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From:
$2399!
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Included
Features |
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All
Internal tour flights
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All internal transfers and luggage handling
Accommodations
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3
nights Nile Hilton Cairo
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1
night Le Passage
Heliopolis in Cairo
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4
nights onboard at the deluxe MS Radamis or Sonesta
Sun Goddess
Meals
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8
buffet breakfasts (B),
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4
lunches (L)
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4
dinners (D)
River Cruise Highlights
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Fully
escorted services of Rafaat Shoukry, our on-site
Egyptian Tour Manager
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English-speaking guides and cruise directors
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Visit
Cairo’s renowned Egyptian Museum
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Visit
the ancient cities of Memphis and Sakkara
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Fly
to Abu Simbel to see the carved temples of Ramses
II
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See
the High Dam in Aswan
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Tour
the Valleys of the
Kings & Queens
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Marvel
at the Deir El Bahari Temple and the Colossi of
Memnon
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Tour
the temples at Karnak and Luxor
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Visa
Requirements
A visa for Egypt is required for US citizens.
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Step
back in time and explore thousands of years of history, legend,
and lore as you view the timeless wonders of Egypt. Discover the
world of the ancient Egyptians as you visit the incomparable sites
of the pharaohs and see
the golden treasures of Tutankhamen.
Cruise along the legendary Nile River, passing colonnaded temples,
and stop at the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo, situated at the crossroads
of ancient caravan routes. Return home with a new understanding
of this mystical land.
Itinerary:
Day 1 – Depart USA: Our Egyptian adventure begins
as we sit back, relax and enjoy the flight.
Day 2- Arrive Cairo, Egypt: Welcome to Cairo! Check into
your deluxe hotel, located on the banks of the legendary Nile River,
next to the Egyptian Museum.
Day 3 - Cairo: Your full day of touring begins
at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, offering excellent insight
into the world of the Pharaohs and a great introduction to the history
of Egypt and the many sites that are covered by your cruise program.
Of course, your guided museum tour includes the golden treasures
of Tutankhamen. In the afternoon, you drive to the Citadel to enjoy
a commanding view of the city and see the impressive Mohammed Ali
Mosque. Then tour Old Cairo and see one of the Coptic Churches and
the Synagogue of Bes Ezra. Today’s tour finishes at the Khan el
Khalil bazaar with time to shop. Meals B
Day 4- Cairo:
A
second complete day of sightseeing begins at the Great Pyramids
of Giza and the famous Sphinx, a colossal carved figure of a recumbent
lion with the head of a man. A special highlight we’ve included
is entrance to see the ancient Solar Boat and an opportunity to
take a camel ride. Next, you travel to the edge of the western desert
and visit Memphis, the site of Egypt’s ancient capital. Here you
will see the limestone colossus of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx.
Continue to Sakkara, to visit Egypt’s oldest standing stone structure,
the Step Pyramid of King Zoser. The evening is free in Cairo. Meals
B
Day
5- Cairo / Abu Simbel / Aswan:
A morning flight brings you to the grand temples of Abu Simbel.
Here, ancient Egyptians carved four 67 foot high figures of King
Ramses II out of solid rock. After touring this remarkable site
you fly to Aswan to board your deluxe Nile ship. Your deluxe Nile
Cruise Ship – Meals B,L,D
Day
6- Cruising / Kom Ombo / Edfu:
This morning you’ll visit the remarkable High Dam at Aswan. Your
tour includes the Philae Temple and the unfinished Obelisk. After
sailing to Kom Ombo, you stop and visit a unique temple from the
Ptolemic period dedicated to Egyptian gods Sobek and Haruat. Your
cruise continues to Edfu for the night. Meals B,L,D
Day
7 - Cruising at Esna / Luxor:
At Edfu you visit the Temple of Horus. As the sun-god, Horus’ temple
had daily importance to the ancient Egyptians - a prominence reflected
in the attention to detail in both the design and construction found
here. Continue your Nile journey via Esna and cruise toward Luxor
for the night. Meals B,L,D
Day
8 - Luxor:
Today you visit Luxor, a city built on the site of ancient Thebes,
with its famous Valleys of the Kings and Queens. Sixty-four of Egypt’s
rulers were buried in ornate tombs here. You’ll also tour the Deir
El Bahari funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and see the Colossi
of Memnon – huge twin statues, each 63 feet high and hewn from a
single piece of rock. You return to the ship for lunch and enjoy
a relaxing free afternoon. Meals B,L,D
Day
9 - Luxor:
In the morning you disembark and we complete your Egyptian explorations
with an excursion to the Temple of Karnak with its beautiful Temple
of Amun-Re and Hypostyle Hall, the largest hall of any temple in
the world. Continue to the excellently-preserved Temple of Luxor,
an ancient wonder that was discovered under a hill of rubble. Later
you fly back to Cairo and check in to your first-class hotel, located
conveniently near the airport.
Le Passage Heliopolis – Meals B
Day
10 – Return to USA
This morning we bid farewell to Egypt and transfer to the airport
for our flight home. (B)
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River
of the Pharaohs