Between the Paws by Small Ship
Tour Operator:
Tour Code:
1142
Start City:
Cairo
End City:
Cairo
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
First Class
Tour Length:
13 days
Age Requirement:
16+ Years Old
Physical Rating:
2 - Classic
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Tour Itinerary
Countries Visited
Cities Visited
Abu Simbel , Alexandria , Cairo , Edfu , Kom Ombo
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Day 1
Day 1 - Welcome to Cairo, EgyptUpon arrival, you’ll be warmly greeted by General Tours staff and assisted with immigration formalities – from obtaining your visa through baggage claim and customs. Then we’ll chauffeur you to the luxury Kempinski Nile Hotel where a Nile-view guestroom awaits.
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Day 2
Day 2 - Between the Paws of the SphinxToday’s foray into antiquity begins with the Great Pyramids of Giza . These are certainly the most iconic of Egypt’s ancient landmarks, and although you’ve seen them many times before in films and photographs, they never fail to inspire in person. We’ve also made special arrangements for a private field talk in an area that is usually off limits to visitors. Directly under the watchful gaze of the Sphinx and between his massive paws, we’ll engage with General Tours Egyptologist to understand more about the mysteries of the Sphinx.
After an excellent lunch, you’ll continue on to Memphis , site of Egypt’s ancient capital, to see the Colossus of Ramses II and the beautiful Alabaster Sphinx. At nearby Sakkara, you’ll gaze in wonder upon the remarkable Step Pyramid of King Zoser. You’ll also be among the first to behold the vibrant drawings and inscriptions in the 4,000-year-old Tomb of Mehu – recently opened to visitors for the first time in 80 years. This evening, you’ll dine along the Nile. Meals B+L+D
Note: When the new Grand Egyptian Museum opens, General Tours sightseeing itinerary will also include a guided tour of this state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Great Pyramids. -
Day 3
Day 3 - Old CairoWith General Tours expert Egyptologist, your tour of Old Cairo begins at the monumental Refaai Mosque near the Citadel. Purpose built as a mausoleum for Egyptian royalty, we’ll visit the tomb chambers of the last Egyptian monarch, King Farouk, and the last Shah of Iran who could not be returned to Iran following his expulsion during the Revolution. We’ll continue to explore Old Cairo before enjoying lunch.
This afternoon, we’ll visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. With insight from General Tours wonderful Egyptologist, the museum’s vast collection is the perfect introduction to the ancient sites you’ll explore along the Nile. Meals B+L+D -
Day 4
Day 4 - Travel to AlexandriaAfter breakfast and check-out, we’ll leave Cairo behind us for General Tours morning’s two-hour journey to the ancient port of Alexandria. Enjoy lunch overlooking the Mediterranean on arrival and then begin your guided exploration here in the fabled city of Cleopatra and Alexander the Great.
The Royal Library of Alexandria was one of the greatest institutions of the ancient world, drawing learned people from throughout the Mediterranean and beyond from its construction in the 3rd century BCE until its destruction centuries later. Today, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina stands as a marvel of the modern world. Shaped like a giant discus embedded in the ground, its granite facades are carved with letters, pictograms, characters and hieroglyphs from more than 120 different scripts. Inside, its main reading room can hold 8 million books and accommodate 2,500 people under its distinctive sloping roof. After General Tours guided tour through this striking landmark, check in to the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel. Settle in to your elegant Mediterranean-View Room where you’ll have time to refresh before dinner. Meals B+L+D -
Day 5
Day 5 - Exploring AlexandriaFounded in 331 BCE by Alexander the Great, this legendary port city has much to see that bears witness to its ancient glory. With General Tours engaging guide, your touring begins with the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. Just discovered in 1900, this vast complex of rock-cut tombs was used for nearly 200 years starting in the 2nd century AD. With ornamented columns, labyrinthine passages, funeral halls and relief carvings in a variety of styles, the Catacombs are a vivid illustration of Alexandria’s unique blend of Egyptian, Greek and Roman traditions. At Pompey’s Pillar, you’ll discover an impressive monolithic column that was erected in 300 AD to honor the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
Outside of town, explore the lovely Montazah Palace and Royal Gardens. Set on nearly 150 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds along the Mediterranean, you’ll discover two striking palaces. Built as a hunting lodge in 1892 by the last ruler of the Mohammad Ali Dynasty, the Salamlek Palace has been restored on several occasions and served as a presidential residence. On the same grounds, the newer Al-Haramlik Palace is distinguished by its fanciful blend of Moorish, Turkish and Florentine architectural elements. Before returning to your luxury hotel, you’ll also visit the ancient Roman Amphitheater. Meals B+L+D -
Day 6
Day 6 - Back to Cairo
After breakfast, you’ll make the return journey to Cairo, arriving in time for lunch. Then continue to the Kempinski Nile Hotel for check-in where you’ll have time to relax and refresh before dining tonight. Meals B+L+D
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Day 7
Day 7 - Embark the Oberoi ZahraAfter breakfast, we’ll take you to the airport for your included flight to Luxor where the luxurious and intimate Oberoi Zahra awaits. Settle in to your spacious light-filled stateroom or suite and then gather with your fellow passengers for lunch.
