Best of Egypt

After exploring the highlights of Cairo, join a Nile Cruise. Floating past thousands of years of history, while also watching modern life along the river leaves indelible impressions of this exotic and vibrant land.

Egypt > Aswan > Cairo > Luxor

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9 Days, 8 Nights

This quintessential 9 day Egypt itinerary includes 5 days in Cairo and 4 days aboard the deluxe Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile cruise ship. Cairo is an unmissable destination on any Egyptian itinerary, and you’ll come to appreciate the long history of this city during two full days of guided touring. Visit the Pyramids, Sphinx, Papyrus Institute, Memphis and Sakkara one day, and the Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Mosque and Bazaar the next.

Then, all aboard the Sonesta Moon Goddess for 4 days of nonstop sightseeing, wining and dining, and meeting people from all over the world. You’ll be riveted by the sights and scenery from the ship and, once ashore, equally delighted by the excursions.

Back to Cairo for some last minute shopping and exploring, and then you’ll depart feeling that you have thoroughly explored this cultural crossroads, the country many call the Cradle of Civilization.

Highlights

  • Tours of Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, Sakkara, Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Bazaar
  • Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor
     

Itinerary

Day 1: Cairo

On arrival at Cairo International Airport you will be transferred to your hotel for the following 3 nights.

Day 2: Cairo

Today you will join a tour of The Pyramids and Sphinx, two icons of Egypt that are every bit as magnificent as you imagined. You will also visit Memphis and Sakkara, equally as impressive.

Day 3: Cairo

Today you will join a fascinating tour to the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, the Mosque of Sultan Hassan and the Khan Khalili Bazaar.

Day 4: Cruise

You will be transferred to Aswan, the starting point of your cruise. This afternoon, sail by felucca around Kitchener's Island.

Day 5 - 7: Cruise

As you cruise from Aswan via Edfu to Luxor, enjoy all that the Nile has to show you, from antiquities and artifacts to bustling, modern, riverside communities making their living on the fertile banks of this magnificent and historic river.

Day 8: Cairo

At the conclusion of your cruise you will tour Luxor and fly back to Cairo for your final night in Egypt.

Day 9: Depart

You will be transferred to the airport for departure.

Details

  • 4 nights Sofitel Gezirah, Cairo
  • 2 full day tours in Cairo
  • 4 night Nile cruise aboard Sonesta Moon Goddess
  • Breakfast daily
  • Lunch and Dinner while on cruise
  • All transfers

Group Size

Minimum 2

Dates

Departs daily:
30 Apr - 25 Jun 2012
19 Jul - 20 Sep, 2012

Price

From $1656 per person twin share

Trip Terms

Nile cruise ship may change depending on schedules and availability, however vessels will be of similar quality. Prices are quoted in USD and are ‘from’, per person, based on twin share. Single supplements apply.  Black-out dates may apply. All pricing is strictly subject to availability. All prices, itineraries and routing are subject to change without notice. Please call for our current prices.  Airlines frequently change their prices as a result of fare increases and/or fuel surcharges. Prices are current at time of posting (2/29/12) and may differ when you book your travel and are not guaranteed until full payment is received and processed.

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Best of Egypt

Destination

Egypt
Aswan
Cairo
Luxor

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Egypt is synonymous with Pharaohs, the pyramids, temples and antiquities from ancient civilizations. And at the center of these great civilizations lies the Nile River that has influenced their economics, social life, politics and religion. It is the oldest travel destination on earth: Greek and Roman travelers came in 430 BC to wonder at some of the very sights that make it a modern travel destination today. The magnificence of the painted Valley of the Kings, exquisite temples and the pyramids were all sought-after subjects of admiration, and many were already 2,500 years old!

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