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• Explore Cairo and Luxor with a Local Specialist
• Visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the Temple of Isis on the island of Philae, the Temples of Kom-Ombo, the temples of Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Luxor Museum, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon in Luxor, the Coptic Monasteries in Alexandria
• View the Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, the Roman Theatre in Alexandria
• Sail in a felucca across the Nile
• Connect With Locals

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• Education / Learning
• Local Immersion & Homestays

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• Historic sightseeing
• Homestays & Cultural Immersion

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Your encounter with Egypt’s ancient past begins in its capital, Cairo. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for a day at leisure.

Enjoy a guided tour of the Egyptian Museum, home of King Tutankhamun’s priceless treasures. View one of the seven wonders of the ancient world − the Great Pyramids at Giza, including the Pyramid of Cheops and the Sphinx.

We fly to Aswan this morning, where we'll have an opportunity to visit the High Dam before travelling by motorboat to the Temple of Isis on the Island of Philae. Then board a felucca and sail around the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener's Island and see the Aga Khan Mausoleum.

Spend the morning relaxing on your Nile cruise or consider joining an Optional Experience to see the amazing Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel. This afternoon, we’ll visit the Temple of Kom-Ombo, dedicated to two gods, before returning to our boat for an evening celebration of Egypt’s culture and cuisine.

Set sail early for Luxor on the banks of the Nile. Here you’ll have time to visit the Luxor Museum and see an astounding collection of archaeological treasures, including items from Tutankhamun’s tomb.

Journey to the port city of Alexandria, stopping en route at the Coptic Monasteries at Wadi el Natrun (if open). Dinner this evening is at a local restaurant, serving local dishes in an unforgettable seaside setting.

Delve into the treasures of Alexander the Great’s once-prosperous Mediterranean city. Tour the Roman Amphitheatre and Pompey’s Pillar at the ancient acropolis. Visit the Kom El Shoqafa Catacomb and the National Museum, then drive back to Cairo.

We say a fond farewell to Egypt at the end of our journey. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.

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9 Days Starting and ending in Cairo

Visiting: Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Luxor

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A tale of a great emperor and beautiful queen are the highlights of this journey past temples, tombs and antiquities, cruising the mighty river Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Follow the frenetic pace of Cairo, and imagine Alexander the Great and Cleopatra's great Alexandria, today Egypt's cultural capital.

Explore Cairo and Luxor with a Local Specialist

Visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the Temple of Isis on the island of Philae, the Temples of Kom-Ombo, the temples of Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Luxor Museum, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon in Luxor and the Coptic Monasteries in Alexandria

View the Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan and the Roman Theatre in Alexandria.

Sail in a felucca across the Nile

Dive Into Culture Enjoy a visit to Cairo’s Egyptian Museum, home to a remarkable collection of Egyptian antiquities including the world-famous ‘Mask of Tutankhamun’. (Day 2)

Connect With Locals On the banks of the Nile, join the El Boerey family for a Be My Guest experience in their village home. You will enjoy mint tea and freshly baked local bread with honey while they share stories revealing what life is like in a typical Luxor village near the ancient temples and tombs. (Day 6)

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Day 1: Welcome To Cairo

Location: cairo, accommodation: ramses hilton.

Your encounter with Egypt's ancient past begins in its capital, Cairo. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for a day at leisure.

Day 2: Discover Colourful Cairo

Location: cairo, giza, meals included: breakfast.

Dive Into Culture and enjoy a guided tour of the Egyptian Museum, home of King Tutankhamun's priceless treasures. View one of the seven wonders of the ancient world − the Great Pyramids at Giza, including the Pyramid of Cheops and the Sphinx.

Day 3: Fly To Aswan And Embark On Your Nile Cruise

Location: aswan, luxor, accommodation: nile cruise: ms miriam, ms medea or ms sapphire (or similar cruise ship), meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

We fly to Aswan this morning, where we'll have an opportunity to visit the High Dam before travelling by motorboat to the Temple of Isis on the Island of Philae. Then board a felucca and sail around the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener's Island and see the Aga Khan Mausoleum.

