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9 days / 8 nights

Egypt Panorama

The wonders of the pyramids and ancient Egyptian gods beckon on this 9-day Egypt journey with a Nile cruise. It begins in Egypt's cosmopolitan capital, Cairo, where Nile-side hotels and sidewalk cafes sit beside outdoor bazaars full of Egyptian treasures, and where you can see the world's largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts. You then join the Nile for a 4-night cruise between Luxor and Aswan, through a valley famed for its tombs and royal burial chambers with hieroglyphic writing along the walls. Along the way you visit Giza's Great Pyramid, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, Karnak and Luxor temples, the Valley of the Kings, and the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo. Included - 4 nights at the Ramses Hilton Hotel, Cairo (or similar), bed and breakfast - 4 nights on the M/S Monte Carlo Nile Cruise (or similar), full board - Lunch during tours in Cairo - English-speaking representative during airport transfers - English-speaking Egyptologist during excursions - Air-conditioned vehicle for all airport transfers and included excursions Not included - Domestic flights Cairo/Luxor and Aswan/Cairo - Entry visa - Travel insurance (strongly recommended) - Tipping Optional - Abu Simbel excursion by plane from Aswan

11 days / 10 nights

Jewel of the Nile

Travel to Egypt to explore the treasures of of this fascinating country by land and cruise along the mighty Nile. On your ultimate Egypt vacation package, you will see the world's largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts and marvel at the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx in addition to the GEM. Head to Luxor and explore the Valley of the Kings, famed for its tombs and royal burial chambers adorned with hieroglyphic writings along the walls. Visit Aswan, see the High Dam and sail on board a traditional Egyptian sailing “felucca” for a view of Kitchener's Island Botanical Garden . Your supreme Egypt travel package then takes you to delve into astounding antiquities in Edfu and Kom Ombo, take in the famed Karnak and Luxor Temple complexes, and experience a belly dancing performance on your Nile Cruise vessel. On this inspired itinerary, we’ve combined the best Nile River Cruise destinations with the highest quality service, unsurpassed shore excursions, and luxury features that you can’t find anywhere else.

7 days / 6 nights

Taste of Egypt

Taste the essence of Egypt on this 7-day itinerary. The tour takes you to the mystical Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then blends Egyptian sightseeing with a leisurely Nile cruise you are sure to cherish for a lifetime. Cruise from the Nubian treasures of Aswan past the pharaonic temples to Luxor. You will see the Aswan High Dam and the Colossi of Memnon, two 75-foot, 1,000-ton statues that once guarded an ancient mortuary temple, and the Valley of the Kings, famed for its tombs and royal burial chambers with hieroglyphic writing said to tell the buried king's soul how to join the gods and ascend to eternal life. Travel by horse-drawn carriage to the best-preserved temple in Egypt, the Temple of Horus at Edfu. Included - 3 nights at the Ramses Hilton Hotel, Cairo (or similar), bed and breakfast - 3 nights on the M/S Monte Carlo Nile Cruise (or similar), full board - Lunch during tours in Cairo - English-speaking representative during airport transfers - English-speaking Egyptologist during excursions - Air-conditioned vehicle for all airport transfers and included excursions Not included - Domestic flights Cairo/Aswan and Luxor/Cairo - Entry visa - Travel insurance (strongly recommended) - Tipping Optional - Sound and light show at Karnak Temple