Travel to Egypt and extend your Egypt vacation with a relaxing stay along the Red Sea in Hurghada.  This once small fishing village has seen splendid tourism growth with its superb beaches and renown seaside resorts just waiting to be enjoyed.  Here, shady cabanas are dotted along the beaches of this small town, where sun-soaked sands fade into crystal clear waters. Your Egypt travel package extension to Hurghada delivers three days in this fascinating warm-weather destination with plenty of opportunities for enjoying diving and water sports, or for simply basking in the glittering sun.&#160;

Upon arrival at Hurghada Airport, you will be welcomed and assisted by our representative and escorted to your hotel. (D)

HURGHADA

Breakfast and a day at leisure for swimming, diving or just relaxing at the beach. (B,L,D)

Enjoy the beautiful beach of Hurghada, or you may want to sign up for one of the optional tours; our representative will be happy to let you know about the available excursions and make the necessary arrangements. (B,L,D)

After breakfast, you will be assisted by our representative and transferred aboard your private vehicle to Hurghada airport for your flight back to Cairo. (B)

HURGHADA I CAIRO

HURGHADA EXTENSION

The Hilton Hurghada Plaza is a deluxe five star hotel situated on Hurghada Bay with all its 212 rooms overlooking the Red Sea with direct access to the beachfront. The hotel is less than three kilometers from downtown Hurghada and 20 minutes from Hurghada Marina, which links to the Giftun Islands via boat. Includes a fitness center, a choice of outdoor pools, and a spa featuring a Turkish bath.
Hurghada is world famous for scuba diving, tropical fish, coral reefs and water sports.

Extend you trip to Egypt along the country&#8217;s beautiful beaches.  Situated at the tip of the Sinai Peninsula, Sharm el-Sheikh boasts long beaches of soft sand and stunning underwater scenery. The finest seaside resort in Sinai offers beach-goers an ideal spot to sunbathe and relax under the Egyptian rays, while divers are treated to famous up-close views of the Red Sea&#8217;s most beautiful coral reefs. This 4-day, 3-night Egypt vacation extension to your Egypt travel package will allow the chance to rest on the beach and enjoy the local nightlife.

Upon arrival in Sharm El Sheikh Airport, you will be welcomed and assisted by our representative and escorted to your hotel.

SHARM EL SHEIKH

A day of sun and sea to plan as you like. Sign up for an optional snorkeling tour in Ras Mohammed underwater nature reserve or for a trek to a Bedouin Camp in the desert. (B)

A free day to enjoy the beaches and sports activities; or ask our representative for other optional tours around Sharm El Sheikh. (B)

After breakfast, you will be assisted by our representative and transferred aboard your private vehicle to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for your flight back to Cairo. (B)&#160;&#160;

SHARM EL SHEIKH I CAIRO

SHARM EL SHEIKH EXTENSION

Embark on this spectacular 10-day Egypt vacation package that takes you to experience ancient antiquities, amazing cities and sites, and the splendid beach resort town of Hurghada along the Red Sea.&#10;See the world's largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. Travel to Egypt and experience Old Cairo where you will marvel at the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza. Fly to Aswan, see the High Dam, and sail on board a traditional Egyptian sailing &#8220;felucca&#8221; for a view of Kitchener's Island Botanical Garden and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Head to Luxor on this fascinating Egypt travel package and explore the Valley of the Kings, famed for its tombs and royal burial chambers with hieroglyphic writings along the walls. Travel by horse-drawn carriage to the best-preserved temple in Egypt, the Temple of Horus. Visit the charity Ace Animal Care, then relax and rejuvenate in the sandy beach resort town of Hurghada along the Red Sea. Experience the amazing 1.001 Arabian Nights show or &#8220;Alf Leila Wa Leila&#8221;.

Arrive in the Land of the Pharaohs. Upon completion of immigration and customs&#10;formalities at Cairo International Airport, you will be met at the exit by our&#10;representative and escorted to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo

Arrive Cairo

Start your morning by visiting the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities which includes&#10;the world&#8217;s largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts, drive to Old Cairo to visit Al&#10;Moallaka Church (Hanging Church). In the afternoon after lunch, visit the Great&#10;Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx. Overnight in Cairo (B,L)

Cairo – Full Day Pyramids, Museum and Old Cairo with lunch

After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Cairo International Airport for your&#10;morning flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, you will visit the High Dam, the Granite&#10;Alexandria Quarries with the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Temple of Isis at Philae.&#10;Sail on board a felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailboat, and view Kitchener&#8217;s Island&#10;Botanical Garden and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Overnight in Aswan. (B)

Cairo / Aswan

Rise and shine with breakfast at your hotel and then head out to Luxor via car.&#10;Upon arrival into Luxor, you will visit the temple complexes of Karnak and Luxor, a&#10;centuries old city of pylons, hypostyle halls, colossal statues, shrines, and obelisks.&#10;Overnight in Luxor. (B)

Aswan / Luxor

Visit the West Bank necropolis including the Valley of the Kings, the Funerary&#10;Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. In the evening see an optional sound and light show&#10;at the Karnak Temple (at extra cost). Overnight in Luxor. (B)

Luxor

Breakfast followed by a transfer to Hurghada via private transportation. Along the&#10;way, visit Ace Animal Care, a charity dedicated to helping animals in the poorest&#10;communities of Luxor by providing education to locals and free veterinary care.&#10;Upon arrival in Hurghada, transfer to your all-inclusive resort hotel where you can&#10;soak up the glittering sun and bask in the glorious views of the Red Sea (AI)

Luxor / Hurghada

Spend this full day at leisure to relax, explore Hurghada on your own, or participate&#10;in an optional tour at extra cost. (AI)

Hurghada

Spend this full day at leisure to relax, explore Hurghada on your own, or participate&#10;in an optional tour at extra cost. This evening, see the amazing 1,001 Nights Show&#10;also known as Alf Leila Wa Leila. This show is a celebration of Egyptian culture,&#10;color, and dance with a variety of entertainment and dinner theater performances.&#10;Serving local food and drink, the many performances tell the history and folklore of&#10;Egypt through live music, a sound and light show, belly dancing, and a pharaonic&#10;horse show that includes acrobatics and horsemanship. Each performance shares&#10;a glimpse into this fascinating country, from the history of ancient Egypt and its&#10;pharaohs, and the tribal history of the Bedouins, to the customs and traditions of&#10;the many regions of Egypt. (AI)

After breakfast, transfer to Hurghada Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival in&#10;Cairo, you will be transferred to your hotel. (B)

Hurghada / Cairo

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (B)

Depart Cairo

EGYPT: SAND & SEA

Conrad Cairo is situated in the heart of bustling downtown overlooking the magnificent River Nile. Nearby the Egyptian Museum and 5 minutes walk from Nile City shopping mall. Conrad Cairo features spectacular views of the River Nile, enjoy access to the city center businesses as well as legendary attractions, 30 minutes to the Great Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx by car.