Day 4: Journey To Ancient Kom-Ombo

Spend the morning relaxing on your Nile cruise or consider joining an Optional Experience to see the amazing Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel. This afternoon, we'll visit the Temple of Kom-Ombo, dedicated to two gods, before returning to our boat for an evening celebration of Egypt's culture and cuisine.

Day 5: Uncover Luxor’S Treasures

Location: luxor.

Set sail early for Luxor on the banks of the Nile. Here you'll have time to visit the Luxor Museum and see an astounding collection of archaeological treasures.

Day 6: Disembark And Fly To Cairo

Location: cairo, luxor, meals included: breakfast, be my guest.

Visit Luxor's ancient Great Temple today before Ancient Thebes takes centre stage as you explore its iconic Valley of the Kings and Luxor's West Bank, Connect With Locals as you enjoy a traditional Be My Guest experience with freshly baked bread, honey and mint tea before exploring the archaeological paradise that is Luxor's West Bank. Marvel at the Colossi of Memnon, the Karnak Temple Complex and Queen Hatshepsut's Temple before your flight to Cairo.

Day 7: Onwards To Amazing Alexandria

Accommodation: helnan palestine, meals included: breakfast, regional dinner.

Journey to the port city of Alexandria, stopping en route at the Coptic Monasteries at Wadi el Natrun (if open). Dinner this evening is at a local restaurant, serving local dishes in an unforgettable seaside setting.

Day 8: Return To Cairo

Accommodation: hilton heliopolis.

Delve into the treasures of Alexander the Great's once-prosperous Mediterranean city. Tour the Roman Amphitheatre and Pompey's Pillar at the ancient acropolis. Visit the Kom El Shoqafa Catacomb and the National Museum, then drive back to Cairo.

Day 9: Farewell Egypt

We say a fond farewell to Egypt at the end of our journey. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.

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Egypt: Egyptian Voyager with Trafalgar

Egypt. Yes, Egypt. Everyone wants to go, but most never do. Everyone wants to see the pyramids, but think Egypt is unsafe. Let me say this… Egypt is no more safe or unsafe than the United States. You can’t let the fear of something happening keep you from doing something you’ve always dreamed of. Things happen here in the states every single day. 

Egypt was always on my list. I knew I had to go. But it was also on my dad’s list. Traveling is my thing, and my dad always watched my adventures from home. Him and my mom actually take me to the airport every trip to see me off. Then one day he started toying around with the idea of going to see the pyramids. They were a bucket list item for him. However, my dad has claustrophobia, so he didn’t think he could get on a plane to go, but he was determined.

So, I made the official decision to go to Egypt. I told him I was going - with or without him. I said… you have one life, and if you don’t do it now, you never will. I said, “If you don’t go, one of two things can happen. I can go and get taken (I know I’m horrible for using this card), and you’ll regret it the rest of your life; or I can go and have the time of my life, and you’ll regret it for the rest of your life.” I wasn’t messing around! I came back from Bali, and I told him I was booking Egypt the following Saturday, so he better be there and be ready. I basically forced him to book it lol. He was nervous, but he was excited. I knew he was for real when he texted me to tell me he bought his desert hat. But to be honest, I didn’t know if he was going to go through with it until the day of. And he did. And he did just fine on the plane! Like a pro. And this time my mom was dropping me AND my dad off at the airport.

There are certain places in the world that I go to on an organized tour because you just see more, and it’s better to be with a local guide. So, this trip I was on a Trafalgar tour. It was a real treat and much different than my other two tours with Trafalgar. There were only 8 of us total, and 3 of the people had been on a trip to Egypt just a month before. They opted out of a lot of the excursions. So really, it was just five of us most of the time. Six of us if you count our amazing local guide - Mohamed. Mohamed has a Masters in Egyptology and Archeology from Alexandria University. He was not only incredibly smart, but he was amazing at teaching us the history through story telling using us as the people. It was so easy to follow along, pay attention and be interested in what he was teaching us at every sight.

