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Cairo & Alexandria Escape With 3-night Nile Cruise

With 3-night nile cruise extension
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CAIRO & ALEXANDRIA ESCAPE WITH 3-NIGHT NILE CRUISE
KQLXCAIROCAIRO
Leisurely On the go
Meals
Breakfast: 10 Lunch: 3 Dinner: 5
Transport
Touring by private, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available).
Accommodation
First-Class or Superior First-Class with private bath or shower. Includes hotel taxes, porterage, tips and service charges
HighLights
  • Aswan
  • Karnak Temple
  • Luxor Temple
  • Egypt
  • Temple of Kom Ombo
  • Temple of Philae
  • Valley of Kings and Queens
  • DAY 1:   ARRIVE IN CAIRO, EGYPT
    Welcome to Cairo. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
  • DAY 2:   CAIRO. EXCURSION TO GIZA
    Secrets of the Sphinx CAIRO Guided sightseeing includes the Egyptian Museum. GIZA. Take pictures of the Sphinx and of the Great Pyramids. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORY & MYSTERY Get up close and personal with The Pyramids of Giza - one of the World's Seven Wonders. Ponder the enigmatic secrets of the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Marvel at the massive monument of Cheops, the most colossal pyramid ever built. with an original height of 151 metres (496 feet).
  • DAY 3:   CAIRO-WADI EL NATRUN-ALEXANDRIA
    The Mediterranean Pearl WADI EL NATRUN [LF] Visit a Coptic Monastery. ALEXANDRIA Free time to explore the city at your own pace. (B) 137 mi / 220 km LOCAL FAVOURITE CULTURE & TRADITIONS In Arabic, Wadi El Natrum means 'Valley of Nitrates,' due to the presence of eight different lakes containing nitrates in the surrounding area. In Coptic, the region is also known as Shi-Hyt, which can be translated as 'balance of the heart' or 'measure of hearts.' The monasteries of Wadi el-Natrun are the source of indispensable data for the study of the Coptic heritage, and especially for Coptic literature, art, and architecture.
  • DAY 4:   ALEXANDRIA
    Royal Majesty of the Montazah Gardens ALEXANDRIA Guided sightseeing includes the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, that commemorates the ancient Library of Alexandria, and the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel. Visit the Montazah Garden. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORY & CULTURE Originally founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria was once one of the wealthiest cities in the world and the Montazah Palace gardens are a true testimony of this wealth. designed to be a place of relaxation and recreation for the Khedive and his guests are filled with flowers, trees and shrubs.
  • DAY 5:   ALEXANDRIA-CAIRO
    A Drive Through the Red Land Drive through the El Beheira desert. CAIRO Dinner at your hotel. (B,D) 155 mi / 250 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDARY LANDSCAPES In ancient times, the Egyptians called the desert the "red land," distinguishing it from the flood plain around the Nile River, called the "black land". These reflect the fact that the desert sands have a reddish hue and the land around the Nile turned black when the annual flood waters receded. Over thousands of years, the Nile River evolved into its present shape, surrounded by the Eastern and Western deserts.
  • DAY 6:   CAIRO-ASWAN (EMBARKATION)
    The Inspiration of Isis CAIRO Fly to Aswan ASWAN Embarkation and lunch on board. (B,L,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT THE GIFT OF EGYPT Flowing through 11 countries, the Nile is the longest river in the world. Often called "The Lifeline of Egypt," the importance of the Nile through history cannot be overestimated. Without the fertile soils carried by this legendary river of life, Egypt would have surely been a desert. Ancient Egyptians worshipped the Nile as the god Hapi, believed to be the source of all life, yet they also believed it would lead to the afterlife. A symbol of fertility, abundance, and the cycle of life, the Nile riverbanks are still home to approximately 95% of Egypt's population who live close to its banks.
  • DAY 7:   CRUISING: ASWAN-KOM OMBO-EDFU
    Egyptian Gods & Gowns  Free time this morning. KOM OMBO Guided walking tour includes the Temple dedicated to the crocodile and falcon gods. (B,L,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDS & LORE Explore captivating Kom Ombo with a walking tour of its bluff-top twin temples. Gaze at the spellbinding temples dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek-Ra and the falcon god Horus.
  • DAY 8:   CRUISING: EDFU-ESNA-LUXOR
    Legendary Luxor EDFU Visit the Temple of Horus. LUXOR Visit the Temple. (B,L,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT OF GODS AND PILGRIMAGES Step back in time and wander through the magnificent temple dedicated to Horus, one of the most important gods in Ancient Egypt. Learn how this became the setting for many important festivals which resulted in huge pilgrimages. With time the temple suffered the elements and got buried underneath the sand where it remained until 1860!
  • DAY 9:   LUXOR (DISEMBARKATION)
    Palace of Life LUXOR Disembarkation. Visit the Temple of Karnak. Free time this afternoon. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT PHARAONIC LIVES Known as Ipet-Isu by the ancient Egyptians which means "The Most Select of Places" and built over 2000 years, for some uneducated ancient Egyptians the temple of Karnak was the place of gods. Dozens of pharaohs added their own constructions to this site making this one of the most impressive open- air museums in the world.
  • DAY 10:   LUXOR-CAIRO
    Cairo Bound LUXOR Morning at leisure. Fly to Cairo. CAIRO Free time this afternoon. (B) ENHANCED FREE TIME EXPLORE MORE on an optional excursion 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 62 royal tombs have thus far been discovered, of which one was found virtually intact-the splendid tomb of Tutankhamun discovered in 1922.
  • DAY 11:   CAIRO
    Safe travels until we meet again! Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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The mysteries of the Sphinx await on this off-season holiday in Egypt! Enjoy an escorted holiday in Cairo and Alexandria. Visit the incredible Egyptian Museum and marvel at the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza—the oldest of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Visit Alexandria’s 4th-century Mediterranean harbour city founded by Alexander the Great. Guided sightseeing includes the Catacombs of Kom El Shogafa, Pompey’s Pillar and the lush Montazah Gardens. Travel through the El Beheira desert en route to Wadi el Natrun to visit the Coptic Monastery. Return to Cairo and fly to Aswan to begin your 3-night cruise on the Nile—considered the longest river in the world. See the Aswan High Dam and take a boat excursion to the Temple of Philae—dedicated to the Goddess Isis. Along your Nile River cruise, visit fascinating temples and shrines dating back to the 2nd century. Your Nile River cruise concludes in Luxor with free time to explore with an overnight stay before returning to Cairo. This 11-day guided holiday in Egypt with Nile River cruise is even better with fewer crowds and more savings during off-season travel. A wondrous escape fit for a king!