This 5-star luxury hotel offers city explores premium rooms with a private balcony featuring views of the Nile River, comfortable sitting area and a work desk. All rooms have a flat-screen TV with movie channels, a DVD player, marble bathroom comes with a separate bath tub, walk-in shower, signature fragrance amenities and a fluffy bathrobe, slippers and a hair dryer, Guests can enjoy the free WiFi in all rooms, public areas and meeting rooms. Facilities include a heated outdoor pool, Room Service is available around the clock, a glamorous international casino is available 24/7, and a health club with modern fitness equipment, 24-hour gym, sauna, steam, massage rooms, and on-site shops.

In view of the River Nile, we&#8217;re one kilometer from central Cairo's Tahrir Square and adjacent to Ramses Mall. Cairo Tower and the Egyptian Museum are a five-minute drive from us. Cairo International Airport is only 45 minutes away. Enjoy our river-facing heated outdoor pool, onsite casino, shopping Galleria, evening receptions, and dining venues.

Located on Elephantine Island in the middle of the River Nile, Mövenpick Resort Aswan offers luxurious accommodations with countless services and close to many tourist attractions and cultural landmarks, as well as the central station. Aswan Airport is about 20 minutes from the resort. Guests at Mövenpick Resort Aswan have a range of dining options with 3 restaurants and 2 bars. Some are located by the picturesque pool, while others boast romantic views across the water. For more casual dining, guests can also make use of the barbecue facilities. 
Guests can choose from 404 rooms, suites, and villas that feature a flat-screen TV and a private balcony or terrace. Rooms also offer a minibar, coffee and tea service, and a private bathroom with a shower or bathtub. Upgraded suites offer additional living space and premium amenities. Complimentary WiFi is provided throughout the property. 


<p>Residing on the archaic lands of pharaonic Egypt, the source of the stones used to construct the ethereal Pyramids of Egypt, Tolip Hotel Aswan is situated in a prime location with a marvelous view of the Nile River while a being a short distance away from Aswan&#8217;s fascinating sights.</p><p>&#160;</p><p>The hotel still holds the impressions of the history that happened over the centuries in the cliffs and paths that make up the property. Tolip Hotel Aswan is a mere 1KM away from the railway station and 25KM away from the Aswan International Airport.</p>

Decorated with luxurious bedding and elegant furnishings, all rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a TV and mini bar. Most rooms have stunning city or river views. Guests can unwind in the hotel’s sauna or go for a swim in the large outdoor pool. A variety of local and international dishes are available at Sonesta St. George’s restaurant. Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor is a short drive away from the shops and restaurants of Luxor. It is close to Luxor Temple and Luxor Museum. Luxor International Airport is 10 km away.
East bank is a great choice for travelers interested in museums, temples and history. Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.


<span>The Swiss Inn Resort is an art deco-styled resort hotel that stands on the shores of the beautiful Red Sea. The hotel has 401 rooms spanning three floors, and on-site facilities, include free Wi-Fi, conference/banquet facilities, tennis court, squash and gym. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, tea &amp; coffee making facilities, mini bar, and satellite TV. Several on-site restaurants and bars serve guests with local and international dishes and drinks. One of the hotel&#8217;s major attractions is the diversity of swimming pools and the idyllic location on the shores of the Red Sea. Commanding a perfect location by the Touristic promenade where everything is around. Swiss Inn Hurghada Resort is an oasis of relaxation, where you can enjoy the private sandy beach, Aqua play pool and an array of leisure facilities. Ideally overlooking the amazing Red Sea, Swiss Inn Resort is the right place for those who seek underwater exploration. The resort features private marina with water sports center offering variety of water activities as well as a fully equipped diving center. Indulge yourself with a relaxing massage treatment in the on-site spa offering sauna, steam, Turkish hammam and Jaccuzzi.</span>

Giza Pyramids

Aswan

Cairo

Travel to Egypt to explore the treasures of of this fascinating country by land and cruise along the mighty Nile, sailing onboard our newest 5-Star Deluxe Nile Cruise Ship, the &#8220;H/S Nebu&#8221; that sets a new standard of luxury in river cruising.  On your ultimate Egypt vacation package, you will see the world's largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts and the treasures of Tutankhamen's tomb at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities in Cairo, delve into Old Cairo, and marvel at the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.  Head to Luxor and explore the Valley of the Kings, famed for its tombs and royal burial chambers adorned with hieroglyphic writings along the walls.  Fly to Abu Simbel and see its Nubian treasures including the 70-foot statues of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.  On your luxury Nile cruise aboard the M/S Nebu, visit Aswan, see the High Dam and sail on board a traditional Egyptian sailing &#8220;felucca&#8221; for a view of Kitchener's Island Botanical Garden and the Agha Khan Mausoleum.  Your supreme Egypt travel package then takes you to delve into astounding antiquities in Edfu and Kom Ombo, take in the famed Karnak and Luxor Temple complexes, and experience a belly dancing performance on your Nile Cruise vessel.  On this inspired itinerary, we&#8217;ve combined the best Nile River Cruise destinations with the highest quality service, unsurpassed shore excursions, and luxury features that you can&#8217;t find anywhere else.  

Arrive in the Land of the Pharaohs. Upon completion of immigration and customs&#10;formalities at Cairo International Airport, you will be met at the exit by our&#10;representative and escorted to your hotel.

