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01Overnight Flight to Egypt
Depart the USA on an overnight flight to Cairo
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02Arrive in Cairo
Meet tour representative and transfer to hotel Free time to relax and explore at leisure
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03Historic Cairo
Visit the Cairo Citadel and Mosque of Muhammad Ali Explore Khan el-Khalili and El Moez Street Lunch at a local restaurant Afternoon at leisure
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04Pyramids & Egyptian Culture
Tour the Grand Egyptian Museum
Visit the Great Pyramid of Giza and Great Sphinx of Giza
Dinner with a local Egyptian family
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05Fly to Luxor & Board Nile Cruise
Morning flight to Luxor
Visit Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple Complex
Board Nile cruise ship
Visit a papyrus institute
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06Valley of the Kings
Optional sunrise hot-air balloon ride
Explore the Valley of the Kings including King Tut’s tomb
Visit Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
Photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon
Sail to Edfu
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07Edfu & Kom Ombo
Visit Temple of Edfu
Cooking class onboard
Tour Temple of Kom Ombo
Sail to Aswan
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08Aswan & Felucca Ride
Visit Philae Temple
Traditional felucca sailboat ride on the Nile
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09Abu Simbel & Return to Cairo
Fly to Abu Simbel Temples
Visit the temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari
Return flight to Cairo Farewell dinner
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10Return Home
Transfer to airport Flight back to the USA
Ancient Egypt Tour with a Cruise on the Nile river
10 Days 8 Nights10 DAYS • 21 MEALS Ancient wonders of Egypt with golden sands, souqs and history make it the ultimate travel destination. Explore Cairo during a three-night stay and touring with an Egyptologist. Visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the brand new museum. Experience a cruise on the Nile river starting in Luxor and ending in Aswan. Explore the ancient temples of Karnak, Luxor, Horus and Kom Ombo. Journey into the fascinating Valley of the Kings, visit the impressive Queen Hatshepsut Temple and experience the Nile while sailing aboard a felucca boat. Join us as we step into the Land of the Pharaohs and discover the exotic charms of evocative Egypt.
Itinerary
Following Items
- * Three nights in Cairo at the Four Seasons First Residence Hotel - Run of the House allocation.
- * Four nights on M/S Jazz Regent Nile River Cruise - River view stateroom
- One night at the Intercontinental City Stars Hotel – City view room
- * Intra country flights - Cairo / Luxor – Aswan / Abu Simbel / Cairo – Coach Class
- * 8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches and 6 Dinners
- * 10 guided tours led by experienced Egyptologist including sites entrance fee
- * Transfers at Airports, Hotels and Nile Cruise
- * Guaranteed modern, air-conditioned deluxe vehicles
- * English speaking Egyptologist going all through the whole program for minimum 10 guests.
- * Water, tea and coffee offered during every meal.
- * One bottle of water 0.5 L per person offered on each excursion
Rates do not include
- * All items of a personal nature (telephone calls, Laundry, room service, etc.)
- * Visa upon arrival at Cairo airport - Cost $35.00
- * Gratuities for Egyptologist and bus driver. Approximately $160 per person
- * Any beverage not mentioned in tour program description