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Cairo and Ancient Egypt Itinerary
Day 1 - UK - Cairo (Egypt)
Welcome to the bustling city of Cairo. Your journey begins as you are met at the airport and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 2 - Cairo - Luxor
Fly from Cairo to Luxor and head to the incredible open-air complex of Karnak to see the ancient hieroglyphs that adorn the pillars, still standing amongst the temples, including the hypostyle hall in the Precinct of Amun-Ra. Overnight hotel stay. (B,D)
Day 3 - Luxor
Take in stunning scenery as you cruise the west bank of the River Nile, then enjoy a visit to the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor. Later, enjoy a visit to the famous Valley of the Kings, part of the UNESCO-listed site of ancient Thebes. See the colourful depictions of daily life and the afterlife which adorn the tombs. Today, you'll also embark your ship to begin your Nile cruise. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Dendera - Luxor
One of the best-preserved temples complexes in Egypt can be found in Dendera. Discover the ornate Hathor Temple which will definitely leave a lasting impression. Later, return to Luxor and visit the hieroglyphs of Luxor Temple. (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Kom Ombo
Follow in the footsteps of ancient pharaohs as you cruise the River Nile. See beautiful villages and storied temples along the riverbanks. Visit Esna Temple and look up to see an array of astronomical scenes. Later, learn how temples were dedicated to specific gods at Kom Ombo. This evening, enjoy a lively galabeya party, themed with Egyptian delicacies, music and dancing. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Abu Simel - Aswan
This morning, fly to Abu Simel to visit one of Egypt's most celebrated monuments. The UNESCO-listed Abu Simel temples were built by Ramesses II and are some of the best-preserved in Egypt. This afternoon, return to Aswan for a guided boat tour on the Nile. (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Cairo
This morning, disembark your ship, bidding farewell to the Captain and crew. Head off on a guided tour of the Philae temple complex, a collection of ancient temples which were relocated as part of a UNESCO project. This afternoon, fly to Cairo for a three-night hotel stay. (B,L)
Day 8 - Cairo
Explore one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World as you visit the UNESCO-listed Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. After the tour, continue exploring the pyramids in Saqqara (extra expense) or return to the hotel to relax. (B,D)
Day 9 - Cairo
This morning, discover some priceless antiquities inside the Egyptian Museum, including the relics from Tutankhamun's tomb. Enjoy perusing exhibits, from ancient strolls to religious artefacts. There is an optional visit to the Cairo Citadel. (B,D)
Day 10 - Cairo - UK
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your return flight to the UK. (B)
For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary.