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Egypt Deluxe with Nile Cruise
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Egypt
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Exclusively for Women
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Departures: November 2010 - November 2010
Itinerary
Important: U.S. Citizens require a Passport valid for six (6) months beyond stay. An Egypt Visa is required, and it can be obtained in Cairo for $15usd, exact change cash only. Anyone with prior Visa difficulties should obtain it prior to arrival. A full passport page is needed.
A Multiple-Entry Egypt Visa is required if taking the Jordan extension $15usd/each entry/cash only.
A Jordan Visa is required, and it can be obtained on arrival in Amman for $16.50usd cash only.
Click here for more information on visas and passports, and to download visa kits.
- Day 1 - Day 1 - Depart New York for Egypt.
- Day 2 - Cairo, Egypt: Upon arrival in Cairo, proceed to baggage claim and after clearing customs, you will be met by your Tour Host who will assist you in obtaining your Visa. Transfer your hotel. Tour the great wonders of the ancient world. A true crossroad of many ancient civilizations, Egypt is known today around the world as the land of the Sphinx and pyramids, and the cultural center of the Islamic world. On this journey you will explore Egypt's ancient temples, from the mysterious Sphinx to the inspiring Temple of Kom Ombo. Spend this afternoon at leisure in Cairo. Named the "Mother of the World" by its 16 million inhabitants, Cairo is a great city of contrasts: ancient and modern and is located in Lower Egypt at the southern tip of the Nile Delta. Dinner is on your own. This evening, see the Sound & Light show at the Pyramids.
- Day 3 - Cairo: This morning visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities which includes the world's largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts and the treasures of Tutankhamen's tomb then drive to Old Cairo to visit Al Moallaka Church (Hanging Church) and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Stop for lunch, afternoon visit to the Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx, These three Pyramids are the last surviving of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. See the Sphinx, the best-known monument in the world, which dates back over 4,500 years to the Old Kingdom. Then proceed to Khan El Khalili, the worlds largest 13th century covered oriental bazaar, overnight in Cairo. (Breakfast, Lunch)
- Day 4 - Cairo/Abu Simbel/Aswan: After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Abu Simbel to visit the famed temples of Ramses II. The first, and largest of the temples, is dedicated to the sun god Ra-Harakhte, while the second, dedicated to his favorite wife, Nefertari. When you arrive at Abu Simbel, a bus will drive you to the temple entrance where local Egyptologists will be available to give you a brief narrative history of the temples. Enjoy free time to explore and take photographs before returning to the bus to transfer to the airport for your flight to Aswan. Transfer to your hotel on Isis Island. (Breakfast)
- Day 5- Sailing the Nile/Aswan to Kom Ombo/Edfu: After breakfast, transfer to your Nile River Boat, your floating hotel while on the Nile. All meals are included during your Nile Cruise. All cabins are outside staterooms with luxury amenities. The ship has many amenities such as lounges with dancing every evening; is fully air-conditioned, with a swimming pool, Jacuzzi and sun deck.
Today you will Visit the High Dam, the Temple of Philae & unfinished Obelisk. Sail to Kom Ombo to visit the temple shared by the gods Sobek and Haroeis divided by an imaginary line each with its own chapel. Lunch on board. Visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek & Haeroris in Kom Ombo. Sail to Edfu. Afternoon tea and dinner is on board. Overnight onboard in Edfu. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - drinks excluded) Sometimes we will be obliged to overnight in Kom Ombo on Mondays due to Esna Lock traffic jams. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner-drinks excluded)
- Day 6 - Sailing the Nile/Edfu to Luxor: Have breakfast on board. Tour one of the best-preserved major temples in Egypt, the 2,000-year-old Temple of Horus. Sail to Esna, passing through Esna Lock, and continue sailing towards Luxor. Lunch on board. Afternoon tea is served during sail to Luxor. Dinner is onboard. Overnight in Luxor. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner-drinks excluded)
- Day 7 - Sailing the Nile/Luxor: Breakfast on board. Visit the West Bank - The Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon tea and dinner is on board. Overnight in Luxor. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner-drinks excluded)
- Day 8 - Disembark Ship/Luxor/Cairo: After breakfast onboard, visit Karnakand Luxor Temples, a centuries-old city of pylon, hypostyle halls, colossal statues, shrines and obelisks. Disembarkation and transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Transfer to your hotel in Cairo for overnight. (Breakfast)
- Day 9 - Cairo: After Breakfast, the day is at leisure to wonder around and explore this city rich in history or to do some last minute shopping. Perhaps an optional day trip to Alexandria. (Breakfast)
(Optional day trip to Alexandria): After an early breakfast you will then start your over day excursion to Alexandria by air-conditioned private vehicle and accompanied by an English speaking Egyptologist. Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shugafa and Qait Bay Fort. Stop for lunch and then proceed to the National Museum and the Alexandria Library "Bibliotheca Alexandrina". Return to Cairo. (Lunch would be included) $159 per person.
- Day 10 - Cairo: After an early breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to the U.S. (Breakfast)
NOTE: The sequence of the itinerary may be altered for some departures. Itinerary may be subject to change due to events beyond the control of WTC.
To view the November itinerary: View a more detailed itinerary of this tour here.
Please note: Though rare, it may be necessary to substitute hotels and adjust itineraries due to local conditions. Included features may not be available on all departures.
Egypt Deluxe with Nile Cruise
10 Days from $2499*
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Egypt
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Exclusively for Women
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Egypt Deluxe with Nile Cruise
10 Days from $2499*
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Egypt
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Exclusively for Women
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Egypt Deluxe with Nile Cruise
10 Days from $2499*
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Egypt
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Exclusively for Women
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