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9
DAYS • 15 MEALS
The grandeur of Pharaohs, the mysteries of the pyramids
and the golden treasures of King Tut beckon. Join us as
we cruise the Nile from Aswan to Luxor, the heart of Egypt,
and discover the archeological wonders of this ancient civilization. |
Cairo
- The Glorious Capital City
Journey with us back in time to the dawn of civilization. Your
adventure starts in Cairo as you tour the only remaining “Seven
Wonders of the Ancient World,” the Pyramids of Giza. Visit
the Royal Burial Chambers in the Pyramid of Cheops, rising nearly
450 feet. Stand in awe of the Great Sphinx, carved out of massive
limestone, showing Pharaoh Chefren’s head on the body of
a lion.
Join
us for an optional tour to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
where the treasures of King Tut are displayed, among them his
famous golden burial mask and glittering jewels. Love to shop
for treasures in the market? Then continue to the Khan el Khalili
bazaar and discover exquisite silver, brass and jewelry.
You’ll want to join us for an optional tour of Cairo that
takes you to the legendary Citadel, the Alabaster Mosque of
Mohammed Ali, whose five domes can be seen throughout the city.
Continue on to the Sultan Hassan Mosque and the City of the
Dead. At night, an optional excursion to the Sphinx Sound and
Light Show features an exciting performance as powerful as this
ancient legend itself!
Welcome
Aboard the Majestic MS Ti-Yi
Fly to Aswan and board the MS Ti-Yi, your luxurious home for
the next three nights. Named after an Egyptian Queen, the MS
Ti-Yi deluxe river boat features comfortable cabins with private
bath, pool, gym and several dining as well as lounge options.
From belly dancing shows to international cuisine, you’ll
find the MS Ti-Yi the perfect vessel for watching the wonders
of the Nile float by.
While
in Aswan, board a felucca, a traditional Nile sailboat, and
visit Kitchener’s and Elephantine Islands, with lovely
gardens, fascinating artifacts and ancient ruins. Fly with us
on an optional tour across the Nubian Desert to the magnificent
Temple of Ramses II, Egypt’s longest ruling pharaoh, at
Abu-Simbel. Built almost 3,000 years ago in honor of Ramses
II and Queen Nefratari, the Temple and four massive statues
are among the world’s most treasured sites.
You’ll
find Aswan has a distinctively African atmosphere with lush
palm groves and tropical plants. Here you’ll visit famous
Aswan High Dam and see quarries from where the famous pink granite
was mined. See the unfinished obelisk and the Temple of Isis
at Philae, considered the “pleasure of existence”
by the ancient Egyptians.
Nile
Cruise Includes Five Fascinating Ports
At Kom Ombo, you’ll visit the Temple at Kom Ombo with
its exceptional relief walls. Stop at Edfu to see the Temple
of Horus, one of the largest and best preserved temples, displaying
Egyptian myths, legends and festivals. Your final port is Luxor,
where you’ll walk in the footsteps of royalty. Visit the
Valley of the Kings and the Queens, King Tutankhamun’s
Tomb and the Colossi of Memnon. Tour the Karnak Temple with
its 134- column hall of shrines added by pharaohs over the centuries.
Continue on to Luxor Temple with its two colossal statues and
the towering Obelisk of Hatshepsut.
Optional
Three–Day Alexandria Extension
Extend your tour with a trip to Alexandria, the ancient world’s
most famous city. Highlights include the ancient sites of Pompeii’s
Pillar, the Roman Amphitheater, the catacombs of Kom El Shogafa
and the 12th century Morsi Abou El-Abbas Mosque. Visiting the
National Museum, Alexandria Library and Montezah Palace Gardens,
the summer residence of former King Farouk, will enhance your
appreciation of this wondrous civilization. (full details available
upon request).
Per
Person Rates:
$395 Twin
Single Room add $95
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2010
Depart USA |
per
person twin |
Single
Room
Add |
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25 |
$1,795
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$645
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Pricing
includes air between Cairo to
Aswan and Luxor to Cairo
Call
for air rates and schedules from your city
to and from Cairo, Egypt
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