The great pyramids of Giza guarded by the Sphinx; the Valley of the Kings; the great Temples of Abu Simbel, Karnak and Luxor — mere words do not adequately describe these ancient wonders. As rulers of the ancient world for 2,500 years, Egypt’s legacy of earthly power and divine afterlife is unrivaled. The once powerful pharaohs would have it no
other way.
Starting in Cairo, the Antiquities Museum is the perfect introduction to Egypt’s impressive history. Cruise along the Nile, from Aswan to Luxor and the Valley of the Kings, on a 3-day journey where you’ll enjoy Nubian and Berber culture, dance and feast. Journey by camel to a Coptic monastery and view the stark beauty of the Valley of the Kings from a hot-air balloon. Enjoy the sound and light show at Karnak Temple and visit the recently discovered Valley of the Mummies, with over 10,000 mummies.
Go off-roading to the Black and White Deserts and the idyllic oasis of Siwa. Drive across sand dunes to the Great Sand Sea. Explore the historic city of Alexandria, named after Alexander the Great and ruled by Cleopatra. Returning to Cairo, visit the Hanging Church, the world-famous Khan el Khalili Bazaar, and the 9th century Ben Ezra Synagogue and the spring beside it, where Moses was found in the reeds. |
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Day 3 Old Cairo Sights, Alexandria Day 6 Oracle Temple of Amun, Desert Adventure to the Great Sand Sea Day 7 Oasis of Quaral or Bir, El Arashya Day 8 Bahariya, Arag Oasis Day 9 Black and White Deserts Day 10 Baharya Oasis, Valley of the Mummies, Cairo Day 11 Great Pyramid of Khufu and the Sphinx Day 13 Aswan sights and Felucca excursion Day 14 Aswan and Nubian Villages, to San Simeon Monastery by Camel Day 15 Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu-Esna Nile Boat Cruise Day 16 Karnak and Luxor Temples Day 17 The Valley of the Kings Accommodations
Comfortable hotels/lodges with private bathrooms. Nile cruise is on a 5-star standard boat.
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