Your encounters with
the wonders of Egypt will take you to the
famous pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, as
well as a cruise on the Nile River.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Famous pyramids of Giza & Sphinx
• Sound and light show
• Nile Cruise
• Visit grand temples
ITINERARY IN DETAIL
DAY 01 Arrive CAIRO
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight - Hotel
Meals: Dinner
DAY 02 CAIRO
Cairo is a city of more than 18 million people- a bustling, dusty and boisterous metropolis with loads of character and history. This morning, you will have a city tour, including visits to the Coptic Quarter, the Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque. A full afternoon is spent at the Egyptian Museum, providing you with an excellent insight into Egyptian history from the Old Kingdom right through to the Roman Empire. The highlight of the museum is the Tutankhamun exhibit which houses the treasure from the tomb discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter. Although he was an insignificant Pharaoh, Tutankhamun’s tomb contained a stunning array of gold, including pure gold sandals. It is astounding to imagine what treasures a significant Pharaoh may have taken into their next life, had their tombs not been ransacked.
Overnight - Hotel
Meals: Dinner
DAY 03 CAIRO
Before appreciating the best-preserved pyramids, this morning you will visit the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, which shows the style of construction used to build pyramids. The Step Pyramid was built by the Pharaoh’s chief architect, Imhotep, in 27 B.C., and was at that time the largest stone construction ever built. Following your visit to Saqqara, you will travel to the nearby old capital of Memphis. Little remains of the once grand and thriving metropolis, except a small museum and garden. You will spend time visiting the gardens where statues of Ramses ÉÉ can be viewed.
The Great Pyramids of Egypt, set on a plateau in the Arabian Desert, are one of the seven
wonders of the world, the reason for which becomes evident as you first set eyes on these awesome monuments. You will spend the afternoon exploring the main sites. You will enter the Kings Chamber and marvel at the sophisticated construction of this ancient site. Included is a visit to the Solar Barque Museum, where the remains of a wooden boat, perhaps used in the funeral procession for the Pharaoh, can be seen. Time is spent appreciating the majestic Sphinx and wondering at the mystery that surrounds this enormous monster.
Overnight - Hotel
Meals: Dinner
DAY 04 CAIRO-LUXOR and board CRUISE
You will be transferred to the airport for the short flight to Luxor to board your Nile cruise ship. After lunch on board, you will visit the Temples of Luxor and Karnak. The afternoon is free to relax on board the ship. The evening dinner on board is followed by a belly dance show.
Overnight - Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 05 LUXOR-EDFU
Early in the morning, you will cross the Nile to its West Bank. Highlights of the tour include the Valley of Kings and Queens, where dynasties of pharaohs were buried, and the Great Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. Stop at Medinet Habu to see the twin Colossi of Memnon, the enormous seated statue facing the Nile. Return to the ship for lunch and sail to Edfu. In the evening you will enjoy the Captain's welcome cocktail party, followed by dinner.
Overnight - Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 06 EDFU-KOM OMBO
Today's visit in Edfu includes the superbly preserved temple of the falcon god Horus. After lunch on board, the ship sails to Kom Ombo. In Kom Ombo you will visit the temple shared by the two gods, Sobek and Haroeis. Dinner on board is followed by a Galabeya Party.
Overnight - Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 07 ASWAN
Sail in the morning to the Nubian town of Aswan. Sightseeing begins with a visit to the High Dam, built by President Nasser to control the flooding of the Nile. Then, travel by boat to the Temple of Isis, rising off the waters of Lake Nasser on the island of Philae. Continue to the ancient Granite Quarries and the enormous 170 foot-long unfinished Obelisk. After lunch on board, sail the Nile by felucca around Elephantine Island to view the Agha Khan Mausoleum and Kitchener's Island. Tonight's dinner on board is followed by a Nubian folkloric show.
Overnight - Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 08 Fly ASWAN-CAIRO
Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo, meeting with your host upon arrival. The balance of the day is at leisure.
Overnight - Hotel
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
DAY 09 Depart CAIRO
Transfer to the airport to connect with your flight home.
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| Tour Itinerary |
| Day 1 |
Arrive Cairo |
| Day 2 |
Cairo |
| Day 3 |
Cairo |
| Day 4 |
Fly to Luxor; board cruise |
| Day 5 |
Cruise/Edfu |
| Day 6 |
Cruise/Kom Ombo |
| Day 7 |
Cruise/Aswan |
| Day 8 |
Fly Aswan-Cairo |
| Day 9 |
Depart Cairo |
| Tour Information |
| Cost: |
US $ 1995 \ Can $ 1995 |
| Length: |
9 days |
| Leader : |
Cairo |
| Deposit: |
US $ 500\Can $ 500
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| Note: |
| Cost includes internal flights Cairo-Luxor, Aswan-Cairo
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