Start your morning by visiting the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities which includes&#10;the world&#8217;s largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts Then, drive to Old Cairo to visit&#10;Al Moallaka Church (Hanging Church). In the afternoon after lunch, visit the Great&#10;Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx. (B, L)

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon&#10;arrival, transfer to your cruise ship. Accommodation on board consists of outside&#10;cabins with private facilities. Overnight onboard. (B,L,D)

Cairo / Luxor

Have breakfast on board your Nile River vessel and then depart for an early&#10;morning visit to the West Bank where you will discover the Colossi of Memnon; the&#10;Valley of the Queens and the Valley of the Kings, burial sites for many of the most&#10;powerful and successful pharaohs and high priests; the Temple of Hatshepsut; and&#10;Medinet Habu Temple. Return for lunch on board as the ship sets sail to Esna.&#10;Overnight onboard. (B,L,D)

Luxor / Esna

Following breakfast on board, continue the journey south for a brief stop at Edfu&#10;before sailing to Kom Ombo for a visit to the temple. This temple, unlike many&#10;others in Egypt, was dedicated to two gods; the Southern section is dedicated to&#10;Sobek, the crocodile headed man known as the god of fertility, and the Northern&#10;section to the falcon-headed god Horus. There is also a fascinating crocodile&#10;museum to visit with many artifacts and mummified crocodiles. Overnight onboard.&#10;(B,L,D)

Esna / Edfu / Kom Ombo

Sail to Aswan and enjoy breakfast on board followed by a visit to the world-famous&#10;High Dam in Aswan, built in 1960-1971 to provide electricity to the villages along&#10;the Nile; see the Unfinished Obelisk, and explore the Temple of Isis on Philae&#10;Island. Lunch is on board followed by an afternoon at leisure with an opportunity to&#10;revisit the Temple of Philae for an optional sound and light show in the evening&#10;(extra cost). Overnight onboard. (B,L,D)

Kom Ombo / Aswan

Early in the morning, transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight to Abu Simbel. Visit&#10;the Great Temple of Ramses II and the temple of his beloved Queen Nefertari.&#10;After visiting this magnificent site, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight&#10;back to Aswan. Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be transferred back to your ship.&#10;Have lunch onboard, followed by sailing along the Nile by felucca around&#10;Kitchener&#8217;s Island and Agha Khan Mausoleum. Overnight onboard. (B,L,D)

Sail to Edfu where you will visit to the Temple of Horus, the falcon god. Dating from&#10;237 B.C., it is considered the best-preserved temple in Egypt and the second&#10;largest after the Temple of Karnak. Overnight onboard overnight. (B,L,D)

Aswan / Edfu

Enjoy breakfast on board as you sail to passing through the Esna Lock and&#10;continue sailing towards Luxor. After lunch, head out for a visit to the &#8220;world&#8217;s&#10;largest greatest open-air museum&#8221; at the Karnak Temple complex, covering a large&#10;area of land and featuring several temples, including the impressive Temple of&#10;Amun. Enjoy one last visit to Luxor Temple then return to the ship. Overnight&#10;onboard (B,L,D)

Edfu / Esna / Luxor

Disembark and transfer to the airport for scheduled flight to Cairo. Upon arrival,&#10;you will be met and transferred to your hotel. (B)

Luxor / Cairo

THE JEWEL OF THE NILE

Philae Temple of Isis

M/S Nebu

M/S Nebu Suite

Philae Temple, Aswan

Experience the grandeur of this fascinating country on this 7-day itinerary where you will enjoy the perfect blend of touring Egyptian sights with a leisurely sailing on this Egypt tour with Nile cruise that you are sure to cherish for a lifetime. From the ancient world's most inspiring pyramids in Giza and the priceless treasures of Tutankhamen; to Cairo, where ancient traditions thrive in a modern metropolis; and cruising along the Nile where you can see the Aswan High Dam and the Colossi of Memnon, two 75 feet tall 1000-ton statues that once guarded an ancient mortuary, this ultimate Egypt vacation package beckons. Begin this adventure discovering the wonders in Cairo at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and Old Cairo, then journey along to visit the Great Pyramids of Giza. Sail along the Nile towards Luxor and the Valley of the Kings, famed for its tombs and royal burial chambers with hieroglyphic writings along the walls said to tell the buried king's soul how to join the gods and ascend to eternal life. Travel by horse-drawn carriage to the best preserved temple in Egypt, the Temple of Horus. Awe-inspiring pyramids...Golden-clad tombs buried with astounding treasures...myths, mysteries, and more are yours to uncover on this spectacular trip to Egypt.&#10;&#10;

Arrive in the Land of the Pharaohs. Upon completion of immigration and customs formalities at Cairo International Airport, you will be met at the exit by our representative and escorted to your hotel.&#10;&#10;

Monday - Cairo

Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities to see the world&#8217;s largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts. Then, drive to Old Cairo to visit Al Moallaka Church (Hanging Church). In the afternoon after Lunch visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx. (B,L)&#10;&#10;

Tuesday - Cairo

Transfer from your hotel to Cairo International Airport for your morning flight to Aswan. Upon arrival you will be escorted to your Nile cruise ship. You will visit the High Dam, the Granite Alexandria Quarries with the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Temple of Isis at Philae. Sail on board a felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailboat and view Kitchener&#8217;s Island Botanical Garden and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. After lunch, sail to Kom Ombo, where you will visit the Ptolemaic Temple of Sobek and Haroeris before arriving in Edfu. (B,L,D)&#10;&#10;

Wednesday - Cairo | Aswan | Kom Ombo | Edfu

Travel by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, the falcon god. Dating from 237 B.C., it is considered the best preserved temple in Egypt and the second largest after the Temple of Karnak. Sail to Esna, passing through the Esna Lock, and continue sailing towards Luxor. (B,L,D)&#10;&#10;

Thursday - Edfu | Luxor

Visit the West Bank necropolis including the Valley of the Kings, the Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. Enjoy an optional sound and light show at Karnak Temple this evening. (B,L,D)&#10;&#10;

Friday - Luxor

After breakfast, visit Karnak and Luxor temples, a centuries old city of pylons, hypostyle halls, colossal statues, shrines and obelisks. Disembark and transfer to the airport for your afternoon flight to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo you will be met and escorted to your hotel. (B)&#10;&#10;

Saturday - Luxor | Cairo

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight. (B)&#10;&#10;

Sunday - Cairo to USA (or extend your stay)

NILE VOYAGER

InterContinental Cairo Citystars is part of the Middle East's largest retail and entertainment complex, giving you direct access to 550 stores and an indoor theme park. The hotel is ideally located seven minutes from Cairo International Airport, 10 minutes from Cairo International Conference Centre and 30 minutes from downtown Cairo. Named Cairo's best business hotel by Business Traveler Magazine, it is also close to free time destinations such as the Egyptian Museum, Sakkara and the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx.

