This 8-day tour of Egypt includes visits to major sites in Cairo like the Egyptian Museum and pyramids of Giza, as well as a 4-night cruise down the Nile visiting Luxor and Aswan. Guests will see temples, tombs, and monuments from ancient Egyptian civilization. The itinerary includes transportation, hotels, meals, and guided sightseeing with an Egyptologist. Optional excursions like Abu Simbel can be added for an additional fee.

1. 8 days wonders of Egypt
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 - You will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your return flight. (B)
Hotels Used:
Oasis Hotel
Ms/Sara Cruise

2. Package Inclusion:
3 nights Hotel in Cairo, including breakfast.
4-night 5 star Nile cruise, including all meals.
All shore excursions including entrance fees.
Domestic flights within Egypt.
Sightseeing in Cairo as per itinerary with lunch.
All transfers within Egypt with local hosting.
Transportation provided by air-conditioned motor coach.
Service of an English-speaking Egyptologist during sightseeing.
Not Included:
International Airfare.
Egypt entry Visa.
Options For Your Trip:
Sound and Light Show in Cairo.($40)
Abu Simbel Excursion.($235)
Sound and Light Show in Luxor.($40)
Dinner Cruise in Cairo.($65)
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Currency
Room Type From To price
Oasis Hotel PP. in double room 2012-06-25 2012-12-22 $780
Oasis Hotel Single Supplement 2012-06-25 2012-12-22 $180