HIGHLIGHTS OF EGYPT (14 Days / 13 Nights)
Cairo, Alexandria, Abu Simbel, Aswan, Kom-Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor, Cairo


Begin a comprehensive journey through this ancient land with three nights in the capital city of Cairo. Visit the great sites of the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, Saqqara, and Dahshur, as well as some of the most important mosques in the Islamic world, including the Mosque of Ibn Tulun. Next, you will venture by car to the Mediterranean city of Alexandria. Spend one night here visiting the Roman Museum, the Fort of Qaitbey and many other legendary structures of civilizations past. Return to Cairo to experience the Coptic character of the city. Wander along charming cobblestone streets, and explore the great bazaar of Khan el Khalili. The following day, fly to Abu Simbel, the southernmost city in Egypt, home to the great temples and statues dedicated to Ramses II. At the end of the day, fly to Aswan for two unforgettable nights on the banks of the Nile. During this period visit the newlyd Nubian Museum and the Monastery of St. Simeon. There are endless sights to see in Aswan, revered as the most lush and fertile city on the Nile River. Sail along the water in a traditional felucca boat – a perfect way to view the wildlife that flourishes on Kitchener’s Island. After fully exploring Aswan, board your Nile cruiser for four nights. The cruise will include visits to the ancient sites of Kom-Ombo, Edfu and Esna before docking in Luxor. Spend one night in Luxor visiting the Temple of Karnak and the Luxor Temple. Return to Cairo for a final night before your international departure.

Day 1: Arrive Cairo;
Day 2: Cairo (Great Pyramids, Saqqara, Dahshur);
Day 3: Cairo (National Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Mosques of Sultan Hassan, Ibn Tulun, Al Rifai, evening Sound and Light Show);
Day 4:Drive to Alexandria (Greco-Roman Museum, Catacombs of Kom el Shouqafa, Pompey’s Pillar) Return to Cairo;
Day 5: Cairo (Coptic Cairo, Ben Ezra Synagogue and Khan el Khalili Bazaar);
Day 6: Fly Abu Simbel (Touring) Fly to Aswan for two nights;
Day 7: Aswan (City tour including Nubian Museum and Monastery of St. Simeon);
Days 8-11: Board Nile Cruise for four nights-either Oberoi Shehrazad or Oberoi Philae (Sail through Kom-Ombo, Edfu, Esna, end in Luxor);
Day 12: Fly to Cairo for two nights; Day 13: Cairo (At leisure);
Day 14: Depart Cairo.

Cost per person based on double occupancy:
First-Class Deluxe
$4,650 $6,310


  Single traveler:
First-Class Deluxe
$5,100 $6,765


  Single Room Supplement:
First-Class Deluxe
$1,540 $2,695


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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