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Immediately across the Nile on Luxor’s West Bank, lie the myriad monuments, temples and tombs that comprise The Valley of...
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Sample Itinerary - REF EGYPT 4391
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Day 1: Cairo
Welcome to Egypt, arrival and transfer to hotel. Spend the remains of the day at leisure.
Day 3: Cairo
This morning visit the three great pyramids and Sphinx at the Giza Plateau. Explore this area on foot and then on camel back! In front of the pyramids sits the immense Sphinx. Located just a stone's throw from Giza, is tomb-strewn Saqqara. Partially covered tombs, drifting sands and pyramids dotted across the horizon give way to the centre piece - that of King Zhoser's step pyramid.
Day 4: Cairo
See the treasures of King Tutankhamen, mummies and more at the Egyptian Museum this morning. Arguably the most famous exhibit is the stunning solid gold funerary mask of the boy-King Tutankhamen. Continue your touring, visiting the Citadel, built by Salah-El-Din in the 12th century and the bustling Khan el-Khalili bazaar in the afternoon, where you can pick up some souvenirs.
Day 5: Cairo - Alexandria
Early today we drive 4-5 hours to Alexandria and enjoy our in-depth tour of the area. Highlights include the Catacombs at Kom El Shoukafa and nearby Roman Ruins, Pompey's Pillar, Fort Qaitbay, Alexandria National Library and Montazah Palace Gardens.... the list goes on!
Day 6: Alexandria - Cairo
Today we continue our sightseeing in Alexandria before returning to Cairo.
Day 7: Cairo - Dahabeya cruise
This morning take the flight to the ancient city of Luxor. Short transfer to Esna and board the Dahabeya, your home for the next five nights. Meet your Captain, the crew and your fellow travellers for a welcome drink and meeting with your Egyptologist guide. Enjoy an afternoon tour to the East Bank. Sightseeing begins with a visit to Karnak Temple, followed by Luxor Temple.
Day 8: Dahabeya cruise
This morning there is the option of rising at dawn to take a hot air balloon flight over Luxor before starting your days touring. Today explore Luxor’s West Bank and the atmospheric Valley of the Kings. Also visit the Valley of the Queens and the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, passing the imposing Colossi of Memnon en route. In the afternoon sail in direction of El Hagz Island.
Day 9: Dahabeya cruise
At sunrise start sailing to Edfu where your private horse drawn carriage will take you from the boat to visit the legendary Temple of Horus, which is the largest and most completely preserved pharaonic, albeit Greek-built, temple in Egypt, the best preserved and second largest temple in Egypt. Return to the dahabeya and continue sailing to Farris Island.
Day 10: Dahabeya cruise
This morning visit Kom Ombo - a masterpiece of Greco–Roman art in Egypt. This twin temple is dedicated to two distinct divinities, the falcon God and Sobek the crocodile God. Each of the two gods has their own entrance, court, chambers colonnade and sanctuary in this unusual double temple with its perfect symmetry. After your visit continue sailing toward Aswan.
Day 11: Dahabeya cruise
Early morning we visit the spectacular temples of Abu Simbel by air – optional tour. Have lunch on the Dahabeya before visiting the High Dam - a modern feat in engineering, creating the world's largest artificial lake - Lake Nasser. Take a leisurely boat ride out to Agilika island for a guided tour of the the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis.
Day 12: Dahabeya cruise - Cairo
Today bid farewell to your fellow travellers and the crew and disembark the dahabeya after breakfast. Take an afternoon flight from Aswan back to Cairo. Transfer to your hotel and have free time.
