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Day
1:
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Upon
arrival in Cairo our representative who will assist you
through passport control formalities, luggage
identification & portage will greet you. Transfer from
the airport via private A/C car or mini-bus to your hotel
for check in and overnight.
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Day
2:
- Today starts with a
visit
to the Egyptian museum of antiquities. On display is a rare collection of 5000
years of art — the largest most precious collection of
Egyptian art in the world, including an exhibit dedicated to the
Tut-Ankh-Amon collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry, as
it was when his tomb was excavated.
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the afternoon is a tour of the
Citadel and Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali, which
was
built in Turkish style, very similar to the Blue Mosque
in Turkey.
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At the end of the
day return to hotel or independent visit to the Khan El Khalili Bazaars. Shops in this district are legendary
for fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver,
gold, antiques and more! Overnight
in Cairo.
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Day
3:
- Today
is dedicated to a full day of antiquities, starting with a drive to
Sakkara
to see the Step Pyramid - the first pyramid to be built and
the surrounding monuments. Your guide will provide a
detailed history on Imhotep, the Egyptian architecture who
created this pyramid and how he accomplished this major
undertaking.
Next
is a visit to the Pyramid of Teti.
Next
is a visit to the open air Museum at Memphis where
the Colossus of Ramses the II, the largest statue of Ramses
the Great and see the Alabaster Sphinx alongside.
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the afternoon a guided tour
in
Giza
to visit the legendary majestic Pyramids of Cheops, Cherfrern and Mykerionos to view these spectacular
man-made monuments.
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Finally
a tour of the great Sphinx;
guarding the
Royal
Burial Chambers and
temple of Cheops.
Return to hotel and overnight in Cairo.
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Day
4:
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Breakfast
and check out of hotel. Transfer to airport and board
flight to
Abu
Simbel.
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Arrive
early morning in Abu Simbel and tour the Temples of Abu
Simbel. In the afternoon return to Aswan and check in to
hotel.
Overnight in Aswan.
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Day
5:
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Breakfast
and check out of hotel.
The
morning is free except
for
check in to the Nile cruise ship - your home for the next five days. In the afternoon
sail
to Elephantine Island by felucca boat & visit
the Agha Khan Mausoleum.
Overnight onboard in
Aswan.
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Day
6:
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Following
breakfast the day starts with a visit
to
the High Dam and the Temple of Philae before sailing to
Kom Ombo. Upon arrival in Kom Ombo you will take an off
shore excursion to see the temple dedicated to Sobek the
Crocodile god and Haroeris the winged god. Continue
sailing to Edfu. Overnight onboard.
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Day
7:
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Following
breakfast the day starts with another excursion in Edfu to
visit the Temple of Horus. Then continue sailing to Esna
and cross the locks. Continue sailing to Luxor. Overnight
onboard in Luxor.
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Day
8:
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Following
breakfast the day starts with
a visit
to the exciting
ancient sites on the West Bank including the two mammoth
statues of Amenophis II at the Colossi of Memnon; Queen
Hatshepsut Temple, the Tomb of Tut Ankh Amun and the
"City of Dead" - Valley of Kings. Overnight
onboard in Luxor.
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Day
9:
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Breakfast
and disembarkation.
The
day starts with
a visit to Tombs of the Nobles.
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Check
in to hotel.
The
remainder of the day is free for leisure and independent
activities.
Overnight in Luxor.
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Day
10:
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Today
starts with a half-day visit to Dendera by private car.
Later transfer to the rail station in Luxor to take an
overnight 1st Class Seating Train to Cairo (dinner
and breakfast on the train).
Optional flight to Cairo is available and overnight
in Cairo.
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Day
11:
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Arrive
early morning in Cairo and check in to hotel. Next
is a visit to Old Coptic Cairo including the famous hanging
church belonged to St. Mary, the Greek Monastery of St.
George, St. Sergius Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
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At the end of the
day return to hotel or independent visit to the Khan El Khalili Bazaars. Shops in this district are legendary
for fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver,
gold, antiques and more! Overnight
in Cairo.
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Day
12:
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This
day starts early with a drive in a private A/C bus to
Alexandria. Once there, a full day visiting Pompey’s
Pillar, the Catacombs, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Citadel
of Qait Bay and the Montazah Palace. At the end of the day
check in to hotel and overnight in Alexandria.
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Day
13:
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This
day starts early with a drive in a private A/C bus back to
Cairo. In Cairo, a visit to the Sultan Hassan and Refaii
mosques as time permits. Overnight in Cairo.
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Day
14:
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This
day is free for leisure and independent activities in
Cairo. An optional farewell dinner and show on one of
Cairo’s famous floating restaurants is available and
highly recommended as a great way to cap off your visit.
A dayroom will be available at the hotel for
freshening up in the afternoon and after the show.
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Day
15:
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Breakfast
and check out of hotel. Assisted transfer to
Cairo
International airport for final departure.
