoberfest Manila 2011 will also push through as scheduled. This traditional beer festival will be held at The Harbor Garden Tent from 6pm until midnight on October 20 to 22, and from 10:30am to 2pm on October 23, which is Family Day, where inflatable bouncing castles, magicians, face painters and other fun games will delight the young and old alike during Sunday Brunch. For guests celebrating the Oktoberfest, special overnight accommodation rates are offered on these dates. For ticket inquiries, please call the German Club Manila at (632) 817.3552 and 818.3552 or email at germanclub@germanclub.ph. For room reservations, please call (632) 551.5555 exts. 1991 to 1994 or email at room.reservations@sofitelmanila.com.

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Sofitel, World Class Hotels & French Elegance

Sofitel is the only French luxury hotel brand with a presence on five continents with 130 addresses, in more than 50 countries. Sofitel offers contemporary hotels and resorts adapted to today’s more demanding and more versatile consumers who expect and appreciate beauty, quality and excellence. Whether situated in the heart of a major city like Paris, London, New York or Beijing, or nestled away in a country landscape in Morocco, Egypt, Fiji Islands or Thailand, each Sofitel property offers a genuine experience of the French “art de vivre”.

About Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Hotel is a unique 5 star luxury hotel in Manila with a resort setting close to Mall of Asia, Manila Ocean Park, Intramuros, US Embassy, PICC, and major tourist spots in the Philippines. Sofitel 5-star accommodation includes 609 rooms and suites boasting of balconies and spectacular views of world famous Manila Bay sunsets.

Albaraa Travel representative will meet you at Cairo international airport beyond passport control to handle your Egyptian entry visa, then will be accompanied to your hotel for check in. Tonight, relax or enjoy optional evening of out of this world entertainment as we go to the Pyramids for the incredible Sound and Light Spectacular after you will return to your hotel and then the night is at leisure.

After your relaxing breakfast at the hotel in Cairo your own private English speaking Egyptologist guide will take you to Sakkara that is part of Memphis’s massive necropolis, and the burial site of the most ancient Pharaohs where you will see the first pyramids ever built in Egypt “Step Pyramid of King Djoser that was designed by Imhotep, the ancient Egyptian architect also you will visit the Teti Pyramid and tombs in Sakkara then a relaxing drive to the famous Giza Plateau, home of Egypt’s GREATEST attractions to visit The Great Pyramids, ONE of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world including the Great Pyramid of Cheops, middle pyramids of Chephren and the little one of Mykerinos with camel ride and family photo in front of Pyramids, then visit the mysterious Sphinx, the Father of Terror for the ancient pharaohs, the tour includes visit to the valley temple facing the great sphinx with option visit to the solar boat this was a boat used to carry the pharaoh’s mummy across the Nile, and then buried at the foot of the pyramid for his use in the afterlife then you will be transferred back to your hotel for a peaceful over night stay in Cairo

Full day tour to visit the world-renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiques that was built in neo-classical style designed by the French architec t Marcel Dourgnon which exhibits a collection now over 120000 masterpie ces ranges from pre-dynastic era, Pharaonic era to the Greco-roman period in Egypt including the treasures of the child King Tutankhamen, Pharaonic Gods and Goddess, with option visit to the mummies room at the Egyptian Museum where you may learn about the Great Egyptian civilization and the mummification art in ancient Egypt. Then you will also visit the Citadel of Saladin that is overlooking the city from the Muqattam Hills and Mohammed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside that was built in Turkish style and very similar to the Blue Mosque in Turkey and simply considered to be one of the landmarks in Cairo whose minaret can be seen from any part of old Cairo then visit the Christian heritage in Coptic Cairo including some of the early religious monuments of the city such as the hanging church or the suspended church this basilica church was named for its location on top of the south gate of the Fortress of Babylon the church became the center of the Christian Church of Egypt you will visit also the famous Jewish heritage in Cairo including Ben Ezra Synagogue the temple contains a Jewish heritage library, containing documents found here in 1896 that describe the economic and social conditions of Jews under Arab rule as well as descriptions of relations between various Jewish sects from there you will be transferred to Giza train station to board the Sleeping train to Luxor and overnight stay aboard the train. 

