11 Day Classic Egypt with 3 Day Nile Cruise

Abu Simbel by Bus A bus ride from Aswan transports you back in time to the great Temple of Abu Simbel, reclaimed from the floodwaters of the Aswan High Dam and totally reconstructed in the present location. The site is dominated by the looming twin temples of Ramses II and his wife Queen Nefertari. It is one of the most recognizable ancient sites of Egypt. Step inside the Great Temple and admire the colossal standing statues of Ramses II. Proceed to the Temple of Queen Nefertari to view the murals with images of the queen manifested in the form of the goddess Hathor. Approximate tour duration is 9 hours. OnDay : 6 Price : $99 Egyptian Museum & Khan el-Khalili with lunch Begin the tour at the Egyptian Museum, which houses the world's most extensive collection of Pharaonic antiquities. No visit to Egypt is complete without a trip through its galleries. The original collection was established in the late 19th century. Afterward, head to the heart of Islamic Cairo and wander the narrow alleys of El Khalili Bazaar, Cairo's most famous souk. Here, you will find everything from gold and spices to scarabs and antiques. Lunch at a local restaurant is included. Approximate tour duration is 5 hours. OnDay : 10 Price : $70 Excursion to West Bank Embark on a tour of the UNESCO listed Valley of the Kings, the necropolis of Thebes and uncover the mysteries behind Luxor West Bank. Explore the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a colonnaded structure surrounded by cliffs and learn about Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s famous female ruler. Afterward, visit an alabaster factory and observe how this soft mineral is processed. Conclude the tour at the Colossi of Memnon. The Colossi are two massive statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III that were built to guard the entrance of Amenhotep’s memorial temple. Approximate tour duration is 6 hours. OnDay : 8 Price : $56 Full Day Alexandria with lunch Discover the legendary city of Alexandria, a culturally rich seaside metropolis and Egypt's second largest city. Begin the exploration of the city founded by Alexander the Great with a visit to the Roman amphitheater, a marble theater that once seated 800 spectators. Continue to the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa; the necropolis hewn into a cliff that consists of 3 levels, dating from the 2nd century AD. View the Roman triclinium - a funeral banquet hall to honor the dead. Later, visit the Royal Jewelry Museum, housed in the former palace of Princess Fatma Al-Zahra. View precious artifacts, jewels and jewelry of the Muhammad Ali Dynasty that ruled Egypt from 19th to the mid-20th century. After lunch, at a local restaurant with views the Mediterranean Sea, return to Cairo. Approximate tour duration is 12 hours OnDay : 4 Price : $119 Sakkara Pyramids with lunch Travel to Sakkara, site of hundreds of tombs, serving as the necropolis for the ancient capital, Memphis. Here, you can view the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser, considered to be the oldest pyramid in Egypt. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and a visit to a carpet school before returning to the hotel. Approximate tour duration is 5 hours. OnDay : 3 Price : $70 Aswan Felucca Ride Enjoy a relaxing ride aboard a felucca, the traditional sailboat of Egypt used along the Nile. Glide gently down the river and catch the refreshing breeze while witnessing the beautiful scenery of the Nile Valley. Experience the peace and tranquility of the area during your one hour cruise. Approximate tour duration is 1 hour. OnDay : 5 Price : $19

Additional Information: This package is based on pre-confirmed flights from JFK via EgyptAir and may only be purchased with these flights.