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- Day 1 Welcome to Cairo Welcome to Cairo, Egypt’s dynamic capital and the start of your journey through the land of the Pharaohs. After your airport transfer, take time to unwind and get settled. Later, meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers over a drink. It’s your first chance to connect and get a feel for this extraordinary city. Locations Visited: Cairo EG.
- Day 2 Fly to Luxor and Embark on Your Nile Cruise Early this morning you'll meet your Travel Director and fly to Luxor and connect with the remnants of ancient Thebes during a visit to the Temple of Amun and the imposing Avenue of the Sphinx. Board your cruise ship in time for lunch, then visit the Luxor Museum before returning to your cruise ship for dinner. Locations Visited: Cairo EG, Luxor EG.
- Day 3 A Day to Explore the Valley of the Kings Journey to the final resting place of Egypt’s Pharaohs, immersing yourself in the ancient history of Egypt’s Valley of the Kings. Visit the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon and the Grand Temple of Luxor. Connect With Locals as you enjoy a traditional Be My Guest bite to eat of freshly baked bread with honey and mint tea in the archaeological paradise that is Luxor's West Bank. Locations Visited: Luxor EG.
- Day 4 Journey to Ancient Kom Ombo Sail upstream to Kom Ombo, where life remains much as it was a thousand years ago. Standing at the threshold of the imposing Temple of Kom Ombo on the banks of the Nile, you’ll imagine visitors over the centuries arriving to pay homage to the gods Horus the Elder and Sobek. Tour the Temple and learn about its ‘double’ and perfectly symmetrical design for the duo, one side dedicated to the crocodile god, the other to the falcon god. After a captivating encounter with the ancients, enjoy a traditional Egyptian dinner on our cruise boat. Watching the sun set over the shimmering Nile, don your galabeas and toast to legends of the past and new friends. Locations Visited: Luxor EG, Edfu EG, Kom Ombo EG.
- Day 5 Onwards to Aswan Set sail on a traditional felucca across the mighty Nile to voyage around the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener’s Island. On arrival explore the Aswan Dam, built to curb the periodic flooding of the Nile. Our next stop is the Temple of Isis, followed by a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk, lying semi-carved in the solid bedrock. Locations Visited: Kom Ombo EG, Aswan EG.
- Day 6 Disembark and Fly to Cairo Enjoy a morning at leisure, or perhaps join a once-in-a-lifetime Optional Experience to Abu Simbel, carved into a solid rock cliff in Egypt’s Nubian Valley. As you approach the Great Temple, marvel at the four-seated colossi on either side of the entrance and the elaborate engravings depicting great victories and tributes to the gods. Later this afternoon, fly back to Cairo. Locations Visited: Aswan EG, Abu Simbel Temples EG, Aswan EG, Cairo EG.
- Day 7 Discover Colorful Cairo Take in sweeping views over Cairo from the site of the old Citadel before heading inside the Alabaster Mosque. With its elegant domes and Ottoman design, this landmark built by Muhammad Ali Pasha is one of Egypt’s most iconic. Then step inside the Hanging Church of St. Mary, one of the oldest Coptic churches in the country, built over the ruins of a Roman fortress. Enjoy some free time to explore and grab lunch at your own pace. Later, join an Egyptologist at the Grand Egyptian Museum to uncover over 100,000 artifacts, including Tutankhamun’s full tomb collection, from gold jewelry to the famous funerary mask. Locations Visited: Cairo EG.
- Day 8 Admire the Wonders of Giza The Great Pyramids of Giza beckon today and you have an opportunity to embark on a soul-stirring encounter with its treasures – the Colossus of Ramses II, the Step Pyramid of Saqqara and the enigmatic Great Sphinx. Be mesmerized by the intricate art of Egyptian carpet weaving as you meet the skilled artisans of a local weaving school during a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. This evening, gather with your Travel Director and fellow travelers over a drink and snacks to mark your final night in Egypt. Locations Visited: Cairo EG, Giza EG, Cairo EG.
- Day 9 Farewell Cairo Our epic journey at its end, we say farewell to newfound friends. Locations Visited: Cairo EG.
Name: Best of Egypt
Brand: Trafalgar
Quality: First Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: Cairo
End City: Cairo
Location Summary: Cairo, EG, Luxor, EG, Edfu, EG, Kom Ombo, EG, Aswan, EG, Abu Simbel Temples, EG, Giza, EG
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- Dining Summary - 8 Breakfast (B). 4 Lunch (L). 4 Dinner (D).
- Must-see Highlights - Explore Luxor and Cairo with an Egyptologist. Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Temple of Amun, Luxor Museum, the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon in Luxor, the Temple of Kom Ombo and the Temple of Isis on the island of Philae . View the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, the Citadel, Alabaster and Sultan Hassan Mosques in Cairo and the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza. See the Ramses II statue and Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis and the Step Pyramid in Saqqara. Sail in a felucca across the Nile.
- Iconic Experience - Luxor: Visit the Temple of Amun and the formidable Avenue of the Sphinxes where you can discover the remnants of ancient Thebes.. Luxor: Spend the day discovering the wonders of the Luxor Museum.. Valley of the Kings: Discover the ancient history behind the final resting place of Egypt's Pharaohs and Queen Hatshepsut's Temple at the Valley of the Kings.. Kom Ombo: Discover the temple of Kom Ombo and discover the wonders of the duo gods Horus the Elder and Sobek.. Temple of Philae: Enjoy a day filled of wonder at the Temple of Isis.. Cairo: Spend your day enjoying the sights of the Hanging Church of St. Mary or embark on a journey to see the ancient Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque. . Cairo: See Tutankhamun’s treasures on full display at the Grand Egyptian Museum — from gilded beds and chariots to his iconic golden mask. Join an Egyptologist to explore over 100,000 ancient artifacts, including colossal statues, ornate coffins and the world’s oldest prosthetic. . Giza: Enjoy a day gazing at the Great Pyramids of Giza and its treasures - the Step Pyramid of Saqqara and the Colossus of Rames II..
- Trafalgar Difference - Cairo: Nile cruises emerged in the early 19th century as travelers sought to explore Egypt's ancient wonders by boat. The Nile has always played a crucial role in Egyptian life from the transportation of goods, to enriching wildlife. Take in the cultural and historic significance of the Nile as you drift along the famous river during your overnight cruise..
- Be My Guest - Luxor: Enjoy an exclusive Be My Guest encounter on the banks of the Nile where your hosts, the El Boerey family, will share their stories about family life in a typical Luxor village. Savor a local culinary tradition of mint tea and freshly baked local bread with honey..
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® - Cairo: Be mesmerized by the intricate art of Egyptian carpet weaving as you meet the skilled artisans of a local weaving school. This ancient and traditional Egyptian craft is one of the oldest in the country, and only few schools have been safeguarding the traditional weaving methods on wooden looms, using silk and cotton, and natural dyes. More than carpets, they come to life as unique works of art. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Resilient Cities and Communities..
