The Best of Egypt

12 Days
Cairo to Cairo

3 Nights Cairo, 4 Nights Cruise, 3 Nights Sharm El-Sheikh and 1 Night Cairo

Itinerary:

Day 1: Cairo
Met and assisted through the airport’s checkout procedures. Transfer to your hotel, where your journey into the mysteries of Egypt begins. Overnight: Intercontinental Semiramis.

Day 2: Cairo
A visit to the fascinating Egyptian Museum of Antiquities is an extraordinary experience. Admire at first-hand: Tutankhamun’s elaborate sarcophagus, the phenomenal treasures buried with the Pharaohs and an optional visit to the thrilling Mummies Room. Overnight: Intercontinental Semiramis. [B].

Day 3: Cairo
Half day pyramids tour. Overnight: Intercontinental Semiramis. [B].

Day 4: Aswan
Flight to Aswan. Met, assisted, and transferred to your Nile cruise. After lunch, the cruise starts with a relaxing felucca sail to Elephantine Island. Enjoy dinner on board. Overnight: on board Presidential Nile Cruise. [BLD].

Day 5: Aswan – Kom Ombo – Edfu
Sail to Edfu to explore the gigantic High Dam, the old Dam, the magical romantic temple of Philae and out to see the unfinished Obelisk which gives us an insight into how the giant stones were carved. Back to the ship and sail to Kom Ombo to visit its famous temple, Kom Ombo—uniquely dedicated to two Gods: Sobek and Haroeris. Continue sailing and enjoy the serenity of the Nile. Overnight: on board Presidential Nile Cruise. [BLD].

Day 6: Edfu – Esna – Luxor
In Edfu, you will visit the stunningly preserved temple, dedicated to the God Horus. Return to the boat for lunch. Sail to Luxor and enjoy the moonlight on board after dinner. Overnight: on board Presidential Nile Cruise. [BLD].

Day 7: Luxor
A morning of superb sightseeing begins when you cross the Nile to the fascinating Valley of the Kings. Witness the ancient tombs of Pharaohs and the incredible temple of Queen Hatshepsut, before continuing to the splendid Valley of the Queens and the much-photographed extraordinary Colossi of Memnon. Experience the East Bank’s colossal sights of the breathtaking temples of Karnak and Luxor. Overnight: on board Presidential Nile Cruise. [BLD].

Day 8: Luxor – Sharm Transfer to Luxor airport for your flight to Sharm El Sheikh. Met and transferrd to your hotel. Overnight Mariott Sharm El Sheikh. [B]. Days 9/10: Sharm El Sheikh Days free at leisure: Snorkelling to explore the treasures of the Red Sea or an opportunity to embark on a desert safari that will transport you to another dimension. If you feel hungry for more action then you will find a variety of water sports waiting for you. [B]. Day 11: Sharm El Sheikh – Cairo After breakfast, you will be escorted to Sharm El Sheikh airport to fly back to Cairo. On arrival at Cairo airport, our representative will meet, assist and escort you to your hotel. Overnight: Intercontinental Semiramis. [B]. Day 12: Cairo Transfer to the airport.

2010 Departures: Daily (minimum 2 passengers).

Price in Australian Dollars

Price Includes: Accommodation, all transfers and touring as per itinerary, internal flights, meals as indicated and an English speaking guide.

Note: Single room rates upon request.

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