DAY 1 - USA/ NYC - CAIRO- Sunday - Weekly departure - Year Round
We are happy to help with air far add-on from major USA cities. Board your wide-body in NYC bound for Cairo, from NYC Egyptair flight is the only non stop wide body jet from the USA to Cairo . Dinner is served on board.

DAY 3 - CAIRO- Sailing on the Nile - Tuesday (BLD)
Today we see Cairo's major sights: Tahrir Square the Egyptian Museum, including the Mummies Room. We'll continue to Royal Manial Palace of former Crown Prince Mohamed Ali , on to the Coptic Museum, and the Church of Abu Sergha, and the Beni Ezra Synagogue. We'll see where,according to the legend, Moses was found along the banks of the Nile. We'll take our lunch at a local restaurant.

Then it is off to The Secret Tomb of Khedive Tawfik

One of the gems of Cairo lay hidden for years behind locked gates in a nondescript neighborhood: the tomb and gardens of Khedive Tawfik.

The Khedive was the viceroy who administered Egypt for the Turkish sultan. It was Tawfik’s father, Khedive Ismail, who saw to the construction of the Suez Canal. In the process, he mortgaged the nation, and threw Egypt into turmoil. Tawfik was installed in his father’s place. But with foreign bankers pressing on one side, and resentful nationalist officers on the other, he was ineffectual. British troops moved into the Suez Canal area to protect their investment—and didn’t leave until 1952, when the monarchy was given the boot.

Tawfik’s mausoleum far outshines his rule. The original family burial area was enlarged in 1881 and decorated with a splendor not seen since the times of the Pharaohs. Columns with intricate Islamic-Mameluke decoration adorn the entrance, while parts of the gold-threaded woven cover of the holy Kabah of Mecca adorn the walls inside the doorways.

The tomb of Bambah Qadin, in white marble, is impressive, but that of Tawfik himself is stunning: constructed of ebony, with inlays of ivory, mother-of-pearl, and precious woods. Elsewhere are the tombs of other family members, including that of Price Muhammad Ali, who married a French actress. Even the family library is here.

With treasures like these, it’s no wonder that the precincts were closed off from public view in uncertain times.

Even today, Tawfik’s Tomb and Gardens are off the beaten track for most visitors, but at Travel in Style, we’re proud to include this little-known treasure house of Egyptian history and art on our regular tours.

Enjoy a 30 minute felucca sailing on the Nile to see Cairo from a different angle before we head back to your hotel.

All tours in Cairo are always on a private basis, private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur and a private Egyptologist.

DAY 4 - DAHSOUR - HOME HOSTED MEAL - Wednesday (cBL)
After breakfast, we'll motor to the edge of Cairo, to the mysterious Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza.

Those who are fit and adventurous enough may wish to penetrate into the heart of the Great Pyramid, to the King's Chamber your ticket is included with our compliments (or the interior of Kephren Pyramid). Taking a camel ride (Included) is entirely your own choice!

Continue to Dahshour, the newly-opened pyramid field south of Cairo. We visit the great pyramid of Senfru, father of Cheops, and other structure:

The "Discovery" of Dahshour:
For almost half a century, the great field of huge pyramids near the desert village of Dahshour, 25 miles south of Cairo, has been off limits to the public. Confined within the perimeter of a military base were many pyramids, including the great 4500-year-old pyramid built by Senfru, father of Cheops. Senfru's pyramid, the largest in Egypt until his son built Giza's Great Pyramid, is rhomboidal in shape: it tapers more distinctly on its upper half. All the pyramids were coated in thick plaster at one time. Most have lost these protective, decorative sheaths, but Senfru's--miraculously--is still in place.
Lunch is included at a local restaurant or at your hotel.

Dinner is included at a local home:
Meet the locals, you may wish to bring token gifts to exchange with the host family ( T shirt , small souvenirs of your home town):
This evening we'll venture where few ordinary visitors ever tread . . . right into the homes of some of the people of Cairo l! You'll be invited to a family dinner, and while you enjoy wholesome home-cooked specialties, you'll learn about and appreciate the outlook, aspirations, and way of life of your hosts. Be assured, as curious as you may be about your new friends, they're sure to have questions about your own background. Once the ice is broken, you'll enjoy a lively evening, and find that you have more in common than you ever suspected. Of course, you may enjoy a quiet evening with your travel companions, by letting us know your preferences.

