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Accommodations
for 7 nights in all outside facing cabins with French Balconies
aboard the 5* star m/s TOWER PRESTIGE
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All
sightseeing and shore excursions as specified including
all entrance fees
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21
meals during sailing (7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners)
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All
on board activities including lectures, galabaya parties,
belly dance show and similar.
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English
speaking Cruise Managers and Egyptologist throughout
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - LAND PORTION: TOTAL
7 NIGHTS: (CAIRO 6, LUXOR 1)
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Arrival
and departure transfers with luggage handling (if airfare is
purchased through us)
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5* Accommodations
for a total of 6 nights at deluxe Semiramis Intercontinental,
Cairo Sheraton hotels
and 1 night at the deluxe Sonesta St. George in Luxor.
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All sightseeing
including transportation, entrance fees as outlined.
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13 meals
during the land portion (6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 special
dinners)
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English
speaking Egyptologists throughout
SAMPLE
ITINERARY
DAY 01 (WE): FLY USA TO EGYPT
Overnight flights from the US to Egypt. On board services per airline
policy.
DAY 02 (TH): ARRIVE CAIRO
Meet your local guide who will assist you through customs formalities.
Then transfer to your deluxe hotel. Due to various arrival times
no meals or activities are planned for today. (Hotel Sheraton,
Intercontinental or similar)
DAY 03 (FR): CAIRO
After breakfast, your morning sightseeing of Egypt’s capital
will begin with a panoramic tour of this magnificent city set around
the banks of the Nile. Stops will be made to view the Citadel and
the fabulous Alabaster Mosque built by Mohamed Ali in 1830. Return
to your hotel to avoid the heat and catch up on jet lag. In the
evening depart for a get together welcome dinner hosted at a popular
local restaurant (El Cid or similar) (B, SD)
DAY 04 (SA): CAIRO
A full day to explore the Pyramids of Giza and Memphis. 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 (included)
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 05 (SU): CAIRO-LUXOR
After breakfast, check-out of your hotel and begin the day with
a tour of the magnificent Egyptian Museum, home to the world
renowned exhibit of Tut-An - Khamnon. After a leisurely lunch
at a local restaurant, continue on to the airport for your afternoon/evening
flight to Luxor, the gateway to the Nile. On arrival, transfer
to your deluxe hotel for dinner and overnight. (Sonesta St. George
or similar) (B, L, D)
DAY 06 (MO): LUXOR
EMBARKATION
After breakfast, check-out of your hotel and embark on your tour
of the West bank, the “Valley of the Kings and Queens” where
64 of Egypt’s Pharaohs have their resting places. Continue
to visit the palatial Temple of Queen Hatchepsut and stop at the
Collossi of Memnon. Then, transfer directly to your 5 * ship for
check-in. Lunch on board. The afternoon is reserved for exploring
the East bank and the fabulous Luxor and Karnak Temples. An optional “Sound & Light
Show” will be available for purchase on board. (B, L, D)
DAY 07 (TU): LUXOR - ESNA - EDFU
Set sail in the early morning and enjoy a full leisurely day at
sail. View the magnificent passing vista’s, savor a cocktail
at the poolside bar, or listen to a lecture on Egypt provided
by your Egyptologists. In the evening enjoy a festive dinner
and show. (B, L, D)
DAY 08 (WE) EDFU - ASWAN
In Edfu, tour the superbly preserved Temple of Horus dedicated
to the Falcon God. Back on board enjoy lunch, dinner and a galabaya
party as you sail on to Aswan. (B, L, D)
DAY 09 (TH): ASWAN
Your morning sightseeing will include the “Unfinished Obelisk” and
a visit to the High Dam. Lunch back on the ship. In the afternoon,
visit the Philae Temple followed by a felucca ride to the botanical
gardens located on Elephantine Island in the middle of the Nile.
Return to your ship for dinner and an oriental show! (B, L, D)
DAY 10 (FR) : ASWAN-ABU SIMBEL
A full free day for exploring this lively Nile oasis OR take the
optional excursion to the fabulous Temples of Abu Simbel! More
than 32 centuries ago, Ramses II built 2 temples into the sheer
rock of a premonitory in Nubia 280 km south of Aswan. The larger
Temple was dedicated to the God of Sun – Harakhti. The
lesser Temple was dedicated to the Goddess Hathor in the name
of Ramses’ favorite wife – the beautiful Queen Nefertari.
When the construction of the High Dam threatened to submerge
the two Temples, the Temples were cut into 30 ton pieces, moved
70 meters higher and 180 meters further inland and rebuilt to
their original splendor. The tour of these unique temples includes
a 30 minute plane ride from Aswan and back offering stunning
aerial views of the Temples and the flowing Nile. After your
flight back to Aswan, re-board your deluxe floating hotel and
enjoy lunch and a relaxing afternoon or partake in the optional
Nubian Village tour. Dinner and overnight on board. (B, L, D)
DAY
11 (SA): ASWAN – KOM
OMBO - ESNA
Set sail in the early morning and on arrival to Kom Ombo tour the
Temples of Kom Ombo dedicated to two deities; the crocodile headed “Sobek” and
the “Haroeris” the double headed sparrow/hawk. Return
to the ship and sail on to Esna lock (overnight) (B, L, D)
DAY
12 (SU): LUXOR – DENDARA
- LUXOR
Enjoy a full free day to explore the temples of Luxor and Karnak
on your own, visit the local markets or take the optional tour
to the Temples of Dendara, some of the oldest and best preserved
in all of Egypt (car/van). In the evening, bid your goodbyes
to your lovely crew as you participate in the Captain’s
farewell dinner. (B, L, D)
DAY 13 (MO): 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 14 (TU): 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! Tonight depart for a final
farewell dinner held at the private, members only Capital Club
featuring great food, and magnificent views of the city at night.
(B, L, SD)
DAY
15 (WE): CAIRO – HOME
As all good things must come to an end.
