The Egyptian Odyssey

BTM will be heading back to Egypt again in 2018 for our 2nd annual Egyptian Odyssey Tour.  Join us as we dine, relax and party at the Four Seasons then sail down the Nile River.  We’ll climb inside a pyramid for a surreal experience, visit the Egyptian museum, see King “Tut” Tutankhamun’s findings, hot air balloon over the Valley of Kings at sunrise, and view actual mummified pharaohs & powerful nobles including the famous King Tut.

Visit some of the most amazing tombs ever encountered such as the Temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of Nefertari while viewing our history through the writings on the walls.  Spend four days cruising down the Nile River while stopping to visit many of Egypt’s most fascinating sites.  Dine on a variety of Egypt’s finest culinary delights prepared by some of the greatest chefs in the region.  Attend themed parties onboard and relax on the upper deck by the pool or lounge under the canopy.

Tour Date: September 1-9 2018

Itinerary

Day 1: Sept 1st
Today your journey begins with our arrival to Cairo where you’ll be greeted then transported to the luxurious Four Seasons, where the rooms and suites are among the largest in the city and designed with elegance and relaxation in mind. Take the rest of the day to get acclimated or take advantage of the fabulous hotel amenities which houses the largest spa and wellness centre in the city, is the perfect place to unwind after a long flight.  Tonight we’ll have our welcome dinner then relax around the pool.

Cairo

Day 2: Sept 2nd
After breakfast, you’ll be met at the hotel by a private guide and driver for a full day tour of the Cheops(Giza) pyramids and the Sphinx including lunch.

• Optional: Entrance into Great Pyramid of Cheops -$20

Great Pyramid of Cheops

Day 3: Sept 3rd
After an early morning flight to Luxor, visit the age-old temples of Karnak on a 4 hour private tour to enjoy an awesome collection of temples and halls dating back 3000 yrs. After dinner on the cruise, enjoy night caps on the upper deck

Luxor

Day 4: Sept 4th
Today be enthralled by the magnificent architecture of the Valley of the Kings and visit the tomb where King Tut’s mummy resides. Then visit the temple of Hatshepsut, the only female ruler of Ancient Egypt. The optional Sunrise Hot Air Balloon ride over this massive archaeological site is a must!

• Optional: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride – $75
• TBD – Themed party night onboard cruise

Hot air Balloons in Egypt

Day 5: Sept 5th
Today’s excursion to Dendera includes a visit to one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, Ptolemaic , which was dedicated to Horus at Edfu then we will continue our journey sailing down the Nile to Aswan.
TBD – Themed party night onboard cruise

Nile Cruise

Day 6: Sept 6th
Sightseeing in Aswan with a journey to the Temple of Philae and discover its pylons, towers, and engravings featuring beautiful scenes of mythological times.

Temple of Philae

Day 7: Sept 7th
Learn the stories behind Abu Simbel’s detailed bas-reliefs and hieroglyphs when we explore the great sun temple of Ramses II then take in the unusual dedications to Queen Nefertari upon entering her own exquisite temple before heading back to Cairo

Great Sun Temple

Day 8: Sept 8th
Enjoy a visit to the Egyptian Museum, which host actual treasures from King Tutankhamen’s (Tut) tomb and displays a rare collection of over 250,000 rare artifacts and visit the mummy’s room to view actual climate controlled mummies.

Egyptian Museum

Day 9: Sept 9th
After breakfast we’ll be taken to Cairo international Airport for final departure.

Pricing

Double Occupancy

• $1,950 Land Only
• $3,250 With Flight

Single Occupancy

• $2,850 Land Only
• $4,150 With Flight

Included

• All transfers in an air-conditioned coach
• Domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo – Economy class
• Accommodation for 4 nights in Cairo at Four Season Residence
• Accommodation for 4 nights on Nile Cruise (Moevenpick Royal Lili Cruise Nile Cruise, Farah Nile Cruise or Sonesta St. George)
• All sightseeing tours as described in itinerary
• Local English-speaking guide at every destination
• Meals – Welcome Dinner at Four Seasons and Breakfast each day; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner onboard the cruise
• Entry Visa  for air inclusive packages
• All service charges and taxes

Excluded

• International Airfare if choosing the Land Only Package
• Travel Insurance (This is highly recommended)
• Entry Visa for land only packages ($25 as of 12/1/17)
• Tips/Gratuity
• Anything not mentioned above

Terms & Conditions

• If paying in installments, a minimum $350 payment is due at time of registration.
• The remaining balance must be made in  equal monthly payments due on the 15th of each month.
• All trips are to be paid in full no later than July 15, 2018
• All deposits and payments are non-refundable 10 days after the deposit date
• BTM HIGHLY recommends that you purchase trip cancellation insurance as well as a medical travel policy
• Because we are on a ship, there is a risk you could be placed in a room near the engine or the lounge where noise/vibration levels could be high for portions of the cruise
• Please exercise discretion with regards to your physical limitations and abilities when deciding on your level of participation
• Camel ride is not recommended for elder customer or those not is physically sound shape
• Reaching the top of the Great Pyramid of Cheops requires “Bear Crawling” about 40 yards with a break half way up
• The Egypt Air flight from the US to Cairo allows two checked bags, a carry-on and personal item.
• Egypt Air flights between Cairo and Luxor only allow 1 checked bag, a carry-on and personal item. A second checked bag will be at an additional cost.