Itinerary:

 

DAY 01: SUN - Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through customs and formalities, then transferred to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Cairo.

DAY 02: MON - Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which houses the world's largest collection of artifacts from the era of the pharaohs including some belonging to King Tut. Tour Old Cairo, where early Judaism and Christianity flourished in Egypt. Visit sites like the Ben Ezra Synagogue and the Moallaka Church, where the Virgin Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus took refuge. After lunch, drive to the Islamic quarter to visit the Great Citadel and visit the Mohamed Ali Mosque, also known as the "Alabaster Mosque". Enjoy a walking tour of the colorful Khan El Khalili Bazaar district. Overnight in Cairo. (B/L)

DAY 03 - TUE - You will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival at Aswan Airport, you will be transferred to your Luxury Nile Cruise Boat, Philae for an 5-day/4-night Nile cruise. 12 noon, EmbarkationBuffet Lunch. Visit the Botanical Garden by FeluccaAfternoon Tea. Cocktail Reception. A la Carte Dinner (Dress Code: Smart Casual). Music And Dancing. Overnight in Aswan. (B/D/L)

DAY 04 - WED After a buffet breakfast, visit the High Dam, Old Dam, The Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple.Sail to Kom Ombo.Buffet Lunch. Visit The Temple Of Sobek in Komombo. Sail to Edfu. Afternoon Tea. Egyptian Buffet Dinner (Dress Code: Smart Casual). Galabiya Costume Party. Overnight in Edfu. (B/D/L)

DAY 05 - THU After a buffet breakfast, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Sail to Essna.Buffet Lunch. Afternoon Tea. Cross the Essna Lock & Sail to Luxor. Dinner (Dress Code: Smart Casual).Music & Dancing. Overnight in Luxor (B/D/L)

DAY 06 - FRI Buffet Breakfast. Visit the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Deir El Madina. Madinet Habou & the Colossi of Memnon.Buffet Lunch. Free Afternoon for your Enjoyment. Afternoon Tea.A la Carte Dinner (Dress Code: Smart Casual). Overnight in Luxor. (B/D/L)

DAY 07 - SAT Buffet Breakfast. 8.00 am Disembarkation. Visit Karnak & Luxor Temples After disembarkation, you will be transferred to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight in Cairo (B)

DAY 08 - WEDAfter Breakfast visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the defending Sphinx, which have stood for the last 5000 years. Continue to ancient Memphis, the first capital of Upper and Lower Egypt. Also visit Sakkara, site of the Step Pyramid of Zoser. In the evening, enjoy a Sound and Light Show presentation at the Giza Pyramids. Overnight in Cairo. (B/L)

DAY 09: THU - After breakfast you will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your return flight. (B)

Package Inclusion:

 

v All transfers within Egypt with local hosting.

- 4 nights in Cairo, including breakfast.

- Privately guided sightseeing in Cairo including lunch and including entrance fees.

- 4 nights Luxury Nile cruise, including all meals.

- Sightseeing in Cairo as per itinerary with lunch and including entrance fees and guidance.

- All transfers within Egypt with local hosting.

- Transportation provided by air-conditioned motor coach.

- Service of an English-speaking Egyptologist during sightseeing.

Not Included:

 

-International Airfare

-v Entry Visa

Options For Your Trip:

 

- Optional visit to Abu Simbel

(Other optional tours may be available. Please ask your Sales Agent.)