NEFERTITI tour
9 Days Private Tour Cairo & Red Sea: Beauty Wellness spiced with ancient Egyptian culture
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Discover the mystical beauty of ORIENTAL WELLNESS and experience the soothing and healing effects of algae, seaweed and sea water with THALASSO Wellness.
This 9-day tour conveniently starts on Saturday and ends a week later on Sunday.
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The first part of the tour offers a light cultural program with your private Egyptologist / guide to explore Cairo's fascinating sights combined with Oriental Beauty Wellness treatments.
During the second part of the tour you experience the beneficial healing properties of the sea with Thalasso Wellness. Beach lovers will appreciate the all-year-round warm Egyptian sun, beautiful quiet beaches, crystal clear seawater and the amazing colorful underwater world of the Red Sea.
During the first part of your tour, a light cultural program guided by a private Egyptologist includes:
- The last remaining wonder of the Ancient World: The amazing great pyramids of Giza. You also walk through the Valley Temple and stand face to face with the Sphinx.
- A ride through the countryside takes you to the necropolis Saqqara with the step pyramid of king Djoser, the mastaba of Mereruka and the pyramid of Teti.
- During a guided tour in the Egyptian Museum you see the unequalled art and treasures of the pharaohs.
- In the medieval part of Cairo you can enjoy the vivid atmosphere of an Oriental bazaar dating from the 14th century.
Optional evening programs:
- the Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids.
- Buffet dinner on board a floating restaurant in the river Nile with a spectacular show performed by professional belly dancers.
For the second part of your holiday, a short flight takes you to the Red Sea coast. At Hurghada airport our representative meets you upon arrival. A short 30 drive takes you to the luxurious Soma Bay peninsula, an oasis for wellness, golf and water sports.
You have the choice to stay at the luxurious 5* star La Résidence des Cascades or the 5* star Sheraton Soma Bay Resort, our suggested resort for families, situated right at the beach with many recreational activities for the children.Free shuttle service from the Sheraton to the Wellness Center.
Besides of indulging in revitalizing Thalasso (seawater) Wellness, you sure will enjoy your stay at the exclusive Soma Bay peninsula with its private quiet golden beaches and fascinating underwater world.
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Price per person
May-August 2012
1905 Euro sharing Double Room
290 Euro Single Room Supplement
October 2012
2035 Euro sharing Double Room
355 Euro Single Room Supplement
570 Euro Non-Wellness Reduction
Included in the price of the NEFERTITI tour:
ACCOMMODATION
CULTURE
Cultural program as described including entrance fees, round transfers and private English speaking Egyptologist
DOMESTIC FLIGHTS
- Cairo - Hurghada
- Hurghada - Cairo
TRANSFERS
- Round transfer Cairo airport – Hilton Pyramids Resort
- Round transfer Hurghada airport – Resort Soma Bay
OTHER SERVICES
- Service of English speaking escort/guide throughout
- Meet & assistance upon arrival at Cairo & Hurghada airport
- Luggage handling at the airports/hotels
- Transport in air-conditioned mini bus
- All local taxes
WATER SPORTS
Soma Bay's crystal clear waters and amazing underwater world is a paradise for diving, snorkeling, but also sailing and surfing. At the diving centre you can rent snorkel equipment and explore the fascinating underwater world while snorkeling at the house reef.
Extra activities for the children
- Junior Golf
- The Hilton Pyramids Golf Resort has an indoors and outdoors swimming pool
- Dreamland Fun Park designed by the creators of the Walt Disney Theme Parks is just a few minutes away from the Hilton.
- Kids Club for children aged 2-10
- Kids Pool, heated in winter
- Baby sitting service
- The Sheraton Soma Bay offers its guests (children and adults) a free recreational program, called Silver Pass.
