Description:

Splendor of the Nile

A country of mythological proportion and one whose ancient civilization dates back as far as any that the world has seen, Egypt is a land of mystical beauty and incomparable legacy. We tour the world-famous historic highlights, like the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx, now symbols of the country's mystery and glory, the Valleys of the Kings and Queens, which allows incredible opportunities for close-up exploration inside pyramid tombs, the colossal, 1,500-year-old Karnak Temple, with its tremendous pylon gateway near the Avenue of 1,000 Sphinxes that originally ran all the way to Luxor temple, and the bounties of the world's longest river; the Nile. Donkey-rides on stony pathways, camel treks through the desert and street tours by horse-drawn carriage add an element of authenticity to the experience as we explore the ancient past and contemporary faces of this first-rate destination.

Style: Land Tours,Adventure Travel
Regions: Africa

Accommodations:

The following is a sampling of our preferred properties in some of the locations visited on this tour and is meant to be indicative only. Hotel properties are not confirmed until 30-60 days before trip date.  For sample hotels in other locations on this tour, please contact us.

Egypt- Bassam Hotel

Egypt- Luxor Sheraton

Egypt- NTS Miss Egypt

Egypt- Sofitel le Sphinx

Itinerary:

Day 1 • Arrival in Cairo and transfer to our hotel in Giza.

Day 2 • We visit Memphis and Saqqara, the two most important sites in all of Egypt. Onto the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx, the foremost Pharaonic monuments symbolizing Egypt's glory and mystery. Climb inside a pyramid!

Day 3 • Visit the famous Museum of Egyptian Antiquities and Coptic Cairo, the centre of Christianity in Cairo.

Day 4 • Fly to Aswan. Evening Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple, grandly situated on an island.

Day 5 • Morning excursion to Abu Simbel—the imposing rock temples of Rameses II and his queen Nefartari. Later travel by small boat across the River Nile; enjoy a camel ride to the early Christian Monastery of St Simeon. Stroll through botanical gardens on Kitchener's Island.

Days 6-8 • Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor with a visit to Edfu, a Greek-built temple dedicated to the god Horus. Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, and Karnak Temple.

Day 9 • A morning excursion to the Valley of the Queens and workers' village.

Day 10 • Cross the River Nile to the West Bank and travel by donkey into the Valley of the Kings where we tour several tombs. Proceed to the funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Tea at a local home before returning to Luxor.

Day 11 • Fly to Cairo—we venture deep into the heart of Islamic Cairo and tour the Citadel, begun by Saladin in the 12th century.

Day 12 • Departure from Cairo.

Details:

LAND PRICING
$2965 Per Person, Twin Share
$410 Optional Single Supplement

GROUP SIZE
Maximum 18 plus Tour Leader

INCLUSIONS

• Accommodation
• Internal transportation
• Breakfasts and dinners daily
• All meals on cruise
• Sightseeing and entrance fees
• Tips for hotel, porters, drivers
• Transfers (Land/Air)
• Services of a Tour Leader

EXCLUSIONS

• Lunches and some dinners
• Drinks
• Items of a personal nature
• Air departure taxes/fuel surcharges
• Visa fees (if applicable)
• Transfers (if early/late)
• Transfers (if Land Only)
• Tour Leader gratuities

Options & Extensions:

Contact us for details.

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