Tour ER - Cruising the Red Sea
18 Days / 16 Nights Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Including 4 days Nile Cruise & Red Sea Cruise

Tour Features: Return air fare to Cairo from Toronto 5 nights accommodation in Cairo based on bed and breakfast. 7 nights Red Sea Dive Cruise based on full board. 4 nights Nile cruise based on full board. Domestic air ticket Cairo / Sharm and Aswan / Cairo All sightseeing and shore excursions as detailed in the itinerary, including entrance fees. All transfers in Egypt including baggage handling and portage. The service of an English or French speaking Egyptologist guide.

Day 1 Tuesday - En Route
An overnight flight from Toronto to Cairo.

Day 2 Wednesday - Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, The Land of the Pharaohs you begin your journey in this ancient land, you will be met by our representative assisted through formalities and transferred to Hotel.

Day 3 Thursday - Cairo
After breakfast visit the Egyptian Museum, this hous­es a magnificent collection of Pharaonic antiquities, especially the golden treasures of Tut Ankh Amun. In the afternoon you will proceed to Old Cairo to visit the citadel of Salah El Din, and the Mohammed Ali Mosque situated high above the city, Continue to visit the Church of Abu Serga, Al Moallaqa Church (Hanging Church) and Ben Ezra Synagogue, the oldest Jewish synagogue in Egypt. For those who wish to browse and shop, your tour will stop at the Khan El Khalili Ba­zaar the world’s largest 13th century covered oriental bazaar.(B)

Day 4 - Friday - Cairo
After breakfast visit the Egyptian Museum, which houses a magnificent collection of Pharaonic antiquities, especially the golden treasures of Tut Ankh Amun. Proceed to Old Cairo to visit Mohamed Ali Mosque and the Cairo Citadel you will continue to visit the Moallaqa Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the oldest Jewish synagogue in Egypt. For those who wish to browse and shop, your tour will stop at the Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Overnight at Hotel. (BL)

Day 5 Saturday - Cairo / Sharm El Sheikh
After breakfast you will transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Sharm El Sheikh. Upon arrival you will be escorted to your Red Sea cruise ship where you will spend the next 7 nights 8 days. After dinner do not miss the opportunity to explore Sharm El Sheikh. Overnight on board. (BLD)

Day 6 Sunday - Sharm el Sheikh
During the day you can explore Natural Park of Ras Mohamed or take an optional diving or snorkeling excursion in this nature protectorate. Spend the afternoon leisureyou can relax and wander around the town of Sharm el Sheikh or join a “Sunset in the Desert” optional excursion by four wheel drive. Late in the afternoon, we sail for the city of Aqaba in Jordan. Overnight on board

Day 7 Monday - Aqaba (Optional shore excursions: Eilat & Aqaba city tour or Wadi Rum & Aqaba city tour)
In the morning we arrive in Aqaba, Relax and roam roam around the City of Aqaba, enjoy the sea at one of the many Aqaba beaches or join in our optional excusions: Desert of Wadi Rum & Aqaba city tour or diving and snorkling in Eilat and Aqaba city tour. Overnight on board.

Day 8 Tuesday - Aqaba (Optional shore excursions to Petra)
Today you will not miss an optional excursion to the famed Greco-Roman city of Petra, entirely carved into the rock. After dinner you will have free time for an evening walk in the colorful city of Aqaba. Overnight on board

Day 9 Wednesday - Taba (Optional shore excursions to Pharaohs Island)
Leave in the morning for Taba and join an optional excursion to the imposing Pharaohs Island. Walk through the ruins of the castle (Saladins Fortress) and then enjoy a swim in the crystal blue waters around the island. Tonight partake to the Fishermans Night and taste the best of Red Sea fish-food. Overnight on board

Day 10 Thursday - Safaga (Optional shore excursions)
Arrive in Safaga and enjoy a relaxing day or discover the beauty of the Red Sea underwater flora and fauna aboard a glass-bottom boat optional tour. Overnight on board

Day 11 Friday - Hurghada (Optional shore excursions)
Early departure to Hurghada. Free day to relax and stroll around the city of Hurghada or join in one of the optional excursions. Overnight on board

Day 12 Saturday– Hurghada / Luxor Cruise
This morning you will transfer from Hurghada by road to Luxor . Arrival Luxor and transfer to Nile Cruise for embarkation.  In the afternoon, visit the great Luxor Temple and the magnificent Karnak Temple of Amun with its famous Hypostyle Hall and the 134 huge columns, the Statue of Ramses II, the Obelisk of Queen Hatsheput’s and the Scared Lake.  Overnight in Luxor.  (BLD)

Day 13 Sunday – Cruise
In the morning you will visit West Bank (Thebes) where you will visit some on the tombs in the Valley of Kings, Valley of Queens and Nobles, Hatshepsut’s Temple at Dier El Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon.  Sail through the locks of Esna to Edfu and Overnight.  (BLD)

Day 14 Monday – Cruise
In the morning, visit the Horus Temple of Edfu, one of the three beautiful temples of the Ptolemaic Period.  Sail to Kom Ombo, where you will visit the Sobek Temple, dedicated to the two gods, which offers beautiful murals and reliefs.  Sail to Aswan and Overnight.  (BLD)

Day 15 Tuesday - Cruise
In the morning you will visit the High Dam and the Granite Quarries and the Philae Temple. In the afternoon you will sail on an Egyptian Felucca to view the Elephantine Island, the Botanical Gardens on Kitchenr Island and the Aga Khan Mausoleum. Overnight in Aswan. (BLD)

Day 16 Wednesday– Aswan/Cairo
This morning you will disembark from your cruise and transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo.  Arrive Cairo and transfer to your hotel. Balance of day at leisure in Cairo. Overnight at Hotel. (B)

Day 17 Thursday – Cairo
Day at leisure in Cairo. Overnight at Hotel. (B)

Day 18 Friday – En Route
In the morning you will transfer to Cairo Airport for your return flight. (B)