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= Sal bees eae ULTIMATE EGYPT 12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS MOM sd Discover the wonders of this ancient world and experience the land of the pyramids, pharaohs, mysterious tombs and temples on this leisurely journey while Egypt's historic past and five thousand years of culture unfolds. Wake up to the pyramids of Giza from your hotel room at the world famous Marriott Mena House and sail along the Nile in style and comfort on a five star Nile cruise boat. INCLUSIONS Guides English speaking guide for sightseeing in Cairo and onboard Nile Cruise Transportation Air-conditioned vehicle for included sightseeing and regional flights within Egypt Excursions As detailed, including entrance fees âAccommodation Modern fist class hotels and cruise boat Meals 11 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 7 dinners Departs Weekly on a Wednesday based on a minimum of 2 passengers DAY 1 - CAIRO On arrival you will be met and transferred to the Marriott Mena House, where you will stay for the next two nights in a Pyramid View Room. One of the most unique hotels in Cairo, with its own rich and colourful history, it is surrounded by gardens and located in the shadows of the Great Pyramids of Giza, a mere 700m away. DAY 2 - PYRAMIDS, MEMPHIS & SAKKARA Today enjoy a privately guided full day tour with your Egyptologist to the ancient capital Memphis and burial ground of Sakkara, located southwest of Cairo. After lunch at a traditional restaurant you will visit the Pyramids of Giza, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and the mysterious Sphinx, carved from a single block of stone. (BL) DAY 3 - CAIRO - ABU SIMBEL - ASWAN Early this morning you will transfer to the airport for your flight to Aswan and your onward excursion by air to Abu Simbel (included). View the wonders of this amazing temple built by Ramses II and relocated piece by piece in the 1960's for preservation from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Return to Aswan, and on arrival transfer to the Sonesta St. George Cruise Ship. Offering the highest standards of hospitality, the elegant interiors of the Nile cruise boat are complemented by expansive views of the river framed by large French balconies within the cabins. Cruising on the Sonesta St. George includes guided sightseeing at all historical stops enroute. Overnight onboard. (BLD) DAY 4 ~- ASWAN ~ ESNA Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the twin temples - one side dedicated to the Crocodile God Sobek, God of Fertility and Creator of the World, the other to Horus, the Falcon God. After lunch sail via Edfu to Esna. (BLD) DAY 5 - ESNA - LUXOR This morning sail to Luxor. After lunch, visit the impressive Karnak and Luxor Temples. Built over a period of two millennia by generations of pharaohs, the Temple of Karnak was dedicated to the God Amun. Proceed to the Temple of Luxor, once connected to Karnak via the Avenue of Human-headed Sphinxes. Overnight onboard. (BLD) DAY 6 â LUXOR This morning transfer to the West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings with its royal tombs including King Tutankhamunâs tomb. This is followed by a visit to Queen Hatshepsut's temple and a stop at the Colossus of Memnon. This afternoon is at leisure. Overnight onboard. (BLD) DAY 7 - LUXOR - ESNA Early this morning there is the opportunity of rising at dawn to take a hot air balloon flight over Luxor (at own expense). After lunch sail to Esna. Overnight onboard. (BLD) DAY 8 â ESNA - KOM OMBO This morning sail to Edfu. Visit the Temple of Horus, the best Greek-built preserved temple of the ancient world, dedicated to the Falcon God. Later, sail to Kom Ombo. Overnight onboard. (BLD) DAY 9 - KOM OMBO - ASWAN Sail to Aswan and visit the Aswan High Dam, and the majestic Philae Temple. After lunch, sail on the Nile by felucca around Kitchener's Island. Overnight onboard. (BLD) DAY 10 - ASWAN - CAIRO After breakfast disembark and transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight to Cairo, where on arrival you will be met and transferred to the Four Seasons at The First Residence Cairo Hotel for two nights. (B) DAY 11 - CAIRO This morning you have a privately escorted sightseeing trip of Old Cairo which includes the Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Saladin and Mosque of Mohamed Ali, followed by some shopping time at the famous Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. (BL) DAY 12 - CAIRO Transfer to the airport for departing flight and end of arrangements. (B) ee wy From$6755sâââCSCSCLS NOTE: Changes to the itinerary or sequence of excursions may be required at certain times of year. Seasonal supplements apply. The month of Ramadan will begin 22 Mar 23 and end on 20 Apr 23. JORDAN EXTENSION: Why not consider an extension to Jordan or Oman - see our website for details. Mediterranean Sea EGYPT Lake Nasser benchafrica.com | 109 | NORTH AFRICA
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