All tours in Cairo are always on a private basis, private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur and a private Egyptologist.

DAY 5 - The Red Sea resort of Sharm , Thursday (cBD)
Head for the airport and a short flight to Sharm El Sheikh on the Red Sea. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy this unique desert beach resort. Relax by the cerulean waters, take a camel ride at your option. in Sharm for an additional $100 for the 2 nights per person in double to be added to the deluxe hotel)
Deluxe : Hyatt Sharm El Sheikh or the Four Seasons ( standard room) , or the Savoy or similar
Breakfast & dinner included

DAY 6 - Sharm El Sheikh, Snorkel or Dive- Friday (cBD)
The Red Sea just off "Sharm" is replete with fascinating coral and aquatic species unique to this area. You'll spend the full day today exploring these wonders as you snorkel or scuba dive (for which proof of certification is a must ). There's also time to relax, take an optional excursion, or look into the life of the Bedouins who have made a way of life in the desert. Evening Bedouin Dinner.

DAY 7 -LUXOR - Board Your Nile Cruise -Saturday (BLD)
An early flight takes us to Luxor, upon arrival , our local rep. will be waiting at the airport will be waiting with a sign in your name , off to your Nile cruise , check-in , a welcome drink will be served upon arrival. Get ready for lunch on board ,in the afternoon we visit the great temples of Luxor and Karnak, then return to our Nile cruiser in time for afternoon tea . Cabin amenity : One large bottle of mineral water in your cabin daily . A welcome fruit basket in your cabin.
On board your nile cruise you will be part of a 10-15 English speaking group, if you prefer to have your own private guide, private air-conditioned vehicle for the cruise portion , please add $ 250 USD per person.

DAY 8 - VALLEY OF THE KINGS - On Board Your Nile Cruise - Sunday (BLD)
Today's tour include as well a visit to the Valley of the Kings including Tut-Ank-Amon's tomb , temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, and Colossi of Memnon, returning to our Nile cruiser for lunch. Afternoon tea is served daily on board.

DAY 9 - ESNA & EDFU- On Board Your Nile Cruise - Monday (BLD)
We cruise to Esna during the night and pass through the locks. After breakfast we cruise to Edfu and board horse-drawn carriages to get to the fine Temple of Horus. In the evening, we have a jolly galabia party. A Galabya will be delivered to your cabin with our compliments.

DAY 10 - KOM OMBO & ASWAN , CAMEL CARAVAN -Tuesday (BLD)
We explore Kom Ombo's twin Temples of Haroeris, the sun god, and Sobek, the crocodile god, before cruising south to Aswan. After lunch aboard, we board a graceful felucca for a cruise among the Nile islands .Then to really immerse yourself, try your hand at a complimentary camel riding! We'll take willing passengers on a traditional caravan to enjoy tea with Nubian villagers. Only Travel In Style & Nubian Nile Cruises afford this unique opportunity to meet & interact with local Nubians. We are proud to offer this insight into the Nubian way of life. Back in your cabin : Complimentary Egyptian pastry & sweets platter.

DAY 11 - ASWAN & ABU SIMBEL /CAIRO Wednesday (BD)
The mighty Aswan dams are our first goal this morning, followed by a trip by motor launch to the Philae temples,this Island temple , dedicated to the Ancient Goddess ISIS .

Back on land, we head for the airport and a short flight to Abu Simbel. Tour in Abu Simbel is on a private basis, private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur and a private Egyptologist.

There we'll marvel at the temples dedicated to Ramses the Great and Queen Neferatri, saved from rising waters of the Nile when the High Dam was built, fly back to Aswan and connect with our returning flight to Cairo . Dinner at the hotel in Cairo : J. W. Marriott , Sonesta or the Grand Hyatt

DAY 12 - Cairo -Thursday (B)
Full day at leisure , explore Cairo on your own or ask us for help with one of the optional tours.
Maybe for last minute shopping.

