ROMANCING THE NILE: EGYPT TOUR15 Days/14 NightsFrom $1,389 (land only)
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When you join our Romancing the Nile Egypt tour, you get to see the Egypt in a relaxed way and you can stay FREE for up to 6 nights in a 5 star Red Sea Resort located in the town of Ein Sokhna to unwind and soak up the sun before heading back home.
Romancing the Nile: Itinerary
Day 1 |
Cairo Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport you will be met, assisted through Immigration & Customs, and then escorted to your selected hotel. |
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Day 2 Great Pyramid and Sphinx |
Cairo Today's sightseeing takes you to the fabulous Egyptian Museum. Regarded as one of the most prominent in the world, it offers visitors remarkable insights into Egypt's ancient history dating back 5000 years. The priceless antiquities include King Tutankhamon's Treasures -- a spectacle beyond belief! After lunch we visit Cheops' Pyramid--one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World--and the Sphinx, the great god-lion sentinel, built over 35 centuries ago. The towering pyramid stands majestically on a desert plateau with two slightly smaller pyramids (one built by Cheop's son Kephren and the other by Mycerinus) erected to preserve their bodies and treasures for the afterlife. East of Cheops Pyramid is the Solar Boat Museum housing the spectacular funerary boats placed at the King's disposal for his journey of Day and Night in the afterlife with the Sun God Ra. Your sightseeing also includes the bazaars featuring a variety of items and bargains galore! (BL) |
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Day 3 Cairo |
Cairo / Luxor - Cruise Transfer to Cairo Airport for your early morning flight to Luxor. On arrival you will be escorted to your Ship, your floating hotel for the next 5 days as you cruise up-the-Nile. This morning you cross the Nile to Luxor's West Bank, where you'll explore the astonishing and extensive New Kingdom city of "Thebes". Sightseeing includes the Valley of the Kings and Queens where some 64 of Egypt's Pharaohs have their palatial resting places hewn into the sheer rock and the Colossi of Memnon, two huge seated statues of Amenhotep III. After lunch, you will visit Luxor and Karnak Temples, a holy city of pylons, hypostyle halls, colossal statues and obelisks built over many centuries and dedicated to the God Amon-Ra, his consort Mut, and their son Khonsu. (BLD) |
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Day 4 Edfu Temple |
Luxor / Edfu - Cruise Sail to Edfu via Esna lock. Overnight in Edfu. (BLD) |
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| Day 5 Kom Ombo |
Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan - Cruise Today an exhilarating carriage ride takes you through town to the Temple of Horus, the Falcon God. Return to your ship and sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Graeco - Roman style Temple of Sobek, the Crocodile God. Standing serenely on a hilltop, the site offers an incredible view over the Nile. Then sail to Aswan. (BLD)iro Transfer to Airport. Fly back home or take one of our extensions. (B) |
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Day 6 Aswan |
Aswan - Cruise Morning sightseeing includes Aswan's Old and High Dams, the ancient Granite Quarries, and the Temple of Philae. After lunch we sail around Elephantine Island, the Botanical Gardens. (BLD) |
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Day 7 Cairo |
Aswan / Abu Simbel* / Cairo Disembark after breakfast. Transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. (B) |
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| Day 8 Kom Ombo |
Aswan/Kom Ombo/Edfu – Nile Cruise We leisurely sail to Edfu – the perfect time to enjoy a book about the Pharaohs and Ancient Egypt. (BLD) |
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Day 9 Esna |
Edfu/Esna/Luxor – Nile Cruise We continue sailing to arrive Luxor in the afternoon. We highly recommend a visit to Luxor Museum. (BLD) |
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| Day 10 |
Luxor/Cairo Disembark. A short flight back to Cairo. (B) |
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| Day 11 Necropolis of Sakkara |
Cairo We visit today Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt. Though most of the city has been destroyed by time, the Alabaster Sphinx and statue of Ramses II remain. We then proceed to the Necropolis of Sakkara, City of the Dead, to see the step pyramid of King Zoser and the Wall of Cobras. We also stop at the Carpet School for a demonstration. (B) |
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| Day 12 Ben Ezra Synagogue |
Cairo Drive through Old Cairo to visit the ancient Ben Ezra Synagogue; Al Moallaka Church, better known as the "Hanging Church", and the Abu Sergah Church dating back to the beginning of the 5th Century. Then proceed to the Citadel of Salah El Din. Built in 1183 AD, it houses many important monuments, including the great Mohammed Ali Mosque, constructed in 1830 AD. (BL) |
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| Day 13 Alexandria |
Cairo/Alexandria/Cairo Early morning we drive north to Alexandria to visit the National Museum OR Graeco-Roman Museum; the Roman Amphitheater; Pompey’s Pillar and the Catacombs. After lunch we visit Alexandria Library before heading back to Cairo. (BL) |
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Day 14 Cairo |
Cairo Day at leisure. You may consider a day-trip to Al Fayyum. (B) |
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| Day 15 |
Depart Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your return flight home OR extend your stay FREE for up to 6 nights inthe 5 star Red Sea Resort of Ein Sokhna to relax and soak up the sun. |
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 (B)- Breakfast (L)- Lunch (D)- Dinner |
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Note: All itineraries are subject to change |
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* No Minimum of passengers is required for regular tour service.
All Tours are subject to availability and should be confirmed within 72 business hours.
Romancing the Nile: Highlights
15 Days/14 Nights
From $1,389 (land only)
Price Includes:
- Airport transfers between airports, hotels and quays.
- Accommodations at preferred hotels.
- All taxes and service charges.
- Meals as indicated BLD
- Outside cabin onboard selected Nile Cruise Ship.
- Shore excursions and touring as detailed in the itinerary.
- All entrance fees to visited sites.
- Visit of the Solar Boat museum.
- The services of an English speaking Egyptologist.
- Baggage handling and porterage.
- The services of a professional Tour Hotel throughout.
Not included services in our tour rates:
- Tips to guide/driver and Hotel staff
- Items of a personal nature (laundry, souvenirs, film/toiletries)
- Travel Insurance (Strongly Recommended)
- Stay connected with a Cell Phone for your trip to Egypt!
Additional Information:
- Touring in Cairo is based on shared seat in a van. Private touring available on request.
- Cruise Shore excursions, shared with other English Speaking passengers onboard. Private guide available on request
- Shore excursions are at the discretion of the cruise line. Description provided may be altered or changed. Refer to the Ship lobby bulletin Board for the final daily cruise itinerary schedule.
- Egyptair is the only major airline within Egypt. Their internal flights are generally very early morning and late evening. Be prepared for flight cancellation; delay; change of schedule; overbooking condition; too many or too little flights. therefore, your cooperation and understanding are very much appreciated.
- Beyond our Control: During certain times of the year, hotels and cruise ships may overbook. If so, we reserve the right to substitute accommodations within the same or higher category. We also reserve the right to change the sequence of the itinerary and internal flight schedule should local conditions necessitate. Onsite passenger(s) will be attended to at all times.
Note: No credit/refund for any unused services.
Romancing the Nile: Dates
LO SEASON |
May 1 – September 30, 2010 (Tour ENDS October 3, 2010) | |||||||
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HI SEASON |
September 26, 2009 to April 30, 2010 except holidays (Tour ENDS May 2nd, 2010) | |||||||
HOLIDAYS & PREMIUM |
December 19, 2009 to January 3, 2010 – March 27 – April 9, 2010. | |||||||
HI SEASON - Estimated Cost Increase 5%-15% unless otherwise specified. |
October 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011 except holidays (Tour ENDS Sunday May 1st, 2011) | |||||||
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