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10 Day Nile Jewel
offered by supplier M09212 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 10
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 4
people
Destination(s):
Egypt
Specialty Categories:
Cultural Journey
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 2879 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 2879 US Dollar (USD)
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Imagine taking a luxurious cruise on the legendary Nile River to visit the great Sphinx and Pyramids of Egypt. No other man made structures on Earth inspire the shear awe or garnish the mystique of these ancient wonders of Egypt. Our Egyptian vacations and tour packages take you to the center of the ancient world as you travel back to the time of Cleopatra, King Tut and the great Pharaoh Ramses II. But let's not forget with first class hotels, great shopping, unparalleled museums, exquisite restaurants, plentiful cultural events and exciting nightlife, travel in Egypt affords the finest of modern amenities and vacation comforts. Travel to Egypt and build memories that will last forever.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1: Friday - Depart to Egypt today.
Day 2: Saturday - 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. Included: (D).
Day 3: Sunday - 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. Included: (B), (L), (D).
Day 4: Monday - 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. Included: (B), (L), (D).
Day 5: Tuesday - 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. Included: (B), (L), (D).
Day 6: Wednesday - Visit the High Dam, Old Dam, Philae Temple, and the Granite Quarries. Sail to Edfu. Overnight on board. Included: (B), (L), (D).
Day 7: Thursday - 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. Included: (B), (L), (D).
Day 8: Friday - 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. Included: (B), (L), (D).
Day 9: Saturday - 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. Included: (B), (D).
Day 10: Sunday - You will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your return flight. Included: (B).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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