Voted Cairo's Best Business Hotel, InterContinental Cairo Citystars offers luxury amid lush gardens in the buzzing hub of Citystars Heliopolis, next to Stars Centre Mall. Whether you are in Cairo for business or leisure, the hotel puts everything at your fingertips, from steak to sushi, from spa treatments to squash, and from complimentary Wi-Fi to cocktails on the air-conditioned poolside terrace. For a tour of nearby Cairo Citadel and Giza Pyramids, our Concierge will gladly help.

Mosques of Sultan Hassan and Al-Rifai, Cairo

Close up of the Ramses II Statue, Luxor

View of Illuminated Kom Ombo Temple by Night

Philae Temple of Isis on Agilkia Island in Lake Nasser, Aswan

The Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel

The wonders of the pyramids and ancient Egyptian gods beckon when you book your 9-day Egypt travel package . Your Egypt tour with Nile cruise adventure begins in Egypt's cosmopolitan capital, Cairo, where Nile-side hotels and sidewalk cafes sit aside outdoor bazaars with Egyptian treasures. Here you can see the world's largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts and the treasures of Tutankhamen's tomb at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. This exciting Egypt vacation package then moves along to the Nile River for a 3-night cruise, famed for its tombs and royal burial chambers with hieroglyphic writings along the walls. As you sail down the mighty Nile you will visit Giza's Great Pyramid and the Sphinx, the temples of Kom Ombo and of Edfu and even sail to Luxor to see the Valley of the Kings. Egypt's great wealth and relics from the gods stand tall in the surrounding desert. Your trip to Egypt gives you firsthand insight into the luxurious history that this magnificent country holds.

Arrive in the Land of the Pharaohs. Upon completion of immigration and customs&#10;formalities at Cairo International Airport, you will be met at the exit by our&#10;representative and escorted to your hotel.&#10;&#10;

After enjoying your breakfast, you will visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities to&#10;see the world&#8217;s largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts. Next, it&#8217;s on to the Saladin&#10;Citadel of Cairo, a medieval fortification located on Mokattam where you will enjoy&#10;a fresh breeze and grand views of the city. Today, it is a preserved historic site with&#10;mosques and museums. Then you will have your lunch at Local restaurant and&#10;continue your exploration, visiting Al Moallaka Church (Hanging Church), and Khan&#10;El Khalili bazaar. (B,L)&#10;&#10;

Cairo – Full Day Cairo City Tour with lunch

Transfer from your hotel to Cairo Airport for your morning flight to Luxor. Upon&#10;arrival you will be escorted to your Nile cruise ship. Savor lunch on board before&#10;heading out with your guide to visit the impressive Karnak Temple and the Luxor&#10;Temple. The Temple of Karnak, located on the East bank of the Nile, was built by&#10;several great kings of Egypt including King Ramses II, King Tutmosis III, and&#10;Queen Hatshepsut. It was dedicated to the triad of Thebes: god Amun Ra,&#10;goddess Mut, and god Khonsu. Luxor Temple was dedicated to the god Amun and&#10;contains structures from many periods, the earliest dating back to the 12th&#10;Dynasty. Back on board, enjoy afternoon tea and dinner. Overnight onboard&#10;(B,L,D)&#10;&#10;

Rise and shine with breakfast on board followed by a visit to the West Bank&#10;necropolis including the Valley of the Kings &amp; Queens where magnificent tombs&#10;were carved into the desert rocks, decorated richly, and filled with treasures for the&#10;afterlife by generations of Pharaohs. Then visit the Funerary Temple of Queen&#10;Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari who ruled Egypt for almost 20 years. She chose a&#10;very well protected location as it is surrounded by the mountains. Enjoy lunch on&#10;board, sailing to Esna, and afternoon tea before the Captain&#8217;s welcome cocktail&#10;party followed by dinner on board. Overnight onboard (B,L,D)&#10;&#10;

Sail to Edfu and have breakfast on board this morning. Today you will visit Edfu&#10;Temple. Totally submerged under the desert except for the very top of the pylon&#10;entrance, it is ancient Egypt&#8217;s most complete and best-preserved temple. A small&#10;amount of stone had been removed from the exposed part, but when excavated it&#10;was found to be in near perfect condition. Enjoy lunch on board and afternoon tea&#10;before visiting the temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to two gods. The&#10;southern half of the temple was dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek, while the&#10;northern part of the temple was dedicated to the falcon god Haroeris. Later, join in&#10;the Galabeya party and dinner on board. Overnight onboard (B,L,D)&#10;&#10;

Sail to Aswan and enjoy breakfast on board followed by a visit to the world-famous&#10;High Dam, an engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960s. The dam was&#10;completed in 1971 and the huge reservoir behind it, named for President Nasser,&#10;was finished filling in 1979. The High Dam provided about half of the electricity&#10;production in Egypt, bringing power to most of Egypt&#8217;s villages for the first time. By&#10;regulating the flow of the river, the dam also increased the cultivatable land in&#10;Egypt by around 30 percent and allowed development in new areas that were&#10;previously inundated annually when the river flooded. Later, visit the Granite&#10;Quarries and see the unfinished obelisk; discover Philae Temple that rose to&#10;prominence during the Ptolomaic Dynasty as the center of the cult of the goddess&#10;Isis. Have lunch on board, followed by sailing along the Nile by felucca around&#160;Kitchener&#8217;s Island and Agha Khan Mausoleum. Sip on afternoon tea, and then&#10;enjoy the Nubian Folkloric show followed by dinner on board. Overnight onboard&#10;(B,L,D)

Early in the morning, optional Abu Simbel excursion by plane from Aswan (extra at&#10;cost). Transfer from your Nile Cruise to Aswan Airport for your morning flight to&#10;Cairo. Upon arrival you will be escorted to your Cairo Hotel. The remainder of the&#10;day is at leisure. (B)&#10;&#10;&#10;&#10;

