Between the Paws of the Sphinx
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Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly greeted by our staff and assisted with immigration formalities – from obtaining your visa through baggage claim and customs. Then we’ll take you to the 5-star Kempinski Nile Hotel where a Nile-view room awaits.
By special arrangement, stand between the Paws of the Sphinx for a private presentation with Ashraf Mohie El-Din. Drawing upon his professional experience mapping excavations on the Giza Plateau, he is a wonderful speaker. Then gaze upon the Great Pyramids and have ...
With our expert Egyptologist, your tour of Old Cairo #WHS# includes fine views from the Citadel. After lunch at Felfela, you’ll visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities - a perfect introduction to the ancient sites you’ll explore along the Nile. End your touring in the lively Khan El Khalili bazaar - where gold, jewelry, exotic spices and rugs have been traded for centuries. Meals B+L+D
Travel to Alexandria, founded in 331 BCE, and tour the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a striking landmark embellished with carved letters, pictograms and hieroglyphs from more than 120 different scripts. Enjoy dinner and 2 nights at the Four Seasons Hotel. Meals B+L+D
Begin today at the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. Discovered in 1900, these rock-cut tombs were used for 200 years starting in the 2nd century AD. At Pompey’s Pillar, you’ll discover a monolithic column erected in 300 AD. Then tour the lovely Montazah Palace and Royal Gardens, and see the Roman Amphitheater. This evening, enjoy an elegant dinner with wine at the luxurious Four Seasons. Meals B+L+D
After breakfast, we’ll make the return journey to Cairo, arriving in time for lunch at Andrea. Then continue to the Waldorf Astoria Heliopolis Towers for check-in where you’ll have time to relax and refresh before dining tonight here at our luxury hotel. The Waldorf Astoria’s convenient location close to the Cairo airport is ideal for our morning flight tomorrow to Abu Simbel. Meals B+L+D
Fly to Abu Simbel to visit the Temples of Ramses II #WHS#, one of the most impressive sights of antiquity. Then fly to Aswan to board the Oberoi Zahra. Tonight, we take you to Philae Temple #WHS# where a thrilling Sound & Light Show brings this ancient wonder to life. Meals B+L+D
Step ashore with our engaging Egyptologist to explore the Temple of Kom Ombo. Set on a picturesque bend of the Nile, this unusual dual-deity temple is dedicated to the falcon-headed God Horus and the fearsome Crocodile God Sobek. Later, you’ll step aboard a felucca, traditional sailing vessel of the Nile, to visit the Aswan Botanical Garden on El Nabatat Island. Meals B+L+D
Enjoy a leisurely morning of cruising aboard our luxury ship. After lunch, step ashore in Edfu to visit the Temple of Haroeris; rich in design, intricate in detail and ingenious in its construction, the amazing quality of every element attests to the great importance ...
Step off this afternoon with our expert Egyptologist and tour the stunning Karnak Temple #WHS# with its massive pillars and grand Hypostyle Hall. Nearby, the Luxor Temple #WHS# is connected to the Karnak complex by the nearly 2-mile long Avenue of Sphinxes. The outstanding Luxor Museum brings a deeper dimension to the day’s touring. Meals B+L+D
Focusing on the ancients sites of the Nile’s West Bank, today’s touring includes the tomb of the young king, Tutankhamen. Less well known, the Tomb of Ramses VI is impressive with its hieroglyphs and paintings. You’ll also marvel at the Colossi of Memnon and visit the...
After breakfast, disembark in Luxor and fly back to the capital, where you’ll be escorted to the Waldorf Astoria Heliopolis Towers. Close to the airport, its location is ideal for this final overnight stay in Cairo. This evening, you’ll gather with your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner. Meals B+L+D
We’ll take you to the airport for your homeward journey. Meals B
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Alexander + Roberts Reviews & Ratings
Review of Between the Paws of the Sphinx
I have always wanted to cruise the Nile, and this trip was a dream come true! All the details -- travel logistics, accommodations, meals, activities -- were anticipa...
Review of Between the Paws of the Sphinx
Loved all of it! - but to perhaps to be more descriptive, I think it was a bit of awe in actually experiencing the sight of so much history I had read and heard abou...
Review of Between the Paws of the Sphinx
Nile river cruise was exceptional, could have been a day or two longer. We felt the overall service by Alexander Roberts team in Egypt made the trip special. They h...
Review of Between the Paws of the Sphinx
Egypt, our Egyptologist, the food, the care, thoughtfulness, and thoroughness of the local A&R representatives, and the very nice people we met within our group ...
Review of Between the Paws of the Sphinx
There were the highlights for me: 1. Close up access / lecture at The Great Sphinx. 2. Excellent logistics team (tour director, transfers, etc.), 3. Thorough it...
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