| 12 Days ~ Egypt
Tour Pace
While you might find hustle and
bustle in the bazaars of Cairo, it is certainly not to be found aboard your
luxury Nile cruiser. With seven nights to relax while you glide down the
Nile, this tour could quite possibly be one of the most graceful vacations
you will ever experience.
DAY 1 – TUE – ARRIVE
CAIRO
Welcome to the timeless land of
the Pharoahs, a treasure trove of history and antiquities. On arrival in
Cairo, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Hotel: Marriott.
DAY 2 – WED – CAIRO
SIGHTSEEING
Visit the Citadel of Salah El
Din, with its panoramic view of the city and then visit Mohammed Ali’s great
alabaster mosque. Continue to the famous Egyptian Museum to see the amazing
treasure recovered from the tomb of Tutankhamun. Later, drive to the
Pyramids for the magical Sound & Light Show which literally illuminates the
ancient history of Giza! (Buffet breakfast).
DAY 3 – THU – CAIRO –
CRUISING
Fly to Luxor, on the banks of
the Nile, to tour the Temple complex of Karnak with its avenues of sphinxes
and halls of gigantic columns. After boarding your cruise boat set sail for
Dendara. (Buffet breakfast, Lunch, dinner).
DAY 4 – FRI – CRUISING
– LUXOR
Visit the Temple of Hathor in
Dendara, one of the best preserved temples in Egypt and containing a rare
depiction of Cleopatra and her son Caesarian, whose father was Julius
Caesar. The cruise returns to Luxor around midday. Afternoon at leisure. In
the cool of early evening enjoy a horse & carriage ride to visit the ancient
Temple of Luxor. (Buffet breakfast, Lunch, dinner).
DAY 5 – SAT – CRUISING
– EDFU
Travel by air-conditioned coach
to the West Bank of the Nile to see the Colossi of Memnon, and visit both
the Temple of Hatshepsut and Valley of the Kings, where many illustrious
Pharoahs were buried. Return to your cruise boat where you sail via the Esna
Lock to Edfu, where there is free time on arrival. Don your galabeas
(traditional Egyptian attire), for a fun-filled Egyptian Dinner and Galabea
Party. (Buffet breakfast, Lunch, specialty highlight dinner).
DAY 6 – SUN – CRUISING
– ASWAN
Visit the well-preserved Temple
of Horus at Edfu, dedicated to the Falcon God. After exploring this
fascinating site, your cruise continues to Aswan. (Buffet breakfast, Lunch, dinner).
DAY 7 – MON – CRUISING
– ASWAN
A full day of sightseeing
includes a visit to the Aswan High Dam and Granite Quarries to see the
enormous unfinished obelisk. Travel by motorboat to the Temple of Isis,
rising from the waters of the Nile on the Island of Philae. Later, return to
Aswan to sail in a traditional Nile felucca around Aswan’s Botanical
Gardens. (Buffet breakfast, Lunch,
dinner).
DAY 8 – TUE – CRUISING
– KOM OMBO
Spend the morning at leisure in
Aswan. Join the optional excursion by air to the temples of Abu Simbel,
carved out of the rock by Rameses II (see page 142). In the afternoon, sail
to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple dedicated to the Crocodile God, Sobek.
(Buffet breakfast, Lunch,
dinner).
DAY 9 – WED – CRUISING
– LUXOR
In the evening arrive back in
Luxor where there is time for last minute shopping and sightseeing. (Buffet
breakfast, Lunch, dinner).
DAY 10 – THU – LUXOR –
CAIRO
Disembark and transfer to the
airport for your return flight to Cairo. The evening is at leisure. Perhaps
enjoy an optional dinner and entertainment. Hotel: Marriott. (Buffet
breakfast)
DAY 11 – FRI – CAIRO
SIGHTSEEING
Drive to Memphis, the famous
capital of the ancient world. Admire the colossal statue of Rameses II and
the great alabaster sphinx. Continue to Sakkara to see the Step Pyramid of
King Zoser, the oldest pyramid in the world, dating back from 2700 BC. In
the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of Giza where you see the enigmatic
Sphinx and the magnificent Pyramids with a highlight visit inside one of
these extraordinary creations! (Buffet breakfast)
DAY 12 – SAT – CAIRO
The tour ends with transfers to
Cairo airport. (Buffet breakfast) |