Aswan / Cairo

After breakfast, visit the Pyramids of Giza, the main part of a complex setting of&#10;buildings that included two mortuary temples in honor of Khufu, three smaller&#10;pyramids for Khufu&#8217;s wives, an even smaller &#8220;satellite&#8221; pyramid, a raised causeway&#10;connecting the two temples, and small Mastaba tombs surrounding the pyramid for&#10;nobles. One of the small pyramids contains the tomb of queen Hetepheres, sister&#10;and wife of Snefru and the mother of Khufu. See the Sphinx, with the head of a&#10;man and the body of a lion. Enjoy lunch at a Local restaurant and continue to&#10;Sakkara, you will see the famous Step Pyramid. At the site of Memphis, you will&#10;see the ancient capital that once stood as a flourishing metropolis during the time&#10;of the Pharaohs. (B,L)

Cairo – Full Day Pyramids, Memphis, and Sakkara with lunch

<div>After breakfast, transfer from the hotel to Cairo International airport for your return&#10;home. (B)<br></div>

EGYPT PANORAMA

Giza Pyramid and Sphinx

Entrance of Luxor Temple

Horus Statue at the Temple of Edfu

Temple of Kom Ombo

Philae Temple in Aswan

Cairo and the mighty Nile's riches await travelers who book the spectacular Pyramids, Pharaohs and Paradise travel tour. This 11-day Egypt tour with Nile cruise adventure includes both land excursions and a 3-night cruise on the Nile River where you will visit the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Sphinx, and temples devoted to the great Ramses II, Nefertiti, Horus and more. In Cairo, Egypt's cosmopolitan capital city, shop Egypt's largest bazaar, Khan El Khalili, where you can haggle for Egyptian treasures to take home, or dine at cafes along the Nile River on delicious local cuisine. This Egypt travel package then takes you to tour the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities where you can see replicas of Pharaonic Era treasures and items from King Tutankhamen's tomb and also visit the New Museum Imhotep. Experience firsthand the fascinating stories of the ancient world as you visit grandiose monuments and temples left behind on this once-in-a- lifetime Egypt vacation package then relax and rejuvenate with a 4-night stay at El Gouna/Soma Bay.&#10;&#10;

Early in the morning, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Abu Simbel via&#10;Aswan. Visit the Great Temple of Ramses II and the temple of his beloved Queen&#10;Nefertari. After visiting this magnificent site, you will be transferred to the airport for&#10;your flight back to Aswan. Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be transferred to your&#10;hotel for an overnight stay in Aswan. (B)

Cairo / Aswan / Abu Simbel / Aswan

In the morning, you will visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries with the&#10;Unfinished Obelisk, and the Temple of Isis at Philae. Sail on board a felucca (if&#10;time permits), a traditional Egyptian sailboat and view Kitchener&#8217;s Island Botanical&#10;Garden and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to&#10;your Nile River cruise ship. Accommodation on board will consist of outside cabins&#10;with private facilities. After lunch, sail to Kom Ombo where you will visit the&#10;Ptolemaic Temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Then, sail to Edfu. Overnight onboard&#10;(B,L,D)

Aswan / Kom Ombo / Edfu

Visit the Temple of Horus, the falcon god. Dating from 237 B.C., it is considered&#10;the best-preserved temple in Egypt and the second largest after the Temple of&#10;Karnak. Sail towards Esna, passing through the Esna Lock. In the afternoon, as&#10;you sail towards Luxor, take high tea. Overnight onboard (B,L,D)

Edfu | Luxor 

Visit the West Bank necropolis including the Valley of the Kings, the Funerary&#10;Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. Tour&#10;Karnak and Luxor temples, a century&#8217;s old city of pylons, hypostyle halls, colossal&#10;statues, shrines, and obelisks. In the evening see an optional sound and light show&#10;at the Karnak Temple (at extra cost). Overnight onboard (B,L,D)

Breakfast and disembarkation followed by a transfer to Hurghada via private&#10;transportation. Spend the rest of the day at leisure (AI)

<div>After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (B)<br></div>

PYRAMIDS, PHARAOHS, & PARADISE

Abu Simbel Great Temple

Pyramids Giza Plateau, Cairo

The Great Temple of Horus, Edfu

Felucca Boat on the Nile River, Aswan

Taste the essence of Egypt on this 7day itinerary, this tour will take you through the mystical Pyramids of Giza, the sphinx and old Cairo, enjoy the perfect blend of touring Egyptian sights with a leisurely sailing on this Egypt tour with Nile cruise that you are sure to cherish for a lifetime. Cruise the Nile where you will experience our new top of the line cruise ship the H/S Nebu. Cruise past the pharaonic temples of Luxor to the Nubian treasures of Aswan. You will see the Aswan High Dam and the Colossi of Memnon, two 75 feet tall 1000-ton statues that once guarded an ancient mortuary, Sail along the Nile towards Luxor, and the Valley of the Kings, famed for its tombs and royal burial chambers with hieroglyphic writings along the walls said to tell the buried king's soul how to join the gods and ascend to eternal life. Travel by horse-drawn carriage to the best-preserved temple in Egypt, the Temple of Horus. Your trip to Egypt gives you firsthand insight into the luxurious history that this magnificent country holds.

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Transfer from your hotel to Cairo International Airport for your morning flight to&#10;Aswan. Upon arrival you will be escorted to your Nile cruise ship. You will visit the&#10;High Dam, the Granite Alexandria Quarries with the Unfinished Obelisk, and the&#10;Temple of Isis at Philae. Sail on board a felucca (if time permits), a traditional&#10;Egyptian sailboat and view Kitchener&#8217;s Island Botanical Garden and the Agha&#10;Khan Mausoleum. After lunch, sail to Kom Ombo, where you will visit the Ptolemaic&#10;Temple of Sobek and Haroeris before arriving in Edfu. Overnight onboard (B,L,D)

Cairo / Aswan / Kom Ombo / Edfu

Travel by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, the falcon god. Dating&#10;from 237 B.C., it is considered the best-preserved temple in Egypt and the second&#10;largest after the Temple of Karnak. Sail to Esna, passing through the Esna Lock,&#10;and continue sailing towards Luxor. Overnight onboard (B,L,D)

Edfu / Luxor

Visit the West Bank necropolis including the Valley of the Kings, the Funerary&#10;Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. Enjoy&#10;an optional sound and light show at Karnak Temple this evening. Overnight&#10;onboard (B,L,D)

After breakfast, visit Karnak and Luxor temples, a centuries old city of pylons,&#10;hypostyle halls, colossal statues, shrines and obelisks. Disembark and transfer to&#10;the airport for your afternoon flight to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo you will be met&#10;and escorted to your hotel. (B)

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight. (B)

