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Day 1 Thu Depart USA Evening departure. Meals and refreshments are served on board. Day 2 Fri Cairo Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be met and taken to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure. Day 3 Sat Cairo Full day city tour including the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, with the world's largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts and treasures from Tutankhamen's tomb. Next drive to the Citadel to view important Islamic structures, including the Muhammad Ali Mosque. In Old Cairo, we visit Al Moallaka Church (Hanging Church) and Ben Ezra Synagogue. End this city tour at Khan el-Khalili, Cairo's labyrinthine shopping Mecca. Best buys: gold, silver, papyrus, galabeyas, perfumes, antiques, and famous Egyptian cotton. Lunch is included during tour. (B,L) Day 4 sun Cairo (Giza Pyramids, Memphis & Sakkara) Full day tour of the Giza complex, including the Pyramid of Khufu (the Great Pyramid), the only remaining monument of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the Great Sphinx. After Giza proceed to Memphis and tour the "open air museum", site of the Colossus of Ramses the Second and the Alabaster Sphinx. Your visit to Sakkara will include the Step Pyramid, the first pyramid ever. You will subsequently view the Pyramid of Teti. Lunch is included during tour. (B,L) Day 5 Mon Cairo / Luxor / Cruise After a short flight to Luxor, you will board the M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess in time for lunch. Admire the temple complex of Karnak (ancient Thebes) and Luxor. In the early evening, there will be a Belly Dancing show and in the evening, an optional Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple. Overnight on board ship in Luxor. (B,L,D) Day 6 Tue Cruise (Luxor / Esna) After breakfast visit the necropolis on the Nile's West Bank that includes the Valley of Kings and Queens, the funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. Sail to Esna. In the early evening there will be the Captain's Welcome Cocktail Party and later in the evening fun at the Disco. Overnight in Esna. (B,L,D) Day 7 Wed Cruise (Esna / Edfu / Kom Ombo) Sail to the ancient settlement of Edfu, located on the west bank of the Nile, where you visit its Temple of Horus, the Falcon God, the major Ptolemaic temple. Of all the temples that remain in Egypt, it is the most completely preserved. Sail for Kom Ombo to visit the Temples of Sobek and Haroeris. In the evening there will be a Galabeya Party. Overnight on board ship in Kom Ombo. (B,L,D) Day 8 Thu Cruise (Kom Ombo / Aswan) Sail to Aswan and enjoy a tour of the High Dam, an outstanding water project to prevent the Nile River from flooding. Also stop at the Granite Quarries, which in antiquity furnished the stone for the monolithal, colossal statues, obelisks, and shrines which are found throughout Egypt. See the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Philae, dedicated to Isis, Goddess of Magic. The temple had to be relocated block by block to its current location because of the rising waters caused by the dams built on the Nile. End this day tour with a ride on a felucca, a typical Egyptian sailboat, around Kitchner's Island botanical garden and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Overnight in Aswan. In the evening there will be the Nubian Folkloric Show or the optional Sound & Light Show at the Temple of Philae. Overnight on board ship in Aswan. (B,L,D) Day 9 Fri Cruise (Aswan / Abu Simbel / Cairo) After breakfast, disembark and transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight to Abu Simbel. Here you visit two magnificent temples, relocated under the auspices of UNESCO. The Great Temple, with four colossal statues of Ramses II, was dedicated to the sun god Ra Horakhti. Engravings record victories of Ramses II over the Hittites. Abu Simbel's smaller temple, called the temple of the goddess of love and beauty, was built by Ramses II for his beautiful wife Nefertari. Statues of Ramses II and Nefertari adnor the temple and decorations depict Ramses and Nefertari offering sacrifices to the gods. After visiting this magnificent site, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Cairo. Once there, you will be assisted and transferred to your hotel. Balance of your day is at leisure for a last visit to a shopping bazaar and to enjoy Cairo's exciting nightlife or enjoy an exciting optional Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids. (B) Day 10 Sat Cairo to USA (or extend your stay) Morning transfer to Cairo International Airport for your return flight home. Meals and refreshments are served aloft. (B) |
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Cabin Upgrade & Supplements for suite accommodations available on request
Actual airfares from all gateways will be advised at the time of booking. Some airfares may require instant purchase.
All prices are based per person on double occupancy. Rates for Triple/Children and extra nights at arrival and departure city are available on request. Other hotels in Cairo are also available on request.
M/S Sonesta Sun Goddess is a category 5-Star Deluxe vessel, built in 1989 completely renovated year 2008, offering superlative luxury and comfortable cruising for the experience of a lifetime. The boat features 5 decks including 49 standard cabins. 4 extravaganza suites with private terrace. 4 deluxe suites with private lounge. All suites & cabins have broad panoramic windows. Private direct-dial telephones. Safety deposit boxes & mini bars. Music system. Individual climate control. Wireless internet access. Plasma TVs and marine satellite. Bathrooms are equipped with bathtubs and hairdryers. Panoramic elevator. Barbecue area on deck. Gym room, Massage room, Sauna and Jacuzzi. Technical Data : Length 236.22 feet - Width: 42.65 feet - Height: 36.09 feet Water purification station (ultra violet), filtered and softened before distribution - Sound proof and fire resistant panels and ceilings - Fire alarm protection and sprinkler system 3 engines 380 hp (VOLVO PENTA) - 3 generators. Classification : Awarded the Certificate of Excellence from the American Bureau of Shipping (A.B.S.). Classified as A1 River Service.