Included in the Silver Pass is one hour per day free use of the following:
• Windsurfing or sailing or Catamaran or Laser boat
• Tennis or squash or croquet (court rental only)
• Snorkeling equipment
Plus free use of
• Swimming pool • Beach facilities • Sauna • Gymnasium • Fitness lessons • Aerobics classes • Aqua gym • Darts • Volleyball • Mini soccer • Boccia • Table Tennis • Daily evening entertainment
NOTE:
Day of arrival: Saturday
Although we suggest a starting day, the itinerary can be adjusted. However, please keep in mind that wellness treatments are hard to book during Egypt’s weekends (Friday & Saturday)
If you like this tour but need any adjustments, please contact us or use the Comments space on the Request Form.
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After the morning excursions in Cairo, two afternoons are reserved for you to indulge yourself in complete Relaxation and Beauty Wellness in the Hilton's Dreamland Spa.
ORIENTAL DISCOVERY Wellness Arrangement
2 hours / 3 treatments
- Balneo Therapy
The combination of heat, massage by jets of water, air and dissolved mineral substances as seaweed and sea salts, helps increase circulation and relaxation of muscles. It stimulates the body’s natural cycle of recuperation of healing.
- Pharaonic Body Scrub
Receive in the same time a manual and water massage. The scrub with Safaga (Red Sea) salt, Rose or Mint flowers is formulated to relax and invigorate the body.
- Arabian Massage
Feel all stress dissolve from your body while receiving an authentic Arabian massage with warm essential herb oil; sure to bring a sensual luxury feel to your day.
CHOCOLATE / COFFEE EXTRAVAGANCE
Take advantage of the properties of chocolate, a powerful antioxidant that strengthens the skin and smoothes wrinkles. It's an excellent moisturizer that nourishes and rejuvenates. This treatment can be done with chocolate (dry skin) or with coffee (normal / oily skin).
2 hours / 4 treatments
- Steambath
Enjoy a peaceful time in the steam room and feel refreshed as your circulation is stimulated and your body gets rid of impurities.
- Chocolate or Arabian Coffee Scrub
An ultinate Egyptian scrub with natural products: Cacao or Arabian Coffee, Coconut and oil for a healthy glowing skin.
- Chocolate or Arabian Coffee Wrap
Feel your muscles relax as your skin gets nourished with cacao and milk or Arabian coffee and milk.
- Soft Massage
At the Red Sea you enjoy a revitalizing Thalasso (seawater) Wellness arrangement divided over three days in Les Thermes Marins de Cascades at Soma Bay.
TOTAL WELL BEING Thalasso Arrangement
- 1x Under Affusion Massage
Under a warm seawater rain, a relaxing essential oil massage provides a complete well-being and relaxation.
- 2x Soma Bay Massage
A traditional massage combining different techniques for a total relaxing therapy.
- 1x Soma Bay Seaweed Wrap
A unique concentration of all the trace elements found in seawater. These precious minerals provide the organism with all the necessary elements.
- 2x Session of Pool Exercises in front of warm seawater jets.
- 6x Hydrotherapy treatments in cabins among the following:
Bubble Bath. Emerged in a multi-jet bath filled with seawater, a full hydro massage.
Dynamic Affusion. Several warm seawater rain showers constantly interlace and intersect with each other to provide relaxation and well-being.
Circulatory Shower. A large warm seawater shower drains the entire body.
Great Shower. A strong hydro-massage of seawater to effectively stimulate the muscular mass.
Under Water Massage. Immersed in a warm seawater bathtub, powerful under water hydro-massage provides a deep and de-contracting action.
The TOTAL WELL BEING program gives free access to the Aquatonic® pool, steam room, sauna, sea mist room and the outside seawater pool.
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After the Wellness
1. Take some quiet time for yourself to allow your body to slowly make the transition into the 'normal' rhythm of the day. Listen to soothing music or take a short nap if you feel drowsy after the treatments. Rest your mind and body by lying down and emptying your mind of thoughts.
2. Lie down at an undisturbed area at the beach and listen to the rhythm of the sea. Breath in and out with the waves. After this relaxing and harmonizing exercise, a brisk walk along the beach and swimming in the crystal clear seawater will enhance your Wellness Treatment. Enjoy superb diving or snorkeling in Soma Bay's warm crystal clear water and discover its unique colorful underwater world.
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