|
10 Days Signature Egypt Tour Package
Duration : 10 Days / 9 Nights
Priced From : $4,335 ( Price is per person, based on double occupancy )
Days : May, Jul - Dec
An Independent Itinerary
Signature Series programs, a part of our Signature CollectionSM, are fast, easy-to-book itineraries for independent travellers, offering a private alternative to popular group destinations. Choose one of our suggested Signature itineraries, for an independent holiday honed to perfection by over four decades of expertise. With your own exclusive party of family or friends, you'll enjoy the best destinations, finest hotels, "must-see" sights and the services of expert local guides - as well as private transfers and selected meals. Our Signature itineraries give you private travel at its best.
Tour Itinerary
DAYS 1-2: USA or Canada/Cairo, Egypt
Depart the USA or Canada by overnight flight. On arrival in Cairo, you are met and transferred to your luxurious hotel. Four Seasons Hotel
DAY 3: Cairo
Your first day of exploration in Cairo includes the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and its Mummy Room, which houses a priceless treasure of archaeological finds. Visit the hilltop Citadel, a spectacular medieval fortress, where you explore the mosque and tomb of the Ottoman ruler Mohamed Ali. Later, 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 for a traditional lunch. Four Seasons Hotel B L
DAY 4: Cairo
Explore the relics of ages past at ancient Memphis, Sakkara and the Great Pyramids of Giza. Also see the famous Sphinx and the Solar Boat Museum.
Four Seasons Hotel B L
DAY 5: Cairo/Luxor
 Fly to Luxor and visit the awe-inspiring Temple of Karnak. After lunch, cross the Nile to explore the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens. View the fabled Colossi of Memnon and the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. MS 'Sun Boat IV' B L D
DAY 6: Luxor/Denderah/Luxor
Cruise northward to Qena on a scenic route far from the crowds and other cruise ships. Visit the beautiful Ptolemaic Temple of the Goddess Hathor at Denderah, with its dark chambers, underground passages and towering columns inscribed with hieroglyphs. Lunch is on board 'Sun Boat IV' as you cruise back to Luxor. On arrival, embark on a tour of the Luxor Temple, begun by Amenhotep III and completed by Egypt's most renowned pharaoh, Ramses II. Conclude your sightseeing today with a stop at the famous avenue of sphinxes guarding the Luxor Temple. MS 'Sun Boat IV' B L D
DAY 7: Luxor/Esna/Edfu/Kom Ombo
Cruise to Edfu to explore the second largest and best preserved Greco-Roman temple in Egypt, the extraordinary Temple of Horus, the falcon-headed god. MS 'Sun Boat IV' B L D
DAY 8: Kom Ombo/Aswan
Disembark at Kom Ombo ("hill of gold") to visit the lovely Greco-Roman temple, uniquely dedicated to Haroeris (the sun god) and Sobek (the crocodile god). Return to the ship for lunch, followed by an afternoon excursion to the majestic Philae Temple on the Island of Agilika. Conclude your sightseeing with a visit to the famed Unfinished Obelisk. End the day with a cruise around the Aswan islands in a felucca (weather permitting). MS 'Sun Boat IV' B L D
DAY 9: Aswan/Abu Simbel/Cairo
Fly to Abu Simbel to view the four 65-foot figures of Ramses II fronting his temple. Return to Cairo and your hotel by the Nile. Four Seasons Hotel B L
DAY 10: Cairo/USA or Canada
Board your international flight. B
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
Save time, money and stress!
For reservations: Fill out the vacation planner to be contacted by our Egypt vacation specialist.
Contact : Travelwizard.com
Phone: 1-800-330-8820 or 1-415-446-5252
12/08
| 
