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LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT & CEO Dear Friends, It is with pleasure and great pride that I introduce to you our BEST EVER deals to Egypt and beyond... You will find comprehensive tour offers to Egypt in this brochure, including the very popular 10-day Grand Nile Cruise & Tour which sells at an unheard of price from just $1499 per person including air. The deluxe 10-day Platinum package tour ranks among the BEST! We offer extended combination programs complimenting the Platinum 10-day tour, with 7 days extension featuring Jordan, Israel, Morocco, or a deluxe Kenya Safari package. I invite you to compare with our fiercest competitors to see if they can come close to what we offer! With tens of thousands of satisfied clients, Sunny Land Tours offers the best packages at the best value in the market for such high-caliber tour programs. 38 years ago, Sunny Land was the first U.S. tour company to introduce a U.S. built Nile cruise vessel. Cruise the Nile and discover the Wonders of Eternal Egypt. Today Egypt’s fleet of cruise boats on the Nile has grown from 4 to over 400 boats. We continue to offer the best value for your hard earned vacation dollars. Since 1964 our company has operated the most outstanding tour programs to Egypt and countries in Africa and the Middle East with guaranteed satisfaction on every service. Among the 20 plus destinations we operate worldwide, Egypt ranks among the foremost and the best! Last but not least, I invite you to take advantage of our early bird discounts of up to $1000 per couple for bookings with full payment by check. Savvy Travellers get the best of this offer; A) Space is usually available for early reservations B) Clients will be assigned desired room and cabin location C) The savings are SUBSTANTIAL! For more information on Egypt, latest specials, past client testimonials please visit our website EgyptHotDeals.com Let’s welcome you, with "Ahlan Wa Sahlan"
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT EGYPT
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Egypt links two continents, stretching across the northeastern corner of Africa and the southwestern edge of Asia. The country is approximately 626,000 square miles in size. Egypt’s 60 million people live primarily in the Nile Valley, leaving the rest of the land sparsely populated. Cairo, the largest city in Egypt, is estimated to have a population of over 20 million people.
Average day time temperatures in each city featured in our tour.
CLIMATE Egyptian summers are hot and dry in most of the country and humid in the Delta and along the Mediter ranean Coast. Winters are generally mild, usually bright, with sunny days and cooler nights, and occasional rain. There is a short spring and autumn and between the end of March and mid-May. The destination can be visited comfortably year round, but most popular months for American visitors are typically from October to May.
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Cairo Min-Max 47-66 48-69 52-75 56-83 63-90 68-95 71-96 71-95 68-89 64-86 54-75 51-69
Luxor Min-Max 42-74 44-78 51-84 60-95 69-103 72-107 74-106 74-107 71-101 64-95 54-85 45-76
Aswan Min-Max 46-75 49-79 54-86 63-97 71-101 76-108 76-108 76-107 72-103 66-99 58-86 50-69
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WHAT TO WEAR Egypt is a conservative country and visitors should respect this local custom. On the practical side, leave your synthetics at home as they will prove to be too hot in summer and not warm enough in winter - bring materials that breathe. It is advisable to wear cotton in summer as the heat can be severe. In winter wear layers that can be taken off during the heat of the day and put back on for cool evenings. Also bring comfortable shoes. You will be doing a lot of walking and temple floors are far from even. In summer, wear a hat to protect yourself from the heat of the Egyptian sun. Scarves for women are only necessary when visiting a mosque, otherwise not required. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & CUSTOMS FORMALITIES Upon arrival in Egypt you are required to register video cameras, cameras, and laptop computers. When departing from Egypt see a customs officer to cancel these items from your passport. A valid U.S. passport and an entry visa is required to travel to Egypt. Visas are obtained upon arrival. Nationals of other countries must check with the closest Egyptian Embassy. TIPPING Tipping (bakhsheesh) is a part of life in Egypt and sometimes it gets out of hand. However, in order to make it easier for our guests we manage tipping as follows: Tips for the cruise and hotels is mandatory ($35 per person) and this is payable upon arrival in Egypt. This way you won't worry about tipping during your trip. However, tips for services of drivers and the guide are on voluntary basis, but because our drivers and guide do such a fantastic job we recommend you appreciate them through generous tips.
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Introduction & General Information . . . . . . . page 2 Grand Nile Cruise & Tour Package . . . . . . . . page 3 Eternal Egypt Tour Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4 Affordable Egypt Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5 Platinum Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6 Egypt & Kenya Safari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7
Elie Sidawi President & CEO Sunny Land Tours, Inc.
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WHAT CLIENTS SAY ABOUT OUR TOURS Grand Nile Cruise: I am so grateful that Sunny Land Tours has made the Egypt tour available again. More Americans should take advantage of it. The prices will never be so good and the lines will never be so short. If anyone has ever dreamed of visiting Egypt as I always had, NOW is definitely the time to go! Cheryl K F OR
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Grand Nile Cruise & Tour 10-DAY EGYPT GRAND NILE CRUISE & TOUR
Note: Passengers who book the optional Abu Simbel excursion ($299) will fly to Abu Simbel - to visit the two temples built by Ramses II as a high-architect before he became Pharaoh. The 100 foot high Great Temple is world famous, and features 4 statues of Ramses II and his wife Queen Nefertari, each 65 foot high. Next to the Great Temple is the temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari. Both temples were originally carved in a mountain. In 1965 they were moved 600 feet and raised 65 feet, thanks to an international project to save them from the flooding caused by the construction of the High Dam. Upon completion of the optional excursion, you will fly to Aswan. (B-L-D)
Operates year-round with departures every Friday • Round trip air from New York, JFK on Egypt Air (Ask about Add-ons from other gateways.)
