Egypt & the Nile: A Holiday Journey
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Arrive in Cairo, Egypt’s bustling capital city, where you are met and transferred to your luxury hotel with fantastic views of the Nile.
Today, visit the Giza Plateau, site of the pyramids of Mycerinus and Chefren as well as the Great Pyramid. Built in the Fourth Dynasty (approximately 2690 BC), it is the only survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Step inside one of the pyramids, entering...
This morning, accompany your Resident Tour Director — who is also an expert Egyptologist — for an exploration of the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities (or the Grand Egyptian Museum, upon its opening) to view its huge collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. After lunch ...
Fly by exclusive charter to Abu Simbel via Aswan. At Abu Simbel, discover the commanding twin temples of Ramses II and his wife, Queen Nefertari. The former’s façade is dominated by four 70-foot-tall statues of the pharaoh. Perhaps even more impressive, this entire si...
Begin your day with a motorized boat ride to beautiful Philae Temple on the island of Agilika. A sacred complex dedicated to the goddess Isis that reflects a fusion of three great civilizations, Egyptian, Greek and Roman. Proceed to the granite quarries and site of th...
Today, view the Temple of Horus, falcon-headed god of the sky, at Edfu. Built in 230 BC by Ptolemy III, this amazingly well-preserved and colorful structure reveals what temple worship in ancient Egypt was like. Return to your vessel for lunch as you cruise toward Lux...
Spend the day exploring the west bank of the Nile and the necropolis of Thebes, beginning with a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Enjoy access to Queen Nefertari’s tomb, famous for the colorful artwork that adorns its walls. Continue to the lovely Temple of Hatshe...
Today, bid farewell to Sanctuary Sun Boat III, as you disembark and fly to Cairo. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. This museum overlooking Ain El-Seera Lake showcases Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to the present day. View its most famous exhibit, the Gallery of Royal Mummies.
Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch
Drive to the legendary Old Kingdom city of Memphis, founded in 3100 BC, and Sakkara, a necropolis which is home to hundreds of tombs and 14 pyramids, including the Step Pyramid of Djoser. Admire beautiful tomb art, which yields rare insight into the lives of ancient E...
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your departing flight.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
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