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then the capital of Egypt, Luxor Temple was dedicated to the veneration of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, and held Egypt's most important religious festival — the annual Opet Festival Tonight, indulge in a Captain's Welcome Reception on board. Four Nights: MS Royal Lily. BLD Day 5. Luxor, Edfu Today, visit the monumental Colossi of Memnon statues before taking in the West Bank of the Nile, the world’s largest open-air museum. Here, you'll journey to the Valleys of the Kings and Queens, and the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Also known as the “Gateway to the Afterlife’, the Valleys of the Kings and Queens were once burial grounds for pharaohs, queens, priests, and chosen elects. Relax in comfort, with afternoon tea, as you sail to Edfu via Esna. BLD Day 6. Edfu, Aswan On the banks of the Nile this morning, visit the imposing sandstone temple of Edfu. It is dedicated to the falcon god Horus, and renowned as the site of historic festivals and celebrations in pharaonic times You'll then cruise onwards to Kom Ombo, where you'll enjoy lunch on board. Afterwards, visit the Kom Ombo Temple, an unusual double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. Back on board, enjoy afternoon tea en route to Aswan. PN) Tonight, you'll attend a Galabeya party. You'll enjoy authentic music and food while perhaps wearing traditional pharaonic attire, still worn by many Egyptians BLD Day 7. Aswan, Abu Simbel Today is sure to be a highlight as you fly to Abu Simbel and visit the imposing temples. Once buried under centuries of sand, lost to the world until 1813, marvel at the two awe-inspiring temples considered masterpieces of ancient Egypt Later, sail by Kitchener's Island on a felucca, Board a traditional wooden sailing boat and drift alongside this island home turned botanical garden. Keep an eye out for plants native to Aswan. This evening, enjoy dinner followed by a Nubian folkloric show, Popular in Egypt, Nubian music is performed in Arabic and relies on drum beats, clapping, fiddles, lutes and various other percussion instruments. BLD Day 8. Aswan, Depart Cairo Today in Aswan, bid farewell to the MS Royal Lily before taking in the High Dam, and the Philae Temple. Then board your flight back to Cairo for your onward flight home. B SAVE % $1,400 peace Cairo P- The Great Pyramids and Great Sphinx of Giza Nile River Egypt ‘, \ Red Sea far ak} ni Valleys of the Kings and Queens @, ior Nile River 5 n MS Royal Lily Aswat — Cruise — coach ? +--+ Included flights @ Stay (no. of nights) Abu Simbel From $3,595 per person twin share 8 Days — Cairo Return (EGT8) 2022 Dates and Prices (A$) Per person twin share Best Pricet Standard Price Oct. 28; Nov, 11, 25. $3,795 $4,295 2023 Dates and Prices Jan. 6, 20. $3,795 $4,295 Feb. 3, 17; Mar. 3, 10, 17. $3,595 $4,295 Sep. 15, 22; Oct. 6, 13, 27. $3,695 $4,395 Nov. 3, 10, 24. $3,695 $4,395 2024 Dates and Prices Jan. 5, 19. $3,695 $4,395 Feb. 2, 16; Mar. 1, 8; Apr. 5, 12 $3,795 $4,495 “Best Price — Includes Earlybird Savings and/or Early Payment Discount, for full terms and conditions see pages 20-21. Solo travellers please enquire for details. Cruise Upgrades Prices based on Deluxe Cabins. Subject to availability, to upgrade add per person from Twin Sha 2022/23 Per Person Standard Price Royal Suite $795 2023/24 Per Person oo Standard Price Royal Suite $795 Prices include transfers, meals, tipping, and intemal flights as per itinerary. On all departures, extra charges apply to enter the Pyramids, the Mummies Room in the Egyptian Museum and certain tombs at the Valley of the Kings and Queens. Limited water bottles are provided on a daily basis and limited soft drink or alcohol is provided on the cruise with dinner. Please note, some restaurants and hotels do ot serve alcohol in Egypt. See pages 34-35 for full terms and conditions For a detailed day-by-day itinerary, up-to-date prices, savings and departure dates, scan this QR code with your phone or device. -OR- Search EGT8 on travelmarvel.com.au Egypt, Jordan & Israel 2022-2024 29 a o ro rd = ° & oh Ca a < E es Ea a ra o
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