TASTE OF EGYPT

H/S Nebu

H/S Nebu Cabin

 H/S Nebu Restaurant

H/S Nebu Pool

Embark on an in-depth Egypt tour package exploration of Cairo, Luxor, Abu Simbel, and Alexandria &#8211; from ancient antiquities, to culinary treasures, to music and dance, and more on this spectacular Egypt sojourn with Central Holidays. See the world's largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. Experience old Cairo and the grand Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Next, your superb Egypt tour with Nile cruise takes you to board your luxury waterborne vessel in Luxor for a leisurely sailing along the glorious Nile where you can delve into astounding excavations in Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan. Take in the famed sights of Luxor on your trip to Egypt and delight in an evening Sound &amp; Light Show at Karnak. Savor the flavors of Egypt with special included meals and traditional afternoon tea at local restaurants and cafes. Share in magical moments of music and dance at a traditional belly dancing performance, Galabeya Party, and Nubian Folkloric Show during your sailing. Fly on to Abu Simbel and tour the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari. Journey along to mystical Alexandria guided by a certified Egyptologist for a full day excursion. Marvel at the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Solar Boat Museum, the ancient city of Memphis, and Sakkara&#8217;s Step Pyramid. Encompassing history, culture, customs, and cuisine &#8211; the experiences you&#8217;ll cherish always greet you at every turn on this captivating Egypt vacation package

Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities to see the world&#8217;s largest collection of&#10;Pharaonic artifacts. Next, it&#8217;s on to the Saladin Citadel of Cairo, a medieval&#10;fortification located on Mokattam where you will enjoy a fresh breeze and grand&#10;views of the city. Today, it is a preserved historic site with mosques and museums.&#10;Then you will have your lunch at Local restaurant. (BL)

Cairo – Half Day Cairo City Tour with lunch

Visit the Old Cairo, where early Judaism and Christianity flourished in Egypt. Al&#10;Moallaka Church (Hanging Church) and Saint Sergius Church. Stop for lunch at a&#10;local restaurant. Enjoy a walking tour of the largest 13th century covered oriental&#10;market, Khan El Khalili Bazaar. (BL)

Cairo – Half Day Coptic Cairo & Khan El Khalili Bazaar with lunch

Transfer from your hotel to Cairo Airport for your morning flight to Luxor. Upon&#10;arrival you will be escorted to your Nile cruise ship. Savor lunch on board before&#10;heading out with your guide to visit the impressive Karnak Temple and the Luxor&#10;Temple. The Temple of Karnak, located on the East bank of the Nile, was built by&#10;several great kings of Egypt including King Ramses II, King Tutmosis III, and&#10;Queen Hatshepsut. It was dedicated to the triad of Thebes: god Amun Ra,&#10;goddess Mut, and god Khonsu. Luxor Temple was dedicated to the god Amun and&#10;contains structures from many periods, the earliest dating back to the 12th&#10;Dynasty. Back on board, enjoy afternoon tea and dinner. Overnight onboard&#10;(B,L,D)

Rise and shine with breakfast on board followed by a visit to the West Bank&#10;necropolis including the Valley of the Kings &amp; Queens where magnificent tombs&#10;were carved into the desert rocks, decorated richly, and filled with treasures for the&#10;afterlife by generations of Pharaohs. Then visit the Funerary Temple of Queen&#10;Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari who ruled Egypt for almost 20 years. She chose a&#10;very well protected location as it is surrounded by the mountains. Enjoy lunch on&#10;board, sailing to Esna, and afternoon tea before the Captain&#8217;s welcome cocktail&#10;party followed by dinner on board. Overnight onboard (B,L,D)

Sail to Edfu and have breakfast on board this morning. Today you will visit Edfu&#10;Temple. Totally submerged under the desert except for the very top of the pylon&#10;entrance, it is ancient Egypt&#8217;s most complete and best-preserved temple. A small&#10;amount of stone had been removed from the exposed part, but when excavated it&#10;was found to be in near perfect condition. Enjoy lunch on board and afternoon tea&#10;before visiting the temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to two gods. The&#10;southern half of the temple was dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek, while the&#10;northern part of the temple was dedicated to the falcon god Haroeris. Later, join in&#10;the Galabeya party and dinner on board. Overnight onboard (B,L,D)

Sail to Aswan and enjoy breakfast on board followed by a visit to the world-famous&#10;High Dam, an engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960s. The dam was&#10;completed in 1971 and the huge reservoir behind it, named for President Nasser,&#160;was finished filling in 1979. The High Dam provided about half of the electricity&#10;production in Egypt, bringing power to most of Egypt&#8217;s villages for the first time. By&#10;regulating the flow of the river, the dam also increased the cultivatable land in&#10;Egypt by around 30 percent and allowed development in new areas that were&#10;previously inundated annually when the river flooded. Later, visit the Granite&#10;Quarries and see the unfinished obelisk; discover Philae Temple that rose to&#10;prominence during the Ptolomaic Dynasty as the center of the cult of the goddess&#10;Isis. Have lunch on board, followed by sailing along the Nile by felucca around&#10;Kitchener&#8217;s Island and Agha Khan Mausoleum. Sip on afternoon tea, and then&#10;enjoy the Nubian Folkloric show followed by dinner on board. Overnight onboard&#10;(B,L,D)

Early in the morning, transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight to Abu Simbel. Visit&#10;the Great Temple of Ramses II and the temple of his beloved Queen Nefertari.&#10;After visiting this magnificent site, you will be transferred to Abu Simbel Airport for&#10;your flight back to Cairo via Aswan. Upon arrival you will be escorted to your Cairo&#10;Hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)

Aswan / Abu Simbel / Aswan / Cairo

Start your excursion to Alexandria by air-conditioned private vehicle with an&#10;English-speaking Egyptologist as your guide. Visit the Catacombs of Kom-&#10;Alshukafa, the largest Roman Cemetery in Alexandria which is dated back to the&#10;second century. Discover Pompey's Pillar the most prominent remaining Greek&#10;landmark in Alexandria, then proceed to Visit the Roman Amphitheater, the center&#10;piece of the Kom al Dikka archaeological site. After lunch, visit Alexandria Library&#10;(The Bibliotheca Alexandrina), the largest library in the world now with 8 million&#10;books, then you will enjoy your drive along the Cornish to see the whole city&#10;passing over the Bridge of Stanley landmark of modern Alexandria on your way to&#10;Quitbay fortress, built over the ruins of the ancient light house of Alexandria. Later&#10;in the evening, transfer back to Cairo. (B, L)

