10 Day Discovery of Egypt with 4 Day Nile Cruise

$849 Land Only

$2049* Air & Land

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Highlights Escorted Package Includes Round trip flights NYC-Cairo Airline fuel surcharges Intra-Egypt flights 8 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels 1 night Cairo (Heliopolis) 4 nights Nile cruise on Royal Lotus (Plan A) or King of Thebes (Plan B) 1 night Luxor 2 nights Cairo All transfers 17 meals: 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary Services of an English-speaking Egyptologist tour manager All shore excursions Entrance fees per itinerary Special Features Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum Valley of the Kings & Queens, Luxor King's Chamber, Great Pyramid The Colossi of Memnon Itinerary DAY 1, Sunday - Depart the USA Depart the USA for Egypt. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey DAY 2, Monday - Arrive in Cairo Arrive and transfer to your hotel in the Heliopolis area of Cairo. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Cairo DAY 3, Tuesday - Depart Cairo, Embark Cruise Early morning departure for your flight to Aswan. Arrive and transfer to board your Nile cruise ship. Afternoon at leisure Optional: Abu Simbel excursion Overnight: Cruise (Aswan) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 4, Wednesday - Aswan, Cruise to Edfu This morning, view the Aswan High Dam, the granite quarries with the unfinished Obelisk, and Philae's Temple of Isis. Afterwards, sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Ptolemaic Temple, built in honor of gods Horus and Sobek. Overnight: Cruise (Edfu) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 5, Thursday - Edfu, Cruise to Luxor Today, travel by horse-drawn carriage to visit the 2000-year-old Temple of Horus. Standing as Egypt's best preserved temple and second largest after Karnak, the Temple of Horus is a compelling construction both in terms of size and intricacy. In the afternoon, sail via Esna to Luxor, the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes Overnight: Cruise Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 6, Friday - Luxor Today, visit the famed Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Cruise (Luxor) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner DAY 7, Saturday - Luxor This morning, visit the Temples of Karnak and Luxor as well as the famous Avenue of Sphinxes. Disembark the cruise and transfer to your hotel with the balance of the afternoon at leisure Optional: Sound and Light Show at the Temple of Karnak Overnight: Luxor Meals: Breakfast DAY 8, Sunday - Return to Cairo Transfer to the airport in Luxor for your return flight to Cairo. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure Optional: Dinner with Local Hosts in Cairo Overnight: Cairo Meals: Breakfast DAY 9, Monday - Cairo A day of sightseeing includes an up-close panoramic view of the Pyramids of Cheops, Khefren, and Mycerinus, a visit to the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. Continue to visit the world-renowned Egyptian Museum, with its treasures of King Tutankhamon and artifacts dating back some 3,350 years. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant nearby. After lunch, visit the Citadel, the medieval fortress of Salah-El-Din, the Mosque of Mohammed Ali, and the Khan El Khalili Bazaar Optional: Sound and Light show at the Great Pyramid Overnight: Cairo Meals: Breakfast, Lunch DAY 10, Tuesday - Depart for USA Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast Optionals Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Abu Simbel Excursion from Aswan Day #3 01 Jan 2008 - 19 Oct 2009     $239 Depart for the airport for your short flight to the archaeological complex of Abu Simbel, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you will enjoy a tour of the Nubian Monuments, the twin temples carved from the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II. Following your tour of one Egypt's most popular attractions, enjoy time at leisure to walk the temple grounds before returning to Aswan. Compare pre-purchase price of $239 to $260 if purchased locally. Please note that Egypt Air flight departs for Abu Simbel at 08:00am, and is subject to availability Luxor Sound & Light Show Day #7 01 Sep 2008 - 19 Oct 2009     $39 Inaugurated in 1972, the show starts with a historical introduction covering the birth of the great city of Thebes and construction of the Karnak Temple, one of the most famous temples in the world. The show also narrates the glorious achievements of some of the great Pharaohs. Spectators listen to a magnificent and poetic description of the artistic treasures and great legacy which the Karnak Temple encompasses. Compare pre-purchase price of $39 to $49 if purchased locally. Winter: Departs at 6 pm; returns