Egypt and thE nilE By Luxury River Boat

Trip SummaryThe antiquities of Egypt are a must-see for many travelers, and there’s no better way to experience them than on the Nile, the river from which so much of this ancient civilization draws its life and inspiration. This custom journey delivers the great cultural icons of Egypt with top guides and private excursions, and includes a luxury four-day cruise on the emerald waters of the Nile.

On these privately guided excursions, marvel at the Sphinx, the Great Pyramid and the treasures housed at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. Then fly to Luxor and the Nile and board your luxury river boat. In addition to stops with your Egyptologist at the Valley of the Kings and Queens, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan, you’ll enjoy stunning views of desert sunsets over the water, and Egyptian-themed cuisine on-board.

ItineraryDay 1 CairoArrive Cairo, and transfer to luxury hotel. Lodging: Four Seasons First Residence

Day 2 CairoTour Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt; the legendary city of Menes; and the necropolis of Sakkara with the Egypt’s oldest known pyramids. Your pyramid visit includes the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx. Lodging: Four Seasons First Residence

dEtails

9 Days/8 nights

Price: Per person, double occupancy

January - April $4,580

May - September $3,910

October - December $5,095

Based on two guests traveling together Note: Prices may be higher during peak holiday travel time from mid-December through mid-January

Departure Dates: Daily

To book or for further information call Bushtracks at 1-800-995-8689

highlights

See the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx

Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities which houses the treasures of Tutankhamen

Explore the famous Khan El-Kahlili Bazzar in Cairo

Cruise the Nile River and visit the Valley of Kings and Valley of Queens

Day 3 CairoVisit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, the world’s greatest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. Tour Islamic Cairo: the 12th-century Citadel and the Mosque of Sultan Hassan. Stroll through the giant, bustling 14th-century Khan El-Khalili bazaar. Lodging: Four Seasons First Residence

Day 4 Luxor and the Nile RiverAfter your flight to Luxor. Begin your five-star boat tour with the Valley of the Kings and Queens on the west bank of Luxor. Then Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, the Temple of Karnak, and a guided tour of the Luxor Temple. Lodging: M/S Sun Boat IV

Day 5 Esna, the Nile RiverArrive in Esna for an Egyptologist-guided tour of the Greco-Roman Temple of Khnum, built during the reign of the Roman Emperor Claudius. Lodging: M/S Sun Boat IV

Day 6 Edfu, the Nile RiverProceed to Edfu for an afternoon tour of the extraordinarily well-preserved Temple of Horus. Back aboard, dine on a lavish buffet of Egyptian specialties as you enjoy oriental music and dancing. Lodging: M/S Sun Boat IV

Day 7 Edfu, the Nile River, and AswanVisit the Temple of Kom Ombo before a cruise to Aswan. Visit Aswan High Dam, contemporary Egyptian construction on a monumental scale. Later, see the Philae Temple on the Island of Agilka, after which you’ll visit the granite quarries and their Unfinished Obelisk. Lodging: M/S Sun Boat IV

Day 8 Aswan and CairoEnjoy the Nile from a different perspective. A felucca (Egyptian sail boat) will take you around Elephantine Island, Lord Kitchener’s Botanical Gardens and the Agha Khan Mausoleum, before you return to Cairo. Lodging: Fairmont Hotel and Towers

Day 9 International Flights HomeTransfer to the airport and your international flights home.