Cairo / Alexandria / Cairo - Full Day Alexandria Excursion with lunch

After breakfast, transfer from the hotel to Cairo International airport for your return&#10;home. (B)

EGYPT SPECTACULAR JOURNEY

Egyptian Museum of Antiquities

Avenue of the Ram Headed Sphinxes in Karnak Temple, Luxor

Column in Sobek Temple, Kom Ombo

Nile River, Aswan

Sphinx in Cairo

Enjoy the lavish new H/S Nebu Nile cruise while exploring Cairo, Luxor and Aswan, this amazing adventure delivers Egypt&#8217;s must-see wonders that you can enjoy while touring on this 8-day Egypt Adventure itinerary. You will start in Cairo visiting the Great pyramids of Giza, Sakkara complex and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to witness the path of the Egyptian history Starting with the predynastic period into the pharaonic, followed by the Graeco-Roman, Coptic, and Islamic periods, up until modern day Egypt, the museum encompasses the array of different time spans and &#8216;civilizations&#8217; that contributed to Egypt&#8217;s rich history. Then, cruise the Nile on board the H/S Nebu the newest addition to our Deluxe fleet Featuring luxurious accommodation and services, while on board your luxury cruise visit Aswan, see the High Dam and sail on board a traditional Egyptian sailing &#8220;felucca&#8221; for a view of Kitchener's Island Botanical Garden and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Visit the stunning antiquities in Edfu and Kom Ombo, take in the famed Karnak and Luxor Temple complexes.

Arrive in the Land of the Pharaohs. Upon completion of immigration and customs&#10;formalities at Cairo International Airport, you will be met at the exit by our&#160;representative and escorted to your hotel.

Start your morning by visiting the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities which includes&#10;the world&#8217;s largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts Then, drive to Old Cairo to visit&#10;Al Moallaka Church (Hanging Church). In the afternoon after lunch, visit the Great&#10;Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx. (B, L)&#10;&#10;

Sail to Aswan and enjoy breakfast on board followed by a visit to the world-famous&#10;High Dam, an engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960s. The dam was&#10;completed in 1971 and the huge reservoir behind it, named for President Nasser,&#10;was finished filling in 1979. The High Dam provided about half of the electricity&#10;production in Egypt, bringing power to most of Egypt&#8217;s villages for the first time. By&#10;regulating the flow of the river, the dam also increased the cultivatable land in&#10;Egypt by around 30 percent and allowed development in new areas that were&#10;previously inundated annually when the river flooded. Later, visit the Granite&#10;Quarries and see the unfinished obelisk; discover Philae Temple that rose to&#10;prominence during the Ptolomaic Dynasty as the center of the cult of the goddess&#10;Isis. Have lunch on board, followed by sailing along the Nile by felucca around&#10;Kitchener&#8217;s Island and Agha Khan Mausoleum. Sip on afternoon tea, and then&#10;enjoy the Nubian Folkloric show followed by dinner on board. Overnight onboard&#10;(B,L,D)&#10;&#10;

Early in the morning, optional Abu Simbel excursion by plane from Aswan (extra at&#10;cost). Transfer from your Nile Cruise to Aswan Airport for your morning flight to&#10;Cairo. Upon arrival you will be escorted to your Cairo Hotel. The remainder of the&#10;day is at leisure. (B)&#10;&#10;

After breakfast, transfer from the hotel to Cairo International airport for your return&#10;home. (B)&#10;&#10;

EGYPT ADVENTURE

Edfu

H/S Nebu Restaurant

On this experience of a lifetime Egypt vacation package, share in the grandeur of Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, and the Nile by land and river.  Travel to Egypt and her capital, Cairo. Delve into Old Cairo, shop at the grand Khan El Khalili Bazaar, and see the world's largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts and the treasures of Tutankhamen's tomb at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. Journey along on your trip to Egypt to mystical Alexandria guided by a certified Egyptologist for a full day excursion. Explore the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Queens, and the Valley of the Kings, famed for its tombs and royal burial chambers adorned with hieroglyphic writings along the walls. Board your luxury vessel in Luxor for a leisurely sailing along the glorious Nile and explore astounding antiquities in Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan. Marvel at the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the ancient city of Memphis, and Sakkara&#8217;s Step Pyramid.

Arrive in the Land of the Pharaohs. Upon completion of immigration and customs formalities at Cairo International Airport, you will be met at the exit by our representative and escorted to your hotel.&#10;&#10;&#10;&#10;

After enjoying your breakfast, you will visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities to see the world&#8217;s largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts. Next, it&#8217;s on to the Saladin Citadel of Cairo, a medieval fortification located on Mokattam where you will enjoy a fresh breeze and grand views of the city. Today, it is a preserved historic site with mosques and museums. Then you will have your lunch at Local restaurant and continue your exploration, visiting Al Moallaka Church (Hanging Church), and Khan El Khalili bazaar. (B,L)&#10;&#10;&#10;&#10;

Start your excursion to Alexandria by air-conditioned private vehicle with an English-speaking Egyptologist as your guide. Visit the Catacombs of Kom-Alshukafa, the largest Roman Cemetery in Alexandria which is dated back to the second century. Discover Pompey's Pillar the most prominent remaining Greek landmark in Alexandria, then proceed to Visit the Roman Amphitheater, the center piece of the Kom al Dikka archaeological site. After lunch, visit Alexandria Library (The Bibliotheca Alexandrina), the largest library in the world now with 8 million books, then you will enjoy your drive along the Cornish to see the whole city passing over the Bridge of Stanley landmark of modern Alexandria on your way to Quitbay fortress, built over the ruins of the ancient light house of Alexandria. Later in the evening, transfer back to Cairo. (B, L) &#10;&#10;

Cairo | Alexandria | Cairo - Full Day Alexandria Excursion with lunch

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, transfer to your cruise ship. Accommodation on board consists of outside cabins with private facilities. Overnight onboard. (B,L,D)&#10;&#10;

Cairo | Luxor 

Have breakfast on board your Nile River vessel and then depart for an early morning visit to the West Bank where you will discover the Colossi of Memnon; the Valley of the Queens and the Valley of the Kings, burial sites for many of the most powerful and successful pharaohs and high priests; the Temple of Hatshepsut; and Medinet Habu Temple. Return for lunch on board as the ship sets sail to Esna. Overnight onboard. (B,L,D)&#10;&#10;

