EB - Wonders of the Pharaoh
Cairo, Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo & Luxor 12 Days from $2298.00
Overview
Tour Style | Classic Tours |
Tour Length | 12 Days/9 Nights |
Departs | YYZ - Toronto Pearson Airport, other gateways available |
Starts | Thursdays from Toronto |
Finishes | Mondays in Toronto |
Highlights | Visit the great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Embark on a Nile Cruise. Visit the infamous Luxor temple and temple of Horus. Sail on a felucca. See the Colossi of Memnon. Edfu and Kom Ombo temples guided visit. Temple of Hatshepsut and Valley of the Kings visit. |
Included Features | • International roundtrip airfare from Toronto to Cairo*. |
Additional Information | No Information |
Itinerary at a glance
Day 10 - En Route |
Day 2 - Cairo |
Day 3 - Cairo |
Day 4 - Cairo |
Day 5 - Cairo / Luxor / Nile Cruise |
Day 6 - Nile Cruise |
Day 7 - Nile Cruise |
Day 8 - Nile Cruise |
Day 9 - Nile Cruise / Aswan / Cairo |
Day 10 - Cairo |
Day 11 - Cairo |
Day 12 - En Route |
Itinerary
Day 1 (Thu) - En Route
An overnight flight from Toronto to Cairo.
Day 2 (Fri) - Cairo
Upon arrival at the Cairo airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for overnight.
Day 3 (Sat) - Cairo
Visit Memphis, where the Alabaster Sphinx and the statue of Ramses II exists, Saqqara where the famous Unas Pyramid is located, King Zoser Step Pyramid, Mastaba Tomb of TI. In the afternoon, you will visit the great Pyramids of Giza, one of the seven wonders of the world. Nearby is the mysterious Sphinx. Overnight at your hotel. (BL)
Day 4 (Sun) - Cairo
Visit the Egyptian Museum, which houses a magnificent collection of Pharaonic antiquities, especially the golden treasures of Tut Ankh Amun. Visit Old Cairo, Mohamed Ali Mosque and the Cairo Citadel. Continue to visit the Moallaqa Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Your tour will stop at the Khan El Khalili Bazaar displaying all types of oriental goods. Overnight at your hotel. (BL)
Day 5 (Mon) - Cairo / Luxor / Nile Cruise
Transfer to Cairo airport for a flight to Luxor. The town of Luxor is located in Upper Egypt and lies on the right bank of the Nile. Upon arrival in Luxor, transfer to your Nile cruise for embarkation. In the afternoon, visit the great Luxor Temple and the magnificent Karnak Temple of Amun with its famous Hypostyle Hall, the Statue of Ramses II, the Obelisk of Queen Hatsheput. Even in the time of the Pharaohs, this great temple was regarded as the finest creation of an abounding in architectural accomplishments. Overnight in Luxor aboard your cruise. (BLD)
Day 6 (Tue) - Nile Cruise
Sightseeing in Luxor including the West Bank, where some of the richest treasures in the world are located such as the Tomb of Tut Ankh Amun in the Valley of the Kings. Visit some of these tombs as well some of the beautiful tombs in the Valley of the Queens. Continue to visit Hatsheput’s Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Overnight aboard your cruise. (BLD)
Day 7 (Wed) - Nile Cruise
Visit the Horus Temple of Edfu, one of the three beautiful temples of the Ptolemaic Period. Sail to Kom Ombo, and visit the Sobek Temple, which offers beautiful murals and reliefs. Sail to Aswan and overnight aboard your cruise. (BLD)
Day 8 (Thu) - Nile Cruise
At Aswan, the Nile parts into many arms divided by immense granite rocks and islands, in particular the island of Elephantine. There is only a small area of fertile land producing what are considered the finest dates in all of Egypt. In the morning, you will visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries and the Philae Temple. In the afternoon, you will sail on the Egyptian felucca to view the Elephantine Island, the Botanical Gardens on Kitchen Island and the Aga Khan Mausoleum. Overnight in Aswan. (BLD)
Day 9 (Fri) - Nile Cruise / Aswan / Cairo
Disembark from your Nile cruise and transfer to the airport for a flight to Cairo. Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your hotel. (B)
Day 10 (Sat) - Cairo
Enjoy a day of leisure in Cairo. Optional tours available. Overnight at your hotel. (B)
Day 11 (Sun) - Cairo
Enjoy a day of leisure in Cairo. In the evening, transfer to the airport for your departure. (B)
Day 12 (Mon) - En Route
Early morning flight to Toronto.
Prices
Period: 2017
Tour EB – P.P. in double |
First Class |
Deluxe |
Superior Deluxe |
Sep 16 – Dec 09 |
2298 |
2698 |
4198 |
Dec 10 – Jan 06 |
2698 |
3198 |
5198 |
Jan 07 – May 31 |
2298 |
2798 |
4498 |
Jun 01 – Sep 15 |
2498 |
2998 |
4598 |
Sep 16 – Dec 10 |
2398 |
2898 |
4698 |
Taxes |
489 |
489 |
489 |
Single Supplement |
599 |
1298 |
2599 |
*Price includes airfare from Toronto. For other departure gateways, please contact us for a quote.
Easter & other holidays - supplement applies
Accommodation
City |
First Class |
Deluxe |
Superior Deluxe |
Cairo |
Barceló Cairo Pyramids |
Fairmont Nile City |
Mena House |
Nile Cruise |
M.S. Sherry Boat |
M.S. Mayfair/M.S. Moon Goddess |
M.S. Star Goddess |
Accommodation is subject to availability.
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