SPLENDORS
OF EGYPT
15 DAYS / 13 NIGHTS
Itinerary
Day 1, Friday-Depart
Canada / USA
Departure from Toronto , Montreal or New York 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)
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 Komombo
to visit the Temple shared by the Gods Sobek & Haroeris.Tonight
we enjoy a special costume party featuring Native Egyptian
and pharaonic style. 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 / Sharm Elsheikh (Sinai-Red Sea)
Today we will be transferred to Luxor airport for our flight
to Sharm Elsaeikh where we will be
met and escorted to our hotel. The balance of the day is free
to enjoy the beaches. ( BD)
Day 10,
11, 12 Sharm Elsheikh (Sinai-Red Sea)
Three days to enjoy the Crystal clear waters, deep sea diving,
colored fish, snorkeling, fishing,
the sunny sandy beaches and the water sports. (BD) (Optional
tour to St. Catherine Monastery)
Day 13,
Wednesday - Sharm Elsheikh / Cairo
Today we will be transferred to the airport for our flight
back to Cairo. Overnight in Cairo. (B)
Day 14,
Thursday - Cairo
Today is free at leisure for last minute shopping or relaxing.
(optional Day Tour Alexandria) Overnight in Cairo. (B)
Day 15,
Friday, Depart - Cairo
Today we will be transferred to Cairo International
Airport for our flight back home.(B & inflight meals)
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We
Customize - Mix and Match
Guaranteed Departures with 2 people
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