Splendors Of The Nile (trip)

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Splendors Of The Nile

  • Cairo International Airport, Egypt
  • Active & Adventure
Egypt, Africa, Middle East

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Contact provider for price12 DaysYear-round
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Routes to Learning Canada 24 people max
Learn about ancient Egyptian history during lectures in Cairo and on board the cruise by your Egyptologist/National Guide, who will accompany you throughout your journey.

Highlights

    Explore the mystique behind the empire of the great builder and pharaoh, Ramses II and his wife Nefertari.
    Learn about the exciting recent archaeological finds in Egypt.
    Gain insight into the many differing tombs of the Valley of the Kings and hear about their site selection, tomb construction, rituals and symbolism.
    Discover the roles of the pharaoh, religion, and art and architecture in ancient Egypt, from the pre-dynastic "Old Kingdom" through the achievements of the "New Kingdom" to the end of the dynastic period and the rule of the Greek Ptolemaic period, ending with the rule of Cleopatra.

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Egypt, Africa, Middle East

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Special information

  • This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.

Itinerary

DAY 1     Egypt
Step back in time and explore thousands of years of history, legend and lore as you view the timeless wonders of Egypt. Discover the world of the ancient Egyptians as you visit the incomparable sites of the pharaohs - Memphis and Sakkara, the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor and Karnak temples and the tombs on the West Bank of ancient Thebes. Cruise along the legendary Nile River, pass colonnaded temples and stop at the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo, situated at the crossroads of ancient caravan routes. Return home with a new understanding of this mystical land.
Accommodations: Overnight flight, Egypt

DAY 2     Cairo
Gather for a special welcome reception and dinner this evening. Today dinner will be included.
Accommodations: Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel, Cairo

DAY 3     Cairo
Today breakfast will be included.

This morning travel to nearby Giza to visit one of the seven ancient wonders of the world - the Pyramids of Giza. This afternoon, travel south to visit the site of ancient Memphis, with its 40-foot statue of Ramses II, and Sakkara, where you will see the oldest of all the pyramids, the Step Pyramid. Return to the pyramids this evening for a captivating sound and light show.
Accommodations: Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel, Cairo

DAY 4     Luxor
Today breakfast will be included.

Spend the morning discovering the remarkable collections of the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, including statues, reliefs, sarcophagi and the treasures of the tomb of Tutankhamen. Later, transfer to the airport for your flight to Luxor*.
Accommodations: Sheraton Luxor Hotel, Luxor

DAY 5     Luxor
Today breakfast will be included.

Begin your tour of ancient Thebes as you cross over to the West Bank of the Nile to visit the Valley of the Kings and Queens, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. This afternoon, enjoy a tour of the massive complex of the Temple of Karnak.
Accommodations: Sheraton Luxor Hotel, Luxor

DAY 6     Heliopolis
Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.

Return to the West Bank to visit the tombs in the Valley of Nobles and the well-preserved temple complex of Medinet Habu. Embark on your Nile cruise this afternoon.
Accommodations: m/s Mirage I Cruise Ship, Heliopolis

DAY 7     Heliopolis
Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.

Your ship sails in the early hours of the morning. Begin sailing down the mighty Nile, arriving in Esna. Continue sailing this afternoon toward Edfu.
Accommodations: m/s Mirage I Cruise Ship, Heliopolis

DAY 8     Heliopolis
Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.

This morning visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu. Following lunch, set sail for Kom Ombo, where you will tour the famous double sanctuary.
Accommodations: m/s Mirage I Cruise Ship, Heliopolis

DAY 9     Heliopolis
Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.

Arrive in the Nubian city of Aswan this morning and visit the ancient Philae Temple of Isis. Later, explore Nubian history and its environment with a visit to the Nubian Museum, known for its rich collection of artifacts showing the material culture of Nubia, from prehistory to present times. Your ship remains in Aswan overnight.
Accommodations: m/s Mirage I Cruise Ship, Heliopolis

DAY 10     Aswan
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Disembark your ship this morning. You may choose an optional tour to Abu Simbel** and see the extraordinary temples built by Pharaoh Ramses II, which were moved to their present site during construction of the Aswan High Dam. Later, sail by traditional felucca to Kitchener Island for a stroll through the botanical gardens.
Accommodations: Movenpick Resort, Aswan

DAY 11     Cairo
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Fly from Aswan to Cairo* and check into your hotel. Tonight enjoy a delightful farewell dinner and share your experiences with your fellow travellers!
Accommodations: Sonesta Hotel, Tower & Casino, Cairo

DAY 12     
Today breakfast will be included.

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