Egypt: Jewels of the Nile 2026
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- Few places inspire with ancient sites and treasures untold quite like Egypt does... home to a storied legacy of history that dates back to the days of Neolithic Age in 6000 BC. Considered a cradle of civilization
- Egypt's enduring achievements are chronicled in temples
- tombs and pyramids thousands of years old
- in humble feluccas and sailing ships seaworthy still
- along the banks of the life-giving Nile
- and in traditions and celebrations timeless all. Cruise the Nile in search of ancient Egyptian temples and antiquities on a 10-day journey that includes 4 nights aboard a luxury riverboat
- and shore excursions in Aswan
- Luxor
- and Old Cairo. Begin with visits to the Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza
- with an overnight stay at Mena House
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- TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – An after-hours private visit to the Valley of the Kings and King Tutankhamun's tomb A 4-night Nile River cruise aboard Oberoi Philae or Oberoi Zahra with included shore excursions to Egypt's must-see sights Guided exploration of the Great Pyramids of Giza, including the Sphinx A boat ride to Agilkia Island to see the Temple of Isis at Philae Private charter flight to and from Abu Simbel
Itinerary
MEALS : D
LODGING : Marriott Mena House
PORTOFCALL : Giza, Egypt
Drive to nearby Giza this morning for a guided tour of its storied pyramids, including the Great Pyramid of Giza, the last of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World, that have stood as defining symbols of Egypt for millennia. View t...
The River Nile has been an invaluable source of life for the people in Egypt throughout history as it provides them with food, water and an important transportation route. Fly to Luxor this morning, site of the ancient city of Thebe...
With three main temples and several smaller ones constructed over hundreds of years, Luxor's Temple of Karnak is the largest complex of its time ever built, developed over a thousand years. Explore the site with an expert guide who ...
Sail from Esna early morning and disembark at Edfu and visit the Temple of Horus, considered to be among the most beautiful and best-preserved temples in Egypt, with its roof still intact. It took 180 years for the temple to be buil...
Your morning begins with a visit to the ruins of the Monastery of St. Simeon. Dedicated to a 4th century local saint by the name of Anba Hedra, at its peak, the monastery was once home to over 300 monks and 100 pilgrims before, unfo...
Fly back to Cairo this morning, touching down late morning. Following lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy a guided visit to the Old Egyptian Museum, housing the world's largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and includes ma...
Located on the right bank of the River Nile, the historic district of Old Coptic Cairo predate its modern-day processor with sites that date back to 6th century BC, including ones allegedly visited by the holy family of Joseph, Mary...
MEALS : B
PORTOFCALL : Cairo, Egypt
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