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Egypt and Beyond

A trip from August 01, 2006 to August 14, 2006, travelling to Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Luxor
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Wed 08/02/06 (day 2) - Cairo

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Victoria Hotel

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This recently refurbished 1930s hotel retains much of its character and charm. The rooms are basic but smartly …
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Victoria Hotel
66 Al-Gomhuriya Street
Cairo, Egypt
+20 2 589 2290
Wed Aug 2 12:00am - Fri Aug 4 12:00am
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Thu 08/03/06 (day 3) - Cairo, Giza

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Egyptian Museum

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Founded in 1858 by French archeologist Auguste Mariette (whose tomb is in the museum's garden), the giant salmon-col …
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Tahrir Square
Cairo, Egypt
+20 2 579 6974
Thu Aug 3 6:00am - Thu Aug 3 12:00pm
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Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops)

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The most famous site in Egypt, and the one that appears on almost every tour package, this is the oldest and largest …
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Giza Plateau
Giza, 12561
Egypt
+20 2 383 8823
Thu Aug 3 6:00am - Thu Aug 3 11:00pm
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Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids of Giza

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The commentary might not impress you, but the dazzling light show and awe-inspiring backdrop of the Sphinx and Pyram …
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Giza Pyramids Plateau
Giza, Egypt
+20 2 386 3469 / +20 2 385 2880 / +20 2 285 4509 (
Thu Aug 3 6:00pm - Fri Aug 4 12:00am
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Fri 08/04/06 (day 4) - Aswan

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Hotel New Cataract Aswan

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144 rooms, the hotel is located on the banks of the Nile river, opposite to the Elephantine Island and Aswan city …
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Hotel New Cataract Aswan
Abtal El Tahrir St
Aswan, Egypt
97-231-6000
Fri Aug 4 12:00am - Sun Aug 6 12:00am
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Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae

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This outstanding archaeological area contains such magnificent monuments as the Temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel …
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Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae
Aswan, Egypt
Fri Aug 4 6:00am - Fri Aug 4 11:00pm
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Mon 08/07/06 (day 7) - Luxor

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Iberotel Luxor

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Five-story Hotel located on banks of the Nile River, 500 meters from Luxor Temple & situated facing the Valley …
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Iberotel Luxor
Khaled Ibn El Walid
Luxor, 83951
Egypt
95-238-0925
Mon Aug 7 12:00am - Thu Aug 10 12:00am
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Tue 08/08/06 (day 8) - Luxor

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Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis

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Thebes, the city of the god Amon, was the capital of Egypt during the period of the Middle and New Kingdoms. With th …
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Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis
Luxor, 83911
Egypt
Tue Aug 8 6:00am - Tue Aug 8 11:00pm
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Thu 08/10/06 (day 10) - Cairo

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The Nile Hotel

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Overlooking the River Nile, The Nile Hotel is next to the Egyptian Museum, eight miles from the Pyramids, and …
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The Nile Hotel
1113 Corniche El Nil
Cairo, 12344
Egypt
20-2-2578-0444
Thu Aug 10 12:00am - Mon Aug 14 12:00am
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Sat 08/12/06 (day 12) - Cairo

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Colossus of Ramses II

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The Colossus of Ramses II is just that: colossal. Imagine a statue ten meters (33 feet) long (and this despite the f …
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Al Remayah Square
Cairo, 12561
Egypt
+20 2 386 5911 ()/None()
Sat Aug 12 6:00am - Sat Aug 12 11:00pm
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Gold Bazaar

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Cairo is one of the cheapest places in the world to buy gold. This market offers standard pharaonic-styled jewelry, …
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Off Hussein Square
Cairo, 11211
Egypt
+20 2 285 4509 (Tourist Information)
Sat Aug 12 6:00am - Sat Aug 12 11:00pm
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Sun 08/13/06 (day 13) - Giza

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Sphinx (The)

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Of all Egypt's monuments, none is as majestic and haunting as the Great Sphinx. It was named as such by the Greeks, …
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Giza Pyramids Plateau
Giza, Egypt
+20 2 383 8823
Sun Aug 13 6:00am - Sun Aug 13 11:00pm
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I am planning a trip to Ciaro for 14 days and need an estimate of food,taxi etc allowances. Could you advice me on what not to do also
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im going to luxor in august any hints and tips, recomemendations ect from people who enjoy independant travel?
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