Have you always wanted to see the Pyramids? Then Join us March 16-27, 2023 for 12 days in Egypt.

Twin $2699 per person; Your own room $3499 . Plus airfare and travel insurance.

Follow the allure of the Nile, uncover complex legends, and retrace the steps of the pharaohs in ancient Egypt. Embark on a 4-night cruise on the Nile, the world’s longest river. See Luxor’s impressive Temple of Karnak. In Luxor, explore the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Partake in a special evening and dress up to join the fun at a traditional galabeya party. Sail to Kitchener Island aboard a felucca (wooden sail boat). Stand in awe before the iconic Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza – one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World. Egypt's fascinating story waits to be discovered.

Stay12 Days11 Nights

Meals21 Meals10 Breakfasts4 Lunches7 Dinners

Day 1 Overnight Flight

Step back in time and explore thousands of years of history, legend, and lore as you walk amongst Egypt’s timeless wonders.

Day 2 Cairo, Egypt - Tour Begins

Begin your journey in Cairo, an ancient city with an intriguing past. Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino

Day 3Cairo - Grand Egyptian Museum - Cairo

Get an intriguing glimpse into ancient Egypt’s Pharaohs, power struggles, and dynasties before exploring the remarkable collections of the Grand Egyptian Museum.* See statues, reliefs, sarcophagi, and treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun. This evening, gather for a welcome dinner overlooking the banks of the Nile.

Day 4 Cairo - Optional Excursion

Wander a maze of stalls at the market, relax at a local café, or maybe even spend time in one of the city’s many museums. Perhaps you will join a full-day exploration of Alexandria, Egypt’s second-largest city;

Day 5 Cairo - Luxor - Karnak Temple - Board Cruise Ship

fly to Luxor, site of Ancient Thebes (UNESCO) and home to the expansive Karnak Temple. This afternoon, board your cruise ship for a leisurely voyage on the Nile River. Tonight you might opt to join an evening visit to Luxor temple, all lit up and boasting fascinating plays of light and shadow, ending your evening at a local café for a taste of mint tea.

Day 6 Luxor - Valley of the Kings - Luxor - Esna - Edfu Start the morning in ancient Thebes. Explore the Valley of the Kings, including the world-renowned tombs of Tutankhamun and Ramses VI. Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut as well as the Colossi of Memnon This evening, dress up and join the fun during a traditional galabeya party.

Day 7 Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan Step into another world at the well-preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu. Peruse the endless carvings of scenes depicting the power and grandeur of the pharaohs. After lunch, set sail for Kom Ombo and continue to Aswan, the Nubian City. Following dinner, enjoy a folklore show featuring a belly dancing performance.

Day 8 Aswan Learn about Aswan’s ancient trade of granite extraction and carving techniques during a visit to an unfinished obelisk. Board a felucca (wooden sailboat) and sail to the lush oasis of Kitchener Island where you embark on a short stroll through the botanical gardens.

Day 9 Aswan - Disembark Cruise Ship - Philae Temple

Consider an optional tour to Abu Simbel** and see the extraordinary temples of Ramses II relocated here during the construction of the High Dam. At dusk, board a motorboat to discover the Philae Temple an architectural wonder, during a Sound and Light Show.

Day 10 Aswan - Cairo - Khan el-Khalili BazaarEnjoy some free time to shop in the world-famous souk of Khan el Khalili.

Day 11 Cairo - Giza - Cairo

an in-depth visit to the Pyramids of Giza, one of the 7 ancient wonders of the world. farewell dinner.

Day 12Cairo - Tour Ends

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Post Tour: 3-Night Jordan: Petra & the Dead Sea Extension

$999 pp plus additional airfare. Single $1,699pp

Day 1

Dinner

Cairo - Amman, Jordan - Madaba - Mt. Nebo - Petra

Fly to Amman,* the capital of Jordan. Travel to Madaba, the “City of Mosaics.” Visit the church of St. George, visit Mt. Nebo, where Moses saw the Promised Land – present day Israel – and is believed to be laid to rest. Continue to the ancient city of Petra for a 2-night stay.

Day 2

Petra

Enjoy a full day tour of the remarkable stone-carved city of Petra (UNESCO), one of the new Wonders of the World.

Day 3

Petra - Wadi Rum - Dead Sea

This morning depart for the immense desert of Wadi Rum, stunning in its natural beauty and home of the famous film, Lawrence of Arabia. Experience desert life Pause for lunch at a local campsite before relaxing on an afternoon-long transfer to the Jordanian shore of the Dead Sea. enjoy sunset overlooking the Promised Land.

Day 4

Dead Sea - Depart for Home

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