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The Zen Monaco was built with inspiration from the classical European style and features 65 Junior Suites, 3 Presidential Suites, various amenities, and an elegant decor. Our attentive staff will guarantee a pleasant and memorable stay.

Sailings:
Luxor - Aswan for 5 days / 4 nights from Saturday to Wednesday
Aswam - Luxor for 4 days / 3 nights from Wednesday to Saturday

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Zen Monaco Restaurant

Zen Monaco Pool

Egypt River Cruises

<div><div></div></div><div><div><span>Travel to Egypt&#8230;A country of myths and mysteries that beckons with her wondrous sights and alluring mystique. Awe-inspiring pyramids&#8230;Golden-clad tombs buried with astounding treasures&#8230;The mighty Nile River and Valley from where ancient civilization emerged more than 5,</span><span class="morecontent">000 years ago. Come experience a glittering glimpse into the past on your Egypt vacation with Central Holidays&#8230;From the legendary Sphinx at Giza and the Great Pyramids, the only surviving structures acclaimed as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World&#8230;to the magnificent gilded artifacts of King Tutankhamen and the Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Come embark on an Egypt tour with Nile cruise and experience firsthand the captivating stories of the ancient world as you visit grandiose monuments and temples left behind by dynasties that rose and fell. Egypt&#8217;s capital, Cairo, is a fascinating fusion of the past and the present. This cosmopolitan city of over 19 million enjoys a wide array of attractions including Nile-side hotels, sidewalk cafes, fascinating museums, and mosques. Beyond all of that, &#8220;trade&#8221; is what made Cairo rich, and that tradition continues at her lively local bazaars, where haggling is part of the excitement and travelers can always find exquisite souvenirs. Our spectacular Egypt vacation packages also take you to sail along the Nile to Luxor and the Valley of the Kings, famed for its tombs and royal burial chambers. All of this and many more breathtaking sights and experiences await in this intriguing country on our Egypt vacation packages combined with the warm, hospitable, and welcoming nature of the locals&#8230;it&#8217;s no wonder Egypt has become one of the most popular travel destinations in the world!</span></div></div>

The Grand Egyptian Museum will be closed to the public from 15 October 2025 until 3 November 2025. This temporary closure is necessary to complete the final stages of preparation for the museum’s highly anticipated official opening, scheduled for 1 November 2025.

Egypt Travel Vacation | Travel to Egypt with Central Holidays

On this experience of a lifetime Egypt vacation package, share in the grandeur of Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, and the Nile by land and river. Travel to Egypt and her capital, Cairo  and see the world's largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts and the treasures of Tutankhamen's tomb at the Grand Egyptian Museum. Journey along on your trip to Egypt to mystical Alexandria guided by a certified Egyptologist for a full day excursion. Explore the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Queens, and the Valley of the Kings, famed for its tombs and royal burial chambers adorned with hieroglyphic writings along the walls. Board your luxury vessel in Luxor for a leisurely sailing along the glorious Nile and explore astounding antiquities in Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan. Marvel at the Great Pyramids of Giza and  the Sphinx

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.&#10;&#10;&#10;&#10;

ARRIVE CAIRO

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before heading out for a full-day tour exploring Cairo&#8217;s most iconic sites. Visit the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, as well as the enigmatic Sphinx. Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, where an extensive collection of ancient treasures awaits. Lunch is included at a local restaurant during your touring. Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure. (B,L)&#10;&#10;&#10;&#10;

CAIRO - FULL DAY CAIRO PYRAMIDS & GEM MUSEUM WITH LUNCH 

Start your excursion to Alexandria by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking Egyptologist as your guide. Visit the Catacombs of Kom-&#10;Alshukafa, the largest Roman Cemetery in Alexandria which is dated back to the second century. Discover Pompey&#8217;s Pillar the most prominent remaining Greek landmark in Alexandria, then proceed to Visit the Roman Amphitheater, the center piece of the Kom al Dikka archaeological site. After lunch, visit Alexandria Library (The Bibliotheca Alexandrina), the largest library in the world now with 8 million books, then you will enjoy your drive along the Cornish to see the whole city passing over the Bridge of Stanley landmark of modern Alexandria on your way to Quitbay fortress, built over the ruins of the ancient light house of Alexandria. Later in the evening, transfer back to Cairo. (B, L) &#10;&#10;

