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CLASSIC ITINERARY

History Comes Alive

Starting At
$3,045
per person

7
days
ACACIA HOLIDAYS
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â–º Guaranteed departure from Cairo with a minimum of two travelers.

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â–º Dates and itinerary are customizable.

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â–º This itinerary also available as a Small Group Journey with set departure dates, limited to 18 travelers.

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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.

DAILY ITINERARY
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DAY 1 : CAIRO / WELCOME
 

Welcome to the Land of the Pyramids and the mighty Nile. Acacia Holidays will meet you upon arrival and escort you to the Cairo Marriott Hotel.

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OVERNIGHT: CAIRO MARIOTT HOTEL

MEALS: ON OWN ACCOUNT

 

 

DAY 2 : PYRAMIDS / SPHINX
 

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.

 

OVERNIGHT: CAIRO MARIOTT HOTEL

MEALS: B/L/D

 

 

DAY 3 : Aswan / Cruising The Nile
 

Fly to Aswan and embark on your 5-star deluxe cruise ship, your home for the next three days while you visit enchanting temples, tombs and treasures along the Nile. Visit the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. End the day with entertainment or an onboard lecture.

 

OVERNIGHT: STEINGENBERGER LEGACY OR SIMILAR

MEALS: B/L/D

 

 
Day 4 : Kom Ombo / Edfu
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Begin the day with a visit to Kom Ombo and the double temple of the crocodile god Sobek and sun god Haroeris. Sail to Edfu and, by horse-drawn carriage, visit the temple of Horus. You will also have time to visit the colorful local bazaars and bargain for mementos of your stay.

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OVERNIGHT: STEINGENBERGER LEGACY OR SIMILAR

MEALS: B/L/D

 

 

DAY 5 : Valley Of The Kings
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On the west bank of Luxor, tour Tutankhamen’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut, the first female pharaoh. The afternoon is spent on the east bank, walking among the pillars of Amun Ra Temple, the Sphinx at Karnak, and the Luxor Temple.

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OVERNIGHT: STEINGENBERGER LEGACY OR SIMILAR

MEALS: B/L/D

 

 

DAY 6 : Abu Simbel / Cairo
 

Today’s 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.

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OVERNIGHT: CAIRO MARIOTT HOTEL

MEALS: B/L/D

 

 

DAY 7 : Cairo
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This morning, your Egyptologist will escort will 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.

 

OVERNIGHT: CAIRO MARIOTT HOTEL (B/L)

MEALS: B/L/D

 

 
DAY 8 : Cairo / Farewell
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A private transfer to the airport will connect you with your return flight home.

 

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HISTORY COMES ALIVE
7 DAYS
Route Map
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BEGIN: CAIRO, EGYPT
END: CAIRO, EGYPT
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