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Day 1
Arrive Cairo
Arrive in Cairo late this afternoon. After clearing customs
and immigration, you will be met and transferred to your
hotel. - Cairo Conrad Hotel
Day 2 Cairo - BD
Today, visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities to see the
treasures of Tutankhamen's Tomb. - Cairo Conrad Hotel
Day 3 Cairo - BLD
Later this morning, start with a visit to Cheop's Pyramid -
one of the seven wonders of the World. Then, on to Memphis,
first capital of ancient Egypt. Continue to Sakkara and
visit the Pyramid of Unas — the only one with inscribed
texts and the Step Pyramid of King Djoser. - Cairo Conrad
Hotel
Day 4 Cairo-Aswan (Abu Simbel) - BLD
Fly to Abu Simbel. Visit the magnificent rock-cut temples of
Ramses II and his queen, Nefertari. Return to Aswan to
embark on your cruise vessel. This afternoon enjoy a
"Felucca" boat ride passing by the Botanical Gardens. -
Movenpick Rademis II
Day 5 Aswan-Kom Ombo-Edfu - BLD
This morning visit Aswan's Old and High Dams, the temples of
Philae and Kalabasha, the unfinished Obelisk, and the
Granite Quarries. Sail to Kom Ombo where you visit the
Temple with its beautiful murals. Continue on to Edfu for
overnight. On board this evening, enjoy a special costume
party, in native Egyptian and Pharonic style. Who will you
be? - Movenpick Rademis II
Day 6 Edfu-Luxor - BLD
Visit Edfu's Temple of Horus (237 B.C). Continue sailing to
Luxor for overnight. - Movenpick Rademis II
Day 7 Luxor - BLD
This morning you cross the Nile by ferry boat to Luxor's
West Bank-"Thebes". Sightseeing includes the Valley of the
Kings with a visit to King Tutankhamon's Tomb; the Valley of
the Queens, the Deir el Bahari, an architectural tour de
force built against the sheer Theban cliff range; and the
Colossi of Memnon. Overnight in Luxor. - Movenpick Rademis
II
Day 8 Luxor (Disembark)-Cairo - BD
After breakfast, disembark. Visit the fascinating Luxor and
Karnak Temples prior to your transfer to the airport for the
flight to Cairo. Upon arrival you will be met and
transferred to your hotel. - Cairo Conrad Hotel
Day 9 Cairo Depart - B
Depart Cairo early this morning. |