CAIRO / ALEXANDRIA / CAIRO - FULL DAY ALEXANDRIA EXCURSION WITH LUNCH

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, transfer to your cruise ship. Accommodation on board consists of outside cabins with private facilities. Overnight onboard. (B,L,D)&#10;&#10;

CAIRO / LUXOR 

Have breakfast on board your Nile River vessel and then depart for an early morning visit to the West Bank where you will discover the Colossi of Memnon; the Valley of the Queens and the Valley of the Kings, burial sites for many of the most powerful and successful pharaohs and high priests; the Temple of Hatshepsut; and Medinet Habu&#10;Temple. Return for lunch on board as the ship sets sail to Esna. Overnight onboard. (B,L,D)&#10;&#10;

LUXOR / ESNA

Continue the journey south for a brief stop at Edfu before sailing to Kom Ombo for a visit to the temple. This temple, unlike many others in Egypt, was dedicated to two gods; the Southern section is dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile headed man known as the god of fertility, and the Northern section to the falcon-headed god Horus. There is also a fascinating crocodile museum to visit with many artifacts and mummified crocodiles. Overnight onboard. (B,L,D)&#10;&#10;&#10;&#10;

ESNA / EDFU / KOM OMBO

Sail to Aswan and enjoy breakfast on board followed by a visit to the world-famous High Dam in Aswan, built in 1960-1971 to provide electricity to the villages along the Nile; see the Unfinished Obelisk, and explore the Temple of Isis on Philae Island. Lunch is on board followed by an afternoon at leisure with an opportunity to revisit the&#10;Temple of Philae for an optional sound and light show in the evening (extra cost). Overnight onboard. (B,L,D)&#10;&#10;

KOM OMBO / ASWAN

Early in the morning, transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight to Abu Simbel. Visit the Great Temple of Ramses II and the temple of his beloved Queen Nefertari. After visiting this magnificent site, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Aswan. Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be transferred back to your ship. Have lunch onboard, followed by sailing along the Nile by felucca around Kitchener&#8217;s Island and Agha Khan Mausoleum. Overnight onboard. (B,L,D)&#10;&#10;

ASWAN 

Sail to Edfu where you will visit 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. Overnight onboard overnight. (B,L,D)&#10;&#10;

ASWAN / EDFU

Enjoy breakfast on board as you sail to pass through the Esna Lock and continue sailing towards Luxor. After lunch, head out for a visit to the &#8220;world&#8217;s largest greatest open-air museum&#8221; at the Karnak Temple complex, covering a large area of land and featuring several temples, including the impressive Temple of Amun. Enjoy one last visit to Luxor Temple then return to the ship. Overnight onboard (B,L,D)&#10;&#10;

EDFU / ESNA / LUXOR 

Disembark and transfer to the airport for scheduled flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. (B)&#10;&#10;

LUXOR / CAIRO

After enjoying your breakfast, you will visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, home to a rich and diverse collection that spans Egypt&#8217;s history from prehistoric times through the modern era. Don&#8217;t miss the Royal Mummies Hall, where several of Egypt&#8217;s most famous ancient rulers are on display. Next, it&#8217;s on to the Saladin Citadel of Cairo, a medieval fortification located on Mokattam where you can take in fresh air and sweeping views of the city. Today, it is a preserved historic site featuring mosques and museums. Then you&#8217;ll have lunch at a local restaurant and continue your exploration with a visit to Khan El Khalili bazaar. (B, L)&#10;&#10;

