Mena House Oberoi

 

Cairo

Mena House Oberoi

4 nights

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5 days from £439

excluding international flights

DAY 1 – Arrival in Cairo.

On arrival in Cairo you will be met in the baggage hall by our representative who will assist you through customs. You will then be taken by private car direct to your hotel. Recommended flight from London: bmi from London Heathrow (see below). If you are travelling from a country other than the UK we would be happy to give you guidance on your flight options.
GUARANTEED PYRAMIDS VIEW AT THE MENA HOUSE OBEROI
Your rooms are in the newer Garden Wing of the hotel. You may request a guaranteed Pyramid View Room for a special supplement of £64 per person for the 4 night stay. These rooms are in high demand so early booking is essential. Upgrades are also possible for a supplement to the historic Palace Wing of the hotel - details on request.

DAY 2 – Pyramids, Sphinx and Solar Boat Museum.

Morning visit to the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Solar Boat Museum [more].  The afternoon is free, with the option of visiting the site of ancient Memphis and the funerary complex of Zoser at Saqqara [more].  In the evening there is the option of attending the Sound and Light Performance at the Pyramids [more].
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 3 – The Egyptian Museum.

Morning visit to the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities [more]. Return to your hotel in Giza for lunch, or you may choose to stay on in the city and enjoy one of 3 optional excursions in the Old City of Cairo: The Citadel of Saladin, Mosque of Mohamed Ali and the Khan al-Khalili bazaar [more], Islamic Cairo [more], or The Coptic Museum and the Gayer-Anderson House [more].
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 4 – At leisure.

At leisure. You may wish to do some further sightseeing, go shopping for souvenirs, or simply to relax.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 5 – Depart for home.

Private transfer to the airport for your international flight home.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

International Flights

We recommend the services of bmi from London Heathrow. Flights are non-stop and have a choice of classes. Current timings (subject to possible change) are as follows:
Heathrow/Cairo. Depart at 09.15; arrive Cairo at 16.20
Cairo/Heathrow. Depart at 17.25; arrive Heathrow at 20.50

Mena House Oberoi (Tour Reference: WDEG005)
2010/2011 Departures
Price per person based on a minimum of two persons travelling together:

Daily departures	Price
2010
Aug, Sep	£439
Oct, Nov, 1 to 23 Dec	£610
24 to 31 Dec	£698
2011
Jan, Feb, Mar, 1 to 20 Apr, 29 to 30 Apr	£586
21 to 28 Apr	£669
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep	£455
Nov, 1 to 23 Dec	£635
24 to 31 Dec	£725

Single Room Supplements on request.

The price includes:

• Hotel accommodation as listed above in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• 4 full breakfasts.
• Private transfers on arrival and departure.
• All sightseeing as shown (unless indicated as ‘optional’), including entrance fees.
• The services of a private guide for the included sightseeing.

Not included in the price:

• International flights (see our recommendation above). We are happy to discuss the flights with you and give you further guidance.
• Optional sightseeing.
• International airport taxes.
• Tipping. We will be pleased to give guidance in this often sensitive matter.
• Your Egyptian Visa.  This can be obtained on arrival at Cairo Airport (no forms or photos required).  Current cost is 15 US dollars.

A deposit of £150 per person is required at the time of booking. The balance of the price for your travel arrangements must be paid at least 8 weeks before your departure date.