• All Intra-Egypt Domestic Flights • 7-Night Grand Nile Cruise aboard First Class MS Crocodilo or Deluxe MS Carnival • 1 Night hotel accommodation in Cairo First Class Osasis or Deluxe Pyramids Park • All transfers in Egypt. • Total of 21 meals (8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, & 7 dinners) • Nightly entertainment aboard the cruise • All local government taxes. • Services of Sunny Land local representatives • SLT guaranteed tour performance warranty • SLT $1 Million Liability Insurance Coverage
DAY 7 THUR • KOM OMBO / EDFU / ESNA As you have your breakfast we will sail to Edfu. Later in the afternoon we will sail to Esna, where the boat will dock for overnight. (B-L-D)
GRAND NILE ITINERARY Abbreviations: B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner DAY 1 FRI • USA to CAIRO, EGYPT Overnight non-stop flight from JFK to Cairo on Egyptair. In-flight meals are served. DAY 2 SAT • CAIRO / LUXOR /NILE CRUISE Arrive in Cairo, connecting flight to Luxor. On arrival in Luxor, transfer to your Nile Cruise boat. CRUISE BEGINS! Tonight your tour guide will hold an information meeting to walk you through the program. You will spend the night aboard the ship docked in Luxor. (D) DAY 3 SUN • CRUISE: LUXOR to ESNA Free day in Luxor, with optional visits** to Luxor and Karnak Temples, Thebes and Valley of Kings and Valley of the Queens and Collossi of Memnon. Later return to the boat to wind down. We will start sailing to Esna this afternoon. In Esna you will pass through the locks on the River Nile, a fun and small scale canal-crossing experience. Tonight we will dock in Esna for overnight. Lunch and dinner aboard select cruise boat. (B-L-D) DAY 4 MON • CRUISE: ESNA to EDFU to KOM OMBO As you are having breakfast aboard the boat, you will sail up the Nile to Edfu. Upon arrival in Edfu, if you purchased our Optional Excursions package** you will have guided visits to Edfu Temple. We will continue our cruise up the Nile to Kom Ombo, and if you purchased our Optional
FROM $1499 INCLUDING AIR WITH EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
Excursions package** guided visits in Komombo are included. Lunch & dinner are aboard the boat. (B-L-D) DAY 5 TUE • CRUISE: KOM OMBO to ASWAN As you are having breakfast aboard the boat, you will sail up the Nile to Aswan, one of the prettiest towns on the Nile. Upon arrival in Aswan, you can stay and relax on the boat, or if you purchased our Optional Excursions package** you will have a full day excursion which includes a Felucca Sailing on the Nile River and later visits Temple of Philae, the High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk site. Lunch & dinner are aboard the boat. (B-L-D)
DAY 8 FRI • CRUISE: EDFU & ESNA This morning we will cross the locks on the Nile in Esna providing a fun and small scale canal-crossing experience. We will continue to sail north to Luxor. (B-LD) DAY 9 SAT • CRUISE ENDS --- Fly to and Enjoy CAIRO! After breakfast, disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Transfer to your hotel in Cairo. Enjoy an optional excursion in Cairo, visiting the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, and the Old City. (B) DAY 10 SUN • CAIRO / NEW YORK Optional 3 Day Cairo extension After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Cairo airport for Egyptair non-stop service flight back to New York JFK airport. (B)
DAY 6 WED • CRUISE: ASWAN (optional) -fly toABU SIMBEL -then fly to- ASWAN Arrive in Aswan. Today you might choose to enjoy an optional excursion to the most impressive Abu Simbel ($299) including flights. In the afternoon, enjoy an optional shore excursion in beautiful Aswan. Lunch, and dinner on board. (B-L-D)
GRAND NILE PACKAGE Departure Dates & Rates JANUARY 3 - MAY 19 MAY 20 to JULY 31 AUGUST SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER DECEMBER 1 to 12 DECEMBER 13 to JAN 2
First $1,999 $2,699 $1,999 $2,199 $1,999 $2,799
Deluxe $2,399 $3,099 $2.399 $2,599 $2.399 $3,199
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Single Supplement First class $275 Deluxe $425. Triple Deduct $50 per person. Child Rate (2-12): deduct $150 (applicable for one child sharing a room with two adults). Land Only Rates First Class $799 Deluxe $1,199 in Twin, includes all local flights in Egypt. $100 supplement applies for Christmas, Easter and New Years departures, applicable to land only rates. Program begins in Cairo on Saturdays and ends on Sunday. Group transfers are provided with designated Egypt Air Tour flights. Private transfer charges for other flight arrivals is $25 per person each way in Cairo.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ All rates are per person in double occupancy. The air fare included in the tour rate is based on H Class of service and includes fuel surcharges. If the class of service is not available, a supplement of $100 is required for M Class of Service based on availability. Rates include all airport taxes and fees. Egypt visa ($20) and cruise tips of $35 are additional, and payable in Egypt. All rates are subject to change. Book your vacation to Egypt and take advantage of the Early Bird Discount. A Full payment by check is required. Limited space; 6 seats per departure. For current applicable Early Bird Discounts visit EgyptHotDeals.com
OPTIONAL TOURS Optional Abu Simbel: $299 Optional Cruise Shore Excursions: $299 3 Day Cairo Extension: First Class: $199 Deluxe: $299 Single Supp: 50% Full Day Alexandria with lunch: $180 Sound & Light at Pyramids $75 Sound & Light Luxor Temples $50 Floating Restaurant Nile Dinner $50 Full Day Cairo Museum/Pyramids w/ lunch or Full Day Giza; Memphis; Sakkara $120 Upgrade to Suite (7 night cruise): First Class: $210 Deluxe Class: $280 Upgrade to Suite (4 night cruise): First Class: $120 Deluxe Class: $180
