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*Book a 2025 Avalon Waterways Taste of Egypt (WUAY & WUAE) river cruise to receive $250 off per person on the cruise/land price. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between April 1, 2024 and December 1, 2025 for travel in 2025. Offer reliant on space availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Offer combinable only with Peace of Mind and/or Welcome Back and Peace of Mind Credit. Promotional discount will apply to Groups of 8 or more who provide their Group Block Deposit within the promotion's booking dates and will apply to all individual members of the Group until the due date of the passenger names/non-refundable individual deposits. Applies to new bookings only and will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Not Applicable on Royal Suite. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. Offer available from participating GFOB offices only. PRMW1103 PRMW1103
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Take an extraordinary journey on this escorted tour of Egypt, beginning and ending in Cairo, followed by a 4-night stay in Jordan. Begin with a 3-night stay in Cairo—called the “Mother of the World”—to explore the legendary sites you’ve dreamed of seeing. Stand before the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza and Sakkara’s tombs of the kings. Survey King Tutankhamun’s treasures at the Egyptian Museum (Note: upon its opening, the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza will replace Cairo’s Egyptian Museum in this itinerary.)In Old Cairo, visit the Alabaster Mosque, situated on the summit of the Citadel. Visit Abu Serga Church built on the spot where the Holy Family stopped and rested towards the end of their journey to Egypt. Also see the 4th century Church of the Virgin Mary (called the Hanging Church), built on the remains of an old Roman Babylon fortress. These and more exciting discoveries are to be found as you see Egypt’s incredible monuments to pharaohs and gods of Egyptian history.Fly to Luxor to embark on your Nile River cruise. You’ll visit the monument of Karnak with its ancient Avenue of the Sphinxes and the Temple of Amun-Ra as well as Luxor Temple. Visit the valley of Kings and Valley of Queens, where the pristine tomb of King Tutankhamun was found with undisturbed riches and splendor. This incredible cruise on the Nile River takes you to amazing ancient sites, including the Temple of Edfu, twin temples at Kom Ombo, devoted to the crocodile god Sobek-Ra and the falcon god Horus. Ponder the magnitude of the task of building the pyramids with a visit to the granite quarries—where an unfinished obelisk still remains. Visit the Temple of Isis, then take a return flight to Cairo to explore the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and its Hall of Mummies before a felucca ride on the Nile and the chance to browse the bustling maze of the endless bazaar in Cairo’s medieval alleys. Your adventure continues with four nights in Jordan, with a flight from Cairo to Amman. Spend one night each in Amman and Petra, and two nights at the Dead Sea. Enjoy superior accommodations, transportation, and guided sightseeing with expert Local Guides to see the red city of Petra, Roman ruins of Amman, the ruins of Jerash, and the Dead Sea.
- Day 1CAIRO, EGYPTFri, Aug 01, 2025Welcome to Cairo, “Mother of the World”CAIRO-SKYLINE.jpg
- Day 2CAIROSat, Aug 02, 2025Desert Sands and Secrets of the Sphinx CLASSIC Enjoy a guided visit to the now-famous Tahrir Square and visit the Egyptian Museum. Peruse King Tutankhamun’s fabulous treasures and many other priceless artifacts of ancient Egypt.Afterwards, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant.CLASSIC Take a close-up look at one of the World’s Seven Wonders and guardian of the great pyramids, the enigmatic Sphinx, and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Cheops, with an original height of 496 feet, is the most colossal pyramid ever built, and of course enjoy the visit to the newly discovered Noble Tombs.CLASSIC Enjoy an unforgettable Sound and Light show in Giza. (B,L)GIZA.jpg
- Day 3CAIROSun, Aug 03, 2025Ancient Cairo, a Boy King, and the Christ ChildCLASSIC Drive to walled city of Old Cairo, with Saladin’s 12th-century citadel, and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Afterwards drive to Memphis to admire the statue of Ramses IICLASSIC Drive to Sakkara, a vast desert necropolis built for kings and nobles, and its “Stairway to the Sky,” the oldest of all pyramids. Also admire the special tomb of Mary Roca and the Step Pyramid of King Zoser.(B)CAIRO-MOSQUE-OF-MOHAMMED-ALI.jpg
- Day 4CAIRO–LUXOR (EMBARKATION)Mon, Aug 04, 2025The World’s Greatest Open-Air MuseumFly 300 miles up the Nile Valley to Luxor to embark on your Nile River cruise.CLASSIC See the stunning monuments of Karnak complex, developed over more than 1000 years. Walk among the pillars of the colossal Temple of Amun Ra for an experience you will treasure for a lifetime.Embark your ship and enjoy your first lunch onboard.CLASSIC In the afternoon enjoy a visit to Luxor temple, one of the two primary temples on the east bank, together with Karnak.This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LUXOR(B,L,D)LUXOR.jpg