In mid-afternoon, go ashore to visit two of Egypt’s most celebrated sites of antiquity, beginning with the great Karnak Temple . With General Tours skilled Egyptologist leading the way, you’ll stand before its massive pillars and admire the grand Hypostyle Hall; encompassing more than 50,000 square feet, this is the largest hall of any temple in the world. Continue to the nearby Luxor Temple , built in the 14th century BC and connected to the Karnak complex by the nearly 2-mile long Avenue of Sphinxes. The temple walls of Luxor are embellished with skillful carvings of the Gods of Karnak accompanied by a festival procession of priests, musicians, dancers and sacred cows. With keen insight from General Tours Egyptologist, today’s sightseeing offers a fascinating look into the culture and beliefs of ancient Egypt. Return to ship for Tea in the Lounge, and time to refresh before this evening’s welcome cocktail reception and dinner. Meals B+L+D -
Day 8
Day 8 - Explore the Valley of KingsThe Oberoi Zahra enjoys private docking facilities along the Nile; so stepping off quickly and efficiently away from the cluster of other ships and their passengers, you’ll have more time to explore ashore with General Tours expert Egyptologists.
Focusing on the sites of the West Bank, where 64 ancient Egyptian rulers are buried in the Valley of Kings , this morning’s tour includes Madinat Habu - the tomb of Ramses III with its impressive exterior walls. The fabled final resting place of King Tutankhamen and the fabulously decorated tomb of Ramses VI are also among the highlights. Equally as fascinating as these tombs is the ancient village of Deir el-Medina. More than 3,000 years ago, this community was home to the thousands of artisans and laborers who constructed the tombs and temples in the Valley of Kings. In addition to this unusual archaeological site, your morning sightseeing also includes the Colossi of Memnon, two towering statues of Amenhotep III that stand like guards along the road to the Valley of Kings. Meals B+L+D -
Day 9
Day 9 - The Temples of Edfu and Kom OmboAfter a leisurely breakfast, join General Tours engaging Egyptologists ashore in Edfu to explore the Temple of Horus, considered by many scholars to be the best-preserved cult temple in all of Egypt. Built later than many of the other sites along the Nile, it is still a stunning example of traditional Pharaonic architecture and ranks as the second largest temple in Egypt – after the great Karnak Temple. Rich in design, intricate in detail and ingenious in its massive construction, the extraordinary quality of every element here attests to the paramount importance of the falcon-headed Horus.
Return to ship for lunch and a delightful afternoon of scenic cruising. Then step off at General Tours ship’s private pier to explore the Temple of Kom Ombo. Built on a picturesque bend in the Nile, where crocodiles used to sun themselves, this unusual dual-deity temple of the Ptolemaic Period is dedicated to both Haroeris (one of the oldest forms of the falcon-headed God Horus) and, appropriately enough, the fearsome Crocodile God Sobek. Meals B+L+D -
Day 10
Day 10 - The Temples of Abu Simbel by Land + WaterFollowing breakfast, we’ll join General Tours Egyptologist for a comfortable drive across the Egyptian Desert on a new highway heading to one of the most impressive sights of antiquity, the temples of Ramses II. We’ll enjoy a fine lunch at a family-run restaurant on the shore of Lake Nasser and then walk a short distance to a small boat that will take us along the shoreline to see these majestic temples from the water. We’ll then explore them by land.
