Treasures of Egypt - 2025
Overview
Highlights
- Experience freshly prepared traditional local cuisine each night on your Nile cruise.
- Get a first-hand introduction into how Egyptian cuisine is prepared during a cooking demonstration.
- Enjoy an afternoon tea aboard your ship, while gazing upon the Nile’s banks.
- Embark on a 7-night cruise and discover the secrets of the Nile, the world’s longest river.
- Dress up and join the fun at a traditional galabeya party.
- Journey by motorboat to Philae Temple, rescued stone by stone during the construction of the High Dam.
- Visit the Pyramids of Giza, the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- Explore the 4,000-year-old religious complex of the Karnak Temple.
- Discover the Valley of the Kings, including a viewing of the tombs of the Kings Tutankhamun and Ramses VI.
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Itinerary
Step back in time and explore thousands of years of history, legend, and lore as you walk amongst Egypt’s timeless wonders.
Today, arrive in Cairo, a modern megalopolis with an intriguing past.
This morning, get a glimpse into ancient Egypt’s Pharaohs, power struggles, and dynasties during a visit to the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities.* Be prepared for a dose of Cairo’s legendary traffic as you head to Giza. Fulfill a lifelong dream as you encounter the Pyra...
Depart your hotel before dawn** for your flight to Luxor. Pause for a visit to the expansive Karnak Temple. Wander through this 4,000-year-old complex of pylons and obelisks, often of near-mythic proportions. Then, board your cruise ship for your 7-night voyage on the...
Venture thousands of years into the past. As the sun rises, cross the Nile for a day in ancient Thebes. Explore the Valley of the Kings,*** including the world-renowned tombs of Tutankhamun and Ramses VI. Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut as well as the Colossi of ...
Linger over a relaxed breakfast and a lazy morning on board. Take in glimpses of the small farms that dot the Nile’s banks, appreciating the simple, modest livings of local farmers. In a place where daily life has changed little over the centuries, stay on the lookout...
Consider a full-day optional tour to Abu Simbel**** to visit the extraordinary temples of Ramses II, saved from the rising waters of Lake Nasser during the construction of the High Dam. If you decide to sleep in, enjoy a day at leisure to explore Aswan. Perhaps you’ll visit the fascinating artifacts at the Nubian Archeological Museum or stroll along the Corniche, Aswan’s waterfront promenade.
This morning, hop on a motorboat for a ride to the sanctuary island dedicated to the goddess Isis. Philae Temple is among the architectural wonders rescued from the rising waters of the Nile during the building of the High Dam. Then, gain a different perspective on th...
This morning, board a felucca (wooden sailboat) for a scenic sailing. As your time in Aswan draws to a close, take in the views of the tall sand dunes on the western shore of the Nile. Your ship sets sail once again after lunch for a relaxing afternoon heading downstream towards Edfu.
Beat the heat with an early morning visit to the well-preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu. Peruse the endless carvings of scenes depicting the power and grandeur of the pharaohs. Return to the ship for your last stretch of sailing, docking in Luxor mid-afternoon. Upon a...
Early this morning,***** return to Cairo. Head towards the old town to enjoy some free time to shop in the world-famous bazaar of Khan el-Khalili. Peruse colorful trinkets, hand-painted crafts, polished pendants, and more. Check into your hotel in the late afternoon, where this evening, you’ll join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner.
Your adventure in Egypt ends today. Return home with a new understanding of this mystical land.
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