Wonders of Ancient Egypt - Winter 2016/2017

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The Great Pyramids of Giza and the buzzing atmosphere of Cairo mark the start of a journey of discovery into Ancient Egypt, as you cruise from the mysterious temples of Luxor and the epic Valley of the Kings to the Aswan High Dam, before returning to the capital.

Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • City tour in Luxor and Cairo.
    • Visit the temples of Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon in Luxor,the temple dedicated to Goddess Hathor at Dendera, the Temple of Horus, the Temple of Isis on the island of Philae,the temple at Kom-Ombo and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
    • View the Step Pyramid in Sakkara, the Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk inAswan, the Citadel, Alabaster and Sultan Hassan Mosques in Cairo.
    • See the Ramses II statue and Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis, the Sound and Light show in Luxor.
    • Cruise in a felucca across the Nile.

What's this trip about?

    The Great Pyramids of Giza and the buzzing atmosphere of Cairo mark the start of a journey of discovery into Ancient Egypt, as you cruise from the mysterious temples of Luxor and the epic Valley of the Kings to the Aswan High Dam, before returning to the capital.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityCairo
End CityCairo

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Small Ship Cruise
  • Religious

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • River cruise
  • Short Cruise

Trip includes

    • Luxury air-conditioned coach or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
    • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
    • Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
    • Hand-picked Insider Experiences
    • Optional Experiences and free time
    • Porterage and local charges included
    • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
    • An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
    • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
    • VIP entry to many sights
    • Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
    • Return flight from Cairo to Luxor
    • Seven-night luxury Nile Cruise
    • Escorted by one of Trafalgar's English-speaking Egyptologists / Travel Directors

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Itinerary

1. ARRIVE CAIRO (2 NIGHTS) You are met on arrival at Cairo Airport and transferred to your hotel. Relax and soak up the atmosphere in this ancient city. Hotel Le Meridian Pyramids 2. CAIRO – PYRAMIDS EXCURSION See the limestone Colossus of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx at Memphis. Visit Sakkara and see the Step Pyramid. Marvel at the Great Pyramid of Giza and see the Sphinx. Enjoy a view of the pyramids at night and an unforgettable Sound and Light Show. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast 3. CAIRO – NILE CRUISE: LUXOR – DENDERA (7 NIGHTS) Fly to Luxor for a guided tour of the Karnak Temple complex. Board your cruise ship in time for lunch, and set sail for Dendera in the north. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Lunch Dinner Hotel MS Giselle or MS Miriam or similar 4. NILE CRUISE: DENDERA – LUXOR Explore the Dendera Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Hathor, before cruising back to Luxor to visit the Grand Temple. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Lunch Dinner 5. NILE CRUISE: LUXOR – EDFU This morning, discover Luxor's West Bank, a complex of mortuary temples and tombs. See Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Visit the Valley of the Kings before cruising through the Esna Lock to Edfu. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Lunch Dinner 6. NILE CRUISE: EDFU – ASWAN Visit the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Tonight, dress up in galabeas and enjoy some Egyptian culture and cuisine. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Lunch Dinner 7. NILE CRUISE: ASWAN View the Unfinished Obelisk and visit the impressive High Dam in Aswan. Visit the Temple of Isis on the Island of Philae. Sail in a felucca on the Nile to view the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener's Island. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Lunch Dinner 8. NILE CRUISE: ASWAN – KOM-OMBO – EDFU Consider joining an excursion to Abu Simbel. Later, visit the roofless Temple of Kom-Ombo, dedicated to the falcon and crocodile gods. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Lunch Dinner 9. NILE CRUISE: EDFU – LUXOR Enjoy a full day cruising on the Nile. Take advantage of the onboard facilities. Enjoy the unique scenery as you cruise to Luxor. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Lunch Dinner 10. DISEMBARK LUXOR – CAIRO (2 NIGHTS) Fly to Cairo. This evening consider an evening meal on board a floating restaurant with some lively Egyptian entertainment. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast Hotel Ramses Hilton 11. CAIRO SIGHTSEEING Visit the Alabaster and Sultan Hassan Mosques and the Hanging Church of St. Mary in Old Cairo. View thousands of artefacts during your visit to the Egyptian Museum. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast 12. DEPART CAIRO Say goodbye to this unforgettable country. Airport transfers are available, conditions apply. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast

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Price From $3,675
Price per day$306
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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    • Transatlantic airfares (unless you purchase a land and air package), air-related taxes and fees (these are stated separately for land and air packages); airline fees for checked and/or excess baggage; London airport transfers except when booking an air and land packagewith Trafalgar; insurances of all kinds; tips to Travel Directors, motorcoach drivers, local city guides and cruise staff; gratuities on ferries, trains and cruise ships; porterage at train stations; laundry; phone calls; minibar; beverages; meals not detailed in the itinerary; optional excursions; and all items of a personal nature. The tour price also does not cover costs and expenses, including the return to your home, if you leave the tour at your own volition or due to illness, or as a consequence of official action by the government of any country visited.

Accommodation

Prices are per person and based on two persons sharing a twin-bedded room with private bath or shower.When booking triple rooms please note that in some hotels may consist of one double bed and the third bed may be a ‘roll-away’ bed which will limit space in the room. Availability of triple rooms is limited. Note that single rooms in European hotels are generally smaller than twin-bedded rooms and that European hotel standards, facilities and services provided may vary from those in other parts of the world and are often local in style. Substitute hotels may be used at certain times and will be of similar standard whenever possible. There are a limited number of twin-shared rooms available with our Room Share Service. Passengers who are members of Hotel Frequent Traveler programs are not entitled to earn points with any of the hotels featured on a Trafalgar vacation.
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Meals Included
  • 11 breakfasts.
  • 7 cruise lunches.
  • 7 cruise dinners.
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