- Day 5LUXOR–EDFUTue, Aug 05, 2025Royal Resting Places of Kings and Queens CLASSIC Venture to the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens on the west bank of the Nile where generations of pharaohs and nobles were entombed in Cliffside crypts. See where 63 royal tombs have thus far been discovered, of which one was virtually intact—the splendid tomb of Tutankhamun discovered in 1922. CLASSIC Visit Deir El-Bahri, Queen Hatshepsut’s monumental rock temple. Stop for pictures at the two Colossi of Memnon guarding the valleys.This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN EDFU(B,L,D)LUXOR-VALLY-OF-THE-KINGS.jpg
- Day 6EDFU–KOM OMBO-ASWANWed, Aug 06, 2025Egyptian Gods of the River and Sky CLASSIC This morning visit Edfu Temple, also known as the Temple of Horus with its menacing black stone statue of the falcon god. Enjoy a leisurely sail to Kom Ombo.DISCOVERY Join an exclusive lecture on this ancient civilization by your Egyptologist.CLASSIC Enjoy beautiful Kom Ombo for a short walk to its bluff-top twin temples. The right side is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek-Ra, while the left side is dedicated to the falcon god Horus.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ASWAN (B,L,D)KOM-OMBO.jpg
- Day 7ASWANThu, Aug 07, 2025Temples from Above and Islands BelowThis morning, consider joining a Guided Optional Excursion of the massive sandstone temples of Abu Simbel (weather permitting).CLASSIC Board a Felucca (traditional wooden sailing boat) and cross the blue waters of the Nile. En route, see the ancient water measurement system, “Nilometer,” on the Nile’s Elephantine Island and the splendid Aga Khan Mausoleum.Join an Optional Excursion to the Sound and Light show in Philae Temple.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ASWAN(B,L,D)ASWAN-ABU-SIMBEL.jpg
- Day 8ASWAN (DISEMBARKATION)–CAIROFri, Aug 08, 2025Work in Progress and the Goddess IsisCLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Excursion at to explore the Granite Quarries that supplied ancient Egypt with its hard stones for the pyramids in Giza. See the famous unfinished obelisk, still remaining in the quarry. CLASSIC Visit the gigantic Aswan High Dam, completed in 1970. Board a motor launch to the island of Agilika between the two dams. Visit the Temple of Isis, which was dismantled from the submerged island of Philae and reassembled here.Board your flight back to Cairo later today.(B)ASWAN-PHILAE-TEMPLE.jpg
- Day 9CAIROSat, Aug 09, 2025Amazing Civilization and Marketplace MazesCLASSIC Start the day with a guided tour of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. No visit would be complete without time to experience the Royal Mummies’ Hall, considered the crown jewel of the museum. CLASSIC Drive to “Coptic Cairo” to Abu Serga Church, not only the oldest church in Egypt but built on the spot where the Holy Family stopped and rested towards the end of their journey to Egypt. Proceed to visit the hanging church, which dates back to the fourth century, built on the remains of an old Roman Babylon fortress. Walk to see Cairo’s oldest Jewish synagogue, founded in the 9th century.CLASSIC Take in a full panoramic view of Cairo from the Nile River—on board a traditional wooden sailing vessel (Felucca) and enjoy a typical Egyptian light lunch. CLASSIC Browse the maze of shops in the vast labyrinths of the Khan al Khali Souk bazaar and Medieval alleyways. This evening, consider attending an Optional Dinner Cruise on the Nile to celebrate your Egyptian adventure.(B,L)CAIRO-NILE.jpg
- Day 10CAIRO–AMMAN, JORDANSun, Aug 10, 2025Welcome in JordanFlight to Amman, Jordan and enjoy free time in the capital city of Jordan before dinner at your hotel in Amman.(B,D)AMMAN-CITYSCAPE.jpg
- Day 11AMMAN–PETRAMon, Aug 11, 2025Ancient Theater, Tombs, and TilesCLASSIC Start the day with a city tour of Amman, which will take you to visit the citadel and Roman Theatre. Enjoy a walk downtown and see the old markets.A motorcoach transfer will take you at Mt. Nebo CLASSIC Visit the alleged burial site of Moses at Mt. Nebo and St. George Church in Madaba, with its mosaic floor.Continue to Petra for dinner at your hotel.(B,D)MADABA-MOSIAC.jpg
- Day 12PETRA–DEAD SEATue, Aug 12, 2025Archaeological Finds and Floating WatersCLASSIC Enjoy a visit to the archaeological site of Petra. In the afternoon, depart for the Dead Sea for dinner at your hotel.(B,D)PETRA.jpg
- Day 13DEAD SEA. EXCURSION TO JERASH RUINSWed, Aug 13, 2025Remarkable Ruins of JerashCLASSIC This morning, join a visit to Jerash Ruins.Transfer back to Dead Sea to enjoy free time and dinner at your hotel.(B,D)JERASH.jpg
- Day 14DEAD SEA–AMMANThu, Aug 14, 2025Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.Morning transfer to Amman airport in time for homebound flights.(B)DEAD-SEA-JORDAN.jpg
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- In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
- Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
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