Cairo and Alexandria with 3 Night Nile Cruise

(10 Nights / 11 Days) Cairo (2N), Alexandria (2N), Luxor (1N)

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OVERVIEW

The mysteries of the Sphinx await on this off-season vacation in Egypt! Enjoy an escorted vacation in Cairo and Alexandria. Visit the incredible Egyptian Museum and marvel at the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza—the oldest of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Visit Alexandria’s 4th-century Mediterranean harbor city founded by Alexander the Great. Guided sightseeing includes the Catacombs of Kom El Shogafa, Pompey’s Pillar and the lush Montazah Gardens. Travel through the El Beheira desert en route to Wadi el Natrun to visit the Coptic Monastery. Return to Cairo and fly to Aswan to begin your 3-night cruise on the Nile—considered the longest river in the world. See the Aswan High Dam and take a boat excursion to the Temple of Philae—dedicated to the Goddess Isis. Along your Nile River cruise, visit fascinating temples and shrines dating back to the 2nd century. On the West Bank, visit the Valley of the Kings where the tombs of the pharaohs were discovered. Your Nile River cruise concludes in Luxor with free time to explore with an overnight stay before returning to Cairo. This 11-day guided vacation in Egypt with Nile River cruise is even better with fewer crowds and more savings during off-season travel. A wondrous escape fit for a king!

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Day 1 ARRIVE IN CAIRO, EGYPT

 Welcome to Cairo. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Dinner

Day 2 CAIRO. EXCURSION TO GIZA

 CAIRO Guided sightseeing includes the Egyptian Museum.
GIZA. Take pictures of the Sphinx and of the Great Pyramids.
Breakfast

Day 3 CAIRO–ALEXANDRIA

 Scenic drive to Alexandria. Free time.
Breakfast 
137 mi / 220 km

Day 4 ALEXANDRIA

 ALEXANDRIA Guided sightseeing includes the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, that commemorates the ancient Library of Alexandria, and the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel. Visit the Montazah Garden.
Breakfast

Day 5 ALEXANDRIA–WADI EL NATRUN–CAIRO

 Drive through the El Beheira desert
WADI EL NATRUN Visit a Coptic Monastery before returning to Cairo.
CAIRO Dinner at your hotel.
Breakfast  Dinner 
155 mi / 250 km

Day 6 CAIRO–ASWAN (EMBARKATION) CAIRO Fly to Aswan

 ASWAN Embarkation and lunch on board. This afternoon, take pictures of the High Dam then visit the Philae Temple of Isis.
Breakfast  Lunch Dinner

Day 7 CRUISING: ASWAN–KOM OMBO–EDFU

 KOM OMB Guided walking tour includes the Temple dedicated to the crocodile and falcon gods.
EDFU Visit the Temple of Horus.
Breakfast Lunch  Dinner

Day 8 CRUISING: EDFU–ESNA–LUXOR

 ESNA Guided sightseeing on the West Bank of the Nile features the Valley of Kings and Queens. Visit Deir El-Bahri, Queen Hatshepsut’s monumental rock temple.
LUXOR Guided sightseeing includes the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
Breakfast  Lunch  Dinner

Day 9 LUXOR (DISEMBARKATION)

 LUXOR Disembarkation. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Breakfast

Day 10 LUXOR–CAIRO LUXOR Fly to Cairo

 CAIRO Free time this afternoon.
Breakfast

Day 11 CAIRO

 Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast

INCLUSION & EXCLUSION

Inclusions

4* Hotels
Buffet breakfast daily; 2 three-course dinner, plus all meals on board daily featuring full à la carte breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
Tours as mentioned in itinerary
Transfer

Exclusions