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Day 1: Arrive Cairo come to Egypt! Our representative
will meet you to ensure a smooth path through immigration
and customs. You have time to explore at your leisure before
meeting your tour escort and fellow travelers for a
welcome drink at the hotel.
Day 2: Cairo/Desert Tour Full-day outing to Sakkara
and Memphis, followed by a visit to the most famous
wonderland in the whole world – the Great Pyramids and the
Sphinx. At 10 pm we catch the overnight train to Aswan.
Day 3: Aswan Arrive in Aswan, meet and transfer to
the hotel for check-in. Full-day excursion around the city
visiting the Temple of Philae, the Aswan High Dam, and the
Unfinished Obelisk. Overnight in Aswan hotel.
Day 4: Aswan/Nile Cruise Today we’ll join an
orientation sail boat around Kitchener and Elephantine
Islands, before we check on our Nile Cruise for overnight,
sailing to Kom-Ombu.
Day 5: Nile Cruise Visit the dual temple of Sobek and
Haroeris. Overnight on Cruise, sailing to Edfu.
Day 6: Nile Cruise/Luxor (East Bank) Morning visit to
one of the most well-preserved temples in all of Egypt --
dedicated to Horus, the Falcon God. Sailing again to Luxor.
By noon time, we arrive to Luxor hotel and check-in. This
afternoon, enjoy a visit to the East Bank of Luxor:
Luxor Temple Karnak Temple Overnight in Luxor hotel.
Day 7: Luxor (West Bank) / Hurgada
Visit the West Bank of Luxor: Valley of the Kings Valley of
the Queens Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon This afternoon, you’ll catch the bus to
Hurgara. Meet and transfer to hotel for check-in. Overnight
in Hurgada hotel.
Day 8: Hurgada Spend a relaxing day sailing around
the nearby islands. Explore the underwater beauty of the
coral reefs and marvel at the curious fish while swimming or
snorkeling. Later a picnic lunch will be served, followed by
your chance to relax and enjoy the sun, the sea, and the
beautiful white sand beaches. Overnight in Hurgada hotel.
Day 9: Hurgada Today a desert safari awaits you!
Explore the colorful customs of the life of the Bedouin
people and, of course, it wouldn’t be a true adventure
without a camel ride! Relax and watch the sunset before
feasting on a barbeque dinner served in a Bedouin tent.
Then, sit back, and be entertained by a traditional Bedouin
dancing show. Overnight in Hurgada hotel.
Day 10: Hurgada / Cairo Free morning at leisure. In
the afternoon we catch the bus back to Cairo where we
transfer to hotel and check-in. Overnight in Cairo hotel.
Day 11: Cairo / City Tour Today we’re off to the
Egyptian Museum where most of the fabulous treasures of the
Pharaohs are kept. Then we drive to the Citadel -- home to
Egyptian rulers for nearly 700 years. Later, we explore many
attractions in the old Coptic area including the Hanging
Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. In the evening, we'll embark
on a Nile River Steamer for an open buffet dinner
accompanied by a folkloric Sufi (“whirling dervish”) and
belly-dancing show. Overnight in Cairo hotel.
Day 12: Depart Cairo Farewell to Egypt today. Our
tour ends after breakfast. Transfer to Cairo International
Airport.
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