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Get In and Get Some Rest
For your added comfort, upon your arrival at the airport, an airport representative will greet you in the tunnel and escort you through customs and immigration. The representative will facilitate the included visa process for you. Continue to the baggage claim hall and passenger pick up. Here an airport representative will help you connect with your private transfer to your hotel.
Enjoy a private airport transfer accompanied by an English-speaking representative.
Settle in at your own pace, whether exploring independently or unwinding at your hotel with access to its full range of amenities.
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Relax
DAY2
Egypt
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Pyramids
Explore one of the Seven Wonders of the World on a private tour. You will get an opportunity to marvel at one of the true ancient masterpieces, the Sphinx and the Pyramids. Visit the Giza Plateau. Ponder at the majesty of the Great Pyramids and listen to your guide as they reveal the history of Ancient Egypt. Your experience includes a visit to a panoramic viewpoint, where you will be able to marvel at the grandeur of the Pyramids in all their glory. Visit the Great Sphinx gazing imposingly across the valley. You will also enjoy a delicious lunch at 9 Pyramids Lounge overlooking the Plateau. Proceed to Grand Egyptian Museum, home to some of the most valuable treasures from this era. Your tour provides a unique opportunity to witness a selection of the most impressive artifacts, including magnificent statues, royal regalia, and ancient monuments. Your knowledgeable guide will lead you on this journey back in time, sharing insights on the treasures you'll encounter along the way.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Pyramids
DAY3
Egypt
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Luxor
Luxor is home to one of the world’s greatest open-air museums, with the ruins of Karnak and the Temples of Luxor in easy reach along the East Bank of the city. With your private Egyptologist guide, visit the impressive UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the monuments of Karnak and Luxor, learning more about ancient Egypt’s fascinating and lengthy history. Begin with a visit to the Temples of Karnak, strolling along the Avenue of Sphinx to enter the complex. The Temples of Karnak make up the history of Thebes and consists of colossal sandstone columns transported 100 miles along the Nile river, panoramic friezes. Discover with your guide how the massive façade was constructed. Continue to Luxor Temple which was once joined to the Temples of Karnak by a 1.25-mile-long Avenue of Sphinx, a portion of which marks the entrance to the temple. During the Roman era, the temple and its surroundings served as a legionary fortress and acted as the home of the Roman government in the area.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Relax this evening on board the comfort of your Nile cruise and enjoy the evening of entertainment,
DAY4
Egypt
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West Bank of the Nile
Discover some of Egypt’s most spectacular treasures on the West Bank of the Nile near Luxor. Explore the legendary Valley of the Kings, including the famous Tomb of Tutankhamun and two additional royal tombs. King Tut’s nearly intact tomb, discovered in 1922, remains one of the world’s greatest archaeological finds. Visit the beautifully restored mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s most successful and influential female Pharaohs. Continue to the Valley of the Queens, burial site of royal wives from the 18th–20th Dynasties, before ending at the impressive Colossi of Memnon.
For an even more extraordinary experience, explore the recently reopened Tomb of Seti I, the longest, deepest, and most elaborately decorated tomb in the Valley of the Kings. Closed for years to the public, this rare visit offers an unforgettable glimpse into the wonders of Ancient Egypt.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Today you'll sail to Edfu, via Esna. Overnight at port in Edfu.
DAY5
Egypt
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It’s All Ancient History
Disembark from your Nile cruise and explore two of Egypt’s most fascinating temples with your private guide. Begin at the Temple of Horus in Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god Horus and considered the best-preserved temple in Egypt. Built between 230 and 57 BC, this impressive site showcases traditional pharaonic architecture and remarkable inscriptions that reveal how ancient temples once looked.
Continue to the stunning Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god associated with strength and protection, and Haroeris, the falcon-headed sun god and healer. Located directly on the Nile between Edfu and Aswan, this symmetrical double temple dates back to around 180 BC during the Ptolemaic era. Rich with mythology, history, and breathtaking views along the river, these temples offer an unforgettable glimpse into the grandeur of ancient Egypt.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Continue cruising onward to Aswan, where you'll overnight at port this evening.
DAY6
Egypt
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A Journey Back in Time
The impressive Aswan High Dam was a marvel of engineering when it was constructed. Originally conceived to Egypt’s irrigation of farmland to mitigate against drought and famine in low-water years, and flooding in high-water years. Visit the dam with your private guide and spend a half day learning about Aswan. The dam displaced over 100,000 Nubians in Sudan and Egypt alike and was part of a major relocation project for archaeological sites under the UNESCO Nubia Campaign, including the Abu Simbel temples and Philae. Other sites were eventually flooded by Lake Nasser, the world’s largest artificial lake that was created by the Aswan High Dam. Then head to Philae and the Temple of Isis on Agilikia Island. Stop at the stone quarries to see the unfinished obelisk, the largest known ancient obelisk and a very good practical demonstration of the methods used by ancient craftsmen to create impressive moments. Marks from workers’ tools are still clearly visible on the bedrock.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Tonight you'll overnight at port in Aswan.
DAY7
Egypt
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The Journey Continues… This morning you'll disembark from your ship and bid farewell to the crew.
Egypt and Cairo are firmly placed within the history of Christianity. From the banks of the Nile to the rugged desertscapes of the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt played host to a number of events described in the Bible. Today’s meaningful journey through Cairo has been designed by our experts in-house to introduce you to the sites that are closely associated with the Scriptures and to highlight the city’s significance in the early days of Christianity. Your private tour begins with a visit to Ben Ezra Synagogue; located along one of the winding alleyways of Coptic Cairo, it is believed to be the birth site of Moses. Next, head to the Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church and hear about the Holy Family’s flight into Egypt. Continue to the famed Hanging Church standing as a reminder of the of Roman Empire’s presence in Egypt and the widespread conversion to Christianity. Your final stop today is the Coptic Museum containing the world’s largest collection of Egyptian Christian artifacts. I
HIGHLIGHTS:
Relax and enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant, including a choice of a small bottle of water,
DAY8
Egypt
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Explore a City of Contrasts
While the Pyramids may be Cairo’s most famous landmark, the city’s true soul is found within its historic mosques, lively bazaars, and centuries-old streets. This private guided tour offers a deeper look into Cairo’s rich heritage and daily life. Begin at the magnificent Sultan Hassan Mosque to learn about the history of Islam in Egypt and contemporary Muslim culture in Cairo. Continue along Al-Muizz Street, one of the city’s oldest and most historic avenues, lined with stunning monuments dating back to the 10th century. Next, explore the vibrant Khan El Khalili Bazaar, where bustling souks, artisan workshops, and traditional craftsmanship bring Cairo’s culture to life. Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch before visiting the breathtaking Alabaster Mosque, celebrated for its elegant Ottoman-inspired architecture and remarkable beauty. This immersive journey reveals the timeless spirit of Cairo beyond the pyramids.