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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 with ancient pyramids emerging from the sprawling
desert. Our expert local guide warmly welcomes us
» Welcome Drink in Cairo » 4 nights aboard Coral at the airport before we board a motorcoach for a
» Memphis & Seas’ Tamr or Tulip panoramic city tour of downtown. Later, we settle into
Saqqara's Step with all meals our 5-star accommodations for a restful evening and
Pyramid of Djoser includedd socialize with fellow travelers over a Welcome Drink.
» Ports of call:
» Giza Necropolis 2 nights at Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
feat. the Pyramids Luxor, Esna, Edfu,
& Great Sphinx of Giza Kom Ombo & Aswan Day 4: Pyramids & the Great Sphinx
» Cairo guided city tour » Valley of the Kings We begin our day with a drive to ancient Memphis, once
feat. Grand Egyptian » Aswan High Dam & a thriving metropolis and capital of the Old Kingdom.
Museum & Citadel of Old Dam feat. Philae Here, we view the legendary step pyramid of the Third
Cairo’s Mosque of temple complex Egyptian Dynasty in Saqqara, the world’s oldest stone
Muhammad Ali » Sail by felucca around complex. Later, gaze upon some of Egypt’s most
» Temples of Karnak, Kitchner's Island mysterious and famous monuments during a visit to
the Giza Necropolis. Marvel at the remarkable Great
Luxor, Khnum, Edfu » Daily guided tours with Pyramid, the oldest and largest of the pyramids, and
& Kom Ombo private Egyptologist the only surviving structure of the remaining Seven
» Farewell Social Hour Wonders of the Ancient World. We also see the iconic
in Cairo Great Sphinx of Giza, dating back to 26th century BC.
Day 1: Meet Your Group Afterwards, we return to our hotel in Cairo. MEAL B
Fly to an East Coast city and settle into our comfortable Day 5: Karnak & Luxor Temples
hotel for a relaxing evening. Enjoy getting to know your
fellow travelers and Tour Director while breaking up the Our journey continues with a southbound flight to Luxor
journey for a smoother, well-rested arrival in Cairo. this morning, where the 5-star Coral Sea riverboat awaits.
Enjoy beautiful staterooms with French balconies and
1 night in an East Coast city (before flying to Egypt) all meals included on board as we cruise the Nile River
for four mesmerizing nights. Our first stop is Karnak,
Day 2: Fly to Egypt the world’s largest temple complex consisting of ancient
Today, we board our overnight flight to a land known pylons, temples, and chapels that once served as a palace
for its history and mysteries as old as time. for the New Kingdom pharaohs. We also visit Luxor Temple,
built around 14th century BC and used as a fortress during
Day 3: Arrive in Cairo the Roman Empire. Originally dedicated to the mother
As our flight descends into Cairo, catch your first goddess of Mut, the temple turned into a Tetrarchy cult
breathtaking glimpse of the city's golden-hued skyline chapel before becoming a church. MEALS B+L+D
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