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Most of these tourist areas will be visited during your Egypt trip. Egypt tour does not depend on ancient monuments to sustain them. In fact, only Luxor is completely dependent on this trade.

Egypt is one of the most exciting places, mainly because of its Pyramids. Egypt is also one of the vacationing spots for the people living in the west and also people living in other parts of the world. Egypt trip is the perfect trip for a family who wants to spend vacation in Egypt. Unlike most vacation spots, parents drop their children of at an amusement park for hours at a time. A trip to Egypt is a trip that the entire family can enjoy.

A luxurious tour for Egypt starts from Ancient Egypt, which includes religious and Islamic sight seeing. Ancient Egypt is also one of the major attraction in Egypt. Normal Egypt tour will start from Giza pyramids, Step pyramid and even the Egyptian Antiquities museum. This is like a first day great Egypt tour.

In your Egypt trip unlimited Shopping being a historical and a religious place, one can find many excite and creative things to buy.

Food is delicious in your Egypt trip, some of the famous delicacies of Egypt are, Egyptian bean salad, Egyptian stuffed egg plant with rice, meat and okra stew, Egyptian stuffed pigeon, Egyptian green soup, Egyptian salty rice, stuffed grape leaves, fig cakes, um ali, Egyptian spiced drink etc. All the dishes of Egypt are made in a unique way; there are recipe books available for people who become lover of the food in Egypt.

There are a variety of transports that are available in Egypt tour, getting to places isn’t difficult because of the arrangement of buses, trains, water transport and flights. It is quiet reasonable to travel in Egypt. Our reputable private Egypt tours, escorted by a tour leader, are ideal for an enjoyable yet cultural holiday in Egypt.

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To start planning your holidays, select one of our exciting Egypt tour offer journey and we would be happy to arrange it as a private tour. We use some of the most sophisticated and luxurious cruise for Egypt Tour. Our standard tours are aimed at those wishing to visit Egypt on a budget, however luxury and high end tours are also available upon request. Tour Egypt Travel, Tours, Vacations, Ancient Egypt, Egypt Travel Information.

Egypt also features tours to Luxor the biggest open museum in the world Between Luxor and Aswan the capital of the south you can cruise the Nile in breath taken views of the country side. An Egypt tour also has a great deal of shopping opportunities from hand crafted carpets to hand made papyrus. Experience Egypt’s out of this world places of interest and rich culture with like-minded travelers. Our reputable group tours, escorted by a tour leader, are ideal for an enjoyable yet cultural holiday in Egypt.

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THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE MANDIR

A trip by tube to Neasden, a grim suburb in the north west of London, then a 15 minute walk through a very cheap neighbourhood with concrete flyovers and the most hideous old and new factories in a treeless area of mud spattered junk.

And suddenly we see something foreign, strange, exotic, a snow white building straight out of an oriental fairy tale, by some called The Eighth Wonder of the World: the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir. It covers 1.5 acres, is 75 feet high, has one big dome, five smaller ones, seven pinnacles with golden tops and many carved pillars.

Every information makes us gape in wonderment: no steel was used, the reason being that steel sets up magnetic fields which would interfere with mediation, 2.800 tonnes of cream coloured limestone from Bulgaria was taken for the exterior, 2.000 tonnes of Italian (and Indian) marble and 127 tonnes of granite. The stones were first shipped to India, where more than 1.500 craftsmen and artisans carved out the 26.300 parts of the Mandir, each piece was given a computer code and then shipped back to London where the ‘puzzle’ was put together from 1992-1995.

The guide tells us that only Indian marble is completely white and that the Italian marble from Carrara has fine dark veins. Why hadn’t they only taken the Indian variety then? We hear to our amazement, “EU marble is cheaper.”

How could the craftsmen and artisans in India know what to carve and how could they be sure that all the parts would fit together in London? The explanation is: The architect followed the ancient laws for building mandirs which have been valid for more than a millenium, everything we see now could have been made a thousand years ago, if the building weren’t (still) so white, it could have been built in the Middle Ages. In fact, the craftsmen and artisans didn’t need any instructions, they knew how to carve the figures and ornaments by heart. New is only what serves the comfort of the visitors of today, such as a heating system, lifts for the handicapped and indirect lighting.

If this architectural concept were transferred to our part of the world, it would mean that the European Christians would have built only Romanesque churches for one thousand years, that there wouldn’t have been a Gothic, a Renaissance, a Baroque period.

HINDUISM

(in a very small nutshell) On the ground floor of the Mandir is an exhibition ‘Understanding Hinduism’ which informs the visitors about the origin, growth and glory of this religion and what Hindu values can contribute to the individual, the society and the world at large.

Hinduism is the world’s oldest living religion, over 8.500 years old. Presently, Hindus compose 13.7 % of the world’s population residing in over 150 countries. Its roots lie in the Indus Valley, the people living there came to be known as the Hindus. No single founder is known. Through penance and prayers, intuition and introspection, seers gained the ultimate experience of God, which they put down in the writings of the Veda (knowledge/wisdom), written in Sanskrit, the oldest language of the world.