Luxor | Esna 

Continue the journey south for a brief stop at Edfu before sailing to Kom Ombo for a visit to the temple. This temple, unlike many others in Egypt, was dedicated to two gods; the Southern section is dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile headed man known as the god of fertility, and the Northern section to the falcon-headed god Horus. There is also a fascinating crocodile museum to visit with many artifacts and mummified crocodiles. Overnight onboard. (B,L,D)&#10;&#10;&#10;&#10;

Esna | Edfu | Kom Ombo  

Sail to Aswan and enjoy breakfast on board followed by a visit to the world-famous High Dam in Aswan, built in 1960-1971 to provide electricity to the villages along the Nile; see the Unfinished Obelisk, and explore the Temple of Isis on Philae Island. Lunch is on board followed by an afternoon at leisure with an opportunity to revisit the Temple of Philae for an optional sound and light show in the evening (extra cost). Overnight onboard. (B,L,D)&#10;&#10;

Kom Ombo | Aswan 

Early in the morning, transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight to Abu Simbel. Visit the Great Temple of Ramses II and the temple of his beloved Queen Nefertari. After visiting this magnificent site, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Aswan. Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be transferred back to your ship. Have lunch onboard, followed by sailing along the Nile by felucca around Kitchener&#8217;s Island and Agha Khan Mausoleum. Overnight onboard. (B,L,D)&#10;&#10;

Sail to Edfu where you will visit to the Temple of Horus, the falcon god. Dating from 237 B.C., it is considered the best-preserved temple in Egypt and the second largest after the Temple of Karnak. Overnight onboard overnight. (B,L,D)&#10;&#10;

Aswan | Edfu

Enjoy breakfast on board as you sail to pass through the Esna Lock and continue sailing towards Luxor. After lunch, head out for a visit to the &#8220;world&#8217;s largest greatest open-air museum&#8221; at the Karnak Temple complex, covering a large area of land and featuring several temples, including the impressive Temple of Amun. Enjoy one last visit to Luxor Temple then return to the ship. Overnight onboard (B,L,D)&#10;&#10;

Edfu | Esna | Luxor 

Disembark and transfer to the airport for scheduled flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. (B)&#10;&#10;

Luxor | Cairo

After breakfast, visit the Pyramids of Giza, the main part of a complex setting of buildings that included two mortuary temples in honor of Khufu, three smaller pyramids for Khufu&#8217;s wives, an even smaller &#8220;satellite&#8221; pyramid, a raised causeway connecting the two temples, and small Mastaba tombs surrounding the pyramid for nobles. One of the small pyramids contains the tomb of queen Hetepheres, sister and wife of Snefru and the mother of Khufu. See the Sphinx, with the head of a man and the body of a lion. Enjoy lunch at a Local restaurant and continue to Sakkara, you will see the famous Step Pyramid. At the site of Memphis, you will see the ancient capital that once stood as a flourishing metropolis during the time of the Pharaohs. (B,L)&#10;&#10;

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (B)&#10;&#10;&#10;&#10;

Depart Cairo 

BREEZES OF THE NILE

Luxor Sunset on the Nile River

Kom Ombo

Karnak Temple

From the pyramids of Cairo, to Luxor&#8217;s Valley of the Kings, and on to intriguing and impressive Alexandria, travel in style as you explore fascinating treasures and unforgettable moments on this splendid Central Holidays Egypt travel package adventure. Start your Egypt tour with Nile cruise experience in Cairo where you will see the world's largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts and the treasures of Tutankhamen's tomb at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and experience Old Cairo and the Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Take in the famed sights of Luxor including the Temple of Karnak and Luxor Temple as well as the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Board your luxury vessel in Luxor and enjoy a leisurely sailing along the glorious Nile as you delve into astounding antiquities in Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan. Sail on board a traditional Egyptian sailing &#8220;felucca&#8221; for a view of Kitchner's Island Botanical Garden and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Fly on to Abu Simbel and tour the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari. Journey along to mystical Alexandria led by an insightful certified Egyptologist for a full day excursion. Marvel at the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Solar Boat Museum, the ancient city of Memphis, and Sakkara&#8217;s Step Pyramid. Illuminating experiences are yours for the taking on this in depth vacation to Egypt.

After enjoying your breakfast, you will visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities to&#10;see the world&#8217;s largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts. Next, it&#8217;s on to the Saladin&#10;Citadel of Cairo, a medieval fortification located on Mokattam where you will enjoy&#10;a fresh breeze and grand views of the city. Today, it is a preserved historic site with&#10;mosques and museums. Then you will have your lunch at Local restaurant and&#10;continue your exploration, visiting Al Moallaka Church (Hanging Church), and Khan&#10;El Khalili bazaar. (B,L)

Sail to Aswan and enjoy breakfast on board followed by a visit to the world-famous&#10;High Dam, an engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960s. The dam was&#10;completed in 1971 and the huge reservoir behind it, named for President Nasser,&#10;was finished filling in 1979. The High Dam provided about half of the electricity&#10;production in Egypt, bringing power to most of Egypt&#8217;s villages for the first time. By&#10;regulating the flow of the river, the dam also increased the cultivatable land in&#10;Egypt by around 30 percent and allowed development in new areas that were&#160;previously inundated annually when the river flooded. Later, visit the Granite&#10;Quarries and see the unfinished obelisk; discover Philae Temple that rose to&#10;prominence during the Ptolomaic Dynasty as the center of the cult of the goddess&#10;Isis. Have lunch on board, followed by sailing along the Nile by felucca around&#10;Kitchener&#8217;s Island and Agha Khan Mausoleum. Sip on afternoon tea, and then&#10;enjoy the Nubian Folkloric show followed by dinner on board. Overnight onboard&#10;(B,L,D)

Early in the morning, transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight to Abu Simbel. Visit&#10;the Great Temple of Ramses II and the temple of his beloved Queen Nefertari.&#10;After visiting this magnificent site, you will be transferred to your hotel. Spend the&#10;balance of the day at leisure. In the evening, enjoy an optional sound and light&#10;show at the Temple of Isis at Philae (extra cost).&#160;(B)

Transfer to Aswan Airport for your morning flight to Cairo. Upon arrival you will be&#10;escorted to your Cairo Hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)

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