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15 Days Highlights of Egypt & Kenya Tour Package
Duration: 15 Day/ 14 Nights
Priced From: $8,840 pp dbl. occ.
Dates: Jul - Dec, Feb - Apr, Jul - Sep, Nov, Dec
In Egypt, view the Giza pyramids and the sphinx, the temple of Ramses and the Valleys of the Kings and Queens. Fly to Kenya where you explore the culture of the Maasai on the vast plains of the Masai Mara Game Reserve, and the African bush at Samburu Game Reserve. Participate in game drives in two of Africa's best locales.
Consider extending your time at Kichwa Tembo or perhaps adding an unforgettable hot air balloon ride.
Tour Itinerary
Days 1-2
Arrive in Cairo, gateway to the ancient wonders of Egypt. Cairo Marriott Hotel
Day 3
Travel to the Giza Plateau, site of the Pyramids of Mycerinus, Chefren and the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the only survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Sphinx stands nearby, its exact purpose and meaning still shrouded in mystery. This evening hosts a welcome dinner at your hotel. Cairo Marriott Hotel B L D
Day 4
Fly to Aswan and connect to Abu Simbel to visit the magnificent Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Hathor, dedicated to Ramses' beloved wife Queen Nefertari. Return to Aswan and continue overland to board your five-star deluxe Nile cruiser 'Sun Boat IV,' moored in private dock. The reception staff welcomes you onboard with chilled fruit juice. You have time to settle in to your cabin before having lunch on board. Then join your Egyptologist for a visit to Aswan's High Dam and the granite quarries that supplied the ancient Egyptians with most of the stone used to build the pyramids and temples. View the Unfinished Obelisk that weighs 1,500 tons and is an example of the technique used by the ancient Egyptians in producing these enormous monoliths. This evening, meet your boat manager and staff over cocktails and canapés before sitting down to a gourmet dinner. MS 'Sun Boat IV' B L D
Day 5
 Take a short boat ride to the exquisite Temple of Philae on the island of Agilika. Recently moved from the dam submerged Island of Philae, the temple was then reconstructed stone by stone on Agilika. Return to your deluxe Nile cruiser for a cooking lesson and opportunity to help your on-board chef prepare lunch. If you prefer, just relax and enjoy the passing scenery en route to Kom Ombo. Then visit the site of the Temple of Haroeris (the sun god) and Sobek (the crocodile god). Return to 'Sun Boat IV' for afternoon tea as you sail to Edfu. Later, stop at beautifully preserved Temple of Horus (the falcon-god). Attend an on-board "Egyptian Night" costume party with a chance to dress up in traditional Egyptian galabeyyas. Dinner is a lavish buffet of Egyptian specialties, followed by Arabic music and dancing for everyone. As you celebrate, your cruiser continues to private dock in Luxor. MS 'Sun Boat IV' B L D
Day 6
Explore the West Bank of the Nile. The Necropolis of Thebes in the famous Valley of the Kings and Queens was the burial ground of the pharaohs of the New Kingdom when ancient Egypt was at its most powerful. Continue to the terraced funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt's first female pharaoh, and the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous seated statues of Amenophotep III. After lunch on board 'Sun Boat IV,' tour the East Bank, including the Temple of Luxor, known in Ancient Greek times for their haunting voices at dawn, and the Temple of Karnak, a huge complex 2,000 years in the making. Return to your cruiser for afternoon tea. This evening, gather for a gala farewell dinner with white-gloved waiters serving gourmet cuisine. An invigorating belly dance performance and "whirling dervish" show provide entertainment. MS 'Sun Boat IV' D
Day 7
View Egypt's splendors in the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, housing the world's greatest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. The treasures of Tutankhamun's tomb are here, including his iconic funeral mask, while the Mummy Room displays the preserved remains of New Kingdom pharaohs. Cairo Marriott Hotel B L
Day 8
A walking tour of Islamic Cairo takes you from one of the remaining gates of the city, Bab El Fotouh, to Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Spend some time browsing the stalls and bargaining for crafts, jewelry and other souvenirs. Later, board your overnight flight to Nairobi.Cairo Marriott Hotel (dayroom) B L
Day 9
Your first introduction to the magic of the bush begins with a visit to Giraffe Center, where you join local school children in learning about these graceful giants. Continue to the Karen Blixen house and museum, made famous by the film Out of Africa. Afterward visit Kazuri Beads, a workshop where jewelry is hand-fashioned entirely by local artists. Nairobi Serena Hotel
Day 10
Experience the thrill of your first bush drive in Samburu this afternoon. With its vivid colors and contrasts between sky, bush and sand, the park is a photographer's paradise. Sambura Lodge B L D
Day 11
 During your wildlife drives today, watch for crocodile, velvet monkey and unique northern species, including the reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra and the graceful gerenuk. This afternoon, you are guests at a local Samburu village. Sambura Lodge B L D
Day 12
The jewel in Africa's crown, the Masai Mara is host to the most spectacular array of wildlife, which constantly changes as the plains game follows ancient migration routes. Lion are found in abundance throughout the park, as are elephant, giraffe and zebra. You may even glimpse rhino. After a late-afternoon game drive, return to camp for dinner Kichwa Tembo Camp B L D
Day 13
Drive with your guide across the vast plains of the Mara in search of lion, elephant, giraffe and impala. Learn about the Maasai culture with a visit to a Maasai village. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for a "Farewell to Africa" dinner. Kichwa Tembo Camp B L D
Day 14
Fly to Nairobi today where a dayroom has been reserved for your use before tonight's flight. The afternoon is at leisure. Nairobi Serena Hotel (dayroom) B
Day 15
Connect with your homebound flight.
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
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