Egypt inherited much of its sacred knowledge from India, then passed it on to Greece, from where it became the foundation of European philosophy and religion.

What makes the Hindus special is that they honour the whole of Creation, see the presence of God in everything. To them there are no heathens or enemies, everyone has the right to evolve spiritually, and shall, at some time realise the Truth. Hinduism is liberal, it does not set man a limit of one life, but offers many lives. At the same time, it is strict, it makes men feel responsible for every action they perform.

The Hindus don’t do missionary work, if you aren’t born as a Hindu, you can’t become one.

THE SWAMINARAYAN FAITH

Guru Swaminarayan lived from 1781 – 1830 and was worshipped as a God already during his lifetime. The guided tour begins with a video film informing about the founder of this denomination who lived for the belief in its pure form and stressed the essential thoughts without a hue of hypocrisy.

Pujya Pramukh Swami Maharaj is the fifth spiritual successor of the founder and the present leader of the Swaminarayan faith.

THE INDIANS IN GREAT BRITAIN

Swaminarayan was active mainly in what is now Gujarat in the North of the Indian West coast. People from that region have built Mandirs wherever in the world they happen to live, in other parts of India, in Africa, the USA and Great Britain. In the whole of GB there are about 20.000 Gujarati, in London about 2.000. They have donated money not only for the Mandir, which is already incredible enough, but also for socio-religious projects adjoining the Mandir, such as a library, a meeting room, a mensa with kitchen, a gymnasium, a kindergarten and a school for Indian children.

About 3 million British subjects, 6% of the population, come from the former colonies, among which the immigrants from the Caribbean Islands form the biggest group. Only about 900.000 people come from former British India, but economically speaking they are the most successful, there are hundreds of Indian millionaires in GB. So the Mandir is also a symbol for what the Indian immigrants have achieved in their new home country, although discrimination against them has not completely ended yet.

If you are planning on taking a vacation, consider taking Princess Cruises. The cruises that they offer are very affordable.  In case you find your world cruise a bit less adventurous, you can take the Princess Cruises that offer very interesting tours bound for a specific country or continent.

The Princess Cruise Company will arrange land cruises that definitely vary, depending on what country you are visiting.  So, here are some of the land tours that you can enjoy while you are on your Princess Cruises:

Princess Cruises to Asia

Angkor Wat Temple – this place is located deep within Cambodia.  In fact, it is in The Lost City of Angkor.  Princess Cruises can send you off on a tour of these mysterious remains of an ancient temple because it can send shivers down your spine.  The place has long been deserted and was only recently found by archaeologists.  They say that it was once a very busy city in the middle of the jungle.  How it survived the harsh elements of time still baffles present day historians and archaeologists. Scholars are still in awe how the ancient people were able to assemble large chunks of stone to make these buildings. Every idea offered is still open to debate as to how they did it.

Ayers Rock and Alice Springs from the land down under in Australia; Princess Cruises will take you to the famous Uluru region and even a tour of the Great Barrier Reef.  It will definitely be a great time for those nature lovers onboard. Ayers Rock found in a place called Uluru by Australian natives which refers to majestic domes of rich red hues. Actually it’s quite an unforgettable vista of caves, rock formations and rock paintings to which you cannot find the right words to describe the exact mystery of what you will behold. The best way to learn about it is to see it firsthand and capture your unique experience using high resolution digital cameras or videos. Princess Cruises will see to it that the tours they will provide will conclude with a visit to Alice Springs.    

The Great Wall of China – Princess Cruises will take you to the Great Wall of China more than anywhere else in Asia. You will definitely be taken to enjoy a tour on one of the word’s most famous landmarks.  The Great Wall of China was built over 2,000 years ago basically for territorial defense during the time of feudal China.  Surely you would enjoy a tour on the wall itself  and a bit of history lessons while on Princess Cruises’ arranged tours. It stretches from mountain to mountain, from the north western part of China it winds its way to the northwestern part of Beijing. The wall underwent enlargements and renovations through different dynasties, where cannons and watch towers were added to reinforce its purpose as a protective fortress.    

Egyptian Treasures –Princess Cruises need not take you over to Egypt just to see the real Egyptian Treasures.  Definitely even a visit to the pyramids of Egypt and other ancient monuments will not showcase the real treasures of the ancient Pharaohs.  Getting to experience the wonders of one of the world’s first civilizations is really great and all you need to do is visit the Australian Museum in Sydney because these are where the real Egyptian Treasures are currently in exhibit.  You will be able to see up close what other people only get to see in illustrations.  Princess Cruises really knows how to make their land tours just as great as their ocean cruises.

Cruising with Princess Cruises will definitely be a wise way to spend your vacation money.  Not only do you get quality service and adventures at sea, but also a lot of adventures while you are on their land tours.  So, when planning for a cruise, make sure to list Princess Cruises at the top of your choices. 

