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This tour is the perfect blend of touring, cruising and city stay and will appeal to travellers who want to get a real feel for Egypt. When you first arrive in Cairo you enter a land of wonders and mysteries, and when you catch your first view of the great Pyramid of Giza you will be hooked. The next day your tour director will take you on a sightseeing tour starting at the Egyptian Museum, where there is much to see before going to the Citadel for a breathtaking view of Cairo, and then on to the great Mosque. There is free time to explore Cairo before the Sound and Light show which literally illuminates the ancient history of Giza. The next day you fly to Luxor and board your cruise ship. After lunch your guide will take you to visit Luxor Temple and then on to Karnak, the largest temple complex ever built by man. Walk through the avenue of the Ram-headed sphinxes, past the statue of Rameses II to stand in awe amoung the huge columns of the vast Hypostyle Hall. The next day you cruise down the Nile where you will visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and then on the the Valley of the Kings. Then once back on board you will cruise upstream to Esna and Edfu. From there to Aswan where you will visit the High Dam and the Granite quarries to see the enormous unfinished obelisk. Take a motorboat ride to the Island of Philae and see the Temple of Isis. On Day 7 you can take an optional excursion to the temples of Abu Simbel and this is very worthwhile, a highlight of any trip to Egypt. Then transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo where you will spend another two nights. On this last full day you will enjoy a guided tour of Giza where you will see the enigmatic Sphinx and the magnificent Pyramids with a highlight visit inside one of these extraordinary creations. Then on to Memphis, capital of the Old Kingdom, see the colossal statue Rameses II and great alabaster sphinx. Continue to Sakkara and view the Step Pyramid of Zoser I. What a wonderful way to end this amazing trip to Egypt.
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| Tour Operator: | Insight Vacations |
| Duration: | 9 nights |
| Pickup: | Cairo at 0:00AM |
| Drop-off: | Cairo |
| Meals Included: | Breakfasts - 8
Lunches - 4
Dinners - 3 |
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Cairo
2 nights |  The exciting and chaotic city of Cairo is the capital of Egypt and known worldwide for its close proximity to the three famous Great Pyramids and the stunning Sphinx. Nicknamed the ‘City of a Thousand Minarets’ for its profusion of domes and minarets, Cairo is an amalgam of cultures as it stands at... |
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| Giza | The city of Giza is located on the western bank of the River Nile, approximately 20 kilometres south-west of Cairo. It is in practical terms a suburb of the sprawling Cairo metropolis as it is a continuation of the urban area which comprises Egypt’s largest city. Giza is a popular option for trave... |
| Luxor |  The busy, riverside city of Luxor, is one of Egypt’s major tourist destinations. Home to an estimated 350,000 residents the city welcomes thousands of travellers to see some of the world’s most famous attractions. From the river it appears the city is dominated by the magnificent Temple of Luxor, ... |
Nile Cruise
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| Esna |  The small town of Esna is located on the west bank of the River Nile approximately 55 kilometres south of Luxor and 155 kilometres north of Aswan. It is well known for being the location of two Nile barrages, the original built by the British in 1906 and the newer one built during the 1990’s. The ... |
Nile Cruise
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| Edfu |  The small town of Edfu is located on the western shore of the River Nile, approximately 100 kilometres north of Aswan, and 85 kilometres south of Luxor. Home to over 60,000 residents this rural market town is largely involved in agricultural as it is surrounded by a large expanse of fertile land. ... |
Nile Cruise
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| Kom Ombo |  Kom Ombo is a small rural settlement located 4 kilometres to the east of a sharp bend in the River Nile, approximately 50 kilometres north of Aswan. The town, which is home to an estimated 60,000 residents, is centrally located in a large floodplain area that is known for its local production of su... |
Nile Cruise
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| Aswan |  Aswan is the most southerly city in Egypt and stretches along the eastern bank of the island-studded River Nile, and is overlooked by the dry, sand-blown hills of the Western Desert. This picturesque city is located approximately 250 kilometres south of Luxor, and stands at the northern edge of the... |
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Cairo
2 nights | The exciting and chaotic city of Cairo is the capital of Egypt and known worldwide for its close proximity to the three famous Great Pyramids and the stunning Sphinx. Nicknamed the ‘City of a Thousand Minarets’ for its profusion of domes and minarets, Cairo is an amalgam of cultures as it stands at... |
Cairo Marriott Hotel and Casino
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Nile Cruise
4 nights | |
Cairo Marriott Hotel and Casino
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