The three others that made up our little group of five were all single travelers from New York. Earthia, Diana, and Carl. Man. I can’t even begin explain this crew. Especially Diana - she needs her own TV show. She’s originally from Poland. She has been traveling like crazy this year to celebrate her 65th birthday. She is a feisty ball of energy. Earthia, the beautiful Puerto Rican Queen, was celebrating her 40th birthday. She doesn’t look a day over 30. I really love this woman, and we are already planning our next adventure together. And Carl. Carl had been traveling for almost a month already before meeting us in Egypt. Carl was my fellow photography lover. These three New Yorkers were the best travel buddies. Best of all - they LOVE taking photos too. And were all about me getting my best shot lol.

Egypt reminded me a lot of India. For those of you that don’t know - I lived in India for a month in the summer of 2014. However, Egypt felt less populated and less polluted. Mohamed told us that the current president has worked to get and keep the country clean. It definitely reminded me of India though. Especially on the backroads in Giza with all of the little rickshaws running around, the crazy streets and people just walking across the road whenever. Also, the lines on the road… decoration as Mohamed called them. Better yet - the lines were just a suggestion. To anyone that’s never experienced this before it would be a total culture shock. My dad was laughing his ass off and in real shock at the sight of this at first. 

Egyptian Museum & Giza Plateau (Part I)

You could spend a whole day in the Egyptian Museum looking at things. My favorite artifact that I saw was King Tutankhamun's Death Mask. It was actually on his mummy when he was discovered. When I was in school, either high school or middle school, I remember the mask being on the cover of my textbook. It was such a weird, crazy feeling staring at the mask face to face in person. No photos were allowed, so I just stared at it. It was like looking into his soul. They are soon opening a new, bigger Grand Egyptian Museum close to the pyramids in Giza.

Just a little note about safety and dress code  in Egypt...

As far as safety in Egypt - I felt incredibly safe. Of course anytime you travel you want to take safety precautions. Like I already mentioned, there are the same dangers there that there are anywhere else in the world. And I can't even tell you how many times I went through security on this trip. Twice at every airport (at least) and at least once at every single historical sight as well. If you have any other questions regarding safety - please ask.

Sometimes the merchants in the bazaars will bug you and try to get you to buy things. My advice is to either say no and keep walking or just keep walking. Because if you show any interest - they will follow lol. If you do want to buy something - never accept the first, second, or third offer. Maybe the fourth, just maybe ;)

As I have been posting photos on Facebook and Instagram from Egypt a select few people have commented on what I was wearing. They question whether showing that much skin is allowed or culturally acceptable in Egypt. Some comments have been very negative. Let me make it clear - women in Egypt can wear what they want, and there are no laws regarding that. Be smart and be sensitive. There are obviously areas where you want to wear more and areas where it’s okay to wear less. I would suggest to always bring a coverup whenever you go out too. The only crazy experience I had when I showed skin was at the pyramids. I was surrounded by local kids that wanted to take a selfie with me lol. 

The first thing I noticed about the pyramids was how big the blocks actually are. I never would've known had I not seen them in person. This day - a dream came true for everyone. We all experienced the same surreal feeling together.

My dad and I

Face to face with the most famous feline in the world... The Great Sphinx of Giza. With the head of a Pharaoh and the body of a lion, the Sphinx was built to guard the entrance to the Giza Plateau. The nose and beard are thought to be missing because of an attack years later. Or possibly target practice for Napoleon OR because those parts that stick out are just more easily damaged. The world may never truly know.

The sweet kids on the plateau that I mentioned above.

We were supposed to go back to OUR hotel for dinner. However, the five of us convinced Mohamed to take us to the one of the nicest hotels in the Cairo and Giza area for dinner - The Mena House Hotel.

Shot by Carl

Temple of Ramses II

After a flight from Cairo to Aswan, then from Aswan to Abu Simbel - we arrived at the Temple of Ramses II. A massive rock temple on the side of a cliff. It was moved completely to save it from going under water. You can see the temple from the plane. It looks so out of place, but King Ramses II wanted it that way - to make a statement.

Nile Cruise, Philae Temple & High Dam

Sunset felucca ride - shot by Earthia.