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DAY 6 WED • CRUISE: ASWAN -fly toCAIRO / Optional Abu Simbel Afternoon transfer to Aswan Airport for flight to Cairo. Upon arrival transfer to Oasis Hotel in Cairo. (B) Note: Passengers who book the optional Abu Simbel excursion ($299 ) will fly to Abu Simbel - to visit the two temples built by Ramses II as a high-architect before he became Pharaoh. The 100 foot high Great Temple is world famous, and features 4 statues of Ramses II and his wife Queen Nefertari, each 65 foot high. Next to the Great Temple is the temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari. Both temples were originally carved in a mountain. In 1965 they were moved 600 feet and raised 65 feet, thanks to an international project to save them from the flooding caused by the construction of the High Dam. Upon completion of the optional excursion, you will return by air to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the Oasis hotel in Cairo. (B)
Departures Every Friday from JFK Tour Features: • Round Trip Economy air from New York, JFK • 4-Night memorable Nile cruise aboard First ClassMS Crocodilo or Deluxe MS Carnival • 4-Nights hotel in Cairo first class Oasis Hotel or deluxe Pyramids Park • Meals as indicated in itinerary (B= Breakfast L= Lunch D= Dinner) • All transfers and baggage handling throughout • Optional tours and excursions including admission fees to museums and other places of interest as per itinerary • Total of 17 meals • SLT guaranteed tour performance warranty • SLT $1 Million Liability Insurance Coverage
ETERNAL EGYPT ITINERARY Abbreviations: B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
DAY 1 FRI • JFK to CAIRO, EGYPT Overnight non-stop flight from JFK to Cairo on Egyptair. In-flight meals are served.
We will continue our cruise up the Nile to visit the temple of Kom Ombo. Lunch and dinner are aboard the boat. (B-L-D)
DAY 7 THUR• CAIRO You will have an optional $95 full day excursion with lunch, visiting the famous Egyptian Museum where archaeological pieces dating as far back as 3000 BC are in exhibit; where you will see the famous treasure of King Tutank-amon. You will also visit the Alabaster Mosque, the Coptic District, and the Ancient Citadel which was built in 1176. Time permitting you will visit jewelry and ornament wholesalers. Dinner on your own. (B-L)
DAY 5 TUE • CRUISE: KOM OMBO to ASWAN As you are having breakfast aboard the boat, you will sail up the Nile to Aswan, one of the prettiest towns on the Nile. Upon arrival in Aswan, you can stay and relax on the boat, or if you purchased our Optional Excursions package** you will have a full day excursion which includes a Felucca Sailing on the Nile River and later visits the Temple of Philae, the High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk site. DAY 8 FRI • CAIRO Lunch and dinner are on board. (B-L-D) DAY 3 SUN • CRUISE: LUXOR to ESNA Today, you will have an optional $95 full day After breakfast arrive in Luxor, enjoy an optional excursion with lunch, visiting the Pyramids of Giza shore excursion in Luxor, visiting the famous and the Sphinx. You will drive around the Pyramid Luxor and Karnak Temples. History comes alive of Chephren, the Pyramid of Cheops (also known in Luxor, enjoy this wonderful place. Lunch and as the Great Pyramid or Khufu), and the Pyramid dinner on board. (B-L-D) of Mykerinos. You will have time to walk around Cheops, and take pictures. Then visit the Sphinx, DAY 4 MON • CRUISE: ESNA to EDFU to the collasal one-piece sandstone man-headed lionKOM OMBO bodied statue. Then continue to Memphis, the As you are having breakfast aboard the boat, you capital of Old Kingdom; and then Sakkara, to visit will sail up the Nile to Edfu. Upon arrival in Edfu, the Step Pyramid, the first monumental stone if you purchased our Optional Excursions packstructure in Ancient Egypt. Return to hotel. age** you will have a guided visit to Edfu Temple. Dinner on your own. (B-L) DAY 2 SAT • CAIRO / LUXOR Arrive in Cairo, connecting flight to Luxor. On arrival in Luxor, you are met & transferred directly to our cruise ship M/S CROCODILO, featuring air-conditioned comfortable cabins all with panaromic windows. Tonight your tour guide will hold an information meeting to walk you through the program. You will spend the night aboard the cruise boat docked in Luxor. (D)
ETERNAL EGYPT Seasonality Dates JANUARY 3 to MAY 19 MAY 20 - JULY 31 AUGUST SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER DECEMBER 1 to 12 DECEMBER 13 to JAN 2
Rates Save up to $500 per person $2,099 Early Bird Discounts Online $2,799 $2,099 $2,299 $2,099 $2,899
Single supplement is $400. Triple Discount $50. Child rate (2 to 12) deduct $150 from rates shown (sharing room with two adults). Deluxe Option +$400 Land Only Rate $999 in Twin, includes all local flights in Egypt. $100 supplement applies for Christmas, Easter and New Years departures, applicable to land only rates.
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IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ All rates are per person in double occupancy. The air fare included in the tour rate is based on H Class of service and includes fuel surcharges. If the class of service is not available, a supplement of $100 is required for M Class of Service based on availability.Rates include all airport taxes and fees. Egypt visa ($20) and cruise tips of $35 are additional, and payable in Egypt. All rates are subject to change. Take advantage of the Early Bird Discount. A Full payment by check is required. Limited space; 6 seats per departure. For current applicable Early Bird Discounts visit EgyptHotDeals.com
DAY 9 SAT • CAIRO Today, you will have an optional $180 full day excursion with lunch, visiting the Alexandria Pompey's Pillar or rest and enjoy your last day free at leisure for shopping in Cairo. (B) DAY 10 SUN • CAIRO / NEW YORK Bid farewell to this ancient city as you are escorted to the airport for your return flight to New York, JFK airport. (B) Optional Tours listed on page 3.
