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DAY 1 arrive IN CAIRO Welcome to the timeless land of the pharaohs. On arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino. DAY 2 FLY TO_LUXOR, CRUISE THE NILE In the morning, fly to Luxor and visit the huge temple complex of Karnak. Walk through the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes to stand among the columns of the Hypostyle Hall Later, transfer to your cruise ship, your home for the next four nights. After lunch on board, take a walk through the Luxor Museum, witness ancient artefacts. Get to know your Travel Director, a professionally trained Egyptologist, as well as fellow guests over a welcome drink followed by dinner. The rest of your evening is at leisure. (B) (L) (DW) MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar). DAY 3 VALLEY OF THE KINGS TO EDFU This morning, travel by coach to the west bank of the Nile. See the Colossi of Memnon and visit both the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings, where many pharaohs were buried, including Hatshepsut, Amenhotep | and Tutankhamun. Experience the renowned local hospitality of Egyptians during a visit to the village of Geziret Bahirat. Connect with the community and share bread with the Bahirat family, whilst they regale guests with their fascinating stories of daily life Visit the massive Luxor Temple complex, which archeologists began excavating in the 1860s and didn't complete until the 1960s. Return to your cruise ship and sail via the Esna Lock to Edfu, for your overnight stay. (B) (L) (D) DAY 4 kom omBO TO ASWAN Relaxed Start. In the early morning sail to Kom Ombo to visit the only double temple of Egypt dedicated to two gods, the crocodile-headed Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus the Elder. In the evening, enjoy a fun-filled Egyptian dinner and galabeya party on board your ship. (B) (L) (D) DAY 5 ASWAN’S HIGH DAM AND NILE FELUCCA In the morning, visit the Aswan High Dam and granite quarries, to see the enormous unfinished obelisk Travel by motorboat to the Temple of Isis. Rising from the waters of the Nile on the Island of Philae, it was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style Later, ona traditional Nile Felucca, meet a sailor and learn about traditional sailing practices. As the sun starts to fade, enjoy high tea at the historic Old Cataract Hotel. The likes of Winston Churchill and Agatha Christie stayed at this pretty venue, and Christie supposedly wrote "Death on the Nile” from the hotel itself. (B) (L) (AT) (D) DAY 6 ASWANAND BACK TO CAIRO Relaxed Start. This morning, disembark your cruise ship and enjoy time at leisure in Aswan. Why not join an Optional Experience and travel by air to the magnificent Temples of Ramesses Il at Abu Simbel? These temples overlook Lake Nasser and are made up of the Great Temple of Ramesses Il and the Temple of Hathor. Located in a village in Nubia, they are found in Upper Egypt. Otherwise, spend the morning as you wish. Perhaps soak up TOP RATED HIGHLIGHT Visit the unique double Temple of Kom Ombo. (Photo by @Insight.kathleen, Day 4, Kom Ombo) the African atmosphere in the Nubian bazaar or visit one of the many points of interest nearby, such as the Botanical Gardens, Elephantine Island and the Aga Khan Mausoleum. Later, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo for the night. (B) Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino. DAY 7 THE EGYPTIAN MUSEUM AND CITADEL Begin your city sightseeing with your Egyptologist at the world-famous Egyptian Museum. Starring amongits attractions is the amazing treasure recovered from Tutankhamun's tomb. Explore Cairo with Insight Choice. Choose to explore Cairo Citadel and see the Great Alabaster Mosque. Alternatively, joina MAKE TRAVEL MATTER? Experience on Qursaya Island, home to the first large scale initiative to clean the Nile. Later, you will have free time to enjoy as you wish. In the evening, take your seats at the magical Sound and Light Show at the Great Pyramids which literally illuminates the history of Giza - an unforgettable introduction to the world of ancient Egypt. (B) DAY 8 THE GREAT PYRAMIDS OF GIZA Gain a deeper understanding of the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World, during a visit to Giza with your Egyptologist. Meet the enigmatic Sphinx, crouching at the foot of the Chephrenis Causeway and venture inside one of the magnificent Pyramids. Nearby lies Memphis, capital of the Old Kingdom, where you can see the colossal statue of Ramesses || and the great Alabaster Sphinx Continue to Sakkara to view the Step Pyramid of Zoser, which dates back 2686 B.C., making it the oldest pyramid in the world. Enjoy free time in the afternoon. 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