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Tour Description
Jewel of empires from Ramses to Napoleon, for 4,000 years the Nile has witnessed and recorded the rise and fall of the greatest dynasties. The mesmerizing Alabaster Sphinx and the colossal statue of Ramses II speak with their eyes of the mighty civilization that once reigned. The Great Pyramids of Giza stand proudly as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. We journey with a certified Egyptologist who will offer fascinating insights and expertise on each of these and other sites we visit. As you cruise down the Nile in luxury and style aboard M/S Sonesta St. George I or II, this grand journey will leave an indelible impression.
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Itinerary
DAY 1
Cairo, Egypt
On arrival you will be met at the airport and taken to your luxury accommodations with a pyramid-view room.
Four Seasons at the First Residence, Cairo
DAY 2
Aswan
Your local guide will escort you to the world-renowned Egyptian Museum, which includes the remarkable Tutankhamen collection and the Mummies Room. Also on your morning tour of Cairo will be the Citadel, one of the world’s greatest monuments to medieval warfare, and the beautiful Mohammed Ali Mosque, known as the Alabaster Mosque because of the extensive use of alabaster throughout its interiors. Fly to Aswan where you will be met and transferred to your hotel.(B, L)
Mövenpick Resort, Aswan
DAYS 3 - 5
Abu Simbel Nile Cruise
Fly from Aswan to see the remarkable Egyptian monuments at Abu Simbel. Enjoy a felucca cruise to visit Lord Kitchener’s beautiful Botanical Garden. That afternoon board the beautiful Sonesta St. George I and settle into your accommodations, a Presidential Suite. Sail to Kom Ombo; Edfu, with a visit to the Temple of Horus, considered the best preserved cult temple in Egypt; then to Esna, with its remains of an ancient temple dedicated to the Egyptian god, Khnum. Visit the sprawling Temple of Karnak, the largest temple complex ever built by man, and the magnificent Luxor Temple.(3B, 3L, 3D)
Sonesta St. George I
DAYS 6 - 8
Luxor, Cairo Depart for Home
After breakfast aboard the ship, disembark from the Sonesta St. George I and visit the celebrated ancient sites near Luxor. Highlights include the Valley of the Kings and Queens and the tomb of “King Tut.” Visit the Pyramids with their funeral chambers; the iconic Sphinx; the Solar Boat Museum; and the ancient city of Memphis with Sakkara, site of the Step Pyramid. On Day 8 you will be taken to the airport for your flight home or on to your next destination.(3B, L)
Oberoi Mena House Garden Hotel, Cairo
Departures
Pricing Information
September 30, 2011
From $4,195.00 per person double occupancy.
From $1,525.00 single room supplement.
October 31, 2011
From $4,275.00 per person double occupancy.
From $1,650.00 single room supplement.
December 22, 2011
From $4,795.00 per person double occupancy.
From $2,015.00 single room supplement.
January 4, 2012
From $3,495.00 per person double occupancy.
From $980.00 single room supplement.
Journey Includes
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- All transfers and fully guided daily sightseeing provided by a private deluxe A/C vehicle
- Local English-speaking guide for sightseeing in each city
- Entrance fees per final scheduled itinerary
- Airport porterage, where available (2 bags per person)
- Local taxes
- TravcoAssist (Medical Travel Assistance Plan)
All prices are in US dollars and do not include international airfare, unless otherwise noted.
Prices displayed are based on the lowest season base price and assume double occupancy. Prices are shown in U.S. dollars and may or may not include administrative fees, taxes, meals, airfare (where applicable) and Single Supplements. Cancellation penalties, blackout dates and other restrictions may apply.
