11 Day Luxury Treasures Of Egypt
Description:
Itinerary:
Arrive Cairo
Today, arrive in Cairo, a modern megalopolis with an intriguing past.
Overnight: Marriott Hotel & Casino
Cairo
Be prepared for a dose of Cairo’s legendary traffic as you head to Giza this morning. Fulfill a lifelong dream as you encounter the Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and marvel at the enigmatic Great Sphinx. Then, get a glimpse into ancient Egypt’s Pharaohs, power struggles, and dynasties during a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum, *Egypt’s newest and most ambitious cultural landmark. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon and gather for a welcome dinner this evening.
Overnight: Marriott Hotel & Casino
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Cairo – Luxor
Overnight: MS Blue Shadow
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Luxor
Overnight: MS Blue Shadow
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Morning Sailing
Overnight: MS Blue Shadow
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Aswan
Overnight: MS Blue Shadow
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Aswan
This morning, hop on a motorboat for a ride to the sanctuary island dedicated to the goddess Isis. Philae Temple is among the architectural wonders rescued from the rising waters of the Nile during the building of the High Dam. Then, gain a different perspective on the epic construction of the dam during an up-close visit of the area, before returning to your ship for lunch. The afternoon is yours to explore more of Aswan. Perhaps you’ll wander the local stores or search for spices in the local market, before regrouping for dinner aboard.
Overnight: MS Blue Shadow
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Aswan
This morning, board a felucca (wooden sailboat) for a scenic sailing. As your time in Aswan draws to a close, take in the views of the tall sand dunes on the western shore of the Nile. Your ship sets sail once again after lunch for a relaxing afternoon heading downstream towards Edfu.
Overnight: MS Blue Shadow
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Edfu
Beat the heat with an early morning visit to the well-preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu. Peruse the endless carvings of scenes depicting the power and grandeur of the pharaohs. Return to the ship for your last stretch of sailing, docking in Luxor mid-afternoon. Upon arrival, visit the city’s homonymous temple and walk among the mysterious human-headed sphinxes lining the ancient processional road to Karnak. After dinner on board, it’s your choice! Linger aboard the ship or join your guide for some time at the local souk (market), ending at a traditional café for a taste of mint tea.
Overnight: MS Blue Shadow
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Cairo
Cairo
Your adventure in Egypt ends today. Return home with a new understanding of this mystical land.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Inclusions:
- 3 Handpicked Accommodations
- 26 Meals included
- Flight from Cairo to Luxor
- Embark on a 7-night cruise and discover the secrets of the Nile
- Visit the Pyramids of Giza, the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- Explore the 4,000-year-old religious complex of the Karnak Temple.
- Discover the Valley of the Kings, including a viewing of the tombs of the Kings Tutankhamun and Ramses VI.
- Dress up and join the fun at a traditional galabeya party.
- Journey by motorboat to Philae Temple, rescued stone by stone during the construction of the High Dam.
- Tour Leader
Pre/Post Tour Accommodation
If you would like to arrive before the tour, or extend and stay on post tour, please speak with our Travel Consultants who will be happy to arrange a quote. We have options for a 3 night pre tour in Alexandria or 4 night post tour in Jordan. We can also arrange a roundtrip airfare quote.
Fitness Level
This tour has a medium fitness level. You must be able to stand on your feet for a few hours at a time, and be able to climb 3 flights of stairs and walk on uneven ground to participate.
Tour Operator
Tour operated by Collette, an award‑winning global tour operator
Exclusions:
- Roundtrip International Flights*
- Airport Transfers
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, etc.
- Tour Guide Gratuity (Highly Encouraged)
- Meals and services other than mentioned in the program.
- Drinks with meals.
- Early check-in and late check-out at hotels, if not mentioned in the program.
- Any additional optional tours.
*Roundtrip International Flights can be quoted by our Travel Consultants, please provide your travel dates.
Optional activities:
Please contact us for any additional optional tours you may like to add during your free time. If you want to extend your time in the arrival or departure city this is possible. We also offer roundtrip airfares from any state in the US.