Map

Leisurely On the go

11
Days
1
Country
Country
Meals
10breakfasts;
3lunches;
5dinners;
Transport
Touring by private, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available).
Accommodation
First-Class or Superior First-Class with private bath or shower. Includes hotel taxes, porterage, tips and service charges
Tour Code
KQLX
Tour Style
Escapes by Globus
Highlights
Aswan
Karnak Temple
Luxor Temple
Egypt
Temple of Kom Ombo
Temple of Philae
Valley of Kings and Queens

Itinerary

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Day 1

ARRIVE IN CAIRO, EGYPT

Welcome to Cairo. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 0, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 1

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 2

CAIRO. EXCURSION TO GIZA

Secrets of the Sphinx CAIRO Guided sightseeing includes the Egyptian Museum. GIZA. Take pictures of the Sphinx and of the Great Pyramids. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORY & MYSTERY Get up close and personal with The Pyramids of Giza - one of the World's Seven Wonders. Ponder the enigmatic secrets of the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Marvel at the massive monument of Cheops, the most colossal pyramid ever built. with an original height of 151 metres (496 feet).

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 3

CAIRO-WADI EL NATRUN-ALEXANDRIA

The Mediterranean Pearl WADI EL NATRUN [LF] Visit a Coptic Monastery. ALEXANDRIA Free time to explore the city at your own pace. (B) 137 mi / 220 km LOCAL FAVOURITE CULTURE & TRADITIONS In Arabic, Wadi El Natrum means 'Valley of Nitrates,' due to the presence of eight different lakes containing nitrates in the surrounding area. In Coptic, the region is also known as Shi-Hyt, which can be translated as 'balance of the heart' or 'measure of hearts.' The monasteries of Wadi el-Natrun are the source of indispensable data for the study of the Coptic heritage, and especially for Coptic literature, art, and architecture.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 4

ALEXANDRIA

Royal Majesty of the Montazah Gardens ALEXANDRIA Guided sightseeing includes the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, that commemorates the ancient Library of Alexandria, and the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel. Visit the Montazah Garden. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORY & CULTURE Originally founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria was once one of the wealthiest cities in the world and the Montazah Palace gardens are a true testimony of this wealth. designed to be a place of relaxation and recreation for the Khedive and his guests are filled with flowers, trees and shrubs.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 5

