11 Day Crown of Egypt with 3 Day First Class Nile Cruise (Esplanade, New York Special) -Cabin B
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Tour Itinerary
Many domestic flights within Egypt depart in the early morning, requiring waking up before dawn. Please see the "Is This Trip Right for You?" section for more information.
DAY 1, Friday - Depart for EgyptDepart for Egypt*For flights departing on day 1 and arriving in the early hours of day 2, a room will be available for you upon arrival
DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Cairo
Welcome to Egypt, one of the world's greatest ancient civilizations. Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your hotel with the remainder of the day at leisure. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by a light dinner
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Sunday - The Pyramids & Sakkara
After breakfast, visit the Pyramids of Giza, built during the 3rd and 4th dynasties of the Old Kingdom. These monumental undertakings stand as a marvelous testimony to the almost unbelievable skill and determination of their builders. Get a close-up view of the Great Pyramid, built for the Pharaoh Khufu, as well as the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. Not too far from the Pyramids, see the great Sphinx of Giza, the legendary statue with the head of a human and the body of a lion, amazingly carved out of one huge piece of limestone. Leisure time this afternoon, or join the optional tour to Sakkara Pyramids with lunch. In Sakkara, site of hundreds of tombs, view the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser. Next, visit a carpet school before heading back to your hotel
Optional: Sakkara Pyramids with Lunch (PM)
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Monday - Flight to Aswan & Philae Temple
Today, fly to Aswan, an ancient frontier town. Take a tour to Philae Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. Arrive by motorboat and marvel at the Temple's beautiful island location. Have lunch at a local restaurant before stopping at a perfume shop. Afterward, check into your hotel in Aswan. Afternoon is at leisure
Overnight: Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 5, Tuesday - Full Day in Aswan
Spend the morning at leisure, or join the optional tour to Abu Simbel temples. An early morning bus ride takes you to the Temples of Abu Simbel, reclaimed from the floodwaters of the Aswan High Dam. The site is dominated by the twin temples of Ramses II and his wife Queen Nefertari. Afterwards, return to your hotel, or take part in an optional Aswan Felucca Ride. Enjoy a relaxing cruise aboard a felucca, the traditional sailboat of Egypt used along the Nile
Optional: Abu Simbel by Bus (AM)
Optional: Aswan Felucca Ride (PM)
Overnight: Aswan
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6, Wednesday - Nubian Village, Nile Cruise Embarkation
This morning, board a motorboat and cruise along the Nile River to a Nubian village. Upon arrival, visit a traditional Egyptian village in Aswan to get an insight into the culture, history, and lifestyle. Afterwards, embark on the Nile cruise and have lunch on board. This evening visit a shop where you can view a quick demonstration of how the papyrus paper is made from papyrus grass
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7, Thursday - Kom Ombo, Edfu & Esna
Tour the Greco-Roman Temple of Kom Ombo, that is dedicated to Horus, the sky god, and Sobek, the crocodile god. After lunch on board, sail towards Edfu. Take a tour to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, which is dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the son of Isis and Osiris. Cross Esna Lock and sail onward towards Luxor
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8, Friday - Luxor Temple
View the magnificence of the Luxor West Bank on this early morning's optional tour that includes the Valley of the Kings & Temple of Hatshepsut along with Colossi of Memnon. Begin with a visit to the UNESCO listed Valley of the Kings, the necropolis of Thebes and admire the tombs of ancient Egypt's rulers. Next, head to the Temple of Hatshepsut, a colonnaded structure surrounded by cliffs and learn about the life of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt's longest-reigning female ruler. Afterward, visit an alabaster factory and observe how this soft mineral is processed. Browse the extensive collection of alabaster pieces. Conclude the tour at the Colossi of Memnon: two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Return to the ship for lunch. This afternoon, head to Luxor Temple to admire the colossal statues of the great pharaoh Ramses II
Optional: Excursion to West Bank (AM)
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9, Saturday - Disembarkation, Temples of Karnak, Flight to Cairo
After disembarkation, visit the magnificent Temples of Karnak, dating back over 3,000 years. Walk along the avenue of the Sphinxes and marvel at the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 massive sandstone columns. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 10, Sunday - Full Day Cairo
Spend the day at leisure, or join the optional Egyptian Museum & Khan el-Khalili bazaar with lunch. Begin with a visit to the Egyptian Museum. After lunch, continue to Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Tonight, bid farewell to your Tour Manager during dinner at the hotel
Optional: Egyptian Museum & Khan el-Khalili with lunch (AM)
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 11, Monday -Depart Egypt
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
Please Note: Land Price does not include airfare, departure or arrival transfers, airline taxes and fuel surcharges.
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Special Features
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Optional tours and gratuities.
Additional Information:
This package is based on pre-confirmed flights from JFK via EgyptAir and may only be purchased with these flights.
Suites have one queen bed and one sofa bed, additionally an extra bed cannot be added.
During Ramadan (Mar 1 - Mar 30, 2025), historic and cultural sites may close early and operate with minimal staff. The order of sightseeing may be changed to accommodate the holiday observance. Traffic congestion is common during Ramadan. Some hotels and restaurants may not serve alcoholic beverages. Entertainment may be limited to be respectful of the holiday observance. Modest dress is suggested during Ramadan (no shorts, short skirts, or sleeveless tops). Use discretion when drinking, eating, and smoking in public between sunrise and sunset.
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Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
This superior first class hotel is located in Cairo's Zamalek district on Gezira island situated on the Nile with magnificent views of the river.
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