10 Day Egypt Nile Jewel from $ 1677
Includes 4 nights in Cairo with breakfast daily
and a 4-night Nile Cruise including all meals.
ITINERARY
DAY 01: FRI - Depart to Egypt today.
DAY 02: SAT - Upon arrival at Cairo
International Airport, you will be met and assisted through customs and
formalities, then transferred to your hotel. Balance of the day is at
leisure. Overnight in Cairo.
DAY 03: SUN - Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which houses the world's largest collection of artifacts from the era of the pharaohs including some belonging to King Tut. Tour Old Cairo, where early Judaism and Christianity flourished in Egypt. Visit sites like the Ben Ezra Synagogue and the Moallaka Church, where the Virgin Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus took refuge. After lunch, drive to the Islamic quarter to visit the Great Citadel and visit the Mohamed Ali Mosque, also known as the "Alabaster Mosque". Enjoy a walking tour of the colorful Khan El Khalili Bazaar district. Overnight in Cairo. (B/L)
DAY 04: MON - Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the defending Sphinx, which have stood for the last 5000 years. Continue to ancient Memphis, the first capital of Upper and Lower Egypt. Also visit Sakkara, site of the Step Pyramid of Zoser. In the evening, enjoy a Sound and Light Show presentation at the Giza Pyramids. Overnight in Cairo. (B/L)
DAY 05: TUE - You will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your flight to Abu Simbel. Visit the Great Temples of Ramses II. Stand before the colossal statue of the Pharaoh with smaller statues of his wife Nefertari and daughters at his feet. After this visit, fly to Aswan. Upon arrival at Aswan Airport, you will be transferred to your Deluxe Nile Cruise Boat for a 5-day/4-night Nile cruise. Accommodations aboard will consist of an Outside Cabin with private facilities. Afternoon sail by felucca for an outside visit to the Agha Khan Mausoleum and Elephantine Island. Overnight on board. (B/L/D)
DAY 06: WED - Visit the High Dam, Old Dam, Philae Temple, and the Granite Quarries. Sail to Edfu. Overnight on board. (B/L/D)
DAY 07: THU - Travel by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, the best preserved of all the large Egyptian Temples. Sail to Luxor. Overnight on board. (B/L/D)
DAY 08: FRI - Cross the Nile to the West Bank. Visit the Necropolis of Thebes, Colossi of Memnon, Queen Hatshepsut Funerary Temple, and the Valley of the Kings and Queens. In the evening, enjoy a Sound and Light Show presentation at Karnak Temple. Overnight on board. (B/L/D)
DAY 09: SAT - Visit Luxor Temple dedicated to the god Amon-Ra. It was expanded by Ramses II, who added statues of himself. Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple. After disembarkation, you will be transferred to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo. (B)
DAY 10: SUN - You will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your return flight. (B)
DAY 03: SUN - Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which houses the world's largest collection of artifacts from the era of the pharaohs including some belonging to King Tut. Tour Old Cairo, where early Judaism and Christianity flourished in Egypt. Visit sites like the Ben Ezra Synagogue and the Moallaka Church, where the Virgin Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus took refuge. After lunch, drive to the Islamic quarter to visit the Great Citadel and visit the Mohamed Ali Mosque, also known as the "Alabaster Mosque". Enjoy a walking tour of the colorful Khan El Khalili Bazaar district. Overnight in Cairo. (B/L)
DAY 04: MON - Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the defending Sphinx, which have stood for the last 5000 years. Continue to ancient Memphis, the first capital of Upper and Lower Egypt. Also visit Sakkara, site of the Step Pyramid of Zoser. In the evening, enjoy a Sound and Light Show presentation at the Giza Pyramids. Overnight in Cairo. (B/L)
DAY 05: TUE - You will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your flight to Abu Simbel. Visit the Great Temples of Ramses II. Stand before the colossal statue of the Pharaoh with smaller statues of his wife Nefertari and daughters at his feet. After this visit, fly to Aswan. Upon arrival at Aswan Airport, you will be transferred to your Deluxe Nile Cruise Boat for a 5-day/4-night Nile cruise. Accommodations aboard will consist of an Outside Cabin with private facilities. Afternoon sail by felucca for an outside visit to the Agha Khan Mausoleum and Elephantine Island. Overnight on board. (B/L/D)
DAY 06: WED - Visit the High Dam, Old Dam, Philae Temple, and the Granite Quarries. Sail to Edfu. Overnight on board. (B/L/D)
DAY 07: THU - Travel by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, the best preserved of all the large Egyptian Temples. Sail to Luxor. Overnight on board. (B/L/D)
DAY 08: FRI - Cross the Nile to the West Bank. Visit the Necropolis of Thebes, Colossi of Memnon, Queen Hatshepsut Funerary Temple, and the Valley of the Kings and Queens. In the evening, enjoy a Sound and Light Show presentation at Karnak Temple. Overnight on board. (B/L/D)
DAY 09: SAT - Visit Luxor Temple dedicated to the god Amon-Ra. It was expanded by Ramses II, who added statues of himself. Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple. After disembarkation, you will be transferred to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo. (B)
DAY 10: SUN - You will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your return flight. (B)
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
- 4 nights in Cairo, including breakfast.
- 4-night Nile cruise, including all meals.
- Deluxe Outside Cabin.
- All shore excursions including entrance fees and guidance.
- Sightseeing in Cairo as per itinerary with lunch and including entrance fees and guidance.
- Abu Simbel Excursion by Air from Aswan.
- Sound and Light Shows in Cairo and Luxor.
- All transfers within Egypt with local hosting.
- Transportation provided by air-conditioned motor coach.
- Service of an English-speaking Egyptologist during sightseeing.
HOTELS USED
- Cairo, Egypt - Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence
- Aswan to Luxor - m/s Moevenpick Royal Lotus
NOT INCLUDED
Airfare: International or DomesticWe can offer airfare from the airport closest to you. Ask your Destination Specialist.
- Entry Visa ($20) Paid Locally.
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