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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 seven nights. After lunch on board, take a walk through the Luxor Museum, witness ancient artefacts. This evening, 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 the evenings at leisure. (B) (L) (DW) MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar). DAY 3 EXPLORING DENDERA AND ON TO EDFU In the morning, visit the Temple of Hathor in Dendera. One of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. it contains a rare depiction of Cleopatra and her son Caesarian. At lunchtime return to your ship and enjoy a scenic journey via the Esna Lock to Edfu. (B) (L) (D) DAY 4 EDFUTOASWAN Start the day with breakfast, as you cruise along the Nile to Kom Ombo before continuing on to the city of Aswan. Famous for its archaeological sites, suchas the Philae temple complex and the Temple of sis, Aswan is an agreeable mix of ancient and contemporary Egypt. In the evening, enjoy a fun-filled Egyptian dinner and galabeya party. (B) (L) (D) DAY 5 ASWAN’s HIGH DAM & TEMPLE OF Isis Today's sightseeing includes a visit to Aswan's 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, The rest of the day is free to relax and enjoy the facilities on your cruise ship. Ask your Travel Director for recommendations on things to do onboard or perhaps ask for more insights into Egypt's fascinating history? (B) (L) (D) DAY 6 FELUCCAS AND HIGH TEA Relaxed Start. Throughout your journey you'll have seen many feluccas sailing along the Nile. Now it's your time to explore one for yourself. On this traditional vessel, you'll meet a local sailor who will teach you about the ancient art of sailing. As the sun starts to fade, enjoy high tea at the historic Old Cataract Hotel, just like Winston Churchill and Agatha Christie once did before you. The hotel is rumoured to be where Christie wrote her bestselling novel, "Death on the Nile.” (B) (L) (AT) (D) DAY 7 FREE TIME AND ONTO KOMOMBO Relaxed Start. With the morning free. perhaps join an Optional Experience to Abu Simbel? These temples overlook Lake Nasser and are made up of the Great Temple of Ramesses Il and the Temple of Hathor: ‘OP RATED HIGHLIGHT Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings. (Photo by @insight.kathleen, Day 9, Luxor) Later, 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. (B) (L) (D) DAY 8 CRUISING THE NILE TO LUXOR Relaxed Start. Your cruise continues along the bustling waters of the Nile. Enjoy the facilities on board and have your cameras at the ready for the sights, as you leisurely make your way to Luxor. In the evening, visit Luxor Temple, where you dock for the night. (B) (L) (D) DAY 9 EXPLORE LUXOR AND FLY TO CAIRO Disembark from your cruise and 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. Later, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo. (B) Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino. DAY 10 cairo SIGHTSEEING Ascend to the Citadel and visit the Alabaster Mosque, otherwise known as the Great Mosque of Muhammad Alli Pasha, regarded as the founder of modern Egypt. Continue to Tahrir Square and visit the Egyptian Museum with your Egyptologist. Later, see history come to life on the pyramids as you witness the magical Sound and Light Show. (B) DAY 11 CAIRO AND THE PYRAMIDS OF GIZA Head to Memphis, the famous capital of the ancient world. See the colossal statue of Ramses Il and the Great Alabaster Sphinx Continue to Sakkara to see the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the oldest pyramid in the world, dating back to 2700 B.C. In the afternoon, it's on to Giza to explore the magnificent pyramids. Here you'll come face-to- face with the enigmatic Sphinx. Venture inside one of these ancient wonders to see the chambers where the pharaohs were sent to meet their gods in the afterlife. (B) DAY 12 DEPART CAIRO After breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport. (B) TOP RATED HIGHLIGHT Explore the magnificent Pyramids of Giza with your Egyptologist. (Photo by @insightphilip, Day 10, Cairo) CAIRO, (Days 1, 10, 11 & 12) Giza Memphis x Luxor fy NILE CRUISE (ays2-9) ff / fPpniaeisiand Abu | SimbelO i KEY CHOOSE YOUR 38 Join/Leave Options GR 7 Included Flights funesco Heritage Site Ocentral Hotels + Nights @scenic Hotels + Nights Place Visited Optional Place Visited Excruise Cer} Some aN group withas fe Brat Cites Ses anon RS eer ere tony ZB 4 ry rg Ke a 4 ui [ (a) ir oa, a ~ ir = n 4 my
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