Splendors of Egypt
per Land Only
A 15-day tour of Egypt: Cairo, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfo, Esna, Luxor, Sharm el-Sheikh
Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. See the museum of Egypt before setting sail on the Nile Cruise ship. Enjoy a costume party in Kom Omdo, then head off to Luxor and Sharm el-Sheikh.
Departure from Toronto , Montreal or New York on our overnight flight to Cairo. (in-flight meals )
    Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport we will be met and assisted through immigration and customs then transferred to our hotel.
Cairo, Egypt     Today we visit the great Pyramids of Giza and their guardian Sphinx, Memphis-first capital of the ancient kingdom to see the statue of Ramses II then to Sakkara to see the Step pyramid. Overnight at our hotel (BL)
Cairo, Egypt     This morning we visit the Egyptian Museum which houses the treasures of King Tut then to the Citadel of Salah Eldien and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Overnight at our hotel.(BL)
Cairo, Egypt     This morning we are transferred to Cairo Airport for our flight to Aswan. (Optional trip by air to Abu Simbel *). Then we will be escorted to embark on the Nile cruise ship-our floating hotel for the next five days. After lunch, we sail by ‘felucca’ a traditional Nile sailing boat, to view Kitchener Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Overnight in Aswan. (BLD)
Aswan, Egypt     Today we visit the impressive Aswan High Dam and its huge lake, and the Temple of Philae. Then we cruise to Komombo to visit the Temple shared by the Gods Sobek & Haroeris.Tonight we enjoy a special costume party featuring Native Egyptian and pharaonic style. Overnight in Edfo. (BLD)
Kom Ombo, Egypt      Edfu, Egypt     This morning we explore the Temple of Horus, the falcon god.Then we sail to Esna and continue sailing to Luxor. Overnight in Luxor. (BLD)
Esna, Egypt      Luxor, Egypt     Today we explore the wondrous Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. This afternoon we visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.Overnight in Luxor. (BLD)
Luxor, Egypt     Today we will be transferred to Luxor airport for our flight to Sharm el-Sheikh where we will be met and escorted to our hotel. ( BD)
Luxor, Egypt      Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt     Three days to enjoy the crystal clear waters, deep sea diving, colored fish, snorkeling, fishing, the sunny sandy beaches and the water sports. (BD) (Optional tour to St. Catherine Monastery)
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt     Three days to enjoy the crystal clear waters, deep sea diving, colored fish, snorkeling, fishing, the sunny sandy beaches and the water sports. (BD) (Optional tour to St. Catherine Monastery)
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt     Three days to enjoy the crystal clear waters, deep sea diving, colored fish, snorkeling, fishing, the sunny sandy beaches and the water sports. (BD) (Optional tour to St. Catherine Monastery)
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt     Today we will be transferred to the airport for our flight back to Cairo. Overnight in Cairo. (B)
Cairo, Egypt      Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt     Today is free at leisure for last minute shopping or relaxing. (optional Day Tour Alexandria) Overnight in Cairo. (B)
Cairo, Egypt     Today we will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for our flight back home.(B & in-flight meals)
Cairo, Egypt