ANCIENT CITIES OF THE NILE (9 Days/8 Nights)
Cairo, Abu Simbel, Aswan, Luxor


This trip is an ideal overview of the major cities on the Nile River. Begin in Cairo with three days of private touring of all the major sites of Ancient, Christian and Islamic Egypt. Next, fly to Abu Simbel for a half day touring of the legendary Ramses II temples. In the late afternoon, fly to Aswan for two days of sightseeing and sailing in feluccas at the most beautiful part of the Nile in Egypt. Next you will stay in Luxor for two nights and journey to the great temples of Karnak, Luxor and Hatchepsut. Visit the local Night bazaar and drink tea while sitting in a café by the Nile to experience the true Egyptian lifestyle. Return to Cairo for one day before your international departure.

Day 1:Arrive Cairo;
Day 2: Cairo (Visit Giza, Saqqara, Dahshur);
Day 3: Cairo (Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, PM sound and light show);
Day 4: Fly to Abu Simbel (Tour temples, afternoon flight to Aswan) Spend two nights here;
Day 5: Aswan (City tour including Nubian Museum and St. Simeon Monastery);
Day 6: Fly to Luxor (Visit Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut;
Day 7: Luxor (Tour Luxor Temple, Temple of Karnak, PM sound and light show);
Day 8: Fly to Cairo (Visit Khan el Khalili and overnight);
Day 9: Depart Cairo.
Cost per person based on double occupancy:
First-Class Deluxe
$3,305 $4,230


  Single traveler:
First-Class Deluxe
$3,725 $4,650


  Single Room Supplement:
First-Class Deluxe
$525 $975


Sample Itinerary

Highlights of Egypt

Coastal Riches of Egypt

Arts of Cairo

Ancient Cities of the Nile

An Egyptian Tapestry

Western Desert Safari

Sinai Indulgence


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