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ished Obelisk and sail around Elephantine Island.(B-L-D)
Departures Every Sunday from JFK Tour Features: • Round trip Economy air from New York, JFK • Local flight Hurghada/Cairo • 4-Day memorable Nile Cruise aboard MS Crocodilo • 2 Nights moderate first class Oasis Hotel in Cairo • 2 Nights accommodation Hurghada at Moderate First Class Resort Panorama Bungalow Half Board • 1 Night accommodation in First Class compartment sleeper train Cairo - Aswan • 2 Days excursions in Cairo including lunch (visiting Egyptian Museum, Old City, Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis and Sakkara). • All transfers and baggage handling throughout • Total of 18 meals • SLT guaranteed tour performance warranty • SLT $1 Million Liability Insurance Coverage
DAY 5 THUR • ASWAN /KOM OMBO / EDFU / ESNA (Cruise) Today, after breakfast visit the temples at Kom Ombo. Continue sailing to Edfu to visit the temples of Isis and Osiris. Visit the Edfu Temples. Later in the afternoon we will cross the locks on the Nile in Esna -providing a fun and small scale canal-crossing experience. Dinner and lunch on board the cruise boat. This evening continue to sail north to Luxor. (B-L-D) DAY 6 FRI • LUXOR (Cruise) In Luxor we will include a visit to the West Bank of the Nile with Thebes, Valley of Kings, Valley of the Queens and Collossi of Memnon. Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor. (B-L-D)
AFFORDABLE EGYPT ITINERARY Abbreviations: B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
DAY 1 SUN • JFK to CAIRO, EGYPT ture in Ancient Egypt. Evening transfer to railOvernight non-stop flight from JFK to Cairo on way station for F/C Sleeper train to Aswan. (B-L Egyptair. In-flight meals are served. - Dinner on sleeper train) DAY 2 MON • CAIRO Arrive in Cairo. After customs and immigration, our representatives will meet, assist with your luggage and transfer you to the Oasis Hotel in Cairo. In the afternoon you will visit the famous Egyptian Museum where archaeological pieces dating as far back as 3000 BC are in exhibit; you will see the famous treasure of King Tut-ank-amon. You will also visit the Alabaster Mosque, the Coptic District, and the Ancient Citadel which was built in 1176. Dinner on your own.
Note: Passengers who book the optional Abu Simbel excursion ($299) will spend the night in Cairo and fly early morning to visit the Temples of Abu Simbel, before returning to Aswan by Air to join the Cruise.
DAY 3 TUE • CAIRO Today, you will have a full day excursion visiting the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. You will drive around the Pyramid of Chephren, the Pyramid of Cheops, and the Pyramid of Mykerinos. You will have time to walk around Cheops, and take pictures. Then visit the Sphinx, the collasal one-piece sandstone man-headed lionbodied statue. Continue to Memphis, the capital of Old Kingdom; followed by Sakkara, to visit the Step Pyramid, the first monumental stone struc-
The 100 foot high Great Temple is world famous, and features 4 statues of Ramses II and his wife Queen Nefertari. Next to the Great Temple is the temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari. Both temples were originally carved in a mountain. In 1965 they were moved 600 feet and raised 65 feet, thanks to an international project to save them from the flooding caused by the construction of the High Dam. Transfer to MS Crocodilo for a memorable 4 Day Nile Cruise. Afternoon visit to Aswan Philae Temple, Aswan Dam; unfin-
DAY 4 WED • ABU SIMBEL / ASWAN Today, you will have the option to visit Abu Simbel, considered to be one of the most impressive sites in Egypt. Here you will visit the two temples built by Ramses II as a high-architect before he became a Pharaoh.
AFFORDABLE EGYPT PACKAGE Seasonality Dates JANUARY 3 to MAY 19 MAY 20 to JULY 31 AUGUST SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER DECEMBER 1 to 12 DECEMBER 16 to JAN 31
Rates $2,399 $3,099 $2,399 $2,599 $2,399 $3,199
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Single supplement is $400. Triple Discount $50. Child rate (2 to 12) deduct $200 from rates shown (sharing room with two adults). Land Only Rates $899 in Twin, includes all local flights in Egypt. $100 supplement applies for Christmas, Easter and New Years departures, applicable to land only rates. .
DAY 7 SAT • LUXOR / HURGHADA Visit Luxor & Karnak Temples. Afternoon transfer to moderate first class beach resort in Hurghada. (B-D) DAY 8 SUN • HURGAHADA Optional Beach activities or a Submarine Reef Exploration Dive of the Red Sea. (B-D) DAY 9 MON • HURGHADA / CAIRO Transfer to the airport for return flight to Cairo. Upon arrival transfer to Pyramids View Hotel in Cairo. Rest of the day is free at leisure and shopping in Cairo. (B) DAY 10 TUE • CAIRO / NEW YORK Transfer to Cairo airport for flight to New York, JFK airport. (B)
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ All rates are per person in double occupancy. The air fare included in the tour rate is based on H Class of service and includes fuel surcharges. If the class of service is not available, a supplement of $100 is required for M Class of Service based on availability. Rates include all airport taxes and fees. Egypt visa ($20) and cruise tips of $35 are additional, and payable in Egypt. All rates are subject to change. Take advantage of the Early Bird Discount. A Full payment by check is required. Limited space; 6 seats per departure. For current applicable Early Bird Discounts visit EgyptHotDeals.com
* Optional tours listed on page 3. ** All shore excursions mentioned in the itinerary are optional and available at a package rate of $299 per person which includes guided excursions in Luxor, Thebes, Aswan, Kom Ombo, and Edfu. ***Optional Package Upgrade to Deluxe Pyramids Park Hotel Cairo and Deluxe MS Carnival for a supplement of $280 in Twin $400 in Single.
