Nile Discovery 2012 - 13 Go to Operator's Site

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1 - Cairo

Arrive at Cairo International Airport. An arrival transfer from the airport to the hotel is included.

Day 2 - Cairo - Aswan

In the morning accompanied by a qualified, English speaking Egyptologist, we visit the Egyptian Museum housing over 100,000 relics including the magnificent treasures of King Tutankhamun. We then see the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx. In the evening we board the first class overnight train to Aswan. (B)

Day 3 - Aswan - Cruise Boat

After freshening up in our cruise boat cabins we board a felucca to see the Elephantine and Kitchener Islands. We continue to a Nubian Village to learn about the original inhabitants of this region. This afternoon is free to shop in the markets in Aswan. (B,L,D)

Day 4 - Cruise Boat

It’s an early start this morning as we visit Abu Simbel to visit the incredible temple built by Ramesses II. When we return lunch is on board the panoramic decks of our cruise boat. On the way we pass via Kom Ombo and stop to visit the temple. (B,L,D)

Day 5 - Cruise Boat

Our journey continues to the town of Edfu where we gaze at the temple dedicated to the falcon headed sky god, Horus. We travel by horse and carriage to the almost fully-intact Temple of Edfu. (B,L,D)

Day 6 - Cruise Boat - Luxor

We continue along the river arriving at the ancient capital of Thebes. A highlight for all visitors to Egypt is our guided tour of the Valley of the Kings. We also visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Our guide then introduces us to the amazing Temple of Karnak as we take a trip by airconditioned minibus to explore the Temple of Luxor. In the evening we board the overnight first class train to return to the capital. (B)

Day 7 - Cairo

Arriving in Cairo we transfer to the hotel to freshen up. The rest of the day is spent further exploring Cairo. We see the necropolis of Saqqara, including the Step Pyramid of King Zoser. Returning to the city we visit Coptic Cairo and some of the oldest churches in the history of Christianity. In the afternoon we take time to visit the vibrant Khan el Khallili market. (B)

Day 8 - Cairo

Our trip ends at the hotel after breakfast (B).