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The largest port in Egypt and the greatest summer resort in the Middle East.It is located on the Mediterranean Sea north west of Delta, 225 Km2 from Cairo by agricultural road and 221 km2 by desert road. Named after Alexander the Macedonian who ordered its foundation in 332 B.C., on the site of a small village called Rhakotis to be the capital of his reign in Egypt, a port near to his country and a Greek cultural centre.Since its foundation Alexandria remained for many centuries a centre of cultural radiation to the whole world. It occupied a remarkable place in the history of mankind.Today Alexandria is considered the second capital of Egypt. It is distinguished by its strategic location,moderate climate and its beautifully fine sandy beaches which cover a large area between Agamy in the west and Abu Qeir in the east which made it worthy of its well merited title “Pearl of the Mediterranean”.Alexandria was, and still is, a prominent cultural beacon for knowledge seekers and the history of its famous library- whose revival is underway- tells the story of the dawn of culture, enlightenment and creation.Various religious sites are widespread in Alexandria of which are:The Jewish synagogue in Al-Nabi Daniel street ,St Marc Church established in the first century A.D. by Saint Marcus,Saint Catherine Church and Abu Mina Monastery which lies 50 km from Alexandria. *Day 3: Alexandria sightseeingAfter breakfast, transfer to Alexandria, the second capital of Egypt, visiting Qaitbay Citadel, built in the 15th century by Sultan Qaitbay on the spot of Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse. See the grand Montazah Palace, which combines Turkish and Florentine architectural styles, then move on to the new and much acclaimed Alexandria Library. Also visit the Roman cemetery cut out of the rock, the Catacombs. Lunch at local restaurant. Return to Cairo and overnight.

Day 4:Cairo sightseeing tours/ fly to AswanBreakfast at the hotel and then you will be escorted by your private guide to visit: Egyptian Museum,Treasures room for the child king Tutankhamen, alongside many other fascinating artifacts. Additional visit to the mummies room at the museum (extra ticket on spot) Lunch through out the tour at local restaurant,then moving to visit Saladin Citadel including Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside. Continue to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Combining fascinating history with shopping in a lively Khan El Khalili Bazaar, this dates back to 1382.overnight in Cairo

Every Monday Luxor – Aswan 4 Nights

: Every Friday Aswan – Luxor 3 Nights

Nile Cruise Holiday

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Nile Cruise information

, length 72.00m was built With high class extended and luxurious atmosphere, for guest comfort, follows international standards in techincal specifications and safety measures.

includes 66 double cabins and 4 suites with large panoramic windows in each cabin to open from ceiling to floor.

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Reception area & Lounge bar with panoramic view, Library, Restaurant, Swimming pool, bar & Sun deck, Boutique & Jeweler shop, Spa center offering an extensive range Message room, Turkish bath & Fitness machines, Internet corner, Laundry & dry cleaning facilities.

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offers guests air-conditioned cabins with private bath/shower, hair dryer, satellite color TV, DVD films, telephone, closed video circuit, music system, Individual safes in each cabin Large panoramic windows in each cabin to open from ceiling to floor. Deck 2: 18 cabins

Deck 1: 24 cabin and 2 suites

Main deck: 20 cabins and 2 suites

Lower deck: 9 cabins

Itinerary

Itinerary A :Luxor – Aswan 4 Nights Every Monday

Meet and assist by our travel REP upon your arrival at airport, train station, or hotels. Then you will be transferred by private air-conditioned to board the . Lunch is served a board, followed by a guided to visit the most famous . Back to your for afternoon tea and dinner stay a board the .

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Breakfast a board , followed by an early tour to visit the , the Unfinished Obelisk, and the majestic during sailing by a small motor boat, visit the stay on board in .

Disembarkation after breakfast. transfer to airport, train station, Aswan Hotels.

Itinerary B :3 Nights Every Friday

Meet and assist by our travel REP at your arrival at , train terminal, or hotels . Then you will be transferred by private air-conditioned to embark . Lunch meal is served aboard the followed by a guided tour to visit the , Back tofor dinner and stay in .

Breakfast on board the , start sailing to to visit the Temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haeroris in . Lunch is served a board the , continue sailing to to visit . Back to the for afternoon tea and dinner on board and overnight in.

After breakfast aboard sail to . Lunch is served and then you will be taken in a guided to the of the in u to visit the most famous and Temples. Return to the for afternoon tea, dinner and stay in .

Disembarkation after breakfast, followed by aguided visit the of the in to see the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen at , and the Colossi of . From there you will then be transferred to airport, train terminal or hotels.

Price excludes

- Personal expenses

- Optional excursions

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Visa info

Entry visa to is required and can be obtained upon arrival by our representative for and most of Europeans and Latin Americans Citizens please verify the nationality at time of booking, also entry visa can be obtained form the E embassy at your end

General info

- Price is per person in double cabin

- Children under 2 Years FREE

- Children from 2-4.99 years FREE

- Children from 5-12 years old get discounts 50%

- Cruises offered almost available but subject to availability at time of booking and in case of overbooking we would provide similar ones with same facilities.

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