Africa
Egypt and the Nile by Luxury River Boat, 9 Days - From: $3,910
Trip Summary
The antiquities of Egypt are a must-see for many travelers, and there’s no better way to experience them than on the Nile — the river from which so much of this ancient civilization draws its life and inspiration. This custom journey delivers the great cultural icons of Egypt with top guides and private excursions, and includes a luxury four-day cruise on the emerald waters of the Nile.
On these privately guided excursions, marvel at the Sphinx, the Great Pyramid and the treasures housed at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. Then fly to Luxor and the Nile and board your luxury river boat. In addition to stops with your Egyptologist at the Valley of the Kings and Queens, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan, you’ll enjoy stunning views of desert sunsets over the water, and Egyptian-themed cuisine on-board.
Highlights
- See the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx
- Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities which houses the treasures of Tutankhamen
- Explore the famous Khan El-Kahlili Bazzar in Cairo
- Cruise the Nile River and visit the Valley of Kings and Valley of Queens
Trip Details
Price:
| Per Person, double occupancy | From: $3,910 |
Based on low season rates with two guests traveling.
Departure Dates:
- Daily
Itinerary
Day 1
Cairo
Arrive Cairo, and transfer to luxury hotel.
Lodging: Four Seasons First Residence
Day 2
Cairo
Your morning begins with a tours of Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt dating from 3,100 BC; the legendary city of Menes; and the necropolis of Sakkara with the oldest known of Egypt's 107 pyramids. After lunch, your pyramid visit includes the Great Pyramid, and the Sphinx. Return to your hotel for the evening.
Lodging: Four Seasons First Residence
Day 3
Cairo
After breakfast in your hotel, visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, the world's greatest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including golden treasures from the world-famous tomb of King Tutankhamen. After lunch, visit Islamic Cairo: the 12th century Citadel and the Mosque of Sultan Hassan. Stroll through the bustling Khan El-Khalili bazaar, founded in the 14th century and one of the largest bazaars in the Middle East.
Lodging: Four Seasons First Residence
Day 4
Luxor and the Nile River
After breakfast, transfer to the Cairo airport to board your flight to Luxor. Arriving at Luxor you will be taken to your 5-star boat, Sun Boat III. Begin with a visit to the Valley of the Kings and Queens on the west bank of Luxor. You'll also visit the Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, the Temple of Karnak, take a guided tour of the Luxor Temple, and return to your boat for cocktails and a gourmet dinner on board.
Lodging: M/S Sun Boat IV
Day 5
Esna, the Nile River
After a relaxing breakfast and lunch on board, you'll arrive in Esna where your Egyptologist will take you on a guided tour of the Greco-Roman Temple of Khnum, built during the reign of the Roman Emperor Claudius. Back on board, relax with cocktails before enjoying spectacular sunsets and dinner.
Lodging: M/S Sun Boat IV
Day 6
Edfu, the Nile River
Relax on board as you proceed to Edfu where you'll take an afternoon tour of the extraordinarily well-preserved Temple of Horus. Back aboard your boat, dine on a lavish buffet of Egyptian specialties as you enjoy oriental music and dancing.
Lodging: M/S Sun Boat IV
Day 7
Edfu, the Nile River, and Aswan
After breakfast on board, visit the Temple of Kom Ombo before returning to the boat for lunch as you cruise to Aswan. In the afternoon, your Egyptologist will escort you to the Aswan High Dam for a look at contemporary Egyptian construction on a monumental scale. Later a short motorboat ride brings you to the Philae Temple on the Island of Agilka, after which you'll visit the granite quarries and their Unfinished Obelisk. Enjoy your last evening aboard ship with a gala dinner.
Lodging: M/S Sun Boat IV
Day 8
Aswan and Cairo
After breakfast on board you'll depart the ship, and, weather permitting, enjoy the Nile from a different perspective. A felucca (Egyptian sail boat) will take you around Elephantine Island, Lord Kitchener's Botanical Gardens and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Return to Aswan Airport you'll board a flight to Cairo, where you'll retire to your comfortable hotel.
Lodging: Fairmont Hotel and Towers
Day 9
International Flights Home
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll transfer to the airport and international flights home.
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