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Day 6: Valley of the Kings
Today, we cross the Nile to the Valley of the Kings on the 2026 DEPARTURES
West Bank of Luxor. Marvel at the mountain-cut tombs
built for the powerful pharaohs and nobles, once filled ○○○○○○
with riches to accompany them in the afterlife. We then JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
visit the stunning Hatshepsut Temple, a mortuary temple
dedicated to the longest-ruling female of Ancient Egypt. ○○○ ● ○○ AFRICA & T HE MIDDLE E A S T
Later, our ship cruises to Esna and crosses the lock for JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
our overnight. While here, admire the Temple of Khnum,
dedicated to the ram-headed god and “the source” From $6,499 per person
of the Nile, the river that brings life to the sprawling Triple/Quad subject to availability
Egyptian desert. MEALS B+L+D Visit holidayvacations.com or scan the QR code for
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Day 7: Edfu & Kom Ombo
We dock in Edfu this morning and enjoy a horse-drawn Deposit: $200 per person
carriage ride to its namesake temple. Dedicated to the Final Payment Due: 75 days prior to departure
falcon-headed god and one of the most important deities, Full refund for cancellations before this date.
Horus, this well-preserved monument is Egypt’s best Additional cruise line fees are not included;
example of a Ptolemaic temple building. Afterwards, we please review General Information at the
cruise to the ancient agricultural city of Kom Ombo and back of the catalog for details.
see its iconic double temple built during the Ptolemaic
dynasty. The two identical entrances are dedicated to ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED
different gods: Horus and Sobek, the local crocodile-
headed god known for fertility and as a repairer of evil in
the world. This evening, join an immersive celebration of
Egyptian traditions with music, laughter, and dancing at known ancient obelisk, the Unfinished Obelisk, at
a festive Galabeya Party aboard the ship. Watch for small Aswan’s stone quarry. The rest of the day is yours to
boats pulling right up to the ship for an opportunity to relax on the ship, explore more of its amenities, and
purchase your own traditional galabeya gown! MEALS B+L+D enjoy passing scenery. Tonight, we attend a traditional
belly dancing show, a captivating performance rooted
Day 8: Aswan’s High Dam in Middle Eastern cultural celebrations. MEALS B+L+D
Our morning begins with a journey to the High Dam, a
massive embankment dam and impressive engineering Day 9: Philae Temple & Kitchener’s Island
feat. We also visit the Old Dam and explore the largest Today, we disembark our cruise ship and visit Philae
Temple, an island-based complex within the century-old
Low Dam’s reservoir and the last temple built in classical
Egyptian style. After lunch at a local restaurant in Aswan,
we relax on a traditional Egyptian wooden sailboat,
1 night in an East Coast city
(before flying to Egypt) 1 called a felucca. Take in scenic vistas as we sail around
Kitchener’s Island, known for its exotic birds and plants.
Cairo 2 2
Giza This evening, we board a flight back to Cairo. MEALS B+L
Memphis
2 nights at Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
Day 10: Cairo Sightseeing
We embark on a guided tour of Cairo today, nestled
along the longest river in the world, the Nile. This
ancient city boasts countless legendary sites, including
GULF the Grand Egyptian Museum, Khan el Khalili Bazar,
OF SUEZ
NILE RIVER
EGYPT and the Citadel of Cairo, featuring the Mosque of
Valley of the Kings Luxor Muhammad Ali. We also visit Old Cairo, the historic part
Hatshepsut Temple Karnak Temple
Esna of the city that holds origin stories of days as a Roman-
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Edfu era fortress called Fort Babylon and an Islamic-era
Kom Ombo settlement, both pre-dating the city’s founding in 969
Kitchener Island Aswan AD. Later, we gather to celebrate our incredible Egyptian
Flights Philae Temple
Cruise vacation during a Farewell Social Hour. MEAL B
1 2 3 # of Overnights
Day 11: Fly Home
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