FULL DAY EGYPTIAN CIVILIZATION MUSEUM, CITADEL & KHAN EL KHALILI WITH LUNCH

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (B)&#10;&#10;&#10;&#10;<div><br></div><div><b>Notes:&#160;</b></div><div>The itinerary may change in sequence but not in visits.&#160;</div><div>Meals as per itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch and D= Dinner)&#160;</div>

DEPART CAIRO

BREEZES OF THE NILE

In view of the River Nile, we&#8217;re one kilometer from central Cairo's Tahrir Square and adjacent to Ramses Mall. Cairo Tower and the Egyptian Museum are a five-minute drive from us. Cairo International Airport is only 45 minutes away. Enjoy our river-facing heated outdoor pool, onsite casino, shopping Galleria, evening receptions, and dining venues.<div>Daily breafast included.</div>

Nile River Cataracts

Saladin Citadel of Cairo

Alexandria Library - The Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Pompey`s Pillar and Serapeum ruins in Alexandria

Kom Ombo

Edfu

Karnak Temple

Cairo

The Great Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx

Luxor Sunset on the Nile River

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Abu Simple Temple

Temple of Horus at Edfu

Embark on this amazing trip to Egypt and Dubai to delve into the grandeur, wonders, and mystique of these countries.  Marvel at the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and experience Old Cairo and the Khan El Khalili Bazaar. See the world's largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts and the treasures of Tutankhamen's tomb at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. Your Egypt tour with Nile Cruise takes you to sail along this historic river to explore Luxor and the Valley of the Kings, famed for its tombs and royal burial chambers with hieroglyphic writings along the walls. Travel by horse-drawn carriage to the best-preserved temple in Egypt, the Temple of Horus. Travel to Dubai in the Emirates and join in a Desert Safari Drive through the fantastic high sand dunes and stay in a spectacular Safari Camp.&#160;

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.

MON I CAIRO

Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities to see the world&#8217;s largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts. Then drive to Old Cairo to visit Al Moallaka Church (Hanging Church). In the afternoon, visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx. (B,L)

TUE I CAIRO

Transfer from your hotel to Cairo International Airport for your morning flight to Aswan. Upon arrival you will be escorted to your Nile cruise ship. Accommodations onboard consist of outside cabins with private facilities. In Aswan, 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&#8217;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 Haroeris before continuing to Edfu. (B,L,D)

WED I CAIRO I ASWAN I KOM OMBO I EDFU

This morning, 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. Later this afternoon, sail to Esna, passing through the Esna Lock, and continue sailing towards Luxor. (B,L,D)

THU I EDFU I LUXOR

After breakfast, 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. Enjoy an optional sound and light show at Karnak Temple this evening. (B,L,D)

FRI I LUXOR

After breakfast, visit 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 back to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be met and escorted to your hotel. This evening enjoy an optional sound and light show at the Pyramid. (B)

SAT I LUXOR I CAIRO

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight to Dubai. Arrive at Dubai International Airport. After clearing customs, you will be met at the exit by our representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in. (B)

SUN I CAIRO I DUBAI

After breakfast, you will start your tour of Dubai, the Gulf&#8217;s most enchanting and cosmopolitan city. Start with a visit of the magnificent twin minaret Jumeirah Mosque, a spectacular example of modern Islamic architecture. Pass by the Palastquater &#8220;Zabeel&#8221; and Skyline at the Dubai Creek and continue towards Bastakiya, the wind towered houses of old merchants. After a visit of the Dubai Museum, housed in the 180 year old Al Fahidi Fort, you will cross the Dubai Creek with an &#8220;Abra&#8221; (water taxi) to reach the other side for a visit of the Spice Souk and Gold Souk. Return to Dubai for lunch at a local restaurant and a visit to the Burj Khalifa Tower. (B,L)<br>

