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EGYPT
Sinai Peninsula
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Aswan
Lake Nasser
All three internal flights are included
OUR JOURNEY
DAY 5 | Exploring Alexandria Begin today at the Catacombs of Kom
El Shoqafa. Discovered in 1900, these rock- cut tombs date to the 2nd century AD. At Pompey’s Pillar, you’ll find a monolithic column erected in 300 AD. Then tour the lovely Montazah Palace and Royal Gardens, and see the Roman Amphitheater. meals b+l+d
DAY 6 | Back to Cairo
Return to Cairo and check in to the Waldorf
Heliopolis Towers, ideally located close to the airport for your flight tomorrow. meals b+l+d
DAY 7 | Embark the Oberoi Zahra
Fly to Luxor and board the Oberoi Zahra. After
lunch, step off with our expert Egyptologist and tour the stunning Karnak Temple with its massive pillars and grand Hypostyle Hall. Nearby, Luxor Temple is connected to Karnak by the remarkable, nearly 2-mile long Avenue of the Sphinxes. meals b+l+d
DAY 8 | Valley of the Kings
Focusing on the sites of the Nile’s West Bank,
today’s touring includes the famous tomb of the young king Tutankhamen and the amazing Tomb of Ramses VI. You’ll also marvel at the Colossi of Memnon and visit the temple at Madinat Habu – with its imposing walls. At Deir el-Medina, you learn about its long-ago residents: the thousands of artisans and laborers who constructed the temples and tombs in the Valley of Kings . meals b+l+d
DAY 9 | Cruising to Edfu
Step ashore with our engaging Egyptologist
in Edfu to visit the Temple of Haroeris - rich in design, intricate in detail and ingenious in its construction. You’ll also visit the Temple of Kom Ombo. Set on a picturesque river bend, this unusual dual-deity temple is dedicated to the falcon-headed God Horus and the fearsome Crocodile God Sobek. meals b+l+d
DAY 10 | A Day in Aswan
Discover one of the marvels of the modern
era. Built in 1972, the High Dam at Aswan spans more than 2 miles and soars 300 feet. You’ll also visit the Philae Temple , rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser after the completion of the High Dam. After lunch, you’ll step aboard a felucca, traditional sailing vessel of the Nile to visit the Aswan Botanical Garden on El Nabatat Island. meals b+l+d
DAY 1 1 | Temples of Abu Simbel
Disembark and fly to Abu Simbel to tour the Temple of Ramses II. Carved from solid rock, the 67-foot tall figures of the King are among the most impressive sites of antiquity. Then
fly to Cairo where you’ll be escorted to the Waldorf Heliopolis Towers. meals b+l+d
DAY12 | DayatLeisure
This day is yours to relax, explore and enjoy as you wish. meals b+l+d
DAY 13 | Farewell to Cairo
We’ll take you to the airport today. meals b
DAY 1 | Welcome to Cairo
Upon arrival, you’ll be escorted to the 5-star
Kempinski Nile Hotel where a stylish Nile-view room awaits you.
DAY 2 | Between the Paws
By special arrangement, stand between the Paws of the Sphinx for a private presentation with Dr. Ashraf Mohie El-Din. Drawing on his professional experience mapping excavations on the Giza Plateau, he is a wonderful speaker. Then gaze upon the Great Pyramids and have lunch at the Mena House. Continue to Memphis , site of Egypt’s ancient capital, and then see the remarkable Step Pyramid
of King Zoser at Sakkara. (When the new Grand Egyptian Museum opens, you’ll be among the first to tour this state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Great Pyramids.) This evening, you’ll dine along the Nile. meals b+l+d
DAY 3 | Old Cairo
With our expert Egyptologist, your tour of Old Cairo includes fine views from the Citadel, a medieval fortification set on a hill. After lunch, you’ll visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities - a perfect introduction to the ancient sites you’ll explore along the Nile. End your touring in the lively Khan El Khalili bazaar – where gold, jewelry, exotic spices and rugs have been traded for centuries. meals b+l+d
DAY 4 | Travel to Alexandria
Travel to Alexandria, founded in 331 BCE, and tour the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a striking landmark embellished with carved letters, pictograms and hieroglyphs from more than 120 different scripts. Enjoy dinner and 2 nights at the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel. meals b+l+d
Visit the Working Rooms at the Grand Egyption Museum
While the Grand Egyptian Museum is still under construction, A+R guests can enjoy exclusive access to the Working Rooms. Here in this subterranean state-of-the-art facility, you can watch
as scientists and Egyptologists painstakingly restore and prepare recently excavated artifacts for further study, research and exhibition. Call us for details.
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