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Gems of Egypt & the Nile River
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11 DAYS 16 MEALS FROM $6,499 incl. AIRFARE Active Activity Level ●●●○
ATTRACTIONS & HIGHLIGHTS
breathtaking glimpse of the city's golden-hued skyline
» Welcome Drink in Cairo » Ports of call: with ancient pyramids emerging from the sprawling
» Memphis feat. Luxor, Esna, Edfu, desert. Our expert local guide warmly welcomes us at
Saqqara’s Step Kom Ombo & Aswan the airport and provides transportation to our 5-star
Pyramid of Djoser » Temples of Karnak, accommodations, where we settle in for a restful
» Giza Necropolis Luxor, Khnum, Edfu evening and socialize with fellow travelers over a
feat. the Pyramids & Kom Ombo Welcome Drink.
& Great Sphinx » Valley of the Kings 3 nights at Cairo Sheraton Hotel
» Cairo guided city tour » Aswan High Dam &
feat. National Museum Old Dam feat. Philae Day 4: Pyramids & the Great Sphinx
of Egyptian Civilization temple complex Our adventure begins with a drive to ancient Memphis,
& Citadel of Cairo's » Sail by felucca around once a thriving metropolis and capital of the Old
Mosque of Kitchner's Island Kingdom. Here, we view the legendary step pyramid
Muhammad Ali of the Third Egyptian Dynasty in Saqqara, the world’s
» Daily guided tours with oldest stone complex. Later, gaze upon some of Egypt’s
» 4 nights aboard private Egyptologist most mysterious and famous monuments during a visit
Coral Seas’ Tulip to the Giza Necropolis. Marvel at the remarkable Great
with all meals » Farewell Social Hour Pyramid, the oldest and largest of the pyramids, and
included in Cairo
the only surviving structure of the remaining Seven
Wonders of the Ancient World. We also see the iconic
Day 1: Meet Your Group Great Sphinx of Giza, dating back to 26th century BC.
Fly to an East Coast city and settle into our comfortable Afterwards, we return to our hotel in Cairo. MEAL B
hotel for a relaxing evening. Enjoy getting to know your
fellow travelers and Tour Director while breaking up Day 5: Cairo Sightseeing
the journey for a smoother, well-rested arrival in Cairo. We embark on a guided tour of Cairo today, nestled
along the longest river in the world, the Nile. This
1 night in an East Coast city (before flying to Egypt) ancient city boasts countless legendary sites, including
the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Khan el
Day 2: Fly to Egypt Khalili Bazar, and the Citadel of Cairo, featuring the
Today, we board our overnight flight to a land known Mosque of Muhammad Ali. We also visit Old Cairo, the
for its history and mysteries as old as time. historic part of the city that holds origin stories of days as
a Roman-era fortress called Fort Babylon and an Islamic-
Day 3: Arrive in Cairo era settlement, both pre-dating the city’s founding in
As our flight descends into Cairo, catch your first 969 AD. The evening is at your leisure. MEAL B
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