Alexandria & Ancient Egypt

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Start and end in Cairo

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Gold Operator: Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Cairo
Cairo
Landmarks
Pyramids of Giza
Sphinx
Day 2
Cairo to Alexandria
Cairo to Alexandria
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner with Tour Director)
Included Activities
- Visit Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
- Visit Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Landmarks
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Day 3
Alexandria
Alexandria
Included Activities
- Visit Rosetta Stone site
- Visit Citadel of Qaitbay
- Visit Greco-Roman Museum
Landmarks
Rosetta Stone site
Citadel of Qaitbay
Greco-Roman Museum
Day 4
Alexandria to Giza
Alexandria to Giza
Included Activities
- Visit El Alamein War Museum
- Visit Commonwealth Cemetery
- Scenic Sunset Drinks Event with views of the Pyramids
Landmarks
El Alamein battleground
El Alamein War Museum
Commonwealth Cemetery
Pyramids of Giza
Day 5
Giza
Giza
Included Activities
- Visit Pyramids of Giza
- Visit Sphinx
- Visit Grand Egyptian Museum
- Explore Solar Boat exhibit
Landmarks
Pyramids of Giza
Sphinx
Grand Egyptian Museum
Day 6
Giza to Luxor
Giza to Luxor
Included Activities
- Visit Karnak Temple Complex
- Explore Hypostyle Hall
Landmarks
Karnak Temple Complex
Day 7
Luxor
Luxor
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Nobles
Landmarks
Valley of the Nobles
Day 8
Luxor to Nile Cruise
Luxor to Nile Cruise
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Kings
- Visit Howard Carter residence
- Visit Queen Hatshepsut's monument
Landmarks
Valley of the Kings
Temple of Hatshepsut
Day 9
Nile Cruise
Nile Cruise
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Hathor at Dendera
- Visit Luxor Temple
Landmarks
Temple of Hathor
Luxor Temple
Day 10
Nile Cruise
Nile Cruise
Included Activities
- Visit Esna Temple
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple
- Galabeyya party with Egyptian delicacies, music, and dancing
Landmarks
Esna Temple
Kom Ombo Temple
Day 11
Nile Cruise to Aswan
Nile Cruise to Aswan
Meals
Dinner (Farewell Gala Dinner alongside the captain and crew)
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Isis at Philae
- Leisurely felucca sail on the Nile
- Nubian dance performance
- Farewell Gala Dinner with captain and crew
Landmarks
Temple of Isis at Philae
Day 12
Aswan
Aswan
Included Activities
- Pre-dinner drinks
- Nubian Museum (Scenic Freechoice option)
- Nubian Village visit with guided tour and local home visit (Scenic Freechoice option)
- Kalabsha Temple on Lake Nasser (Scenic Freechoice option)
Landmarks
Nubian Museum
Kalabsha Temple
Aswan High Dam
Day 13
Aswan to Abu Simbel
Aswan to Abu Simbel
Included Activities
- Visit Abu Simbel temples of Ramses II and Nefertari
Landmarks
Abu Simbel temples
Day 14
Aswan to Cairo
Aswan to Cairo
Included Activities
- Visit National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation
- Visit Royal Mummies' Hall
Landmarks
National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation
Day 15
Cairo
Cairo
Included Activities
- Coptic Cairo walking tour with visit to Coptic Museum, Hanging Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue (Scenic Freechoice option)
- Historic Cairo exploration including Sultan Hassan Mosque, Arabic calligraphy learning, and Souq al-Silah and Bayt Yakan community projects (Scenic Freechoice option)
- Roda Island discovery with Nilometer visit and Manial Palace Museum (Scenic Freechoice option)
Landmarks
Coptic Museum
Hanging Church
Ben Ezra Synagogue
Sultan Hassan Mosque
Manial Palace Museum
Day 16
Cairo
Cairo

Landmarks
Pyramids of Giza
Sphinx

Landmarks
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Landmarks
Rosetta Stone site
Citadel of Qaitbay
Greco-Roman Museum

Landmarks
El Alamein battleground
El Alamein War Museum
Commonwealth Cemetery
Pyramids of Giza

Landmarks
Pyramids of Giza
Sphinx
Grand Egyptian Museum

Landmarks
Karnak Temple Complex

Landmarks
Valley of the Nobles

Landmarks
Valley of the Kings
Temple of Hatshepsut

Landmarks
Temple of Hathor
Luxor Temple

Landmarks
Esna Temple
Kom Ombo Temple

Landmarks
Temple of Isis at Philae

Landmarks
Nubian Museum
Kalabsha Temple
Aswan High Dam

Landmarks
Abu Simbel temples

Landmarks
National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation

Landmarks
Coptic Museum
Hanging Church
Ben Ezra Synagogue
Sultan Hassan Mosque
Manial Palace Museum

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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours Ship

Sanctuary Sun Boat III
The Sanctuary Sun Boat III is an intimate river yacht representing the ultimate in luxury Nile cruises. Style, comfort and refinement are re… Read more
Capacity
81
Built
1993
Guests
36
Crew
45
Length
61 m / 200 ft
Width
14 m / 46 ft
Suites
18
Staterooms
Registry
Gross Tonnage
800 gt
Electricity
Beam
14 m / 46 ft
Cruising Speed
7 kn / 13 kph / 8 mph
Generators
Engines
Draft
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

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- Typhoid - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Egypt. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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