EGYPT
EXPLORER
15 DAYS 13 NIGHTS
Itinerary
Day 1, Depart
Canada / USA
Departure from Toronto , Montreal or New York on our overnight
flight to Cairo. (in-flight meals)
Day 2, Arrive
Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, we will be met and assisted
through immigration and customs then transferred to our hotel.
(in-flight meals)
Day 3, Cairo
Today we visit the magnificent great Pyramids of Giza, their
guardian Sphinx, Memphis and Sakkara. Overnight in Cairo.
(BL)
Day 4, Cairo
Today we visit the Egyptian museum which houses the richest
collection of antiquities ever discovered including the fabulous
treasures of King Tutankhamon. Also visit the Citadel of Salah
Eldien and Khan El Khalili bazaar. (BL)
Day 5,
Cairo / Luxor - Cruise
This morning we will be transferred to the airport for our
flight to Luxor where we will be escorted to embark on the
Nile cruise ship our floating hotel for the next five days.
This afternoon, we visit the Temple of Luxor and the Temple
of Karnak which has no equal among the national shrines of
Egypt. Overnight in Luxor. (BLD)
Day 6, Luxor
/ Esna / Edfo - Cruise
Today we explore the Valley of the Kings, the Necropolis of
Thebes; Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, and the Colossi of
Memnon facing the Nile. This afternoon, we sail down the Nile
to Esna, then to Edfo where we spend the night. (BLD)
Day 7, Edfi
/ Komombo - Cruise
This morning we visit the Temple of Horus, the Falcon of God.
We continue sailing to Komombo to visit the temple shared
by two gods - Sobek and Haroeris. Komombo’s Ptolemaic
Temple offers beautiful murals and unforgettable views of
the river Nile. This afternoon we will cruise to Aswan for
overnight. (BLD)
Day 8, Aswan
- Cruise
This morning we visit the impressive Aswan High Dam and its
huge lake, the granite quarries, and the magnificent Temple
of Philae. This afternoon we view the Agha Khan Mausoleum
and Elephantine Islands by “Felucca”, a traditional
Nile sailing boat. Overnight in Aswan. (BLD)
Day 9, Aswan
- Lake Nasser Cruise
This morning we will be transferred to the Lake Nasser cruise
ship and embark before lunch then we visit Kalabeha temple
with its Pharaonic aspect, remodeled into the Greco - Roman
style and dedicated to the God Mandoulie. Visit the hemi-speos
of Beil El Wali, created by Ramses II in the beginning of
his reign. Also visit the kiosk of Kerfassi, created to honour
the Goddess Isis. (BLD)
Day 10,
Wadi El Scboua - Cruise
Sailing to Wadi El Scboua. Overnight on board. (BLD)
Day 11,
Wadi El Scboua - Cruise
Morning visit to Wadi El Seboua Temple, dedicated by Ramses
II to the two Gods Amon Ra and Ra llarmakis. The temple of
Dakka, dedicated to the God Thoth of divine wisdom, lord of
times and service, mastor of literature. Visit the Greco-Roman
temple of Mecharakka. Sail to Amada. Visit the temple of Amada
from the XVIIIth dynasty, built during the reign of Thotmosis
III. Amenoplis III and Thotmosis IV. Also visit the Hemi-speos
of Detr, dedicated by Ramses II to the rising sun . Finally
the tomb of Penout, viceroy of Nubia. Sail to Kasr Ibrahim.
Overnight on board. (BLD)
Day 12,
Kasr Ibrahim / Abu Simbel
Morning visit to the Citadel of Kasr Ibrahim sole vestige
of the distant past of Nubia in its original location. Explanation
is done from the sundeck of the ship as entrance to the site
is not permitted. Continue sailing to Abu Simble, and after
lunch visit the temples. Candlelight dinner overlooking the
Abu Simble temples when weather permits.
Overnight on board.
(BLD)
Day 13,
Abu Simbel - Cruise
Possibility for a second visit to the temples to
watch the spectacular sunrise at the Abu Simbel temples, symbol
of the international salvages of the Nubian monument the temples
of Ramses II and his beloved wife Nefertari. This afternoon
we will be transferred to the airport for our flight back
to Cairo where we will be met and transferred to our hotel.
Overnight in Cairo. (B)
Day 14,
Cairo
Today is free at leisure for last minute shopping
(optional Day Tour Alexandria). (B)
Day 15, Depart Cairo
Today we will be transferred to Cairo Airport for
our flight back home. (B & in-flight meals) |
We
Customize - Mix and Match
Guaranteed Departures with 2 people
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