Egypt in 13 days - Pyramids, Alexandria and Nile on board. - SUPERIOR
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Overview
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- Alexandria
- Aswan
- Cairo
- Giza
- Luxor
- Nile River
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- Departures from main US airports.
- International flights: US - Cairo - US.
- Domestic flights: Cairo - Luxor, Luxor - Cairo. *
- 5 nights accommodation in Superior category hotels and 7 nights on board the Nile Cruise. **
- 5 breakfasts and Full-Board on board the Nile Cruise.
- Transfers in an air conditioned vehicle.
- Visits and entrances fees as indicated in the itinerary. ***
- All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
- 7-night Nile Cruise.
Itinerary
It's time to unearth the secrets of Ancient Egypt and get to know the vibrant culture of Egypt's most emblematic cities and sights. Arrive at your departure airport ready to check-in for a flight to Cairo *. Night on board. If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.
Touch down in Cairo and transfer to the hotel. Once you've settled in, the remainder of the day is free at your leisure to get to know the sights and sounds of Cairo, in the shadow of the Great Pyramids! Go shopping at the local souk or sample the national cuisine. Overnight stay in Cairo.
Breakfast in the hotel. Visit the only remaining ancient Seven Wonders of the World Today. Head to the Giza plateau, home of the three Great Pyramids, built over 4,500 years ago and dedicated to the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt! Explore the pyramids and learn about their...
Breakfast in the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure in captivating Cairo, exploring its atmospheric streets, or opt for an optional visit to the legendary Egyptian Museum where you can trace the history of Egypt's ancient civilization. In the afternoon, we recommend t...
Breakfast at the hotel. Set off on an excursion to Alexandria, founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC. Once the capital of New Egypt is is one of the most historically important cities in Egypt. An array of civilizations, such as the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and Ot...
Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight to Luxor. On arrival, transfer to the port to board your Nile Cruise Boat, your home for the next four nights on a full-board basis. Get settled in your cabin and enjoy lunch and the v...
Full-board on board. Begin the day with a visit to the legendary Valley of the Kings, the burial site of the Pharaohs between the 18th and 20th Egyptian dynasties and the famous site of the tomb of Tutankhamun. After exploring the valley, head to the Temple of Queen H...
Full-board on board. Today, disembark the boat in Edfu to experience a private buggy ride to the legendary Temple of Horus, located on the west bank of the Nile. The temple itself is dedicated to the worship of the Egyptian god Horus, one of the most revered and important gods in Ancient Egypt. After discovering this ancient temple, return to the ship and set sail to Aswan. Overnight on board.
Full board on board. This morning, we recommend an optional excursion to the ancient temples of Abu Simbel.* Later in the day, enjoy a tour of Aswan to discover the famous granite quarry, to uncover the ingenious techniques used to extract the building blocks of Ancie...
Full board on board. Enjoy a morning at your leisure to soak up the views of the Nile. In the afternoon, take a felucca ride, a traditional fishing boat. Cruise along the Nile and discover the impressive Nile Falls, Elephantine Island and the Aga Khan Mausoleum. Retur...
Full-board on board. Set off for Kom Ombo. Upon arrival explore the twin Temples of Haroeris and Sobek and see the amazing Nilometer, used to measure the rising and falling levels of the Nile, an important source of life in Egypt. Overnight on board.
Full board on board. Enjoy some free time this morning to explore the city of Edfu before boarding the boat and navigating to Luxor. Disembark and explore this ancient city, known as Thebes in antiquity. Stroll along the Nile Corniche and see the famous Souk of Luxor. Why not stop in a local cafe to sample the traditional hookah water pipes? Overnight on board.
Breakfast on board. At the indicated time, disembark the ship and transfer to Luxor airport for a short flight back to the capital of Cairo. Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon free to enjoy a wander around the bazaar to pick up some last-minute souvenirs, indulge in delicious Egyptian cuisine or simply relax at your own pace. Overnight stay in Cairo.
Breakfast at the hotel.* At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the US. Arrive in the US and end your trip.** * Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day. ** Depending on the choice of flight, you may arrive back in the US the following day.
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