Amenities
Onboard Entertainment: Entertainment on board is a marvelous complement to the daily activity ashore. Have fun in a state of the art Discotheque, Belly dancer show, "Gallabiya" party, a Nubian folklore show.and all other nightly entertainment. A great highlight is the Captain's cocktail party. During the day time enoy the outdoor swimming pool with bar service, jogging track located on the sun deck, billiard and Spa. In order to stay in form, before or after the daily adventures ashore, the M/S Sonesta Sun Goddess gives you a Gym room, Massage room, Sauna and Jacuzzi.
Dining
Savor the superb international gourmet cuisine available in the many boat�s venues. Main Dining Room: serving breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as a la carte dinners are served in an atmosphere of elegance on the lower deck. Sun Deck Bar: overlooking the Nile, offering refreshing cocktails all day until sunset, as well as barbeque specialties. Lounge: adjacent to the lobby, the lounge which features a dance floor, serves light meals for lunches and dinners and also a wide range of cocktails and beverages in a comfortable and stylish ambiance. Bar service can also be found on the sun deck by the Outdoor Swimming Pool which also offers a jogging track, billiard and the Spa
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This Tour is Available from: Cairo Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Citadel Departure time: Actual pick-up time will be advised upon arrival in Egypt Schedule: Daily Duration: Approx. 7 hours Highlights: See the pyramids of Cheops, Chephran and Mycerinus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and the Great Sphinx of Giza, a monument that stands 65 feet high and 187 feet long, and that combines the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body. See the Citadel, one of the world s greatest monuments and most important landmarks in Cairo. Visit the Mosque, also called the Alabaster Mosque, due to the extensive use of alabaster stone for the exterior walls. Visit the Egyptian Museum. Situated on Tahir Square in Cairo, with its 107 halls, it is the most important museum in Egypt. Statues, mummies, antique jewels and the Tutankhamon treasures are on display. Lunch is included |
| Full-day Pyramids, Sphinx, Solar Boat, Memphis & Sakkara Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Cairo Pyramids, Sphinx, Solar Boat, Memphis and Sakkara Departure time: Actual pick-up time will be advised upon arrival in Egypt Schedule: Daily Duration: Approx. 8 hours Highlights: See the pyramids of Cheops, Chephran and Mycerinus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and the Great Sphinx of Giza, a monument that stands 65 feet high and 187 feet long,and that combines the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body. Continue with a visit of Memphis, the first capital city of Egypt, and Sakkara, one of the most exciting historical and archaeological areas in Egypt. Lunch is included |
| Full-day Alexandria Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Cairo Alexandria Departure time: Actual pick-up time will be advised upon arrival in Egypt Schedule: Daily Duration: Approx. 6 hours Highlights: Visit the National Museum with Greek and Roman artifacts, the Library, the Catacombs of Kom El Shuqafa and the Qaitbay Fort, the ancient lighthouse. Lunch is included |
| Half-day Citadel Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Cairo Citadel Departure time: Actual pick-up time will be advised upon arrival in Egypt Schedule: Daily Duration: Approx. 2 hours Highlights: See the Citadel, one of the world s greatest monuments and most important landmarks in Cairo. Visit the Mosque, also called the Alabaster Mosque, due to the extensive use of alabaster stone for the exterior walls. |
| Half-day Egyptian Museum Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Cairo Egyptian Museum Departure time: Actual pick-up time will be advised upon arrival in Egypt Schedule: Daily Duration: Approx. 3 hours Highlights: Situated on Tahir Square in Cairo, with its 107 halls, it is the most important museum in Egypt.Statues, mummies, antique jewels and the Tutankhamon treasures are on display. |
| Half-day Memphis & Sakkara Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Cairo Memphis and Sakkara Departure time: Actual pick-up time will be advised upon arrival in Egypt Schedule: Daily Duration: Approx. 4 hours Highlights: See Memphis, the first capital city of Egypt. Continue with a visit of Sakkara, one of the most exciting historical and archaeological areas in Egypt. |
| Half-day Pyramids & Sphinx Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Cairo Pyramids and Sphinx Departure time: Actual pick-up time will be advised upon arrival in Egypt Schedule: Daily Duration: Approx. 3 hours Highlights: See the pyramids of Cheops, Chephran and Mycerinus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and the Great Sphinx of Giza, a monument that stands 65 feet high and 187 feet long, and that combines the head of a pharaoh with a lion s body. |
| Sound & Light Show at Pyramids Call for Price | |
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This Tour is Available from: Cairo Sound and Light Show at Pyramids Departure time: Actual pick-up time will be advised upon arrival in Egypt Schedule: Daily, except Thursdays and Sundays Duration: The show is approx. 1 hour Highlights: Evening performance by the Pyramids |
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