Globus – Tour DetailsMarc Bollinger2024-09-10T17:47:10+00:00
Escapes By Globus offers vacations deals during the off season. Globus Escapes packages includes airfare, hotels, guided sightseeing and local transportation. Escapes by Globus reviews have been outstanding as their packages are value priced for family vacation travel. Destinations for Globus Escapes are Europe, The Middle East, Asia, The United States, Africa, and South America. For family vacations these are super value tours. Escapes by Globus tours operate in the off season between November and March when there are fewer crowds and better weather. Pavlus Travel is one of the largest sellers of the escorted tours developed by Globus Tours.
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The mysteries of the Sphinx await on this off-season vacation in Egypt! Enjoy an escorted vacation in Cairo and Alexandria. Visit the incredible Egyptian Museum and marvel at the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza—the oldest of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Visit Alexandria’s 4th-century Mediterranean harbor city founded by Alexander the Great. Guided sightseeing includes the Catacombs of Kom El Shogafa, Pompey’s Pillar and the lush Montazah Gardens. Travel through the El Beheira desert en route to Wadi el Natrun to visit the Coptic Monastery. Return to Cairo and fly to Aswan to begin your 3-night cruise on the Nile—considered the longest river in the world. See the Aswan High Dam and take a boat excursion to the Temple of Philae—dedicated to the Goddess Isis. Along your Nile River cruise, visit fascinating temples and shrines dating back to the 2nd century. Your Nile River cruise concludes in Luxor with free time to explore with an overnight stay before returning to Cairo. This 11-day guided vacation in Egypt with Nile River cruise is even better with fewer crowds and more savings during off-season travel. A wondrous escape fit for a king!
We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi, flights from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo plus a ride on a felucca boat. And that's not all! Your tour includes a 3-night cruise experience aboard the Movenpick MS Royal Lotus - featuring a lounge, bar, sun deck, plunge pool with jacuzzi, restaurant and gift-shop. Stop at some fascinating ports of call as you sail along the River Nile from Aswan to Luxor. Enhance your free time with your GlobusGO mobile app!
Notes: Cruise details:Deluxe cabin- featuring twin beds (can convert to double), private en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, and panoramic windows.Globus Host service throughout the cruise.Please ask your Travel Consultant for cruise ship details. The ship scheduled to depart for the cruise portion of your vacation is the Movenpick MS Royal Lotus.
HISTORY & MYSTERY Get up close and personal with The Pyramids of Giza - one of the World’s Seven Wonders. Ponder the enigmatic secrets of the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Marvel at the massive monument of Cheops, the most colossal pyramid ever built with an original height of 496 feet
Day 2
HISTORY & CULTURE Originally founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria was once one of the wealthiest cities in the world and the Montazah Palace gardens are a true testimony of this wealth. Designed to be a place of relaxation and recreation for the Khedive and his guests are filled with flowers, trees and shrubs
Day 3
LEGENDARY LANDSCAPES In ancient times, the Egyptians called the desert the "red land," distinguishing it from the flood plain around the Nile River, called the "black land". These reflect the fact that the desert sands have a reddish hue and the land around the Nile turned black when the annual flood waters receded. Over thousands of years, the Nile River evolved into its present shape, surrounded by the Eastern and Western deserts
Day 4
ANCIENT WONDERS The temple at Philae honors the deity Isis—goddess of the moon, health, and fertility, as well as the gods of Horus and Osiris. Learn how in the early 1970s, after the inauguration of the Aswan High Dam, raging floods risked the submersion of Philae. The rescue of these Nubian monuments is thanks to the joint effort between the Egyptian government and UNESCO, who then moved the sanctuary to higher ground. How did they do it? They dismantled the structures into 40,000 blocks and transferred them brick by brick to their new home, Agilkia Island
Day 5
LEGENDS & LORE Explore captivating Kom Ombo with a walking tour of its bluff-top twin temples. Gaze at the spellbinding temples dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek-Ra and the falcon god Horus
Day 6
OF GODS AND PILGRIMAGES Step back in time and wander through the magnificent temple dedicated to Horus, one of the most important gods in Ancient Egypt. Learn how this became the setting for many important festivals which resulted in huge pilgrimages. With time the temple suffered the elements and got buried underneath the sand where it remained until 1860!
Day 7
PHARAONIC LIVES Known as Ipet-Isu by the ancient Egyptians which means “The Most Select of Places” and built over 2000 years, for some uneducated ancient Egyptians the temple of Karnak was the place of gods. Dozens of pharaohs added their own constructions to this site making this one of the most impressive open- air museums in the world.
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Alexandria
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Luxor
Hyatt Regency Cairo West Deluxe
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km 22 Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road, Pyramids Heights Business Park Cairo Egypt
Superbly located in the heart of the exclusive Pyramids Heights Business Park, and close to the Pyramids of Giza, City, and shopping malls. The Contemporary air-conditioned guestrooms have floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of the Pyramids, pools, or lush gardens. Each room is equipped with the latest technology like smart mirrors and sensor LED lighting, plus a minibar, safe, coffee / tea maker and complimentary toiletries. There are several on-site restaurants, bars and lounges serving beverages throughout the day and cocktails in the evening. Leisure facilities include an outdoor heated swimming pool and a fitness center.
Hilton Alexandria Corniche Superior First-Class
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544 El Geish Road, Sidi Bishr Alexandria Egypt
"Boasting an ideal location in the heart of Alexandria overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and steps away from its own private beach.
Stylish guest rooms have free Wi-Fi, safe, minibar, and electric kettle.
Other amenities include a rooftop infinity pool, spa and fully equipped gym. Savor innovative dishes at one of the on-site restaurants, or simply relax in the hotel lounge with a cup of coffee."
Sonesta Tower & Casino Superior First-Class
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3 El Tayaran str. Cairo Egypt
Located in Nasr City residential area hotel Sonesta Tower & Casino features five restaurants, two bars, a modern fitness centre, an outdoor swimming pool with sun terrace, and a casino. All 409 air-conditioned guest rooms are spacious and elegantly decorated, equipped with flat screen TV with international chains, mini-bar, in-room safe and free wireless high speed internet access. The poolside bar and the spa with steam room, whirlpool and hydrotherapy are perfect for deep relaxation. After the pampering enjoy a varied choice of dining options at the hotel¿s gourmet restaurants. The citadel and the pyramids are a short drive away. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the property.
Sonesta St. George Hotel Superior First-Class
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Corniche el Nil St Luxor Egypt
Commanding an excellent position overlooking the Nile and close to the Luxor Temple and Museum. Elegantly decorated rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a TV and mini bar. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas.
A variety of local and international dishes are served at the on-site restaurant. There's a 24-hour cafe and a lounge/bar, along with an outdoor pool and a swim-up bar. A health club offers a gym, plus a sauna, a steam room, and a hot tub.
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