Travel to Egypt…A country of myths and mysteries that beckons with her wondrous sights and alluring mystique. Awe-inspiring pyramids and Golden-clad tombs buried with astounding treasures. Cruise the mighty Nile River to witness a remarkable biannual event that unfolds deep inside the ancient temple of King Ramses with a comprehensive Egypt sightseeing program led by a certified Egyptologist. Only on these 2 days is the sun able to penetrate the temple’s sanctum sanctorum to illuminate 3 of the 4 statues within, leaving the 4th, the God of Darkness, in the dark.
Explore where ancient civilization emerged more than 5,000 years ago. Come experience a glittering glimpse into the past on your Egypt vacation with Blair and David from the legendary Sphinx at Giza and the Great Pyramids, the only surviving structures acclaimed as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World to the magnificent gilded artifacts of King Tutankhamen and the Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities in Cairo. Come embark on a cruise along the Nile to Luxor and the Valley of the Kings, famed for its tombs and royal burial chambers and experience firsthand the captivating stories of the ancient world. It’s no wonder Egypt has become one of the most popular travel destinations in the world!
Explore where ancient civilization emerged more than 5,000 years ago. Come experience a glittering glimpse into the past on your Egypt vacation with Blair and David from the legendary Sphinx at Giza and the Great Pyramids, the only surviving structures acclaimed as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World to the magnificent gilded artifacts of King Tutankhamen and the Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities in Cairo. Come embark on a cruise along the Nile to Luxor and the Valley of the Kings, famed for its tombs and royal burial chambers and experience firsthand the captivating stories of the ancient world. It’s no wonder Egypt has become one of the most popular travel destinations in the world!
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We have hosted groups all over the world to places such as China, Japan, South Africa, Madagascar, Cuba, India, Morocco, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand. We travel with like minded people, many of whom are single and feel more comfortable traveling with a group. Extras such as cocktail parties and private tours are included at no additional cost. Many of our tours are private, such as this one to Egypt. Join us to make friends, have fun and experience different cultures! The New York Times Travel section ranked Egypt #17 on its list of “52 Places to Go in 2020.”
Contact us by email Blair@WorldCruisesAndTravel.com or phone 800-882-9000/954-720-9000
We have hosted groups all over the world to places such as China, Japan, South Africa, Madagascar, Cuba, India, Morocco, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand. We travel with like minded people, many of whom are single and feel more comfortable traveling with a group. Extras such as cocktail parties and private tours are included at no additional cost. Many of our tours are private, such as this one to Egypt. Join us to make friends, have fun and experience different cultures! The New York Times Travel section ranked Egypt #17 on its list of “52 Places to Go in 2020.”
Contact us by email Blair@WorldCruisesAndTravel.com or phone 800-882-9000/954-720-9000
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October 18, 2021 - MON | CAIRO
Arrive in the Land of the Pharaohs. Upon completion of immigration and customs formalities at Cairo International Airport, you will be met at the exit by our representative and escorted to your hotel. October 19, 2021 - TUE | CAIRO Day at leisure. (B) Sight seeing options will be available to book at a later date. Maybe you will decide to visit the the Khan el-Khalili Market, one of the largest bazaars in the Middle East or you may opt to take a cooking class and learn about traditional Egyption food from a local. October 20, 2021 – WED I CAIRO Visit the new Grand Egyptian Museum to see the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts and the treasures of Tutankhamen’s tomb. Then, drive to Old Cairo to visit Al Moallaka Church (Hanging Church) and Ben Ezra Synagogue. In the afternoon, visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx. (B,L) October 21, 2021- THU I CAIRO I ASWAN I ABU SIMBEL Today you will fly to Aswan and begin your journey to Abu Simbel via land. Upon arrival into Abu Simbel you will be transferred to your hotel for the evening. Spend the balance of the day at leisure. (B,L,D) October 22, 2021 – FRI I ABU SIMBEL I ASWAN Early morning journey to Abu Simbel Sun Festival! Here you will witness history, as the sun’s rays illuminate the inner sanctum of the temple. This incredible phenomenon gives a spectacular sight: the light which streams into the complex reflects on the statue of Ramses II and the Sun God’s seated statues illuminating the entire place highlighting the brilliant architecture. It’s interesting, but the sun illuminates’ statues of Amun-Re, Re-Herakhte, and Ramses the god, whilst the statue of Ptah, the god of darkness, remains in the shadows. This unusual phenomenon proves the immense knowledge of astronomy and technology that ancient Egyptians applied for making such a construction. This afternoon, you will fly back to Aswan to board your Nile Cruise aboard the Nile Goddess. You will visit the High Dam, the Granite Alexandria Quarries with the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Temple of Isis at Philae. Sail on board a felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailboat and view Kitchener’s Island Botanical Garden and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. After lunch, sail to Kom Ombo, where you will visit the Ptolemaic Temple of Sobek and Haroeris before arriving in Edfu. (B,L,D) October 23, 2021 – SAT I EDFU I LUXOR Travel by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, the falcon god. Dating from 237 B.C., it is considered the best-preserved temple in Egypt and the second largest after the Temple of Karnak. Sail to Esna, passing through the Esna Lock, and continue sailing towards Luxor. (B,L,D) October 24, 2021 - SUN I LUXOR Visit the West Bank necropolis including the Valley of the Kings, the Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. Enjoy an optional sound and light show at Karnak Temple this evening. (B,L,D) October 25, 2021 – MON I LUXOR I CAIRO After breakfast, visit Karnak and Luxor temples, a centuries old city of pylons, hypostyle halls, colossal statues, shrines and obelisks. Disembark and transfer to the airport for your afternoon flight to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo you will be met and escorted to your hotel. This evening enjoy a Nile River Dinner Cruise with entertainment on board the M/S Maxim. (B, D) N.B: – Nile Cruise itinerary may change in sequence but not in visits. October 26, 2021 - TUE I CAIRO TO USA (YOU CAN EITHER EXTEND YOUR STAY IN CAIRO OR ADD ON AN EXTENSION TO PETRA, JORDAN) Extensions to Dubai and Israel available on request. Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight. (B) PRICING: $2990 per person double occupancy land only $3790 single occupancy land only NOTE: Internal airfare within Egypt is required and will be $350 per person. International air is additional and will vary according to your home city. Egypt Air has nonstop flights from New York to Cairo. As of April 2021, the roundtrip airfare for the Egypt tour is approximately $900 per person. Above rates includes the following:
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