Explore Egypt: Cairo & Nile River Cruise
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- Cairo Sightseeing Tour, including the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum & Khan El-Khalili Bazaar (full-day, with lunch)
- Guided tour of Karnak Temple and Temple of Luxor (half-day)
- Guided tour of the West Bank, including Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon
- Guided tour of The Temple of Horus (Edfu) and Kom Ombo Temple (Sobek)
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- Round-trip economy class airfare to Cairo (CAI)
- Round-trip airport transfers for all flights
- 2 nights in Cairo at the Sheraton Cairo, or similar
- Cairo Sightseeing Tour, including the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum & Khan El-Khalili Bazaar (full-day, with lunch)
- One-way, economy class flight from Cairo (CAI) to Luxor (LXR)
- 4-night Nile Cruise on board the M/S Monaco, or similar (including all meals) Guided tour of Karnak Temple and Temple of Luxor (half-day)
- Guided tour of the West Bank, including Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon
- Guided tour of The Temple of Horus (Edfu) and Kom Ombo Temple (Sobek)
- Guided Tour of the Aswan High Dam & Philae Temple
- Felucca ride in Aswan, around Agha Khan & The Elephantine Island One-way, economy class flight from Aswan (ASW) to Cairo (CAI)
- 1 night in Cairo at the Sheraton Cairo, or similar
- Daily breakfast, 5 lunches & 4 dinners
- Sightseeing as indicated, with private, local English-speaking guides
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Say hello to Egypt's capital, Cairo! Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and assisted through immigration and customs by a representative who will be holding a sign with your name. After transferring to your hotel, enjoy the remainder of your day at leisure.
Enjoy a full-day tour taking you to a handful of Cairo's iconic sights including the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
Today, transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival in Luxor, meet a representative and transfer to your Nile Cruise. Settle into your room and enjoy lunch on board. After lunch, enjoy a half-day tour taking you to the Karnak and Luxor temples!
Wake up to the glittering Nile River, enjoy breakfast on board, then take a tour of the Valley of the Kings, the temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for lunch as you sail towards Edfu.
Today, visit the Temple of Edfu, the most well-preserved temple of Ancient Egypt, renowned for its gigantic pylons. You'll also visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, and Horus the falcon-headed god. After your tour, have lunch on board and sail to Aswan.
In Aswan, explore the High Dam, constructed in the 1960s to tame the mighty waters of the Nile, and Philae Temple, one of Nubia's most important monument sites. You'll also get to experience sailing on a felucca, a traditional sailboat used on the Nile.
Your Nile Cruise ends today. Head to Aswan airport for your flight to Cairo where you will spend your final night. The rest of the day is yours to explore on your own - you might want to check out Cairo Citadel or the Mosque of Muhammed Ali.
Your Egypt vacation ends today. At the appropriate time, you'll be transferred to Cairo airport for your flight home.
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