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10-DAY EGYPT DELUXE NILE CRUISE & TOUR Tour Features: Weekly Friday Departures • Round trip air from New York, JFK • All Intra-Egypt Domestic Flights • 4-Night Deluxe Nile Cruise aboard MS Carnival • 4 Nights deluxe accommodation in Cairo at Pyramids Park Hotel. • Full day excursion to Abu Simbel including domestic flights in Egypt. • 2 full day excursions in Cairo including lunch (visiting Egyptian Museum, Old City, Pyramids, Sphinx and more). • All transfers and 19 meals • SLT guaranteed tour performance warranty • SLT $1 Million Liability Insurance Coverage
PLATINUM ITINERARY Abbreviations: B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
DAY 1 FRI • JFK / CAIRO, EGYPT Overnight non-stop flight from JFK to Cairo on Egyptair. In-flight meals are served. DAY 2 SAT • CAIRO / LUXOR NILE CRUISE Arrive in Cairo. After customs and immigration, board your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival you will be transferred directly to our deluxe cruise ship M/S CARNIVAL. All air-conditioned stateroom cabins feature panoramic windows. Tonight your tour guide will hold an information meeting to walk you through the program. You will spend the night aboard the boat docked in Luxor. (D) DAY 3 SUN • CRUISE: LUXOR to ESNA Free day in Luxor, with optional visits** to Luxor and Karnak Temples and to Thebes and Valley of Kings and Valley of the Queens and Collossi of Memnon. Later return to the boat to wind down. We will start sailing to Esna this afternoonn. In Esna you will pass through the locks on the River Nile, a fun and small scale canal-crossing experience. Lunch & dinner aboard MS Carnival. (B-L-D)
boat. (B-L-D) DAY 6 WED • ASWAN -fly to- ABU SIMBEL (visits) -then fly to- CAIRO After breakfast, transfer to the Aswan Airport for a 30 minute flight to Abu Simbel, one of the most impressive sites in Egypt. In Abu Simbel, you will visit the two temples built by Ramses II as a high-architect before he became Pharaoh. The 100 foot high Great Temple is world famous, and features 4 statues of Ramses II and his wife Queen Nefertari each 65 foot high. Both temples were originally carved in a mountain. In 1965 they were moved 600 feet and raised 65 feet, thanks to an international project to save them from the flooding caused by the construction of the High Dam. You will then take a second flight (1.5 hours) to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the deluxe Pyramids Park Hotel in Cairo, where you will stay four nights. (B-L-D) DAY 7 THUR • CAIRO - GIZA After breakfast at your hotel, we will go on a full day excursion in Giza (including lunch), visiting the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. You will first drive around the Pyramid of Chephren, the Pyramid of Cheops (also know as the Great Pyramid or Khufu), and the Pyramid of Mykerinos. You will have time to walk around the
With Early Bird Discount Cheops, and take pictures. Then visit the Sphinx, the huge one-piece sandstone man-headed lion-bodied statue. We will then continue to Memphis, the capital of Old Kingdom; and then Sakkara, to visit the Step Pyramid, the first monumental stone structure in Ancient Egypt. Return to the hotel. Dinner on your own. (B-L) DAY 8 FRI • CAIRO After a buffet breakfast at your hotel, we will go on a full day excursion in Cairo (including lunch), visiting the famous Egyptian Museum where archaeological pieces dating as far back as 3000 BC are in exhibit; where you will see the famous treasure of King Tut-ank-amon. You will also visit the Alabaster Mosque, the Coptic district, and the Ancient Citadel which was built in 1176. Time permitting you will visit jewelry and ornament wholesalers. Return to the hotel. Dinner on your own. (B-L) DAY 9 SAT • CAIRO Today, enjoy your last day free at leisure for shopping in Cairo or you can have an optional full day tour of Alexandria with lunch ($180), visiting the lighthouse, the library, Pompey's pillar & the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. (B) DAY 10 SUN • CAIRO to NEW YORK After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to Cairo airport for your return flight back home to the U.S. (B) Arrival in U.S. same evening. • One week extensions to visit Jordan, Israel or Morocco available see page 8 and visit Egypthotdeals.com for full itineraries. • This is a sample itinerary. This program may operate in the reverse order in some of the departures (Cairo-Aswan). Depending on River and Weather conditions there may be slight changes in the order of Port-of-Calls during cruising. ** All optional excursions mentioned in the itinerary are available at a package rate of $299 per person which includes guided excursions in Luxor, Thebes, Aswan, Kom Ombo, and Edfu.
DAY 4 MON • CRUISE: ESNA to EDFU to KOM OMBO As you are having breakfast aboard the boat, you will sail up the Nile to Edfu. Upon arrival in Edfu, if you purchased our Optional Excursions package** you will have a guided visit to Edfu Temple. We will continue our PLATINUM PACKAGE cruise up the Nile to Kom Ombo, and if you purchased Seasonality Dates Rates Save up to $500 our Optional Excursions package** guided visits in JANUARY 3 to MAY 19 $2,999 Komombo are included. Lunch & dinner are aboard the MAY 20 to JULY 31 $3,799 Early Bird Discounts Online boat. (B-L-D) AUGUST $2,999 DAY 5 TUE • CRUISE: KOM OMBO to ASWAN SEPTEMBER - NOVEMEBER $3,299 $2,999 You will sail up the Nile to Aswan, one of the prettiest DECEMBER 1-12 $3,799 towns on the Nile. Upon arrival in Aswan, you can stay DEC. 13 to JAN 2 and relax on the boat, or if you purchased our Optional Excursions package** you will have a full day excursion Single supplement is $600. Triple Discount $50. Child Rate (2-12): deduct $150 (applicable for one child sharing a room with two adults). which includes a Felucca Sailing on the Nile River and Land Only Rates $1499 in Twin, includes all local flights in Egypt. later visit the Temple of Philae, the High Dam, and the $100 supplement applies for Christmas, Easter and New Years deparUnfinished Obelisk site. Lunch & dinner are aboard the tures, applicable to land only rates.