DAY 13 - CAIRO / TEL AVIV - JERUSALEM Friday (B)
After breakfast at the hotel , we'll escort you to Cairo Airport for your flight to Tel Aviv.
Our rate includes the air fare Cairo Tel Aviv in economy class, tax included .
Our staff meets you at Tel Aviv airport, assists with arrival formalities, and escorts you to your Jerusalem hotel. All transfers are always on a private basis, private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur

DAY 14 - JERUSALEM Saturday (B)
We start our explorations of Jerusalem, holy city to Christians, Jews and Muslims, with a drive to the Mount of Olives, which offers panoramic views. We visit the Church of Pater Noster and the Chapel of the Ascension on our way to the Garden of Gethsemane. From the Garden, we enter Jerusalem's walls to the Old City for a visit to the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock. We follow in Jesus' footsteps along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
In Israel and Palestine : All tours are always on a private basis, private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur, private guide.

DAY 15 - JERUSALEM Sunday (B)
Now that you've had a tour of the city, set out on your own to discover its charms: the narrow bazaar streets of the Old City, the cheerful cafés of New Jerusalem, and the broad boulevards surrounding the modern city.
For our moslem guests, a visit to El-Aqsa Masjid will be included today with our compliments
In Israel and Palestine : All tours are always on a private basis, private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur, private guide.

DAY 16 - JERUSALEM & BETHLEHEM Monday (B)
We start our tour at the scale model of Jerusalem as it appeared in Herod's time, then go on to the Shrine of the Book to see the sacred Dead Sea Scrolls. Then it's on to Ein Kerem and Bethlehem for a visit to the Church of the Nativity, stopping at the Shepherds' Field on the way back to Jerusalem.

DAY 17 - BETHANY, DEAD SEA & MASADA Tuesday (BL)
We drive to Bethany and the site of the Good Samaritan's inn, then continue through the Judean Hills down to the Dead Sea, below sea level. At Qumran, we see the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. We go on to the verdant oasis of Ein Gedi, and to Masada, where we ascend the natural fortress by cable car. We return to Jerusalem passing by fabled Jericho, the oldest city in the world. Lunch is included enroute.

DAY 18 - GOLAN, NAZARETH & GALILEE Wednesday (BL)
We drive north to Nazareth to see the Church of the Annunciation, built to shelter the grotto where Mary received the message that she would bear Jesus. Passing by Cana of Galilee, we reach Tiberias, on the Sea of Galilee. We sail aboard the Lido to Tabgha, on the opposite shore, returning to Tiberias for the night . Lunch is included enroute.

DAY 19 - ACRE, HAIFA, TEL AVIV & JAFFA Thursday (BL)
Acre, the medieval fortress-city, was visited by Caesar, Richard the Lion-Hearted, and Napoleon. We follow in their footsteps along its ancient streets. Continuing our journey, we seethe Baha'i Shrine and its Persian Gardens in Haifa, and the Roman amphitheater and Crusaders' fortress in Caesarea. Then traveling along Tel Aviv's bustling streets, we make our way to Jaffa (Joppa) to see its ancient port and the artists' colony which has grown up around it. We spend the night in Tel Aviv . Lunch is included enroute.

In Israel and Palestine : All tours are always on a private basis, private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur, private guide

DAY 20 - TEL AVIV -Departure Friday (B)
Our local rep. escorts you to Tel Aviv airport for your flight back to the USA .

For departures / arrival during Christmas, New Year's or Easter weeks Dec 20 - Jan 4 , please add 20 % to the rates above.

Not included:

Airport taxes
Trip interruption and cancellation insurance
Personal expenses, including excess baggage or shipping charges, beverages, and personal charges in hotels for laundry, telephone, or other services
Gratuities
Egyptian visa may be issued upon arrival for a limited number of nationalities such as : American, Australian, NZ, EU , Canadian and Japanese etc, please pay the $ 15 in cash upon arrival , your passport must be valid and in order . After exiting the terminal, our local representative will escort you to the hotel .

