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Ancient Wonders: Egypt & Nile
HIGHLIGHTS
• 4 Nights in Cairo
• Egyptologist Throughout
• Guided Tour of Cairo
• Pyramids of Giza
• The Great Sphinx of Giza
• Egyptian Museum of Antiquities • 4 Night Nile Cruise
• King Tutankhamen
• Karnak & Luxor Temples
• Pyramids of Saqqara
• King Tuts Tomb
• Sail Aboard a Felucca
• Valley of the Kings
• Aswan
• Edfu
INCLUDES
4 Nights Hotel Accommodations, 4 Night Nile Cruise aboard MS Acamar or MS Mayfair in Deluxe Cabin, 21 Meals, Professional Tour Director, Local English Speaking Egyptologist, Motorcoach Transportation, Admissions per Itinerary, Sightseeing per Itinerary, Baggage Handling
TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL
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Day 1 Depart the USA – Overnight Flight to
Cairo
Your adventure awaits! Depart the USA on your flight to Cairo, Egypt.
Upon arrival meet your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure in this remarkable city that offers thousands of years of history as you embark on a journey to tour and view Egypt’s Ancient Wonders.
Day 3 Cairo - Pyramids of Saqqara - Sphinx & Pyramids of Giza
Today enjoy a tour to the Pyramids of Saqqara, the 5,000-year old necropolis for the ancient capital of Memphis. See the 40-foot statue of Ramses II and the Step Pyramid, the oldest of them all. Lunch is included at a local restaurant. Next check off that Bucket list! Travel to Giza where your local Egyptologist will lead you on a guided visit to the Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World and possibly the most famous and talked about structures in history. Marvel in awe at the iconic Great Sphinx located on the west bank of the Nile and one of the oldest and largest monuments in the world that has been the symbol of Egypt for more than 4,000 years. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner tonight.
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Day 4 Cairo - Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
Following breakfast, visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities to see the extensive collection of Egyptian artifacts covering thousands of years, including the statues, reliefs, sarcophagi and the treasures from the Tomb of Tutankhamen. After an included lunch, visit the iconic Citadel of Saladin
critical. This derelict place is still capable of overshadowing many wonders of the modern world and in its hey-day must have been awe-inspiring. Also visit the Luxor Temple on the site of the ancient city of Thebes and the largest and most significant religious center in ancient Egypt. Luxor Temple was “the place of the First Occasion,” where the god Amon experienced rebirth during the Pharaoh’s annually reenacted coronation ceremony.
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Day 2 Arrival Cairo, Egypt
and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, which comprise the largest fortification in all of
the Middle East and North Africa. Perched majestically at the highest point of the City of Cairo it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city including the Mosques of Old Cairo and the Pyramids in the distance. Later in the day travel back to Cairo to visit Khan El Khalili Bazaar, said to be one of the oldest open-air markets in the Middle East. Free time to shop and browse this must-see local market for souvenirs. The evening is at leisure to relax or explore on your own. (B,L)
Day 6 Nile Cruise - Valley of the Kings – Colossi of Memnon - Edfu
Today visits the incredible tombs at the Valley of the Kings, the ancient burial ground of many of Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs, royal family members and nobles, spanning 500 years. A truly impressive site! There, you will find Tutankhamen’s tomb which was discovered almost intact in 1922 and the tomb of Ramses IV, among others. While many of the tombs and chambers in the
Day 5 Cairo - Flight to Luxor - Board MS Mayfair - Nile River Cruise
Early morning flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, transfer to the river ship, MS Mayfair, for a four-night cruise on the Nile River. Following lunch onboard, you’ll visit the Karnak Temple Complex, a city of temples built over 2,000 years and dedicated to the Theban triad
area were looted by thieves, King Tut’s tomb was intact and brimming with treasures. Jewelry, statues, weapons and the Pharaoh’s chariot, were valuable finds, but the real treasure was the magnificently decorated sarcophagus, with the young king’s remains inside. The walls of the tombs are covered with hieroglyphics. Also visit the Queen Hatshepsut Temple, one of the world’s most striking architectural masterpieces which took fifteen years to complete during her over 20- year reign. A photo stop is made by the giant Colossi of Memnon. Since 1350 BC, these ancient Egyptian statues have loomed over
of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. The immense size of the complex, as well as its various architectural, artistic, and linguistic details make it an invaluable historical site and resource for understanding the evolution of ancient Egypt, and thus its conservation is
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