International air from
US to Egypt, including domestic flights within Egypt *
Arrival
and departure transfers with luggage handling*
Economy class domestic airfare Cairo-Aswan
and Luxor-Cairo*
(* Not included in Land/Cruise rates )
INCLUDED SIGHTSEEING
Cairo: Welcome dinner at the Capital Club,
2 full day city tours including the Alabaster Mosque and
Egyptian Museum, full day at the Pyramids of Giza, tour
of the Old Town and El Khalili Bazaar, special home hosted
dinner with an Egyptian family.
Aswan: "Unfinished Obelisk",
High Dam, Philae temple, Felucca ride
Kom Ombo: Temples of Kom Ombo
Edfu: Temples of Horus
Luxor: Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Luxor Temples
NOT INCLUDED
Domestic air within Egypt if purchase
land/cruise only
Egyptian Visa fee (obtainable on arrival)
Port & cruise
fuel surcharges
Meals, optional tours and other activities
not specified
Costs of a personal nature including
drinks, laundry, phone, souvenirs and similar.
TIPS to local guides, drivers, hotel
and ground personnel as well
as ship crew
Arrival
and departure transfers with luggage handling
CRUISE HIGHLIGHT
night
accommodations in all outside facing cabins in category
of your choice, aboard the 5* MS "Nile
Dolphin"
All sightseeing and shore excursions as
specified
All on board activities including lectures,
galabaya parties, belly dance show and similar
English speaking guide assistance throughout
SAMPLE
ITINERARY
Day 1:Today, fly to Egypt
Day 2: Cairo Meet your local guide who will assist you
through customs formalities. Then transfer to your deluxe downtown
hotel. Due to various arrival times no meals or activities
are planned for today.
Day 3: Cairo After breakfast,
your morning sightseeing of Egypt’s capital will begin
with a panoramic city tour with stops at the Citadel and the
magnificent Alabaster Mosque
built by Mohamed Ali in 1830. After a leisurely lunch in Azra
park, continue with a tour of the fabulous Egyptian Museum,
home to the world renowned exhibit of Tut-Ankhamnon. Tonight
enjoy a welcome dinner at the private Capital Club restaurant
renowned and superb views of the Nile and the city lights.
(B, L, SD)
Day 4: Cairo A
full day to explore the Pyramids of Giza. In the morning tour
the pyramids of King Cheops built 2690
B.C., the Sphinx and ride a camel (optional). After a break
for lunch, continue the tour with a visit to Sakkara to view
the “one step” Pyramid built by famous architect
and physician Imhotep for the Pharaoh Zoser in 3816 B.C. Return
to your hotel. Dinner is on your own. (B, L)
Day 5: Cairo - Aswan
After breakfast,
transfer to the airport for your flight to Aswan, the gateway
to the Nile. On arrival, begin your exploration
of Aswan with a tour of the “Unfinished Obelisk, the
Philae Temple, the High Dam, ending with a delightful sail
aboard the local feluccas. After the tour, check-in at the
New Cataract hotel, located riverside. Dinner will be held
at the renowned 1902 restaurant. (B, D)
Day 6: Aswan - Kombo-Ombo
EMBARKATION
The morning is at leisure to give you time to explore Aswan on your own or to
take the optional air excursion to the fantastic Temples of Abu Simbel. Around
noon, transfer to your floating hotel for check-in followed by lunch as you set
sail On your Nile adventure! Enjoy on board activities and welcome dinner. (B,
L. D)
Day 7: Kombo-Ombo - Edfu
After breakfast, take a carriage ride to the Temples of Kom
Ombo dedicated to two deities; the crocodile headed “Sobek” and
the “Haroeris” the double headed sparrow/hawk.
Lunch back on board and sail on to Edfu. On arrival,
tour the superbly preserved Temple of Horus dedicated
to the Falcon God. Enjoy dinner and a galabaya party
on board as you sail on to the Esna lock. End in Luxor.
(B, L, D)
Day 8:Luxor
The morning is reserved
for exploring the West bank “Valley
of the Kings” where 64 of Egypt’s Pharaohs had
palatial resting places. Explore the tombs of Ramses VI, Amenhotep
II and of course, the tomb of Tut-An-khamnon. Continue to visit
the palatial Temple of Queen Hatchepsut and stop at the Collossi
of Memnon before returning to the ship for lunch and a rest.
In the afternoon, its time to explore the East Bank and the
fabulous Luxor and Karnak Temples. Return to your ship for
a farewell dinner and belly dance show! An optional “Sound & Light
Show” at the Temple will be available if you wish to
see and do more! (B, L, D)
Day 9: Luxor - Cairo
DISEMBARKATION
After a leisurely breakfast, bid your lovely ship and crew
goodbye as you check-out and transfer to the airport for your
flight back to Cairo. On arrival, transfer to your deluxe hotel
with the afternoon free for some rest time. Then a special
treat awaits as you head out to meet with an authentic Egyptian
family for a home hosted dinner! A great way to experience
genuine Egyptian hospitality! (B, SD)
Day 10: Cairo After breakfast, depart on your morning
tour of the Old Cairo highlighted by stops at the Abu Sirga Church,
the Moalaka Church and the Ben Azra Synagogue. After lunch at
a local restaurant transfer to the humongous El Khalili Bazaar
where over 1000 booths offer everything from cheap souvenirs
to high end jewelry and fashion and where bargaining is expected!
A great afternoon to enjoy the sights sounds and smells of real
Cairo! You may use our shuttle to transfer back to your hotel
or you may stay as long as you like and return to your hotel
at your leisure. Dinner is on your own to enjoy this last day
at your own pace. (B, L)
Day 11: Cairo - Home As all good
things must come to an end, so does your Egypt adventure as
you transfer to the airport for your flights
home – or enhance your experience with our Alexandria
extension! (B)
