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In April 2009 I returned to Turkey for another cheap holiday in Antalya staying at the Four Seasons apartment complex situated in Ilica a thriving and rapidly developing village within walking distance of the hotel resort of Kumkoy near the Historical town of Side on the Turkish Mediterranean currently served by Antalya airport -  probably the largest airport in Southern Turkey. There have been rumours of the forthcoming opening of the new Gazipasa airport near Alanya and its suitability for flights to Antalya region but at the time of writing this is still not operational.

 Starting out on my daytrip at around 9.00am I walked about half a mile or so down the hill where the beautiful Ilica archway (illuminated at night) stands adjacent to the main Alanya to Antalya highway. There is a pleasant café and shop just to the right of the arch where you can await the arrival or indeed flag down one of the frequent coaches to Antalya Otogar (Bus Station). The cost at the time of writing is only 8 lira each way and soon after you have joined the coach you will be given a carton of cool drinking water – this is very welcome!!

Everything was going fine, I had charged up my digital camera the night before and the adrenalin was pumping at the thought of the day ahead in a foreign city where the majority of people do not understand English and where I certainly do not understand Turkish.

Then calamity, just as the coach had passed the airport I started to feel the need to use the boy’s room! After a few minutes I decided to alert the coach attendant and he arranged to drop me at a nearby Petrol Station to allow nature to take its course. I rushed back to the highway and soon realised that my journey had now ended prematurely with probably little chance of reaching the Otogar let alone Mt Tahtali!

In these crises your instinct takes over and after crossing a few busy roads and asking people the directions of buses, I met a Turkish lady in her thirties wearing sunglasses and with the appearance of belonging to the Turkish Secret Service. I am sure this was my delusion and she beckoned me (No English) to wait with her for a bus towards Kemer.

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At this point with the Sun beating down I knew that it could be a very lucky day as this diversion of nature would avoid the process of reaching the Otogar and probably save me time on my way to Kemer and Mt Tahtali.

Once on the bus the lady in question insisted on paying the driver and would not take the money from me, this surprised me very much and I later enquired of another passenger why this was – apparently the fare was about 1 lira and she did not want the money. This is typical of some of the kind hearted turkish people, however don’t be fooled in to believing that they are all like that as you will find when negotiating in Manavgat market for example.

After about 30 minutes the bus stopped at a coach lay by opposite the large hotel called “Hillside” where you need to change to the Kemer express bus. I noticed that this hotel is adjacent to the famous Antalya aqualand and dolphin land but I did not have time to explore these two entertainment complexes. The extremely large Migros indoor shopping centre is also close by and upon my return in early evening I had a chance to browse the shops there.

To reach the beautiful resort of Kemer situated south west of Antalya about 40 km from the city took a further thirty minutes. Kemer has some charming shops and a beautiful square (Ataturk Sq) where there are some excellent eateries. There is also a marina and another dolphin centre but time was pressing on and prevented me from exploring further.

Bought a few snacks at one of the cafes and sat in the sun near a pleasant strong looking gentleman who it transpired was called Sam and was from Moscow and obviously well heeled. There are many Russian holidaymakers in this part of Turkey and as Sam explained the prices of flights from Russia are very cheap.

Got talking briefly to an English couple from the North and then realised that my 14.00 coach to Mount Tahtali base station had not appeared. This was calamity number 2. After returning to the agent’s office in Ataturk square – which appropriately is called Mt Tahtali 2365 metres , and being gently chided by the office manager for missing the bus, I discovered that it is a red and white mini bus and very fortunately for me the driver agreed to turn around and go back to collect me.

Going towards the base station and once you turn off the main highway the road is incredibly tortuous and bends incessantly as you feel your ears start to pop from the altitude. The base station is a very busy area and each cable car holds up to 80 people.

The ascent to the summit lasts about ten minutes and it is recognised as the longest cable car route in Europe.

Once you have reached the summit and in April you will see significant quantities of snow, clouds and more importantly some of the most spectacular views in the world. This is because the mountain is so near to the coastline and you literally look down on a vista that would have you believe you were aloft in a Boeing 757. I am told that on a clear day you can see all the way from Finike to Side but on this particular day there was some mist and cloud, however I have tried to capture some of the visual delights on camera and have added them to the website. In the large summit building you can dine from a comprehensive menu or shop in the gift shop and when I was there an archway of snow and ice had been constructed affording excellent tourist photo opportunities. Verdict a superb day trip and probably cheaper by rental car but be careful on the roads.

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Cairo trip from Port Said by private vehicle to visit famous sightseeing in Cairo and Giza as Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Egyptian Museum and Hanging Church.  Private guide and vehicle during Cairo trip included. Lunch will be served during Cairo trip.

Tour Itinerary:
Our Cairo trip will start with pick up service from your ship in Port Said, where our REP will meet you with aboard reflecting your name, then you will be transferred from Port Said by air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo. In Cairo you will be accompanied by private Egyptologist guide and have first step of your Cairo trip to great Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the tombs of pharaohs constructed around 5000 years ago and Great Sphinx – guard of those tombs, with body of lion and human head. Lunch meal will be served during Cairo trip at a good quality local restaurant in Cairo. Next sight of your Cairo trip will be the Egyptian Museum with extensive collection of 120000 items of ancient Egyptian antiquities, famous by artefacts of the child king Tutankhamen’s tomb, which was found mostly intact. Proceed your Cairo trip to Old Cairo and see Coptic Monastery with Hanging Church. The area called “Complex of Three Religions”, because there also set he mosque of Amr Ibn al-Asa, erected in the year 642, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, dating from the tenth century. Shopping tour to the famous bazaars in Cairo. Free time in Cairo with many optional tours, then you will be driven to Port Said direct to your ship terminal in Port Said.

