Day 1 : Depart USA

Overnight flight to Cairo.

Day 2 : Cairo, Egypt

Your tour begins in Cairo today. Gather for a special welcome reception and dinner this evening. (D)

Day 3 : Cairo - Memphis - Sakkara

A preliminary overview prepares you for your excursion to the magnificent Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx. After touring the pyramids, travel south to visit the site of ancient Memphis, with its 40-foot statue of Ramses II, and Sakkara, with the oldest of all the pyramids, the Step pyramid. (B)

Day 4 : Cairo

Spend the morning discovering the incomparable collections of the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, including statues, reliefs, sarcophagi, and the treasures of the tomb of Tutankhamen. Later in the day, enjoy some time on your own to return to the museum or perhaps visit the fascinating Khan El Khalili bazaar. Tonight, see Cairo's skyline illuminated on an evening dinner cruise complete with regional cuisine and entertainment. (B, D)

Day 5 : Cairo - Aswan

Fly from Cairo to Aswan. In the afternoon you may choose to take an optional tour to Abu Simbel. At Abu Simbel you will see the extraordinary temples built by Pharaoh Ramses II, which were moved to their present site during construction of the Aswan High Dam. (B)

Day 6 : Aswan - Cruise Ship

Embark on your Nile cruise ship, the m/s Liberty, this morning. After lunch on board ship, sail by traditional felucca to Kitchener Island for a stroll through the botanical gardens. Your ship remains in Aswan overnight. (B, L, D)

DAY 7 : Kom Ombo

Before setting sail, visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries, and the ancient Philae Temple of Isis. Begin your cruise down the mighty Nile, stopping at Kom Ombo to tour the famous double sanctuary. (B, L, D)

Day 8 : Edfu - Luxor

This morning visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu. Following lunch, set sail for Luxor. Pause to view small villages alongside the river and enjoy a preview of the exciting sites that you will visit in Luxor (ancient Thebes) and on the West Bank. (B, L, D)

Day 9 : Luxor

Cross over to the West Bank of the Nile to visit the Valley of the Kings and Queens, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. This afternoon, enjoy a tour of the massive complex of the Temple of Karnak. After dinner, return to the Temple of Karnak for the breathtaking sound and light show. (B, L, D)

Day 10 : Luxor - Disembark Cruise

Disembark your ship this morning. Return to the West Bank to visit the tombs in the Valley of Nobles and the well-preserved temple complex of Medinet Habu. This afternoon you may choose an optional tour to the Luxor Museum. (B, D)

Day 11 : Luxor - Cairo

Depart your hotel and fly back to Cairo. Enjoy a farewell dinner tonight. (B, D)

Day 12 : Cairo - Tour Concludes

(B)

Starting at $1999
Land Only
(Domestic air from Cairo to Aswan, and Luxor to Cairo, is not included in the land rate.)

• Departure Dates & Prices

Your Itinerary

• Day 1 Overnight Flight
• Day 2-4 Semiramis Intecontinental Hotel In Cairo.
• Day 5 Old Cateract Hotel, Aswan
• Day 6 - 9 m/s Liberty Cruise ship
• Day 10 Sheraton Luxor Hotel
• Day 11 Semiramis Intercontinental Hotel, Cairo.

On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

Step back in time and explore thousands of years of history, legend, and lore as you view the timeless wonders of Egypt. Discover the world of the ancient Egyptians as you visit the incomparable sites of the pharaohs - Memphis and Sakkara, the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor and Karnak temples, and the tombs on the West Bank of ancient Thebes. Cruise along the legendary Nile River, pass colonnaded temples, and stop at the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo, situated at the crossroads of ancient caravan routes. Return home with a new understanding of this mystical land.

m/s Liberty Cruise Ship

• Your cruise on the fabled Nile River is river sailing at it's best and actual cruising times are short and pleasant
• The m/s Liberty is a five star ship with all suite accommodations, each with a private balcony and a private bath, minibar, TV and video system, telephone and safe deposit box.
• The ship offers a swimming pool, sun decks, boutiques and restaurants that serve both Egyptian and International cuisine.
• A full American buffet breakfast is served daily.
• Nightly entertainment including folklore shows and an Egyptian themed formal party are included.
• Relax in the cosmopolitan ambiance while uncovering the treasures of Egypt's past. There is no elevator on the m/s Liberty.