1. Itinerary:
DAY 01: SUN - Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met and assisted
through customs and formalities, then transferred to your hotel. Balance of the day is at
leisure. Overnight in Cairo.
DAY 02: MON - Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which houses the world's largest
collection of artifacts from the era of the pharaohs including some belonging to King Tut.
Tour Old Cairo, where early Judaism and Christianity flourished in Egypt. Visit sites like the
Ben Ezra Synagogue, and the Moallaka Church where the Virgin Mary, Joseph, and the baby
Jesus took refuge. Spend the afternoon at the Great Pyramids of Giza built for Cheops,
Chephren, and Mycerinus, and the defending Sphinx. End the day at the bazaar of Khan El
Khalili. Optional Sound and Light Show available this evening. Overnight in Cairo. (B/L)
DAY 03: TUE - You will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Optional
excursion to Abu Simbel available. (Your flight continues to Abu Simbel. Visit the Great
Temples of Ramses II. Stand before the colossal statue of the Pharaoh with smaller statues
of his wife Nefertari and daughters at his feet. After this visit, fly to Aswan.)Upon arrival
at Aswan Airport, you will be transferred to your Deluxe Nile Cruise Boat for a 5-day/4-
night Nile cruise. Accommodations aboard will consist of an Outside Cabin with private
facilities. Afternoon sail by felucca for an outside visit to the Agha Khan Mausoleum and
Elephantine Island. Overnight on board. (B/L/D)
DAY 04: WED - Visit the High Dam, Old Dam, Philae Temple, and the Granite Quarries. Sail
to Edfu. Overnight on board. (B/L/D)
DAY 05: THU - Travel by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, the best preserved
of all the large Egyptian Temples. Sail to Luxor. Overnight on board. (B/L/D)
DAY 06: FRI - Cross the Nile to the West Bank. Visit the Necropolis of Thebes, Colossi of
Memnon, Queen Hatshepsut Funerary Temple, and the Valley of the Kings and
Queens. Optional Sound and Light Show available this evening.Overnight on board. (B/L/D)
DAY 07: SAT - Visit Luxor Temple dedicated to the god Amon-Ra. It was expanded by
Ramses II, who added statues of himself. Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple. After
disembarkation, you will be transferred to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon
arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo. (B)
DAY 08: SUN – Morning drive to Alexandria. Upon arrival, visit the National Museum,
Catacomb, Pompey`s Pillar and KayietBeyCitadel.Overnight at hotel in Alexandria.(B/L)
DAY 09: MON – After breakfast, drive back to Cairo. Rest of the day at leisure.(B)
DAY 10: TUE - You will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your return flight. (B)
Hotels Used:

2. Ramses Hilton Hotel Cairo.
Meteropol Hotel Alexandria.
Ms/ Sara Cruise or Similar.
Package Inclusion:
4 nights in Cairo, including breakfast.
4 nights Nile cruise, including all meals.
1 night in Alexandria, including breakfast.
All shore excursions including entrance fees and guidance.
Domestic flight within Egypt.
Sightseeing in Cairo as per itinerary with lunch, entrance fees and guidance.
All transfers within Egypt with local hosting.
Transportation provided by air-conditioned motorcoach.
Service of an English-speaking Egyptologist during sightseeing.
All hotel tax.
Package Inclusion:
Package Inclusion:
Not Included:
International Airfare.
Egypt entry Visa.($20)
Tips for local Guides and Drivers.
Options For Your Trip:
Sound and Light Show in Cairo.($40)
Sound and Light Show in Luxor.($40)
Dinner Cruise in Cairo.($65)
Abu Simbel Trip by air from Aswan.($235)
Currency
Accommodation Plan Room Type From To price
Ramses Hilton Double 2012-06-28 2012-12-22 $1130
Ramses Hilton Single 2012-06-28 2012-12-22 $444