We sailed on a cruise ship on the Nile for three nights. I've never seen a sunset more beautiful. The food was incredible, the views were incredible. I ate SOOO much. My dad kept saying, "You're hungry again?!" LOL. I really thought Aswan itself was stunning too. We traveled from Aswan to Luxor on the ship.

Carl with the baby croc that was on the felucca.

Below: Aswan High Dam

Philae Temple on Philae Island was one of my favorite places I visited in Egypt. We took a motorboat to get there.

Truth is, the odd carvings on these temple ruins that you see to the left are from when other groups of people came to the temple after the Egyptians and destroyed the Egyptian's stories on the walls. You see this in many places throughout Philae Temple.

EDFU & KOM OMBO

Temple of Edfu aka Temple of Horus

Temple of Kom Ombo

Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Temple of Hatshepsut & Valley of the Kings

Luxor Temple

I was beyond excited for the Valley of the Kings. If you don't know - this valley is where all the Kings of Egypt's tombs are located. So far, there have been 63 tombs discovered. King Tut's was KV62.

Valley of the Kings

The photo inside of a tomb above is not King Tutankhamen's, but I did get to see his. There were no photos allowed. His mummy was so small. You can see how little the 19-year-old King really was. You can see all his teeth and all his toes. Rest in peace, young King. You're going to think I'm crazy or making things up, but the energy in his tomb was so strong. My stomach had butterflies. When I came back up the stairs and out of the tomb, my legs felt weak and a little shaky. It was something, a feeling, I will remember for a lifetime.

Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. The woman Pharaoh. She wore a fake beard just like the men that ruled Egypt. This temple was built for her to show the people that she was a god - that she had power and that she could rule.

Statues of Hatshepsut atop her temple.

The last stop in Luxor was Karnak Temple. I couldn't wait to see it because I knew Hatshepsut had two obelisks there. An obelisk, in ancient Egyptian, history is a stone pillar that symbolizes a connection to the gods. It was like a finger pointing into the sky as Mohamed said. Karnak Temple is so impressive that it's beyond hard to explain in just words and photos.

There are 134 columns at Karnak Temple. 122 of them are 10 meters tall, and 12 of them are 21 meters tall.

The taller obelisk is Hatshepsut's. The other one that matches it fell over. I was able to touch the top of it :)

City view from Pompey's Pillar.

In Alexandria we saw Pompey's Pillar and the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. I know that everyone hears "Alexandria" and thinks that it's the most beautiful city... and it is beautiful because of the colors and the water... but other than that, I didn't find much interest in the history there. Maybe it was because it was more Greek/Roman history, and I had just spent a week walking through hieroglyphic-filled Egyptian temples so I wasn't really awed. But what I did love was the city views and the great hummus and baba ganoush.  

Carl, Earthia, Diana and I were all sitting having dinner in Alexandria on our second to last night - just talking. My dad had a little first time traveler’s sickness going on. So, it was just the four of us. When you share the love of something with other people, in our case traveling, the connection is unreal. I don’t even think you always get that with people that share your passion - we just got lucky. Diana said at one point, “Isn’t it funny how we all have similar views.” Or something to that effect. Not the same views on politics or food or simple things, but on life, on love and on travel. I think we just feel the same. We have the same energy. The same light. We are all different, but we clicked. I would go anywhere with them. If any of you are reading this right now I want you to know how much meeting you changed my life and how much you’ve inspired me. I love you guys. I usually have a “soul touching” moment on every trip. And it wasn’t at the pyramids or on the Nile - it was that dinner with you three.

THE PYRAMIDS (Part II)

On the last day of the trip - Carl, Diana, my dad and I wanted to go back to the Pyramids for a second time. We just had to. So, after a little convincing, we got Mohamed and the bus to drop us off on the street in Giza. We walked the streets until we made it to the entrance. Carl and I wanted “THE SHOT” of the pyramids. You know… the one that you see everywhere. The one with the three in the frame all at once. We had to get it. So we walked around every pyramid. We hiked up and down the mounds of dust, dirt and stone. Then we walked a little further, and the shot came into picture. We found it! And we celebrated. It was hot, but the wind was blowing, and the pyramids looked so beautiful in all their glory. 

