Few places in the world loom as large in the imaginations of the adventurous as Egypt. Who among us hasn’t dreamed about looking up in awe at the Great Pyramid of Giza or gazing upon the enigmatic Great Sphinx? A favorite chapter of world history, Egypt is home not only to the Pyramids of Giza — the last surviving wonder of the ancient world — but a wealth of temples, fortresses, tombs, and cities whose history stretches back nearly five millennia. Stand and ponder as scientists and historians have for hundreds of years about how and why these massive monuments were constructed. Journey up the Nile River as travelers before you have done for thousands of years, past groves of date palms and fields irrigated by the river’s life-giving waters.
Welcome to the Land of the Pyramids and the mighty
Nile. Acacia Holidays will meet you upon arrival and escort you to the hotel.
Hilton Cairo Nile Maadi
A truly unforgettable day of touring begins with a visit to
the pyramids and Great Sphinx of Giza just outside Cairo.
This afternoon, journey to Memphis, the capital of ancient
Egypt and tombs of Saqqara.
Hilton Cairo Nile Maadi
(B/L/D)
Opt for an early morning Hot Air balloon safari over
luxor before a tour of the west bank of Luxor, touring
Tutankhamen’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings and the
Temple of Hatshepsut, the first female pharaoh.
Steigenberger Legacy or similar
(B/L/D)
Fly to Luxor, and embark on your luxury cruise ship.
Upon check in, visit Luxor and Karnak Temple before
lunch and an afternoon of relaxation. Dinner and
overnight on board.
Steigenberger Legacy or similar
(B/L/D)
Begin the day with a visit to Esna and enjoy stunning
view of the Nile, Sail to Edfu and by horse-drawn
carriage, visit the temple of Horus. After lunch proceed to Kom Ombo and visit the double temple of the crocodile god Sobek and sun god Haroeris. Enjoy dinner onboard your cruise as you sail to Aswan
Steigenberger Legacy or similar
(B/L/D)
Breakfast onboard in Aswan before visiting Aswan high Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. End the day with entertainment or an onboard lecture.
Steigenberger Legacy or similar
(B/L/D)
Today’s optional morning excursion is to Abu Simbel, the temples of King Ramses and Queen Nefertari. These irreplaceable temples were raised from the valley floor to
avoid the floodwaters of the Aswan Dam. Return flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, your Egyptologist will escort and lead you to an exciting excursion to the Egyptian National Museum of Antiquities, where seven millennia of history comes alive. After lunch, visit the medieval Cairo Citadel and Khan Al Khalili Baazar.
Hilton Cairo Nile Maadi
(B)
A private transfer to the airport will connect you with your
return flight home.
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