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Lindblad Expeditions Cruises, Exploring Egypt, Cruise Vacation Package Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights Priced From: Call Travelwizard Dates: Oct - Dec, Jan - Apr, Oct - Dec Ship: Salacia From: U. S./Fly Overnight to Cairo, Egypt  Our 10-day voyage to Egypt takes us to Cairo and along the Nile, in the company of distinguished Egyptologists, who will show you the many remarkable aspects of ancient and modern Egypt. You will see the artistic and scientific brilliance of the pharaohs, and the cultural vibrancy that has been maintained from the earliest settlements of the fertile Nile Valley to Egypt today. You visit bazaars alive with color and fragrant spices, and gain an appreciation for Egypt’s unique diversity. A highlight will be a four-night Nile voyage aboard the superb 54-guest Salacia, perhaps the finest ship on the Nile. This is a true discovery of Egypt’s arts, religions and, of course, the awe-inspiring architecture. Itinerary DAY 1 — U. S./Fly Overnight to Cairo, Egypt
DAY 2 — Cairo Arrive late in the day and transfer to the Four Seasons at The First Residence in Cairo. DAY 3 — Cairo Explore Islamic Cairo, a city of mosques, including the Mohammed Ali Mosque, whose five domes can be seen throughout the city. The pace quickens at Khan el Khalili, a maze of bazaars with rich leather goods, hand-worked gold and fragrant spices. Then, at the Egyptian Museum, view astonishing masterpieces from Ancient Egypt, including mummies of the pharaohs. This evening we will have a welcome dinner at a typical Egyptian restaurant. (B,L,D) DAY 4 — Cairo/Abu Simbel/Aswan/Embark A private flight takes you from Cairo to Abu Simbel, where the 3,500-year-old Temple of Amon and Re-Harakte houses the colossi of Ramses II. Rescued from Lake Nasser, the massive Great Temple of Abu Simbel now sits 200 feet above its original location. Nearby, visit the Temple of Hathor that was built for Ramses’ favorite wife, Queen Nefertari. Continue your journey as our private aircraft takes us to Aswan, where we board Salacia and have lunch. We visit Aswan’s famous quarries of pink granite where you’ll walk across the massive 1,162-ton Unfinished Obelisk, abandoned when it cracked. Discover lovely Philae Temple, a monument to the Egyptian goddess Isis. Sail by felucca through the cataract along Kitchener Island. (B,L,D) DAY 5 — Aswan/Kom Ombo Kom Ombo’s temple is dedicated to two gods: the hawk-headed Haroeris and crocodile-headed Sobek. Sail to Edfu and visit the Temple of Horus, considered the best-preserved Ptolemaic masterpiece of the ancient world. You’ll also have time to relax as we sail lazily along the calm, majestic river. (B,L,D) DAY 6-7 — Luxor Karnak and Luxor Temples, both dedicated to the god Amun-Ra, are located about two miles apart, but were once joined by a paved road lined with ram-headed sphinxes. Visit the Temple at Karnak, an architectural wonder that had been the most important anctuary of Egypt, and the graceful Temple of Luxor, guarded by massive statues of Ramses II. Cross the Nile to Luxor’s West Bank and visit the Valley of the Kings, Queens and Nobles including the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which has been called the finest building in Egypt. At the Luxor Museum see a mural from the Temple of Aton. (B,L,D) DAY 8 — Luxor/Disembark/Cairo Disembark Salacia and fly by private aircraft from Luxor to Cairo. Transfer to the Mena House Oberoi Hotel, located at the foot of the Pyramids in Giza. The afternoon is free and this evening attend the Pyramids sound and light show. (B,L) DAY 9 — Pyramids,Sphinx, Memphis,Saqqara or Dashur/Cairo The most enduring symbol of the ancient world, and the only surviving of its seven wonders, are the Pyramids at Giza. Learn how and why the pyramids were built, then view the Sphinx, carved out of a rocky outcrop, with the head of Pharaoh Chefren and the body of a lion. There will be an optional visit to Memphis, the city that represents the uniting of Upper and Lower Egypt, and Saqqara with its Step Pyramid complex or Dashur with its Bent and Red Pyramids. A memorable farewell dinner ends your expedition. (B,L,D) DAY 10 — Cairo/Home Extend your expedition to Jordan or fly home this morning. (B) Save time, money and stress! For reservations: Fill out the Lindblad Expeditions Cruise vacation planner to be contacted by our Lindblad Expeditions, River Journeys vacation specialist. Contact: Travelwizard.com Phone: 1-800-330-8820 or 1-415-446-5252 12/10 |
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