WONDERS OF EGYPT (CLASSIC GROUP)
Description
Itinerary
Price
Hotel
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Description
Overview
Embrace the very best of Egypt on this 9-day tour. In Luxor, walk through an avenue of ram-headed sphinxes at Karnak, a vast complex of ancient temples, chapels, and pylons. Visit the Luxor Museum, where you can see two royal mummies. Travel by luxury coach to the Valley of the Kings, where the legendary pharaoh Tutankhamun is buried. Sail along the Nile aboard a felucca—a traditional wooden boat with billowing sails—guided by a local sailor who will share insights into ancient sailing practices. In Cairo, meet an Egyptologist at the Egyptian Museum to view treasures recovered from pharaohs’ tombs, then ascend to the Citadel for sweeping views over the city. Finally, marvel at the incredible Pyramids of Giza from within, as an Egyptologist leads you past the Sphinx to the heart of a pyramid, revealing its cavernous wonders.
Included/Excluded
- Handpicked 4 & 5 star hotels in great locations
- Daily breakfasts & many relaxed morning starts after 9am
- ‘Business Class’ style coaches with extended legroom*
- Local discovery led by Local Experts
- Superior dining in top rated restaurants
- 24/7 personal service – knowledgeable Travel Director & expert Driver
- Insider Access, Insightful Encounters and Insight Choice experiences
- Porterage, plus tips and gratuities at hotels and restaurants, is included
Included
- Handpicked 4 & 5 star hotels in great locations
- Daily breakfasts & many relaxed morning starts after 9am
- ‘Business Class’ style coaches with extended legroom*
- Local discovery led by Local Experts
- Superior dining in top rated restaurants
- 24/7 personal service – knowledgeable Travel Director & expert Driver
- Insider Access, Insightful Encounters and Insight Choice experiences
- Porterage, plus tips and gratuities at hotels and restaurants, is included
Excluded
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Cairo
- Welcome to the timeless land of the pharaohs.
- On arrival at Cairo Airport, you’ll be transferred to your hotel and have time to relax and sample the hotels amenities after your journey.
- Refreshed and ready to embrace the intoxicating energy of this ancient and modern city.
Day 2: Fly to Luxor, Cruise the Nile
- In the morning, fly to Luxor and visit the huge temple complex of Karnak.
- Walk through the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes to stand among the columns of the Hypostyle Hall.
- Later, transfer to your cruise ship, your home for the next four nights.
- After lunch on board, take a walk through the Luxor Museum, witness ancient artefacts and see two royal mummies.
- This evening, get to know your Travel Director, a professionally trained Egyptologist, as well as fellow guests over a welcome drink followed by dinner.
- The rest of the evening is yours at leisure, enjoy dinner on the ship before relaxing in its lounge or in the comfort of your room.
Day 3: Valley of the Kings to Edfu
- This morning travel by coach to the west bank of the Nile.
- See the Colossi of Memnon and visit both the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings, where many pharaohs were buried, including Hatshepsut, Amenhotep I and Tutankhamun.
- Experience the renowned local hospitality of Egyptians during a visit to the village of Geziret Bahirat.
- Connect with the community and share bread with the Bahirat family, whilst they regale guests with their fascinating stories of daily life.
- Visit Luxor Temple which was unearthed by Mariette in the 1860s, before returning to your cruise ship and sail via the Esna Lock to Edfu, for your overnight stay.
Day 4: Kom Ombo to Aswan
- In the early morning sail to Kom Ombo to visit the only double temple of Egypt dedicated to two gods.
- Discover the Temple, learning all about its ‘double’ and perfectly symmetrical design for the duo of gods – one side dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, the other to Horus the Elder the falcon god.
- This evening, enjoy a fun-filled traditional Egyptian themed dinner and galabeya party on board your ship.
Day 5: Aswan’s High Dam and Nile Felucca
- Visit the Aswan High Dam and granite quarries to see the enormous unfinished obelisk.
- Travel by motorboat to the Temple of Isis, which rises from the waters of the Nile on Philae island.
- Later, on a traditional Nile Felucca, meet a sailor and learn about traditional sailing practices.
- As the sun begins to fade, enjoy high tea at the historic Old Cataract Hotel.
- Return to Philae Island, this evening, for the atmospheric Sound and Light Show, where the temple’s illuminated facade brings ancient myths to life in a vivid display across the Nile.
Day 6: Aswan and Back to Cairo (Breakfast)
- In the morning, disembark your cruise ship and enjoy time at leisure in Aswan.
- Why not join an Optional Experience and travel by air to the magnificent Temples of Ramesses II at Abu Simbel?
- These temples overlook Lake Nasser and are made up of the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of Hathor.
- Otherwise, spend the morning as you wish.
- Perhaps soak up the African atmosphere in the Nubian bazaar or visit one of the many points of interest nearby, such as the Botanical Gardens, Elephantine Island and the Aga Khan Mausoleum.
- Later, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo for the night.
Day 7: Cairo Sightseeing
- Explore Cairo’s Citadel of Saladin with your Egyptologist, a fortress built to shield the city from Crusader forces.
- Within its vast stone walls stands the Great Alabaster Mosque, where cascading domes, slender minarets and stained-glass windows reflect Ottoman influence and Muhammad Ali Pasha’s ambition.
- Later, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to over 100,000 ancient treasures, including rare textiles, ornate coffins and the personal belongings of Tutankhamun — each piece revealing intimate details of royal life and burial rituals.
Day 8 : The Great Pyramids of Giza
- Gain a deeper understanding of the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World, during a visit to Giza with your Egyptologist.
- Meet the enigmatic Sphinx, crouching at the foot of the Chephrenís Causeway and venture inside one of the magnificent Pyramids.
- Nearby lies Memphis, capital of the Old Kingdom, where you can see the colossal statue of Ramesses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx.
- Continue to Sakkara to view the Step Pyramid of Zoser, which dates back 2686 B.C., making it the oldest pyramid in the world.
- Meet the skilled artisans at a local weaving school, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.
- Enjoy free time in the afternoon.
Day 9: Depart Cairo
- Your wonderful journey ends with transfers to Cairo International airport.
Price
PRICE FROM RM16,034 SUBJECT TO DATE AND AVAILABILITY
Hotel
- Day 1: Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
- Day 2 – Day 5: MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar)
- Day 6- Day 8: Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
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