Sail through 5-thousand years of history on this incredible getaway. In Cairo, guided sightseeing introduces you to the highlights of the city as well as to the Sphinx and the Great Pyramids in nearby Giza. Admire the Ramses II statue and the Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis and travel to the Mediterranean seaport of Alexandria. Then fly to Luxor for a 4-night Nile River cruise showcasing the stunning monuments of Karnak, the Valley of Kings and Valley of Queens, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple, and the Temple of Horus. See the Old Dam in Aswan, the Temple of Isis, and enjoy a ride on a traditional felucca.
Meals
- Breakfast -
8
- Lunch -
4
- Dinner -
4
Standard Features
CRUISE: Deluxe 4-night cruise from Luxor to Aswan in an outside stateroom with private facilities.(MAIN DECK)
CAIRO: Guided sightseeing, visit the Great Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza, Ramses II and Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis, and the "Stairway to the Sky" at Sakkara; Sound & Light show at the pyramids; visit Tutankhamun's Tomb in the Egyptian Museum; see Saladin's citadel and visit the Alabaster Mosque in Old Cairo; see the Hanging Church and Cairo's oldest synagogue in Coptic Cairo; visit the Khan el-Khalili souk
LUXOR: Visit Luxor Temple, the Avenue of the Sphinxes, monuments of Karnak, Temple of Amun-Ra, Valley of Kings, Valley of Queens, Deir el-Bahri and the Colossi of Memnon; galabya party on board
EDFU: Visit the Temple of Horus
KOM OMBO: Visit the twin temples; lecture on board
ASWAN: Sail by felucca to Kitchener Island; visit the Botanical Gardens; excursion to the High Dam; cruise to Agilika; visit Temple of Isis and ancient granite quarries
ALL DAYTIME SHORE EXCURSIONS
ALL INTRA-TOUR FLIGHTS
Meals; Welcome drink; 4 buffet breakfasts, 4 full breakfasts (B), 4 lunches (L), 4 dinners (D)
inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the cruise description.