Itinerary: Cairo & Luxor Tour

Day 1

Cairo

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport you will be met, assisted through Immigration & Customs, then escorted to your selected hotel.

Day 2

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)

Day 3

Cairo / Luxor

This morning we fly south to Luxor. Transfer to your selected hotel, then cross the Nile to the West Bank to explore the New Kingdom city of "Thebes". Sightseeing includes the Valley of the Kings where some 64 of Egypt's Pharaohs have their palatial resting places hewn into the sheer rock; the Valley of the Queens, the stupendous Deir El Bahari mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch, visit Luxor and Karnak Temples, a holy city dedicated to the God Amon-Ra, his consort Mut, and their son Khonsu. (B)

Day 4

Luxor / Cairo

Optional Excursion to Abu Simbel* -- Morning flight from Luxor to Aswan and continue to Abu Simbel by air to marvel the temples and colossal statues of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari. Afterwards, we fly back to Cairo via Aswan. Those not taking the optional excursion will remain in Luxor until it's time to fly back to Cairo. Transfer to your selected hotel. (B)
*Abu Simbel Excursion by air is optional.

Day 5

Cairo

Transfer to Airport. Fly back home or take one of our extensions. (B)

Rates

Price Includes:

• Airport transfers; Accommodations; Meals as indicated BLD; Guided sightseeing & entrance fees as per itinerary.

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.

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