at 7:45 pm. Summer: Departs at 8 pm; returns at 9:45 pm. Local Dinner with an Egyptian Family Day #8 01 Jan 2008 - 19 Oct 2009     $50 Spend a comfortable evening at the home of an Egyptian family in Cairo. This is a great opportunity to meet and get to know local residents as well as enjoy some traditional cuisine as you share a delicious meal with your hosts. Compare pre-purchase price of $50 to $60 if purchased locally. Departs at 7 pm; returns at 10 pm. Cairo Sound & Light Show Day #9 01 Sep 2008 - 19 Oct 2009     $39 At sundown, drive to the Sphinx area to attend one of Egypt's most entertaining productions--the Sound & Light Show at the Giza Pyramids. Since 1961, this exhilarating performance has wowed crowds and is a "must" for visitors to Egypt. The show combines ancient Egyptian history with a dazzling display of modern lights and lasers. Compare pre-purchase price of $39 to $49 if purchased locally. Winter: Departs approximately 5:30 pm; returns at 8 pm. Summer: Departs approximately 7:30 pm; returns at 10 pm. Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD 2008 Land/Cruise Only Air & Land/Cruise   Book By Jun 13 Book After Jun 13 Book By Jun 13 Book After Jun 13 Oct 19 879 1079 2079 2279 Nov 23 899 1099 2049 2249 Dec 21 1159 1359 2749 2949 2009 Land/Cruise Only Air & Land/Cruise   Book By Jun 13 Book After Jun 13 Book By Jun 13 Book After Jun 13 Jan 11; Feb 15; Mar 1; 15 899 1099 2049 2249 Apr 5 1159 1359 2359 2559 May 3 899 1099 2099 2299 May 17 869 1069 2069 2269 Jun 7 849 1049 2299 2499 Jun 28 869 1069 2459 2659 Aug 16 869 1069 2099 2299 Sep 6 869 1069 2069 2269 *Not included: International airport taxes & September 11th Security Fee, visa fees, optional tours, tips of $21 for airport assistance, luggage handling, drivers and Cairo & Luxor hotels (see Terms & Conditions). Additional suggested tips: Cruise ($5 per day X 4 days = $20 per person) and Tour Manager ($4 per day X 8 = $32 per person) and Egyptologist ($6 per day X 8 days = $48 per Person). Land only prices do not include arrival/departure transfers nor do they include flights Cairo-Aswan, and Luxor-Cairo. Package is based upon Block Seat Egypt Air flights from New York (JFK), which include the domestic Egypt flights. US domestic connecting flights are not available in conjunction with this airfare. When flying to Cairo via an alternative airline, or using Egypt air instant purchase fares, intra-Egypt flights must be purchased separately and at an additional cost of $263 per person. When booking land only, intra-Egypt flights must be purchased separately and at an additional cost of $263 per person. Please note that in many cases, Egypt Air changes intra-Egypt schedules, flights and reservations. Therefore, your final flight schedule will only be confirmed to you by your Tour Manager while you are in Egypt. Cruise itinerary is subject to change. US travelers will need a visa for this trip. Click here to learn more about entry requirements. Cabin Categories Plan B - [details] King of Thebes   Aswan The newly renovated King of Thebes, Ramses King of the Nile, and the Queen of the Nile are part of the Nabila Nile Cruise Fleet. These vessels are considered to be among the luxurious vessels cruising the Nile, boasting suite style cabins and spacious dining rooms. [more] Le Meridien Heliopolis   Cairo This deluxe hotel is located near the Presidential Palace, in the exclusive residential area of Heliopolis. [more] Sofitel New Winter & Pavilion Palace   Luxor This deluxe hotel is centrally located in Luxor, overlooking the Nile and close to the great temple of Luxor. [more] Ramses Hilton   Cairo This deluxe ultra-modern hotel is the tallest building in Cairo, enjoying majestic views of Cairo, the Nile and the Pyramids. [more] Plan A - [details] M/S Royal Lotus   Aswan The MS Royal Lotus offers a great chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Nile banks and see the magnificent temples and tombs of the ancient world. The tastefully decorated and spacious cabins and en suite modern bathrooms offer the guests every comfort of home and then some. This flagship cruiser benefits from the very latest marine engineering and navigation technology. She is certified to the highest international standards for safety and comfort and is operated by an experienced, professional crew. [more] Le Meridien Heliopolis   Cairo This deluxe hotel is located near the Presidential Palace, in the exclusive residential area of Heliopolis. [more] Sonesta St. George Luxor Hotel   Luxor This deluxe hotel is located on the East Bank of the Nile, only minutes to the Luxor Temple and Luxor Museum. [more] Semiramis InterContinental   Cairo This deluxe hotel is located on the banks of the Nile. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? 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