	Deluxe	First Class	Tourist Class
Cairo	InterContinental or Sheraton , Hilton , or similar	Al-Borg Novotel or similar	Oases Hotek or similar
Nile Cruise	Radamis II, M/S Mojito or similar	M/S Ruby, M/S Lady Diana, M/S Granada or similar	M/S Nile Dream orr similar
Jerusalem	American Colony Hotel Mamila Hotel or similar	Notre Dame Hotel Jerusalem Hotel or similar	Novotel Jerusalem Hotel or similar
Tiberias	Scot Hotel , Galei Kinnereth Hotel or similar
Tel Aviv	Dan Tel Aviv Hotel or similar

More choices :

Sample Deluxe Hotel : Jerusalem:
The American Colony Hotel Jerusalem:

The American Colony Hotel, a landmark fairytale get-away in the heart of Jerusalem, has been providing its luxurious hospitality services for more than 120 years. Personified by classic Arabian arches, elaborate furnishings and opulent suites, this elegant boutique hotel prides itself in offering guests an enchanting ‘east-meets-west’ experience in a distinctively tranquil and romantic setting. With state-of-the-art amenities for business and leisure travelers and the bygone grandeur of royalty in the Pasha’s suite, the American Colony’s ambience and splendour enchants its guests with the ultimate blend of modern conveniences and old world charm. Its lush gardens, world-class restaurants and quintessential style, have earned the American Colony its distinguished reputation as an ‘oasis’ where timeless elegance meets contemporary facilities to provide new and returning guests of all ages with an extraordinary experience.

The hotel is within walking distance of all of Jerusalem’s major sights and within ten minutes of the Damascus Gate in the Old City, abd a 45 minute drive from the airport outside Tel Aviv. The American Colony Hotel . One Louis Vincent St, Jerusalem 97200

Sample Hotels ( or similar ) : Jerusalem
Jerusalem Hotel : First class - Four stars Category :

Quiet European elegance, comfort, and affordability meet in the Jerusalem Gold Hotel
to create a hidden sanctuary amid the overwhelming blaze of history, diversity, and faith that is Jerusalem.

Suggested Restaurants in the Galilee, Israel / Palestine :
Dag Al Ha' Dan RestaurantT el Dan . Kiryat Shemona, Israel / Palestine . Tel 972-4-695-0225

Nefertiti Turns Egypt Upside Down!!

The first bloodless religious revolution against the established church in Ancient Egypt
And the seat of power that rested with the priests in Karnak .
Nefertiti conducts the religious ceremony at the Temple of Aton
wearing only a see-through cloak and thong-style panties !

Nefertiti Turns Egypt Upside Down!! 1350 BC - Queen Nefertiti is reported to have led her Egyptian subjects on a wild spree of idol-smashing, temple-destruction, and forced migration, all part of a campaign of religious reformation. In Egypt a temple painting of a well-endowed Nefertiti in a chariot, wearing only a see-through cloak and thong-style panties, may explain why it was easy for Egyptian to follow her to the end of the Earth.

"From now on, there will be only one Deity, and that Deity is Aten, the Sun Disc," she has commanded.

Reliable sources in the Nile Valley report that all temples to gods other than Aten have been closed, and that a hefty fine will be imposed on anyone caught with an outlawed statuette.

Idols are to be smashed immediately, and the shards turned over to the priests of Aten.

"The capital of Egypt will now be at Tel El Amarna," reads a decree widely circulated in cuneiform on clay tablets.

"All priests are to settle within one hour's journey of the new Temple to Aten. All bidders on public works contracts will likewise have their head offices within the same specified distance."

Egyptian leaders in exile have disputed the motives behind the upheaval. "It's just a ploy to concentrate power and wealth in her hands and those of her husband, Ikhnaton," stated one defrocked priest.

"Everybody knows that Nefertiti has risen to her position on qualities that have nothing to do with religion.

She isn't called Incarnation of Beauty for nothing," he added, referring to the literal meaning of her name. The source asked not to be identified, fearing reprisals. Tel El Amarna, Nile Valley, 2004 - from Paul Glassman, special correspondent "Wow," commented Joe Shiner, an agro-businesman from Des Moines, as he toured the main temple at Tel El Amarna. "It's one thing to hear that Nefertiti was a real beauty. But it's quite another to visit in person and learn the real story." "Until I came here, I didn't know that she was behind the idea of having only one god-even before the Hebrews and Christians and followers of Mohammed.

"And now that I see her picture, I can understand why people followed her. This is not what I expected . . . not at all!" Mr. Shiner gestured as he spoke to a temple painting of a well-endowed Nefertiti in a chariot, wearing only a see-through cloak and thong-style panties.

