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Day 1 - DEPART USA.

Board your overnight flight.

Day 2 - CAIRO AT LEISURE.

Welcome to a land abounding with antiquities and lavish backdrop for some of history's epic tales. You are met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
Hotel: Marriott

Day 3 - CAIRO SIGHTSEEING.

After breakfast and a detailed briefing with your Tour Director,commence your sightseeing in Memphis, capital of the Old Kingdom, where a statue of Rameses II and great alabster sphinx awaits. Nearby at Sakkara, view the Step Pyramid of Zoser I; dating from 2686BC, it's the oldest in world. Now enjoy a guided tour of Giza where you see the Sphinx and visit inside one of the Pyramids! Later, return for the magical Sound & Light Show which literally illuminates the history of Giza! (BB)

Day 4 - CAIRO - LUXOR - CRUISING.

Fly to Luxor, the former capital of theNew Kingdom where your cruise boatawaits. Board in time for lunch and thenvisit LuxorTemple which provides an unforgettableintroduction to ancient Egypt. Now tourthe awe inspiring temple complex of Karnakwith its vast Hypostyle Hall, and avenues ofsphinxes.
Ship: Ms Medea/MS Sapphire/MSLa Boheme. (BB, L, D)

Day 5 - CRUISING - EDFU.

After breakfast, cross to the west bank of the Nile and stop for a photo of the towering Colossi of Memnon. Visit the amazing Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, blending into the cliff face above. Continue to the Valley of the Kings, the burial place of many of the New Kingdom Pharaohs, before cruising south to Edna and Edfu. (BB, L, D)

Day 6 - CRUISING - KOM OMBO.

This morning visit the Temple of Horus, the Falcon God, possibly the most complete in Egypt. Continue to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple of Sobek, the Crocodile God, conveniently situated on the river bank. Celebrate in true Egyptian style at an Oriental Dinner and Galabea Party. (BB, L, HD)

Day 7 - CRUISING - ASWAN.

Cruise to exotic Aswan in the cool of early morning. Visit the Aswan High Dam and also the ancient Granite Quarries to see the enormous unfinished obelisk. Take a motorboat to the Temple of Isis, rising from the waters of the Nile on the Island of Philae. Later, return to Aswan and sail in a traditional Nile Felucca around Aswan's Botanical Gardens. (BB, L, D)

Day 8 - ASWAN - CAIRO.

This morning, why not join an optional excursion to the temples of Abu Simbel? Otherwise, enjoy the morning at leisure in Aswan before your return flight to Cairo.
Hotel: Marriott (BB)

Day 9 - CAIRO SIGHTSEEING.

Enjoy views over Cairo from the Citadel, built by Salah El Din in the 12th century. However, it owes its present outline to Mohammed Ali, whose great Alabaster Mosque you visit next. Later, enjoy a highlight visit to the Egyptian Museum displaying the splendid treasures from Tutankhamun's tomb, including his splendid burial mask. (BB)

Day 10 - RETURN TO USA.

The tour ends after breakfast with transfers to the airport. (BB)