Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Cairo to Sharm el Sheikh

Just figured I would put my Itinerary for my Spring Break on here in case I don't have time to blog. I am so incredibly excited for this trip - I mean I'm getting to see the only wonder of the [ancient] world that is still existing! We went to a travel agent so we don't get screwed over by taxi drivers and such, so this is what they have planned for us.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Friday March 26

-Arrival to Cairo airport From Rome (ETA 16:15)
-Meet and assistance through arrival formalities, transfer to Pharoahs hotel in Cairo and overnight

Day 2 Saturday March 27

-Breakfast at hotel, Full day tour of the Egyptian museum of antiquities, housing the most magnificent treasures of the young king Tut Ankh Amon (with guide)
-Lunch during the day
-Visit to the three Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx (with guide)
-Back to hotel and overnight

Day 3 Sunday March 28

-Full day free at your leisure or the optional tours
-Overnight in Cairo

Day 4 Monday March 29

-Transfer to Cairo airport to board flight to Sharm El Sheikh (ETD: 12:00 noon ETA: 13:00)
-Arrival to Sharm airport and transfer to Continental Garden Reef Resort

Day 5 - 8 Tuesday March 30 - April 2

-At your disposal in Sharm to enjoy sunny weather and crystal clear water

*I'm planning on climbing Mt. Sinai and going snorkeling. And of course just relaxing on the beach!

Day 9 Saturday April 3

-Transfer to Sharm airport to board flight to Cairo (ETD: 13:30 ETA: 14:30)
-Assistance through departure formalities
-Arrival to Cairo airport to connect transfer flight to Rome

End of Trip

*Only to come back to Rome to meet up with my family to go to Easter Mass with the Pope at St. Peter's!


Using Pharaohs hotel in Cairo ( 3 stars ) on " bed and breakfast " basis & Continental Garden Reef resort in Sharm ( 5 stars ) on " all inclusive " basis.


Package rate include:

* Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo in a 3 stars hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
* Accommodation for 5 nights in Sharm El Sheikh in a 5 stars hotel on "all inclusive " basis.
* 1 full day tour of Cairo with private A/C transportation, fees, English speaking Egyptologist and Lunch during the day.
* Transfers in Cairo and Sharm including assistance.
* Connection transfer upon departure including assistance. ( Sharm / Cairo / Rome )
* Entry visa to Egypt upon arrival.

Package rate does not include:

1. International and domestic flights.
2. Entering inside the mummies room and inside the Pyramids.
3. Meals at Cairo hotel rather than the daily breakfast.
4. Accommodation in Cairo after coming back from Sharm.
5. Horse, camel and calash riding.
6. Visits or excursions in Sharm.
7. Water and beach activities in Sharm.
8. Personal expenses such as telephone calls, laundry, tipping, drinks.... etc..


Can't wait to tell everyone how it goes!!

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