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IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ All rates are per person in double occupancy. The air fare included in the tour rate is based on H Class of service and includes fuel surcharges. If the class of service is not available, a supplement of $100 is required for M Class of Service based on availability. Rates include all airport taxes and fees. Egypt visa ($20) and cruise tips of $35 are additional, and payable in Egypt. All rates are subject to change. Take advantage of the Early Bird Discount. A Full payment by check is required. Limited space; 6 seats per departure. For current applicable Early Bird Discounts visit EgyptHotDeals.com
Egypt & Kenya Safari
FROM $5,799 INCLUDING AIR
17-DAY DELUXE EGYPT NILE & KENYA SAFARI TOUR Tour Features: Weekly Friday Departures • Round trip air from New York, JFK & All local and inter-Egypt flights • 4 Night deluxe Nile Cruise aboard MS Carnival • 4 Nights deluxe hotels in Egypt (Cairo) • 2 full day excursions in Cairo including lunch (visiting Egyptian Museum, Old City, Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis and Sakkara). • Excursion to Abu Simbel including domestic flights in Egypt • 8 Days Luxury Hotels/Lodges Kenya Guided Safari Tour • Meals as indicated in itinerary (B= Breakfast L= Lunch D= Dinner) • Tips to baggage handlers and hotel personnel • All transfers and baggage handling throughout • Services of administrative offices in each city • SLT guaranteed tour performance warranty • SLT $1 Million Liability Insurance Coverage
EGYPT & KENYA ITINERARY Abbreviations: B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
DAY 1 FRI • JFK to CAIRO, EGYPT Evening departure from JFK on a non-stop Egyptair flight to Cairo. DAY 2 SAT • CAIRO On arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to the Pyramids Park hotel for relaxation. DAY 3 SUN • CAIRO Full day tour visiting the Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis and Sakkara. Evening transfer to Cairo airport for the midnight flight to Nairobi. (B-L) DAY 4 MON • NAIROBI Upon arrival, you will be met and escorted to the Nairobi Safari Club for relaxation. (B) DAY 5 TUE • SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE After breakfast, drive farther north across the Equator to the semi-desert Northern Frontier, where the Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba Reserves are located. Enjoy a thrilling afternoon game drive. Shaba Sarova, a luxurious lodge, is set in “Born Free” country, where the glories of nature are concentrated in this semi-desert oasis. Spring water flows throughout the lodge to form beautiful water cascades and sparkle into the Uaso Nyriro River, the habitat for crocodiles. Unique to this area are reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, gerenuk, beisa orynx and the Somali ostrich. There are also lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, leopards, other big game and over 100 species of birds. Dinner and overnight in Samburu at the Samburu Sopa Lodge. (B-L-D) DAY 6 WED • SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE Early morning, mid morning and afternoon game viewing in Samburu. This area is unique, for its geography and wildlife, including the long necked gerenuk, Grevy’s
zebra and reticulated giraffe. Dinner and overnight in Samburu at the Samburu Sopa Lodge. (B-L-D) DAY 7 THU • LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK After breakfast, drive via Nyahururu Falls, down into the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its thousands of flamingos and other birds. After lunch, enjoy a game drive through the park and a visit to the lake. It is beautifully landscaped with natural foliage and a startling variety of flower gardens. Proceed to Lake Nakuru Lodge, situated in a wonderland which lies in the heart of one of Kenya's most densely animal populated wetland national parks (Ramsar Site). The park is also a sanctuary for the rare black rhino, leopard, waterbuck and other species of birds. Dinner and overnight at the Lake Nakuru Lodge. (B-L-D) DAY 8 FRI • MASAI MARA NATIONAL PARK After breakfast, drive across the Rift Valley and south to the Masai Mara Game Reserve. The Mara is actually the northern tip of the famous Serengeti. During your afternoon game drive, you may see all of the “Big Five”, (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino), as well as plains game such as giraffe, antelope, and zebra. Dinner and overnight at the Mara Sopa Lodge. (B-L-D) DAY 9 SAT • MASAI MARA NATIONAL PARK Enjoy game drives in Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya's premier reserve, home to huge numbers of plains game such as wildebeest, zebras and gazelle as well as large populations of lion. The Mara River, which runs through the reserve, contains many hippo and crocodile. Dinner and overnight at your lodge. (B-L-D)
