JEWELS
OF EGYPT
11 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS
3 Nights Cairo, 4 Nights Nile Cruise & 2 Nights Hurgada
(Red Sea)
Itinerary
Day 1, Friday-Depart
Canada / USA
Departure from Toronto, Montreal or New York (JFK) on our
overnight flight to Cairo. (in-flight meals)
Day 2, Saturday-Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport we will be met
and assisted through immigration and customs then transferred
to our hotel.
Day 3, Sunday-Cairo
Today we visit the great Pyramids of Giza and their guardian
Sphinx, Memphis - first capital of the ancient kingdom to
see the statue of Ramses II then to Sakkara to see the Step
pyramid. Overnight at our hotel (BL)
Day 4, Monday-Cairo
This morning we visit the Egyptian Museum which houses the
treasures of King Tut then to the Citadel of Salah Eldien
and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Overnight at our hotel. (BL)
Day 5, Tuesday-Aswan
This morning we are transferred to Cairo Airport for our flight
to Aswan. (Optional trip by air to Abu Simbel *). Then we
will be escorted to embark on the Nile cruise ship - our floating
hotel for the next five days. After lunch, we sail by 'felucca'
a traditional Nile sailing boat, to view Kitchener Island
and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Overnight in Aswan. (BLD)
Tonight we enjoy
a special costume party featuring Native Egyptian and pharaonic
style. Overnight in Edfo. (BLD)
Day 6, Wednesday-Komombo/Edfo
Today we visit the impressive Aswan High Dam and its huge
lake, and the Temple of Philae. Then we cruise to Kom ombo
to visit the Temple shared by the Gods Sobek & Haroeris. Tonight
we enjoy a special costume party featuring Native Egyptian
and Pharaonic styles. Overnight in Edfo. (BLD)
Day 7, Thursday-Esna/Luxor
This morning we explore the Temple of Horus, the Falcon God.
Then we sail to Esna and continue sailing to Luxor. Overnight
in Luxor. (BLD)
Day 8, Friday-Luxor
Today we explore the wondrous Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's
Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. This afternoon we visit
Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Overnight in Luxor.(BLD)
Day 9, Saturday-Luxor/Hurgada
(Red Sea)
Today we will be transferred to Hurgada by bus and the balance
of the day is free to enjoy the sunny sandy beaches. Overnight
in Hurgada. (BD)
Day 10,
Sunday-Hurgada
Today is at leisure to enjoy the crystal clear waters shimmering
with brilliantly coloured fish, coral formations and intricately
shaped sea shells. Visit the colourful market, relax on the
sunny beaches or participate in the fantastic water sports.
Overnight in Hurgada. (BD)
Day 11, Monday-Hurgada/Cairo
This morning is at leisure to enjoy the beaches and late this
afternoon we will be transferred to Hurgada airport for our
flight back to Cairo to connect with our overnight flight
back home. (B & inflight meals)
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We
Customize - Mix and Match
Guaranteed Departures with 2 people
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