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Brown and Keene Escorted Cruise
DUBAI TO ATHENS
Silver Whisper - Voyage
4810
April 20 – May 5, 2008 – 15 Nights
SILVERSEA PRE CRUISE EXCURSION -- CAIRO AND THE PYRAMIDS
View the grandest monuments of antiquity as
you stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic
Sphinx. Be transported through 7,000 years of history in Cairo’s
Museum of Antiquities including 12 rooms filled with treasures from
the tomb of Tutankhamen. Travel to ancient Sakkara, famous for the
Step Pyramid of Pharoah Zoser, the first pyramid ever to be
constructed.
Available on Voyager 4810 -
April 20, 2008 - May 5, 2008
Price per person, based on double occupancy:
Air/Hotel
Guests: $1,370
Cruise Only Guests:
$1,795
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Day 1
April 17,
2008 |
ARRIVAL CAIRO AIRPORT
Upon
arriving at Cairo International Airport
you will be greeted by Silversea
Cruise’s representative and transferred
to the intimate Four Seasons First
Residence Hotel. The balance of the day
is at your leisure. |
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Day 2
April 18
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CAIRO
Following
a buffet breakfast at your hotel travel
to Sakkara, the vast necropolis of
ancient Memphis. Deceased Pharoahs,
family members and sacred animals were
ceremoniously transported from Memphis
to be permanently enshrined in one of
the many temples, pyramids and tombs. A
visit is made to the complex of the
famous Step Pyramid of King Zoser built
in 2686 B.C. Believed by many to be
Egypt’s first pyramid, it is considered
to be the oldest stone structure of its
size in the world.
At mid-day, pause for lunch at the Mena
House Palace and continue to the
Pyramids of Giza and the mysterious
Sphinx. Marvel at the size of these
monumental structures and the magnitude
of the labor required to construct
them. Exactly how the ancient Egyptians
were able to construct these
architectural wonders remains a mystery
today. The inscrutable Sphinx, with the
body of a lion and the face of a man was
carved from a single block of stone. It
was the ancient Egyptians’ belief in
eternal life and their desire to be one
with the cosmos that led to the
construction of these incredible
mausoleums.
Return to the Four Seasons First
Residence Hotel and enjoy dinner on your
own this evening.
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Day 3
April 19
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CAIRO
Following a buffet breakfast at your
hotel your first stop this morning is at
the Citadel, a spectacular medieval
fortress and home to most of the rulers
of Egypt during a period of about 700
years. Within its walls you will visit
the Ottoman-style Mohamed Ali Mosque.
Mohamed Ali, one of the last rulers to
reside here, built this mosque between
1830 and 1848.
Following
your visit, spend some time at leisure
in the exotic environment of the Khan El
Khalili marketplace. Wander amongst the
stalls and bargain for souvenirs, or
just soak up the atmosphere of your
surroundings.
Meet up
with the group again at a local
restaurant and enjoy lunch before
heading on to the Egyptian Museum of
Antiquities, renowned for its extensive
collection of artifacts dating from 4000
B.C. See the fabulous treasure of the
young king Tutankhamen whose Luxor tomb
escaped the ravages of grave robbers, to
be discovered and excavated in 1922. A
further highlight of your visit to the
museum will be the Royal Mummies room.
On display are 15 of the museums 25
royal mummies. Following your visit,
return to your hotel and have the
remainder of the afternoon at leisure.
This evening you will have your choice
of restaurants within the hotel to
choose from for dinner.
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Day 4
April 20 |
CAIRO / DUBAI
A very early breakfast this morning will
send you on your way to the airport for
your flight to Dubai. Once there, you
will be met by the local Silversea
representative and transferred to the
waiting Silver Whisper.
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Program Inclusions:
Three nights
at the Four Seasons First Residence, Cairo,
Egypt
Included Meals: 3 breakfasts, 2
lunches, 1 dinner
Included Tours: Tour of The Citadel and the
Mohamed Ali mosque
Tour of the Egyptian Museum
Tour of Sakkara
Tour of Giza pyramids and Sphinx
Visit of Khan El Khalili
area
Economy-class airfare from Cairo to Dubai
Transfers between airport, hotel and pier in air-conditioned vehicles.
Please note
that the order of visits is subject to
change, and may be affected by seasonal
opening days and/or times.
Hotel
Information:
Cairo Egypt: The Four Seasons First
Residence, Cairo Egypt
Visa
Information:
Please check with your travel professional
for details regarding visa requirements for
Egypt. At time of printing, U.S.
and U.K. guests can secure their visa at the
Cairo airport upon arrival. It is the
responsibility of the guest to obtain the
appropriate visas before your cruise.
Accessibility:
This tour is accessible to guests who are
confined to a wheelchair; however, they must
be accompanied by an attendant capable of
assisting them over uneven ground and/or
moderately steep inclines, particularly for
the visit to Sakarra and Giza. Also
please note that the Egyptian Museum is not
air conditioned and has one small elevator
for handicapped visitors.
Vaccinations:
Consult your physician>
Consult your physician for information
regarding vaccinations or medications which
may be appropriate for your state of
health.
Minimum
Participation:
All Land Programs require a minimum number
of participants in order to operate as
described. If this minimum number is
not obtained, Silversea reserves the right
to offer the program at a different rate
based on private arrangements, or to cancel
a specific departure.
This
description is a general overview of the
highlights of this program. The local Silversea representative will do all
possible to insure that all of the sites
described here are visited, though the order
of those visits is subject to change.
Closure of some sites for local or national
holiday observances may affect the program,
and the local operator reserves the right to
substitute other sites if necessary.
Price per person, based on double occupancy:
Air/Hotel
Guests: $1,370
Cruise Only Guests: $1,795 |