DAY 12 TUE • CAIRO / ABU SIMBEL / ASWAN After breakfast at the hotel you will be transferred to the Cairo airport for a flight to Abu Simbel. Abu Simbel is considered to be one of the most impressive sites in Egypt. Here you will visit the two temples built by Ramses II as a high-architect before he became a Pharaoh. The 100foot-high Great Temple is world famous, and features 4 statues of Ramses II and his wife Queen Nefertari, each 65 foot high. Next to the Great Temple is the temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari. Both temples were originally carved in a mountain. In 1965 they were moved 600 feet and raised 65 feet, thanks to an international project to save them from the flooding caused by the construction of the High Dam. You will then take a second flight to Aswan, and be transferred to MS Carnival for dinner and overnight. (BD) DAY 13 WED • ASWAN / KOM OMBO CRUISE After breakfast a full-day optional excursion* in Aswan including a Felucca Sailing on the Nile River and later visiting Temple of Philae, the High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk site. In the evening we will sail Kom Ombo for an optional excursion* to the Kom Ombo Ancient Site there. Lunch and dinner are aboard the cruise boat MS Carnival. (B-L-D) DAY 14 THUR • EDFU / ESNA CRUISE While you have breakfast we will sail to Edfu. Upon arrival in Edfu visit the Edfu Temple. Afternoon we will sail to Esna, where the boat will dock for overnight. (B-L-D) DAY 15 FRI • LUXOR CRUISE Esna provides a fun and small scale canal-crossing experience. We will continue to sail north to Luxor. Optional excursions* in Luxor include, Luxor and Karnak Temples and visit to the West Bank of the Nile with Thebes, Valley of Kings, Valley of the Queens and Collossi of Memnon. Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor. (B-L-D) DAY 16 SAT • LUXOR / CAIRO Transfer for your flight to Cairo. On arrival transfer to your hotel in Cairo. Afternoon free for shopping. DAY 17 SUN • CAIRO / JFK Transfer to Cairo airport in time for your return flight to JFK . Kenya Extension Supplement Over Platinum Rates
DAY 10 SUN • NAIROBI $3,300 per person in Twin, $4,300 in single. After a morning game drive and breakfast, return to Nairobi, arriving at noon. Remainder of the day at your Egypt/Kenya Safari tour features flights on Egypt Air, and leisure for rest and independent activities. Overnight at the based on min. 2 participants. Visa to Kenya required. Safari Club hotel. (B) Yellow Fever shots required. In the unlikely event the flight to DAY 11 MON • NAIROBI/CAIRO Abu Simbel is not available due to inclement weather, sandMorning transfer to Nairobi airport for a flight to Cairo. storm or Charter Flight disruption, the excursion will be On arrival transfer to the Pyramid Park hotel. Afternoon arranged by surface, and will include additional visits and sightseeing in Cairo including the Egyptian Museum. (B) lunch enroute at no extra charge.
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MULTI-COUNTRY TOURS COMBINATION EXTENSIONS INCLUDE • Round trip Air from JFK (local Egypt flights and intercountry flights to Jordan or Morocco) • Egypt Platinum Program 4 Nights deluxe hotels in Egypt 4 Night deluxe MS Carnival Nile Cruise Excursion to Abu Simbel 2 full day excursions in Cairo visiting the Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, Sakkara, Egyptian Museum and the Old City • All transfers and baggage handling throughout
EGYPT & ROYAL JORDAN TOUR 17 DAYS DEPARTURES EVERY SATURDAY FROM $4,349 PER PERSON DELUXE INCL. AIR EXTENSION INCLUDES: • 5 Nights deluxe hotels in Amman • 2 Nights deluxe hotels in Petra • Guided tours in Amman, Jerash, Ajloun, the Dead Sea, Madaba, Mt. Nebo, Kerak, Petra; including entrance fees • Total 24 meals V A L U E C AT E G O R Y S AV E $300 Details JordanHotDeals.com
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Hotel Oasis
Used on all deluxe programs: The Pyramids Park Resort is located a stone’s throw from the Giza Pyramids. The hotel has 470 air-conditioned rooms each having its own large private balcony with views of either the lush gardens or the spectacular swimming pool, a minibar, direct dial telephones, TVs with satellite system, 110 and 220 electric current. Dining facilities include 4 restaurants, 3 bars, two cafes, and a night club. Recreational facilities include health-club, sauna, gym, large outdoor swimming pool, tennis, basketball courts, mini-soccer field, and children's playground. Doctor on call 24 hours. A true deluxe hotel with modern facilities, and ideal place to come-home-to and rest, after the hustle and bustle of Cairo.
Used on all first class programs including Eternal Egypt, Grand Nile Cruise & Tour (first Class), and The Affordable Egypt Programs: The Oasis Hotel is elegantly set within 9 acres of magnificently landscaped gardens. Designed to meet the most sophisticated traveller's needs, each of the 291 spacious as well as nicely appointed guestrooms offer a unique combination of comfort and stunning views of the garden to make your vacation a remarkable one. Selected the best first class hotel by the Ministry of Tourism.
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HOLY LAND ISRAEL & EGYPT 16 DAYS ARRIVALS WEDNESDAYS FROM $3,399 PER PERSON LAND ONLY EXTENSION INCLUDES: • 1 NT deluxe hotel in Tel Aviv Dan Panorama • 4 Nights deluxe hotel Dan Jerusalem • 2 Nights in deluxe Kibbutz Lavi (Hod Wing) • Breakfast and Dinner Daily • Guided tours in Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Tiberias, Galilee, Nazareth, Capernaum, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Qumran, Dead Sea, and Massada • Total 18 meals Rates per person based on double. Lowcost transatlantic flights available on Egyptair; Turkish Airlines; Delta; or any Iatan Airline.