We walked and hiked probably 5 miles around the Giza Plateau that day. I was proud of my dad. He was so happy. I was so happy. Diana - the beautiful woman and young spirit that she is, was on the adventure with us the whole time too.

After we walked around the pyramids once more trying to find our way out and after Diana’s unsuccessful plea to the police officer to give us a ride in the police van (I’m still laughing out loud. I have so many stories about her. She is one of a kind) - we got out back onto the streets of Giza. We needed a taxi, but of course you have to bargain! We got one guy down to 300 EGP. Then Carl goes… “500”. We were dying laughing. He didn’t realize we had already bargained down. He was bargaining up!

We finally got a good taxi and off we went to Cairo. What was cool about this drive back was that we took backroads most of the time. I grew very nostalgic because it reminded me so much of India. The music was playing, the dust was flying through the windows, the streets were crowded and the sun was setting. It was a beautiful ending to the trip. 

Once we got back to the hotel, Mohamed and Earthia joined us for dinner and drinks downstairs. Everyone was laughing, singing, smiling…it was bittersweet because we knew in the blink of an eye the trip was over.

This trip was so special to me. Not just because of the great people that I met, but because my dad got to go on this adventure with me. I think now he understands why I do what I do - why I spend all the money I have just to book another trip. I think that this trip really changed his life too. You know once you travel and your eyes are opened to other cultures and other people that are different than your own, you start to see that we really are all the same. “We are all just people trying to get by and trying to provide.” As my dad said. To live. We are one. There is nothing to fear. And it humbles you when you experience this. And I believe this trip opened my dad’s eyes to so much. And I’m proud of him. And I’m also proud to say that he took 90% of the photos of me from Egypt - and he KILLED IT. I told him he needs to be my personal photographer and go on all my trips. This trip will be something special that we share and talk about for a lifetime.

To anyone that is considering travel to Egypt - DO IT. I fell in love with this country. I feel so lucky to have had this amazing experience there. I had even more experiences I couldn't fit into this post - like visiting a monastery and meeting a monk. Feel free to ask me anything, and I will do my best to answer. I can’t even express how beautiful and rich in history Egypt is. To walk where the ancient Egyptians walked, to see what they built so many years ago… it’s breathtaking. I know I will be back one day. Maybe I’ll even take my own son or daughter.

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• Explore Cairo and Luxor with a Local Specialist
• Visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the Temple of Isis on the island of Philae, the Temples of Kom-Ombo, the temples of Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Luxor Museum, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon in Luxor, the Coptic Monasteries in Alexandria
• View the Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, the Roman Theatre in Alexandria
• Sail in a felucca across the Nile
• Connect With Locals

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Your encounter with Egypt’s ancient past begins in its capital, Cairo. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for a day at leisure.

Enjoy a guided tour of the Egyptian Museum, home of King Tutankhamun’s priceless treasures. View one of the seven wonders of the ancient world − the Great Pyramids at Giza, including the Pyramid of Cheops and the Sphinx.

We fly to Aswan this morning, where we'll have an opportunity to visit the High Dam before travelling by motorboat to the Temple of Isis on the Island of Philae. Then board a felucca and sail around the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener's Island and see the Aga Khan Mausoleum.

Spend the morning relaxing on your Nile cruise or consider joining an Optional Experience to see the amazing Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel. This afternoon, we’ll visit the Temple of Kom-Ombo, dedicated to two gods, before returning to our boat for an evening celebration of Egypt’s culture and cuisine.

Set sail early for Luxor on the banks of the Nile. Here you’ll have time to visit the Luxor Museum and see an astounding collection of archaeological treasures, including items from Tutankhamun’s tomb.

Journey to the port city of Alexandria, stopping en route at the Coptic Monasteries at Wadi el Natrun (if open). Dinner this evening is at a local restaurant, serving local dishes in an unforgettable seaside setting.

Delve into the treasures of Alexander the Great’s once-prosperous Mediterranean city. Tour the Roman Amphitheatre and Pompey’s Pillar at the ancient acropolis. Visit the Kom El Shoqafa Catacomb and the National Museum, then drive back to Cairo.