With General Tours expert Egyptologist, you’ll behold 67-foot-high figures of the King and his wife, Nefertari, and hear the dramatic story of how they were moved 200 feet above their original site to protect them from the rising waters of the Aswan Dam. This engineering feat by UNESCO to relocate and protect this architectural wonder was so successful and precise that twice a year, on February 22 and October 22, the rays of the rising sun pierce the temple entrance and reach deep into the heart of the temple – just 24 hours later than the original plan! In addition to its famous statues, the interior hall is decorated with amazing relief carvings that depict a great battle won by Ramses.
Following General Tours exploration, we’ll return to General Tours Oberoi cruiser for a delightful dinner. Meals B+L+D -
Day 11
Day 11 - High Dam + Philae Temple + Nubian MuseumWe’ll disembark this morning after breakfast. In contrast to the ancient wonders of Cairo and the Nile, the remarkable High Dam at Aswan is an achievement that belongs to modern Egypt. With enriching insight and narration, you’ll explore this engineering marvel; completed in 1970 at a cost of about $1 billion, it spans more than 2 miles and towers 300 feet. This morning’s excursion also includes a visit by boat to the Temple of Philae, rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser after the completion of the High Dam. Now situated on a lovely island, the earliest elements of this impressive complex include a small temple built around 370 BCE and dedicated to the Goddess Isis.
We’ll board another comfortable motor boat for a brief but scenic journey to visit the Nubian Museum. Designed by the award-winning Egyptian architect Mahmoud al-Hakim, the building reflects traditional elements of Nubian architecture; inside, its carefully curated exhibits include temple, tomb and dwelling artifacts from the ancient Nubian civilization that thrived here along Nile River as far back as 2000 BCE.
Later, General Tours fly back to Cairo, where you’ll be escorted to Club Rooms at the airport Le Meridien. Meals B+L+D -
Day 12
Day 12 - Pyramids + MummiesJoin your Egyptologist to visit the new, beautifully designed Museum of Egyptian Civilization and its unique presentation of the mummies of the greatest Pharoahs. We’ll also see the two earliest pyramids, predating Giza. We’ll gather for a farewell dinner tonight. Meals B+L+D
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Day 13
Day 13 - Farewell to CairoAfter breakfast, you’ll be escorted to check-in for your onward flight. Meals B
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- All Alexander Roberts' staff will maintain appropriate physical distancing at all times, so expect a warm and genuine greeting but not a handshake or a hug!
- All high-touch surfaces in coaches and private cars – like door handles, railings, arm rests, and window controls – will be sanitized each morning and regularly throughout the day.
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- Complimentary face masks and hand sanitizer will be available in all vehicles while touring.
- Larger luxury motorcoaches so each traveler will have two seats to themselves while touring.
- Private airport transfers with a spacious luxury vehicle when you come and go for every tour
- Regular and frequent sanitizing of all high-touch vehicle surfaces.
- Prearranged entry for all sightseeing minimizes standing in line with other travelers.
- Whisper Headsets for groups of 5 or more allow for proper physical distancing while sightseeing, except for certain nature activities in remote areas like the Amazon.
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- No large-group dining; enjoy more spacious dining settings and smaller, well-spaced tables for included meals.
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- Alexander Roberts' hotels are always selected for their outstanding locations, evocative ambiance, impeccable service – and cleanliness.
- OAlexander Roberts' partners include the most respected luxury brands – like Belmond, Four Seasons, Park Hyatt, Kempinski and JW Marriott; they are now leading the industry with their sophisticated hygiene standards and protocols to ensure the well being of all their guests.
- Hotels will be continuously and rigorously vetted to ensure that they are following established WHO guidelines including social distancing and sanitizing procedures of guestrooms and public spaces.
- Hotel breakfasts will usually feature à la carte service and group seating will be replaced by smaller, appropriately distanced tables.
In a Small Group of Never More than 16 Guests or on a Privately Guided Tour for just your traveling party, their experienced guides have the flexibility to adjust your sightseeing based upon local conditions – to avoid times of heaviest traffic and crowding, for example. Alexander Roberts can dine in smaller authentic restaurants, minimize the time waiting in lines, and leave a lighter footprint. You’ll learn the history and stories behind the world’s most iconic landmarks, immerse more deeply in the wonders of the natural world, and delight in genuine cultural engagement not possible in a larger group. It’s travel without a crowd.
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