"If she was my queen, I'd follow her to the end of the . . . "
Mr. Shiner's comments were interrupted by the approach of his wife.

Disclaimer: The facts presented are as accurate as can be ascertained from the archeological record. Mr. Joe Shiner is a composite of the satisfied clients of Nubian Nile Cruises .

A journey into the heart of the Great Pyramid is a real-life Indiana Jones adventure. But it can also be a taxing and frightening one.

You'll follow claustrophobic passages cut into the heart of the pyramid, feel the pull of the mass of stone directly above. For better or worse, you have placed yourself in the hands of the engineering expertise of the ancients.

As you continue along the unventilated passages, the oxygen becomes depleted, the air becomes noticeably warmer and more pungent. The ascent of steep stairways consumes more energy than you imagined, and you find yourself short of breath. Lighting is dim, every footstep must be carefully calculated. Low passageways repeatedly oblige you to advance while bent down, and your muscles protest. Where walls disappear into the dark above, you feel wedged into a shaft. Despite warnings, and your own resolve, claustrophobic feelings are hard to suppress.

Finally, you behold the King's Chamber at the heart of the Great Pyramid. The effort to reach it has made the reward more exhilarating than you imagined. If only you can face the return.

Is the King's Chamber for you? If you're not used to bending and regular exercise, you might find the challenge beyond your capabilities. Turning back is more difficult the farther you go, and the experience could leave you aching for days afterwards.

Be realistic about yourself, your abilities, and your disposition. And remember that there are many other rewarding sights and adventures at Giza, without the physical challenge and risks of the King's Chamber.

1001 Mediterranean Nights
Private Tour of Egypt, Israel and Palestine

A 20 Day Near East Grand Tour

The hotel is within walking distance of all of Jerusalem’s major sights and within ten minutes of the Damascus Gate in the Old City, abd a 45 minute drive from the airport outside Tel Aviv. The American Colony Hotel . One Louis Vincent St, Jerusalem 97200

Sample Hotels ( or similar ) : Jerusalem
Jerusalem Hotel : First class - Four stars Category :

Quiet European elegance, comfort, and affordability meet in the Jerusalem Gold Hotel
to create a hidden sanctuary amid the overwhelming blaze of history, diversity, and faith that is Jerusalem.

Nefertiti Turns Egypt Upside Down!!

The first bloodless religious revolution against the established church in Ancient Egypt
And the seat of power that rested with the priests in Karnak .
Nefertiti conducts the religious ceremony at the Temple of Aton
wearing only a see-through cloak and thong-style panties !

1001 Mediterranean Nights Private Tour of Egypt, Israel and Palestine

A 20 Day Near East Grand Tour

The hotel is within walking distance of all of Jerusalem’s major sights and within ten minutes of the Damascus Gate in the Old City, abd a 45 minute drive from the airport outside Tel Aviv. The American Colony Hotel . One Louis Vincent St, Jerusalem 97200

Sample Hotels ( or similar ) : Jerusalem Jerusalem Hotel : First class - Four stars Category :

Quiet European elegance, comfort, and affordability meet in the Jerusalem Gold Hotel to create a hidden sanctuary amid the overwhelming blaze of history, diversity, and faith that is Jerusalem.

Nefertiti Turns Egypt Upside Down!!

The first bloodless religious revolution against the established church in Ancient Egypt And the seat of power that rested with the priests in Karnak . Nefertiti conducts the religious ceremony at the Temple of Aton wearing only a see-through cloak and thong-style panties !

1001 Mediterranean Nights
Private Tour of Egypt, Israel and Palestine

Sample Hotels ( or similar ) : Jerusalem
Jerusalem Hotel : First class - Four stars Category :

Quiet European elegance, comfort, and affordability meet in the Jerusalem Gold Hotel
to create a hidden sanctuary amid the overwhelming blaze of history, diversity, and faith that is Jerusalem.

The first bloodless religious revolution against the established church in Ancient Egypt
And the seat of power that rested with the priests in Karnak .
Nefertiti conducts the religious ceremony at the Temple of Aton
wearing only a see-through cloak and thong-style panties !