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Places You’ll See

• Sail along the Nile and admire the breathtaking scenery
• Join an excursion to the magnificent Valley of the Kings
• Explore Egypt's remarkable temples - Luxor and Karnak
• Head to the Island of Philae and visit the Temple of Isis
• Go sightseeing in Cairo and view the enigmatic Sphinx
• Introduction
• Day 1 Welcome to Cairo
• Day 2 Fly to Luxor and Embark on Your Nile Cruise
• Day 3 A Day to Explore the Valley of the Kings Connect with Locals
• Day 4 Journey to Ancient Kom-Ombo
• Day 5 Onwards to Aswan
• Day 6 Disembark and Fly to Cairo
• Day 7 Discover Colourful Cairo
• Day 8 Admire the Wonders of Giza
• Day 9 Farewell Cairo

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• Food Good 3.3
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• SA S · August 21st, 2021 The perfect tour to see the best of Egypt, which is a country very hard to do on one’s own. The tour director and driver were professional and knowledgeable and the meals and accommodations were great! Trip date: August 2021

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Day 1: welcome to cairo.

Embark on an expedition to the land of the Pharaohs, starting your journey in Egypt's effervescent capital, Cairo.

On arrival at Cairo Airport, you'll be transferred to your hotel and have time to relax after your journey. Refreshed and ready to embrace the intoxicating energy of this ancient and modern city, you'll be thrilled with the many treasures that will give you a preview of what's about to come – an incredible encounter with antiquities you'll be sharing with friends for years to come. Stay: Hilton Heliopolis

Day 2: Fly to Luxor and Embark On Your Nile Cruise

Fly to Luxor this morning and connect with the remnants of ancient Thebes during a visit to the Temple of Amun and the imposing Avenue of the Sphinx. Board your cruise ship in time for lunch, then visit the Luxor Museum before returning to your cruise ship.

This evening, get to know your Travel Director, a professionally trained Egyptologist, as well as fellow guests over a welcome drink followed by dinner. (B/L/D) Stay: Nile Cruise

Day 3: A Day to Explore The Valley of The Kings

Journey to the final resting place of Egypt's Pharaohs, immersing yourself in the ancient history of Egypt's Valley of the Kings. Visit the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon and the Grand Temple of Luxor. Connect With Locals as you enjoy a traditional Be My Guest bite to eat of freshly baked bread with honey and mint tea in the archaeological paradise that is Luxor's West Bank. (B/L/D)

Day 4: Journey to Ancient Kom-Ombo

Sail upstream to Kom-Ombo, where life remains much as it was a thousand years ago. Standing at the threshold of the imposing Temple of Kom-Ombo on the banks of the Nile, you'll imagine visitors over the centuries arriving to pay homage to the gods Horus the Elder and Sobek. Tour the Temple, learning all about its ‘double' and perfectly symmetrical design for the duo of gods – one side dedicated to the crocodile god, the other to the falcon god.

After a captivating encounter with the ancients, we enjoy a traditional Egyptian dinner on our cruise boat. Watching the sun set over the shimmering Nile, we'll don our galabeas and toast to legends of the past and new friends. (B/L/D)

Day 5: Onwards to Aswan

Set sail on a traditional felucca across the mighty Nile to voyage around the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener's Island.

On arrival explore the Aswan Dam, built to curb the periodic flooding of the Nile. Our next stop is the Temple of Isis, followed by a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk, lying semi-carved from the solid bedrock. (B/L/D)

Day 6: Disembark and Fly to Cairo

Enjoy a morning at leisure or perhaps join a once in a lifetime Optional Experience to Abu Simbel, carved into a solid rock cliff in Egypt's Nubian Valley. As you approach the Great Temple, you'll marvel at the four-seated colossi on either side of the entrance and the elaborate engravings depicting great victories and paying homage to the gods.

Later this afternoon fly back to Cairo. (B) Stay: Ramses Hilton

Day 7: Discover Colorful Cairo

Embark on a sightseeing tour through the cacophony of Cairo's busy streets. Visit the Hanging Church of St. Mary and the Sultan Hassan Mosque in Old Cairo, see the ancient Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque. Meet the skilled artisans at a local weaving school, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.