ALEXANDRIA-CAIRO

A Drive Through the Red Land Drive through the El Beheira desert. CAIRO Dinner at your hotel. (B,D) 155 mi / 250 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDARY LANDSCAPES In ancient times, the Egyptians called the desert the "red land," distinguishing it from the flood plain around the Nile River, called the "black land". These reflect the fact that the desert sands have a reddish hue and the land around the Nile turned black when the annual flood waters receded. Over thousands of years, the Nile River evolved into its present shape, surrounded by the Eastern and Western deserts.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 1

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 6

CAIRO-ASWAN (EMBARKATION)

The Inspiration of Isis CAIRO Fly to Aswan ASWAN Embarkation and lunch on board. (B,L,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT THE GIFT OF EGYPT Flowing through 11 countries, the Nile is the longest river in the world. Often called "The Lifeline of Egypt," the importance of the Nile through history cannot be overestimated. Without the fertile soils carried by this legendary river of life, Egypt would have surely been a desert. Ancient Egyptians worshipped the Nile as the god Hapi, believed to be the source of all life, yet they also believed it would lead to the afterlife. A symbol of fertility, abundance, and the cycle of life, the Nile riverbanks are still home to approximately 95% of Egypt's population who live close to its banks.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 7

CRUISING: ASWAN-KOM OMBO-EDFU

Egyptian Gods & Gowns  Free time this morning. KOM OMBO Guided walking tour includes the Temple dedicated to the crocodile and falcon gods. (B,L,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDS & LORE Explore captivating Kom Ombo with a walking tour of its bluff-top twin temples. Gaze at the spellbinding temples dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek-Ra and the falcon god Horus.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 8

CRUISING: EDFU-ESNA-LUXOR

Legendary Luxor EDFU Visit the Temple of Horus. LUXOR Visit the Temple. (B,L,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT OF GODS AND PILGRIMAGES Step back in time and wander through the magnificent temple dedicated to Horus, one of the most important gods in Ancient Egypt. Learn how this became the setting for many important festivals which resulted in huge pilgrimages. With time the temple suffered the elements and got buried underneath the sand where it remained until 1860!

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 9

LUXOR (DISEMBARKATION)

Palace of Life LUXOR Disembarkation. Visit the Temple of Karnak. Free time this afternoon. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT PHARAONIC LIVES Known as Ipet-Isu by the ancient Egyptians which means "The Most Select of Places" and built over 2000 years, for some uneducated ancient Egyptians the temple of Karnak was the place of gods. Dozens of pharaohs added their own constructions to this site making this one of the most impressive open- air museums in the world.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 10

LUXOR-CAIRO

Cairo Bound LUXOR Morning at leisure. Fly to Cairo. CAIRO Free time this afternoon. (B) ENHANCED FREE TIME EXPLORE MORE on an optional excursion 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 62 royal tombs have thus far been discovered, of which one was found virtually intact-the splendid tomb of Tutankhamun discovered in 1922.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

ACCOMMODATION *

No accommodation info at this time.

SHOW
Day 11

CAIRO

Safe travels until we meet again! Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

SHOW
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The mysteries of the Sphinx await on this off-season holiday in Egypt! Enjoy an escorted holiday in Cairo and Alexandria. Visit the incredible Egyptian Museum and marvel at the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza—the oldest of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Visit Alexandria’s 4th-century Mediterranean harbour city founded by Alexander the Great. Guided sightseeing includes the Catacombs of Kom El Shogafa, Pompey’s Pillar and the lush Montazah Gardens. Travel through the El Beheira desert en route to Wadi el Natrun to visit the Coptic Monastery. Return to Cairo and fly to Aswan to begin your 3-night cruise on the Nile—considered the longest river in the world. See the Aswan High Dam and take a boat excursion to the Temple of Philae—dedicated to the Goddess Isis. Along your Nile River cruise, visit fascinating temples and shrines dating back to the 2nd century. Your Nile River cruise concludes in Luxor with free time to explore with an overnight stay before returning to Cairo. This 11-day guided holiday in Egypt with Nile River cruise is even better with fewer crowds and more savings during off-season travel. A wondrous escape fit for a king!

Map

Leisurely On the go

11
Days
1
Country
Country
Meals
10breakfasts;
3lunches;
5dinners;
Transport
Touring by private, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available).
Accommodation
First-Class or Superior First-Class with private bath or shower. Includes hotel taxes, porterage, tips and service charges
Tour Code
KQLX
Tour Style
Escapes by Globus

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