A mesmerizing country of ancient civilization, Egypt’s culture and mysterious past fascinate generation after generation. This captivating vacation combines ancient and more recent history, large cities and villages, fertile countryside and desert, a life-sustaining river, and the beautiful, blue sea. Your trip begins in Cairo, the most populated metro area in Africa. See Sphinx, Valley Temple, and the great Giza Pyramids, standing since approximately 2560 BC. Enjoy the included guided tour of the National Archaeological Museum, as well as Coptic Cairo, originally a Roman fortress town called “Babylon,” and the Saladin Citadel. Follow the Nile Delta to Alexandria on the Mediterranean Sea. On your sightseeing tour, visit the Fort of Qait, the gardens of Montaza, and the new library. Following the Mediterranean coastal road, stop in El Alamein, where two decisive battles were fought during WWII, then carry on to Marsa Matruh, a large waterfront town with beautiful white beaches. En route back to Cairo, Egypt’s capital, visit one of the ancient Coptic monasteries and do some last-minute souvenir shopping at Khan-el-Khalili bazaar. Then fly to Aswan, enjoy a city sightseeing tour of Aswan, and board your cruise ship for your 3-night Nile Cruise. Sail to Edfu, Esna, and Luxor. Egypt is a fascinating country, and this tour gives you the opportunity to experience its wonders. An unforgettable vacation!