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Day 6: Karnak & Luxor Temples
Our journey continues with a southbound flight to 2026 DEPARTURES
Luxor this morning, where the Tulip awaits. Enjoy
beautiful staterooms with French balconies and all ○ ●● ○○○
meals included on board as we cruise the Nile River JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
for four mesmerizing nights. Our first stop is Karnak,
the world’s largest temple complex consisting of ○○○ ● ○○ AFRICA & T HE MIDDLE E A S T
ancient pylons, temples, and chapels that once served JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
as a palace for the New Kingdom pharaohs. We also
visit Luxor Temple, built around 14th century BC and From $6,499 per person
used as a fortress during the Roman Empire. Originally Triple/Quad subject to availability
dedicated to the mother goddess of Mut, the temple Visit holidayvacations.com or scan the QR code for
turned into a Tetrarchy cult chapel before becoming available dates and departure cities, or to book now!
a church. MEALS B+L+D
Valid passport required
4 nights aboard Coral Seas’ Tulip
Deposit: $200 per person
Day 7: Valley of the Kings Final Payment Due: 95 days prior to departure
Today, we cross the Nile to the Valley of the Kings on the Full refund for cancellations before this date.
West Bank of Luxor. Marvel at the mountain-cut tombs Additional cruise line fees are not included;
built for the powerful pharaohs and nobles, once filled please review General Information at the
with riches to accompany them in the afterlife. We then back of the catalog for details.
visit the stunning Hatshepsut Temple, a mortuary temple
dedicated to the longest-ruling female of Ancient Egypt. ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED
Later, our ship cruises to Esna and crosses the lock for
our overnight. While here, admire the Temple of Khnum,
dedicated to the ram-headed god and “the source”
of the Nile, the river that brings life to the sprawling of Kom Ombo and have the rest of the day at leisure.
Egyptian desert. MEALS B+L+D Soak up relaxation on the ship or explore nearby
attractions, such as the Crocodile Museum for a once-in-
Day 8: Edfu & Kom Ombo a-lifetime opportunity to see the mummified crocodiles
We dock in Edfu this morning and enjoy a horse-drawn found in the local temple. MEALS B+L+D
carriage ride to its namesake temple. Dedicated to
the falcon-headed god and one of the most important Day 9: Kom Ombo Temple & Aswan
deities, Horus, this well-preserved monument is Our morning begins at the Kom Ombo Temple, an
Egypt’s best example of a Ptolemaic temple building. iconic double temple built during the Ptolemaic
Afterwards, we cruise to the ancient agricultural city dynasty. Its two identical entrances are dedicated to
different gods: Horus and Sobek, the local crocodile-
headed god known for fertility and as a repairer of evil
in the world. Next, we sail to the High Dam, a massive
embankment dam and impressive engineering feat.
We also explore the largest known ancient obelisk,
Cairo 3 1 the Unfinished Obelisk, at Aswan’s stone quarry.
Giza
Memphis Our day concludes with a trip to Philae Temple, an
island-based complex within the century-old Low
Dam’s reservoir and the last temple built in classical
Egyptian style. MEALS B+L+D
Day 10: Kitchener’s Island
Today, we disembark our cruise ship in Aswan and relax
GULF on a felucca, a traditional Egyptian wooden sailboat.
OF SUEZ
NILE RIVER
EGYPT Take in scenic vistas as we sail around Kitchener’s
Valley of the Kings Luxor Island, known for its exotic birds and plants. After lunch
Hatshepsut Temple Karnak Temple
Esna at a local restaurant, a flight brings us back to Cairo.
4 We check in to the beautiful Le Meridien Cairo Airport
Edfu
Kom Ombo Hotel, then gather to celebrate our incredible Egyptian
Kitchener Island Aswan vacation during a Farewell Social Hour. MEALS B+L
Flights Philae Temple
Cruise 1 night at Le-Meridian Airport Hotel
1 2 3 # of Overnights
Day 11: Fly Home
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