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Africa & West Asia >> Egypt >> Egypt Land & Cruise
A 10-day Egypt vacation package where culture and history come alive at every turn
EGYPT: CROSSROADS OF CULTURES AND FAITHS
10 Days from
$2,499
Cairo
Explore the Crossroads of Cultures and Faiths as you delve into Egypt’s amazing wonders on this 10-day Egypt vacation package . Uncover the mystery and mystique of Egypt and marvel at the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx. See the world's largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts and the treasures of Tutankhamen's tomb at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. This trip to Egypt takes you to discover the largest collection of Egyptian Christian artifacts in the world and visit Sainte Mary Church in Maadi, where the holy family started their trip to Upper Egypt. On your Nile cruise, visit the High Dam, the Granite Alexandria Quarries with the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Temple of Isis at Philae. Sail on board a traditional Egyptian ......
Program Highlights
- Uncover the mystery and mystique of Egypt and marvel at the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- See the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts and the treasures of Tutankhamen’s tomb at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
- Discover the largest collection of Egyptian Christian artifacts in the world and visit Sainte Mary Church in Maadi, where the holy family started their trip to Upper Egypt
- On your Nile cruise, visit the High Dam, the Granite Alexandria Quarries with the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Temple of Isis at Philae
- Sail on board a traditional Egyptian sailing “felucca” for a view of Kitchener’s Island Botanical Garden and the Agha Khan Mausoleum
- Visit the West Bank necropolis including the Valley of the Kings, the Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon
- In Alexandria, admire the Roman Catacombs and Pompey’s Pillar, the area’s most prominent remaining Greek Landmark
Includes
- Hotel accommodations for 6 nights
- 3 nights on board a Nile River cruise ship
- 18 included meals consisting of:
- 9 buffet breakfasts
- 6 lunches
- 3 dinners - Sightseeing, including licensed Egyptologist and all entrance fees, as follows:
- Tour of Cairo, including the Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili bazar
- Tour of old Cairo, including the Coptic Museum and St. Mary Church in Maadi
- Nile Cruise sightseeing including: Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna and Luxor
- Visit Saint Bishoy on Wadi El Natroun on the way to Alexandria
- Tour of Alexandria, including the Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar and Alexandria Library
- Visit St. Mina Monastery on the way back to Cairo - All transfers and luggage handling within Egypt
- All Hotel taxes and service charge
Small Groups
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Notes
From prices are per person, based on double occupancy.
Extra nights and single occupancy are available upon request.
Rates are not valid during certain holidays and blackout periods.
Departures & Rates
2022 DATES & PRICING
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Hotels
Cairo
LE MERIDIEN PYRAMIDS
4 Nights / First Class
This majestic resort hotel is beautifully set in its own landscaped gardens and provides unrivalled...
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HOLIDAY INN CITY STARS
1 Night / First Class
Established in 1952, Holiday Inn is one of the world's most recognized hotel brands with...
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Alexandria
Hilton Alexandria
1 Night / First Class
Stay at Hilton Alexandria Corniche and enjoy gorgeous views of the Mediterranean Sea and historic...
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Arrive in the Land of the Pharaohs. Upon completion of immigration and customs formalities at Cairo International Airport, you will be met at the exit by our representative and escorted to your hotel.
Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx. Then, tour the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities to see the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts. After lunch, proceed to Khan El Khalili bazaar, where you can haggle for Egyptian treasures to take home or dine at cafés along the Nile River. (B,L)
Visit Old Cairo to see Al Moallaka Church (Hanging Church). Then, visit the Coptic Museum where you can find the largest collection of Egyptian Christian artifacts in the world. Next, have lunch followed by a visit to Sainte Mary Church in Maadi, the place where the holy family started their trip to Upper Egypt by boat. (B,L)
Transfer from your hotel to Cairo Airport for your morning flight to Aswan. Upon arrival you will be escorted to your Nile cruise ship. You will visit the High Dam, the Granite Alexandria Quarries with the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Temple of Isis at Philae. Sail on board a felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailboat and view Kitchener’s Island Botanical Garden and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. After lunch, sail to Kom Ombo where you will visit the Ptolemaic Temple of Sobek and Haroeries before arriving in Edfu. (B,L,D)
Travel by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, the falcon god. Dating from 237 B.C., it is considered the best preserved temple in Egypt and the second largest after the Temple of Karnak. Sail to Esna, passing through the Esna Lock, and continue sailing towards Luxor. (B,L,D)
Visit the West Bank necropolis including the Valley of the Kings, the Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. Take in the sites at St. Wanas Monastery, the saint who is widely known for helping anyone who asks him to find anything (or anyone) that has been lost. N.B: – Nile Cruise itinerary may change in sequence but not in visits. (B,L,D)
After breakfast, visit the Karnak and Luxor temples, a centuries old city of pylons, hypostyle halls, colossal statues, shrines and obelisks. Disembark and transfer to the airport for your afternoon flight to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo you will be met and escorted to your hotel. (B)
After breakfast, transfer from Cairo to Alexandria where you will visit St. Bishoy Monastery in Wadi El Natroun. The Monastery of Saint Bishoy contains the relics of Bishoy, Paul of Tammah, and relics of other saints. Eyewitnesses recount that the body of Bishoy remains incorrupt. Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria is also entombed there. Next, drive to Alexandria where you enjoy lunch and continue your visit to the Catacombs, the largest Roman cemetery in Alexandria. Discover Pompey’s Pillar, the most prominent remaining Greek Landmark in Alexandria then transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay. (B,L)
After breakfast, visit Alexandria Library and the Monastery of St. Mina who is well known as the Wonders’ Maker. Then drive back to Cairo for an overnight stay. (B)
After breakfast, transfer from hotel to Cairo International Airport for final departure. (B)