MON I DUBAI

Today, take a half day tour to Sharjah, the &#8220;Pearl of the Gulf&#8221;. Our tour starts at the monumental Culture roundabout before heading off to the Natural History Museum in the desert. Returning to the city, we head for the Corniche, with the golden Al Majara Souk and into the heart of the heritage district, where the Al Naboodah House and the Al Arsa souk provide a glimpse of how life used to be lived. The tour ends at the fabulous Central Souk, with its typical Arab architecture and if you&#8217;re looking for souvenirs, then the vast selection of carpets, antiques and curios will surely satisfy the most determined shopper. In the afternoon, Land Cruisers (6 person to a Vehicle) will pick you up for a Desert Safari Drive through the fantastic high sand dunes. Take unique pictures from the Arabian Sunset in the desert. After the sun disappears behind the golden dunes, we drive to our Desert Safari Camp. The smell of freshly grilled kebabs and lamb, campfires, the scent of traditional water pipes and the relaxing sounds of Arabian music invite you for an unforgettable evening complete with a performer who will demonstrate the ancient art of belly dancing. Sandboarding and henna painting are also included. Return back to Dubai. (B,D)

TUE I DUBAI I SHARJAH I DUBAI

After breakfast, we will enjoy a full day tour of Abu Dhabi. The excursion takes you two hours from Dubai, passing the Jebel Ali Port, the largest man-made seaport in the world, to the capital of the UAE. Stop for pictures at Jazirra Residence, the former home of Shaikh Zayed, the previous president of UAE and the father of the nation. Admire Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the third biggest in the world, and visit Shaikh Zayed&#8217;s gravesite. Drive on Al Maqta Bridge and pass by one of the richest areas in Abu Dhabi with its impressive villas. Further along, proceed to the Corniche Road and stop for pictures at the glamorous Emirates Palace Hotel with its own marina and helipad. The tour continues to Al Bateen, where the palaces of the Royal Family are located. Stop for a shopping break in Marina Mall then enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. Return back to Dubai late this afternoon. (B,L)

WED I DUBAI I ABU DHABI I DUBAI

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight back home. (B)

THU I DUBAI TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY)

EGYPT & DUBAI

InterContinental Cairo Citystars is part of the Middle East's largest retail and entertainment complex, giving you direct access to 550 stores and an indoor theme park. The hotel is ideally located seven minutes from Cairo International Airport, 10 minutes from Cairo International Conference Centre and 30 minutes from downtown Cairo. Named Cairo's best business hotel by Business Traveler Magazine, it is also close to free time destinations such as the Egyptian Museum, Sakkara and the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx.

Voted Cairo's Best Business Hotel, InterContinental Cairo Citystars offers luxury amid lush gardens in the buzzing hub of Citystars Heliopolis, next to Stars Centre Mall. Whether you are in Cairo for business or leisure, the hotel puts everything at your fingertips, from steak to sushi, from spa treatments to squash, and from complimentary Wi-Fi to cocktails on the air-conditioned poolside terrace. For a tour of nearby Cairo Citadel and Giza Pyramids, our Concierge will gladly help.

Conrad Cairo is situated in the heart of bustling downtown overlooking the magnificent River Nile. Nearby the Egyptian Museum and 5 minutes walk from Nile City shopping mall. Conrad Cairo features spectacular views of the River Nile, enjoy access to the city center businesses as well as legendary attractions, 30 minutes to the Great Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx by car.

This 5-star luxury hotel offers city explores premium rooms with a private balcony featuring views of the Nile River, comfortable sitting area and a work desk. All rooms have a flat-screen TV with movie channels, a DVD player, marble bathroom comes with a separate bath tub, walk-in shower, signature fragrance amenities and a fluffy bathrobe, slippers and a hair dryer, Guests can enjoy the free WiFi in all rooms, public areas and meeting rooms. Facilities include a heated outdoor pool, Room Service is available around the clock, a glamorous international casino is available 24/7, and a health club with modern fitness equipment, 24-hour gym, sauna, steam, massage rooms, and on-site shops.

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