11 Day Crown of Egypt with 3 Day First Class Nile Cruise
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4 Cairo, 2 Aswan, 3 Nile Cruise
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Marvel at the oldest structure of the “seven wonders of the ancient world”, the Great Pyramid of Giza View the world-famous Aswan High Dam, an engineering miracle, built in the 1960s Discover the Temple of Philae dedicated to the goddess Isis with its beautiful island location Enjoy a 3-day cruise on the Nile and admire the spectacular scenery of the Nile Valley Explore the imposing Greco-Roman Temple of Kom Ombo Tour the stunning Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god Horus, built in the Ptolemaic period Visit the magnificent Temples of Karnak, dating back over 3,000 years Admire the two colossal statues of Ramses II at the entrance to the ancient Luxor Temple
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4 Cairo, 2 Aswan, 3 Nile Cruise
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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
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Trip includes
- Round trip flights New York-Cairo, Cairo-New York Airline taxes & fuel surcharges All intra-flights: Cairo-Aswan, Luxor-Cairo 9 nights First Class accommodations
- 4 nights Cairo 2 night Aswan 3 nights Nile Cruise on the MS Esplanade Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel & cruise porterage All transfers 18 meals: 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Entrance fees per itinerary
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Itinerary
Many domestic flights within Egypt depart in the early morning, requiring waking up before dawn. Please see the "Is This Trip Right for You?" section for more information.
DAY 1, Friday - Depart for Egypt
Depart for Egypt
DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Cairo
Welcome to Egypt, one of the world's greatest ancient civilizations. Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your hotel with the remainder of the day at leisure. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by a light dinner
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Sunday - The Pyramids & Sakkara
After breakfast, visit the Pyramids of Giza, built during the 3rd and 4th dynasties of the Old Kingdom. These monumental undertakings stand as a marvelous testimony to the almost unbelievable skill and determination of their builders. Get a close-up view of the Great Pyr...
DAY 4, Monday - Flight to Aswan, Aswan High Dam & Philae Temple
Today, fly to Aswan, an ancient frontier town. Upon arrival, take a tour to the Aswan High Dam, that brought an end to the Nile's devastating floods. Take a tour to Philae Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before stopping at a local perfume shop. Afterward, check into your hotel in Aswan. Afternoon is at leisure
Overnight: Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 5, Tuesday - Full Day in Aswan
Spend the morning at leisure, or join the optional tour to Abu Simbel temples. An Early morning bus ride takes you to the Temples of Abu Simbel, reclaimed from the floodwaters of the Aswan High Dam The site is dominated by the twin temples of Ramses II and his wife Queen...
DAY 6, Wednesday - Nubian Village, Nile Cruise Embarkation
This morning, board a motorboat and cruise along the Nile River to a Nubian village. Upon arrival, visit a traditional Egyptian village in Aswan to get an insight into the culture, history, and lifestyle. Afterwards, embark on the Nile cruise and have lunch on board. Thi...
DAY 7, Thursday - Kom Ombo, Edfu & Esna
Tour the Greco-Roman Temple of Kom Ombo, that is dedicated to Horus, the sky god, and Sobek, the crocodile god. After lunch on board, sail towards Edfu. Take a tour to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, which is dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the son of Isis and Osiris. Cross Esna Lock and sail onward towards Luxor
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8, Friday - Temples of Karnak & Luxor
View the magnificence of the Luxor West Bank on this morning's optional tour that includes the Valley of the Kings & Temple of Hatshepsut along with Colossi of Memnon. Begin with a visit to the UNESCO listed Valley of the Kings, the necropolis of Thebes and admire th...
DAY 9, Saturday - Disembarkation, Flight to Cairo
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure or join the optional Half Day Coptic Cairo with lunch. Make your way to the Old Cairo, this area is the original home of the Coptic Christians, one of the world's oldest Chri...
DAY 10, Sunday - Full Day Cairo
Enjoy a day at leisure, or join the optional Egyptian Museum & Khan El Khalili bazaar with lunch. Begin with a visit to the Egyptian Museum. After lunch, continue to Khan el Khalili bazaar. Tonight at dinner, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Optional: Egyptian Museum & Khan El Khalili with lunch (AM)
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 11, Monday -Depart Egypt
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
Cruise sailing times are subject to change.
At certain times of the year your itinerary may be amended to travel early in the morning and late afternoon to avoid the heat.
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Last Updated: 12/20/2023
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