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TRIP OVERVIEW
Egypt with Nile Cruise
That calendar you live by—the one with 365 days divided into twelve months—you can thank the ancient Egyptians for the handy invention that helps you manage your time. In this 9-day vacation, you’ll marvel at many other amazing accomplishments of this remarkable civilization. The daunting Great Pyramids, the enigmatic Sphinx and the extraordinary temples of Luxor and Karnak are well worth the journey as are the sparkling treasures inside Cairo’s Egyptian Museum, including the fascinating burial items from the opulent tomb of “King Tut.” As you sail down the legendary Nile from Luxor to Aswan on this enthralling tour of Egypt, you’ll also stand in awe at the Kom Ombo Temple, barter for goods at the bustling bazaars, and sway to the rhythmic drums on a relaxing felucca ride down the Nile.
The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:
Historic Cairo
The Pyramid Fields of Giza
Includes:
8 Breakfast
4 Lunches
6 Dinners
 

Pricing starts at $2769 per person based on double occupancy.  

 

Available Dates for 2024: January 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th, February 3, 10, 17th and 24th, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th, April 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th, May 4th, 11th and 18th, August 17th, 24 and 31st, September 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th, October 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th, November 2nd, 9th, 16th , 23rd and 30th and December 7th 2024.  

 

Tour prices are land only. All tour specials are subject to availability and rates are subject to change. Travel insurance is highly recommended. Not responsible for publishing/printing errors. Additional taxes, surcharges, and luggage fees may apply.
 

Itinerary

DAY 1 WELCOME TO CAIRO, EGYPT
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
We’ve vetted and hand-selected the best hotels around the world with location, comfort, and style in mind. Enjoy first-class hotels in each destination, and check in with the confidence that we’ve already checked everything out for your comfort and convenience. D
 

DAY 2 CAIRO, EXCURSION TO GIZA
CAIRO Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the Egyptian Museum.
GIZA See the Sphinx and the Great Pyramids.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORY & MYSTERY Get up close and personal with The Pyramids of Giza - one of the World’s Seven Wonders. Ponder the enigmatic secrets of the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Marvel at the massive monument of Cheops, the most colossal pyramid ever built, with an original height of 496 feet. B
 

DAY 3 CAIRO-LUXOR 
AIRO Fly to Luxor.
LUXOR Embark on your Nile River cruise ship with lunch on board. This afternoon, guided sightseeing includes the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ANCIENT CITIES See the stunning monuments of Luxor and Karnak, ancient cities whose combined populations once topped one million. Walk among the pillars of the colossal Temple of Amun Ra and along the Avenue of the Sphinxes for an experience you will treasure for a lifetime. B, L, D
 

DAY 4 CRUISING LUXOR – ESNA - EDFU
LUXOR Time to wander around at your own pace or perhaps take an optional excursion on the West Bank of the Nile. Enjoy a Captain’s welcome cocktail party.
Sail to Edfu.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOTS Venture in “World’s greatest open-air Museum” where most of the ruins and artefacts at the site have been preserved and they are as still in their original forms. B, L, D
 

DAY 5 CRUISING EDFU – KOM OMBO - ASWAN
EDFU Visit the Temple of Horus, then enjoy lunch on board while sailing.
KOM OMBO Guided walking tour includes the temple dedicated to the crocodile and falcon gods. Free time to browse. Enjoy a Galabeya (traditional Egyptian gown) party on board this evening.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDS & LORE Explore captivating Kom Ombo with a walking tour of its bluff-top twin temples. Gaze at the spellbinding temples dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek-Ra and the falcon god Horus. B, L , D
 

DAY 6 CRUISING ASWAN
ASWAN Discover the land of gold that has kept the treasures of the pharaos for centuries.  Sail on a felucca (traditional wooden sailing boat) around Kitchener’s Island and the Mausoleum of Aga Khan. Take part in a Nubian Folklore presentation on board this evening.
LOCAL FAVORITE
EPIC RIDE Sail from Aswan on a felucca a traditional Egyptian wooden boat with a canvas sail. Capture the wind to move effortlessly around the botanical sanctuary of Kitchener’s Island and the Mausoleum of Aga Khan – the stately and austere done-topped rose limestone monument and Carrara-marble tomb of the 20th-century religious and political leader. B, L, D
 

DAY 7 ASWAN
ASWAN Disembarkation. Free time this afternoon and evening. B
 

DAY 8 ASWAN-CAIRO
ASWAN Fly to Cairo.
CAIRO Enjoy free time this afternoon, followed by a farewell dinner at your hotel this evening. B, D
 

DAY 9 CAIRO
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning
 


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