Later, you'll Dive Into Culture and discover Tutankhamun's priceless treasures at the Egyptian Museum. (B)

Day 8: Admire The Wonders of Giza

The Great Pyramids of Giza beckon today and we have an opportunity to embark on a soul-stirring encounter with its treasures – the Colossus of Ramses II, the Step Pyramid of Saqqara and the enigmatic Great Sphinx.  Be mesmerized by the intricate art of Egyptian carpet weaving as you meet the skilled artisans of a local weaving school during a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Enjoy some free time this evening or consider joining a Nile dinner cruise. (B)

Day 9: Farewell Cairo

Our epic journey at its end, we say farewell to newfound friends. (B)

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Journey highlights.

• Explore Luxor and Cairo with an Egyptologist
• Visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the temples of Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon in Luxor, the Temple of Kom-Ombo and the temple of Isis on the island of Philae
• View the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, the Citadel, Alabaster and Sultan Hassan Mosques in Cairo and the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza
• See the Ramses II statue and Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis and the Step Pyramid in Saqqara
• Sail in a felucca across the Nile

Sightseeing Experiences

Be My Guest

• Luxor: Enjoy an exclusive Be My Guest encounter on the banks of the Nile where your hosts, the El Boerey family, will share their stories about family life in a typical Luxor village. Savour a local culinary tradition of warm mint tea and freshly baked local bread with honey.

Dive Into Culture

• Cairo: Enjoy a visit to Cairo's Egyptian Museum, home to a remarkable collection of Egyptian antiquities including the world-famous ‘Mask of Tutankhamun'.

Iconic Experience

• Luxor: Spend the day discovering the wonders of the Luxor Museum.
• Luxor: Visit the Temple of Amun and the formidable Avenue of the Sphinx where you can discover the remnants of ancient Thebes.
• Valley of the Kings: Discover the ancient history behind the final resting place of Egypt's Pharaohs and Queen Hatshepsut's Temple at the Valley of the Kings.
• Kom Ombo: Discover the temple of Kom-Ombo and Discover the wonders of the duo gods Horus the Elder and Sobek.
• Temple of Philae: Enjoy a day filled of wonder at the Temple of Isis.
• Cairo: Spend your day enjoying the sights of the Hanging Church of St. Mary or embark on a journey to see the ancient Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque.
• Giza: Enjoy a day gazing at the Great Pyramids of Giza and its treasures - the Step Pyramid of Saqqara and the Colossus of Rames II.

Make Travel Matter®

• Cairo: Be mesmerised by the intricate art of Egyptian carpet weaving as you meet the skilled artisans of a local weaving school. This ancient and traditional Egypt art is one of the oldest in the country, and only few schools have been safeguarding the traditional weaving methods on wooden looms, using silk and cotton, and natural dyes. More than carpets, they come to life as unique works of art. This experience advances UN Global Goal 11: Resilient Cities and Communities.

Trip Inclusions

• The services of a professional English speaking Egyptologist / Travel Director throughout your journey
• Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
• All porterage and restaurant gratuities
• All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
• Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
• Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
• Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
• Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
• Four-night luxury Nile Cruise
• Flight from Aswan to Cairo
• Optional Experiences (Additional Cost) and free time
• Flight from Cairo to Luxor
• On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Included Meals

• 8 Breakfast (B)
• 4 Lunch (L)
• 4 Dinner (D)
• Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
• Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included

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Explore Luxor and Cairo with an Egyptologist

Visit the temples of Karnak, Luxor Museum, the temple dedicated to Goddess Hathor at Dendera, Luxor Temple, the Temple of Isis on the island of Philae, the Temple at Kom-Ombo, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon in Luxor, the Valley of the Kings and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo

View the Step Pyramid in Sakkara, the Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener's Island, the Citadel, Alabaster and Sultan Hassan Mosques in Cairo

See the Ramses II statue and Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis, the Sound and Light show in Giza

Sail in a felucca across the Nile

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Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

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Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

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