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Tour Includes:
-Meet and greet services by our travel REP at your ship terminal in Port said
-All transfers by air-conditioned vehicles in Port Said and Cairo
-All sightseeing tours in Cairo as per the itinerary
-Entrance fees to the sightseeing as per the itinerary
-Professional English speaking Egyptologist tour guide in Cairo
-Lunch during the Cairo trip at local restaurant in Cairo
-Drop off services from your ship terminal in Port Said

Tour Excludes:
-Optional tours
-Personal expenses

Cairo trip to visit ancient Cairo sightseeing from Port Said

Optional tours:
- Dinner Nile Cruise in Cairo with Belly dance show in the Nile …per person 30 Euro
– Sound and light show at the Pyramids in Cairo

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In Dahab, when you’re not diving, you can also enjoy very nice excursions to Explore the local area around, From Dahab it is also possible to go on desert safaris, camel-trekking or excursions to Egypt famous attractions in Cairo, Luxor, tours and day trips to Petra & Red Sea Trips. Discover our hot deals & new travel ideas for tours, activities, and things to do in and from Dahab.St.Catherine monastery & Dahab shopping from Dahab bus tour, the most important religious site in Sinai on a private day trip from dahab. Pick up from hotel early morning, drive for approx. 2.30 hours, visit this still active monastery situated at the foot of mount Sinai, Lunch en route and Dahab city shopping in the way back to Dahab. Visit St Catherine’s Monastery, the most important religious site in Sinai on a day trip from Dahab. Travel in air-conditioned comfort with your personal tour guide who will introduce you to the history and religious significance of the monastery and its surrounds. Situated at the base of the mountain where Moses received the ten commandments, St Catherine’s Monastery is one of the most famous in the world. Built between 527 and 565 AD, it is believed to be built around Moses’ Burning Bush. The Monastery is named after St Catherine who was tortured and beheaded for her Christian beliefs. During your visit you will see chapel Greek orthodox church, the icons of worship and the famous Mosaic of Transfiguration. Please note, St Catherine’s Monastery is approximately 150 kilometers from Dahab.

Inclusions:

* Qualified Egyptologist guide

* Entrance fees for National Park

* Transport by air conditioned vehicle

* Lunch

* Hotel pickup and drop off

Exclusions:

* Gratuities (recommended)

* Food and drinks, unless specified

Day Trips to Giza Pyramids & Nile in Style from Port Said

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Egypt Travelers representative will pick you up from Port Said by the cruise exit door. Enjoy a shore excursion & day trip from Port Said to Cairo, approximately 2 ½ hours by a luxurious air-conditioned vehicle. Get excited by a panoramic view of the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion’s body, which dates back to the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren.

Then enjoy a relaxing lunch cruise on the Nile for about 02 hours sailing. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch as you glide past Cairo’s waterfront landmarks and are entertained by a folkloric presentation. Before beginning your return trip to Port Said, you will stop at a Papyrus Institute where you will have the opportunity to shop for souvenirs of Cairo & Egypt.

Inclusions:

• Pick up services from Port Said & return (by the cruise exit door)
• All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Private English Egyptologist guide
• Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
• Lunch on Nile Cruise for 02 hours
• Shopping tours in Cairo
• All taxes & service charge

Exclusions:

• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
• Tips

For More information please visit

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for book Day Trips to Giza Pyramids & Nile in Style from Port Said

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Departure  : Everyday

Length     : Approx 12 hours

Type       : Quick Trip

Guide      : Private guided tour

Price      : From : 79 EURO

Itinerary:-

(Egyptian Museum & Giza Pyramids)

Our representative will pick you up from Port of Ein El Sokhna by the cruise exit door. After that you will be driven by an air-conditioned vehicl through the fascinating Egyptian countryside towards the legendary Cairo. Upon arrival the outskirts of Cairo, continue to the downtown of Cairo, to visit the famous Egyptian Museum, housing the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts in the world, including the magnificent treasures of the boy King,Tutankhamun. lunch at local restaurant before you arrive at the Plateau Of Giza where the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World, the Great pyramid and their mysterious guardian, the Sphinx, stand defying the passage of time and men. Then drive to the Western Plateau to see a panoramic view of the Pyramids and a short photo stop will take place before your coach brings you near the Great Pyramid of Cheops where free time will be allocated. Continue down the valley to visit the mighty Sphinx with its adjoining Mortuary Temple made of alabaster. A short time will be spent at an oriental shop where a demonstration will take place introducing you to an art discovered by the ancient Egyptians, paper making from reeds. Limited time for souvenir shopping will be allocated before you commence the return drive to Sokhna port.

Price Includes:-

• Pick up services from Sokhna port & return (by the cruise exit door)
• All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Private English Egyptologist guide
• Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
• Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour
• Lunch during your day trip at local restaurant
• Shopping tours in Cairo
• All taxes & service charge

What to bring:-

-Passport valid for 6 months
– Comfortable shoes
– Cotton clothes in summer
– Warm clothes in winter
– Sun block
– Sunglasses
– Hat
– Photo/Video Camera

Contact Us:-

Website: – egyptonlinetours.net

E-mail:- Hend@egyptonlinetours.net

Address:- 124, Haram street, Giza, Egypt

Contact Person: – Hend Badawy

Cell Phone: – 0020111029094

Website:-

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