Itinerary Details
African Travel: Egypt, Exclusively Yours
Day 1 Arrive Cairo, Egypt
With a warm “marhaba,” you are welcomed and transported to your luxurious hotel. Unwind from your travels and immerse yourself in the captivating vistas of the pyramids and the Nile.
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo At The First Residence
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Day 2 Cairo
Your tour starts with the Egyptian Museum, the country’s richest collection of antiquities. Explore bustling Cairo with visits to the Citadel, the Hanging Church and the Alabaster Mosque. Stroll through the labyrinth of alleys of the Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo At The First Residence
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Day 3 Cairo
Today’s highlights include the ancient capital of Memphis, the Alabaster Sphinx, and the Colossus of Ramses II. Continue to Sakkara to explore its expansive necropolis, including the Step Pyramid. Marvel at the engineering wonders of Great Pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza. Experience the artistry of Egyptian carpet weaving and meet local artisans during a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo At The First Residence
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Day 4 Cairo / Luxor
Fly to Luxor, site of ancient Egypt’s capital city of Thebes. This afternoon visit the temples at Abydos.
Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa
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Day 5 Nile River Cruise
Board the elegant River Tosca. After lunch, explore the fascinating Karnak Temple and its great Hypostyle Hall. Savor a leisurely afternoon as your ship travels north to Dendera.
S.S. Sphinx Or River Tosca
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Day 6 Nile River Cruise
Explore the wonderfully-preserved Temple of Hathor, the horned cow goddess of love. Return to your ship for lunch, then, cruise back to Luxor where you’ll disembark to view its magnificent temple.
S.S. Sphinx Or River Tosca
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Day 7 Nile River Cruise
Venture into the Valley of the Kings, which contains 63 tombs, including that of King Tutankhamun. (King Tut’s tomb at an additional cost.) Visit the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s first female ruler. You can’t miss the colossal remains of the two statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Tonight, don traditional Egyptian dress for a festive Galabeya party.
S.S. Sphinx Or River Tosca
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Day 8 Nile River Cruise
The dual Temple of Kom Ombo is dedicated to the falcon god Horus and the crocodile god Sobek. Cruise to Aswan and the High Dam built in 1960. Visit the granite quarries and see the Unfinished Obelisk. Explore the Philae Temple, which was dismantled and rebuilt on higher ground. Cap the afternoon with a sail on a traditional felucca.
S.S. Sphinx Or River Tosca
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Day 9 Aswan / Abu Simbel / Depart
Disembark your floating hotel and fly to Abu Simbel, site of the twin Temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. This UNESCO-designated site was dismantled and rebuilt, saving the 3,500-year-old temples from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Later, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Enjoy a day room and a farewell dinner, before your transfer to the airport.
Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis (Day Room)
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