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M/S CARNIVAL
M/S CROCODILO
Built in October 1999 and recently refurbished, the M/S Nile Carnival is how Cleopatra would be cruising on the Nile today. We present one of the most lavish cruisers on the Nile: M/S Nile Carnival! A modern cruise vessel with 4 decks and 68 comfortable deluxe cabins 215 sq.ft each, and 2 single cabins 145 sq. ft. each. All cabins are with a Mini-bar, TV, telephone, hair dryer, individually controlled air conditioning, and mirrors. Our international cuisine restaurant serves all our guests in one sitting. Breakfast is served buffet, lunches are set menu, and some dinners are served as set menu and some as buffet. Carnival's chefs earned the French National Symbol for Excellence in Food and Hospitality Services from “Les Cuisiniers et Hôteliers de Métier.” Carnival has a modern lounge-bar and a sundeck with its own bar. There is nightly entertainment on board (such as Belly-dancer Shows, Nubian Parties, Gallabeya - traditional Arab men’s dresswear, Treasure hunts and others). Carnival’s swimming pool is surrounded by two Jacuzzis. There is more to Carnival: Jewelry Shop, and Bazaar. Carnival: Assuring the best service, coziest atmosphere for a luxurious, comfortable and enjoyable cruise on the Nile!
M/S Crocodilo cruise provides the finest services and facilities with 58 comfortable cabins. All cabins are located on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th decks. Equipped with a mini bar, Individually controlled A/C, Private Bathroom, Hair dryer, Shaver adapters, Satellite Television, Direct dial telephone, Music System and In House Video System. International cuisine serves all guests in one seating capacity, in the restaurant located on the water level deck. The three courses are provided by the kitchen staff who earned the French National Symbol for Excellent in Food and hospitality services from "Les Cuisiniers et Hoteliers de Metier." An English bar with its cigar lounge. The Carbi bar is best for people who prefer having their drink in a fresh & cozy atmosphere. A reading corner is also found for quiet people who want to enjoy the reading from our mini library. ON Board:* Jewelry & Bazaar Shops * Beauty parlor * 24 hour Doctor on ports of call * Full Laundry Services. Two Sun Deck to enjoy and relax.
Terms and Conditions: These terms and conditions apply to all Egypt programs (including combination packages). Reservations & Payments: A non-refundable $200 per person deposit is required at time of booking. In certain cases additional deposits may be required to meet airline ticketing deadlines. Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure. Early Bird Discounts: Variable discounts up to $1000 per couple, apply only for reservations paid in full by check at time of booking. Pre-paid program subject to availability, may not be available on all departures. Maximum 6 passengers per departure. (Not valid for credit card payments.) Normal cancellation provisions apply. Discount is not applicable to Group Bookings. Discounts is not valid with any other Travel Credit. Air Transportation: Transatlantic scheduled flights by Egypt Air or any IATA airline per program. Rates mentioned in this brochure are available as long as the specific airline class of service is available; a nominal supplement may be required for different class of service. Sunny Land Tours has no control over flight schedule changes, fare or tax increases; therefore any fare or taxes increases will be reflected at the time of ticketing. All individual requests pertaining to air transportation including but not limited to seat assignments, special meals, frequent flier miles or similar must be handled directly between the passenger and the respective airline. Documentation: A valid passport is required of U.S. citizens for travel. Visas for Egypt are granted upon arrival $20). Citizens of other nationalities must check with respective consulates about requirements. Visas and Yellow fever shots are required to travel to Kenya. Revision Fees: Once a reservation is under deposit, any changes are subject to a non-refundable $50 fee per transaction. Optional Trip/Cancellation Insurance: Sunny Land recommends each client purchase an Optional Trip/Cancellation insurance. Available for a premium of 10% of tour cost per person. Details of insurance can be found on SunnyLandTours.com. Luggage is at owner's risk unless insured. Cancellation: Cancellations and penalties (per person): - Greater than 60 days of departure: $200 penalty (non-refundable deposit). - 60-30 days of departure: 50% penalty of total tour price. - 29 days or less of departure: 100% penalty of total tour price. No refund or credit. Unused tour features are neither refundable nor exchangeable once the tour is in progress. Cancellation Protection Insurance Plan is available through Optional Travel/Cancellation Insurance. In the event of urgent cancellation contact Sunny Land at 1-800-783-7839 Transfers and Sightseeing: Transfers and sightseeing is included in programs as outlined in the respective itineraries. Nile Cruises: Outside stateroom cabins are provided on Nile Cruises. All shore excursions are optional. Meals: In flight snacks and meals are served on all transatlantic flights. Each program includes the amount of meals as described in the itinerary. Tour guides: The services of competent local guides and hosts are provided on all Escorted Tours and Cruises.
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Tipping: All gratuities and handling charges to hotel staff, porters, chambermaids and waiters are included. Tipping on board cruise ships is $35, and must be paid upon arrival. Tipping for the guides and drivers recommended at $3 per person per day of service. Not included: Tour prices do not include items not specified above: passports, meals not included in tour, airport and Port taxes, tips, laundry, bottled water, excess baggage, and items of purely personal nature. Complaints: In the unlikely event of any complaints notice must be given to Sunny Land Tours in writing maximum 21 days after the completion of the trip. Past this deadline complaints or any requests will not be accepted. Should any claim or controversy arise out of this agreement, the courts of Flagler County, Florida shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear same. In addition, the laws of the State of Florida shall control such dispute. Responsibility and Liability: Sunny Land Tours, Inc, in operating these land arrangements is responsible to the tour participants for supplying the services and accommodations offered to the participants as stated in the brochure. Sunny Land Tours, Inc., as tour operator, disclaims all liability for loss, damage or injury sustained in connection with services and accommodations provided by railroads, bus operators, local sight-seeing companies, tour operators, steamship companies, airlines, hotels and lodging facilities, all operating under the laws of the country in which these services are provided. The right to alter any land tour arrangement is reserved. Round trip transatlantic flights by any IATA carrier, which cannot be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their aircraft. Cruise tickets when issued, constitute the sole contract between the carrier and the passenger. The carriers concerned are not in any event responsible for any act, omission or event, occurring during the time passengers are not aboard their plane, vessels or other conveyances.
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