Meet and assist by our travel REP at your hotel in Luxor. Then you will be transferred by private air-conditioned vehicle to board the Nile cruise. Lunch is served a board, followed by a guided tour to visit the most famous Karnak and Luxor Temples. Back to your cruise ship for afternoon tea and dinner, overnight stay a board the cruise in Luxor.

Breakfast on board the cruise, followed by a guided tour to the West Bank of the Nile in Luxor to visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir EL Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. Back to the cruise for lunch and an afternoon tea during sailing to Edfu. Dinner and overnight a board in Edfu. 

Breakfast on board the ship, then you will be taken in a guided tour to visit HorusTemple in Edfu. Back to the cruise, start sailing to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board the cruise. A guided tour to visit the temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroeris. Sail to Aswan, dinner and overnight stay. 

Early morning trip to Abu Simbel by car, back to Aswan to visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the majestic Philae Temple during sailing by a small motor boat, visit the Botanical Garden. Transfer to Aswan airport to fly back to Cairo with direct transfer to your hotel in Cairo for check in and overnight stay in Cairo.

Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo then you will be transferred to Cairo airport to fly back home

- Meet and greet service by our representatives at Cairo / Aswan / Luxor airport
– All transfers by private air – conditioned deluxe vehicles
– Egyptian entry visa upon arrival Cairo airport
– Interior flight tickets from Aswan – Cairo with Egyptair
– Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo hotel of your choice with breakfast
– Accommodation for 1 night on board the sleeping train
– Accommodation for 3 nights on board cruise Aswan-Luxor on full board
– Tour to Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley temple, Sakkara and Memphis
– Tour to the High Dam and Temple of Philae in Aswan
– XMASS dinner and Party aboard the Nile cruise
– Tour to Kom Ombo temple and Edfu temple enroute
– Tour to Karnak temples and Luxor temple in East bank of the Nile
– Tour to Valley of the Kings , Hatshepsut temple & colossi of Memnon
– Felucca ride in Luxor with sunset attendance
– Lunch meals (open buffet) during tours in Giza & Cairo
– Entrance fees to the sights in Giza, Cairo, Aswan and Luxor
– English speaking guide in Giza, Cairo, Aswan and Luxor
– Service charges and taxes included throughout the tours

- Optional Tours and Personal Expenses

Christmas package in Egypt ( 7 Nights )

– Hat
– Sun block
– Sunglasses
– Comfortable shoes
– Photo/Video Camera
– Warm clothes in winter
– Cotton clothes in summer
– Passport valid for 6 months

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Website: www.albaraagroup.com

The great thing about traveling abroad is that in most places, the cost of living is much lower than it is in the United States. If you are taking a vacation to Egypt, you might be looking for a place to stay. What would you say if you were told that you could find luxury hotels in Egypt and Cairo at a much cheaper price than you would imagine paying for even a basic hotel in the United States? You can find great deals on luxury hotels all over the world, as long as you know where to look. Take the time to check out your options, and never settle for second best when it comes to your accommodations on your foreign vacations.

Egypt and Cairo are still very popular vacation destinations. Egypt still holds its own allure for its historical treasures, including a variety of pyramids and temples from ancient times. You can also enjoy modern amenities combined with relaxing and luxurious treats on your vacations, as well. You can take a cruise down the Nile, and lay on the beach at many great resorts throughout the country. Enjoy all the amenities that you would expect from a five-star hotel, while being in this classic and historic country.

When people think of an Egyptian vacation, they often think of history and learning about times of centuries past. However, thanks to the booming tourism industry, you can also enjoy a modern and luxurious vacation. In this great country there are many luxury hotels in Egypt, including the great spread of luxury hotels in Cairo for you to choose from. In countries like Egypt, where so much of its fame and fortune is focused on the past. It is often hard to be forward thinking and imagining the possibilities of modern amenities. However, luxury is only a phone call away matter where in the world you want to go.

Egypt has an allure and mystery that all the luxury hotels Egypt offers capitalize on to the hilt. This is a welcome feature, as we all love to relish in the history and intrigue surrounding the country. You can find that the luxury hotels in Cairo offer to be resplendent in ancient Egyptian décor as well as atmosphere. It makes people feel like they are in a movie. The exoticism of Egypt is cannot be compared anywhere else in the world. Egypt vacations offer a truly unique and unforgettable vacation experience whether old or young, traveled or not.