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        Gems of Egypt & the Nile River



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        10 DAYS   16 MEALS   FROM $5,699 incl. AIRFARE                             Active Activity Level ●●●●○

           ATTRACTIONS & HIGHLIGHTS                           to our comfortable 5-star accommodations, then enjoy
               »  4-night Nile River      »  Memphis & Saqqara’s   a restful evening.
             cruise aboard the Tulip   Step Pyramid of Djoser  3 nights at Cairo Marriott Hotel
             with all meals included     »  Temples of Karnak,
               »  Ports of call:       Luxor, Khnum, Edfu     Day 3: Pyramids & the Great Sphinx
             Luxor, Esna, Edfu,        & Kom Ombo             Our adventure begins with a drive to ancient Memphis,
             Kom Ombo & Aswan           » Valley of the Kings  once a thriving metropolis and capital of the Old
               »  The Pyramids &        »  Aswan High Dam,    Kingdom. Here, we view the legendary step pyramid of
                                                              the Third Egyptian Dynasty in Saqqara, the world’s oldest
             Great Sphinx of Giza      Old Dam & Philae       stone complex. Later, gaze upon some of Egypt’s most
               »  Cairo guided city tour   Temple Complex     mysterious and famous monuments during a visit to the
             feat. National Museum      »  Sail by felucca around   pyramids of Giza, featuring the Great Pyramid. This pyramid
             of Egyptian Civilization,   Kitchner Island      built by Khufu is the oldest and largest of the pyramids, as
             Citadel of Cairo                                 well as the only surviving structure of the remaining Seven
             & Mosque of                »  Daily guided tours with   Wonders of the Ancient World. We also see the iconic
             Muhammad Ali              private Egyptologist   Great Sphinx of Giza, dating back to 26th century BC.
                                                              Afterwards, we return to our hotel in Cairo. MEAL B

        Day 1: Fly to Egypt                                   Day 4: Cairo Sightseeing
        Board an overnight flight to a land known for its history   We embark on a guided tour of Cairo today, nestled
        and mysteries as old as time, accompanied by your     along the longest river in the world, the Nile. This ancient
        expert Tour Director.                                 city boasts countless legendary sites, including the
                                                              National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Khan el Khalili
        Day 2: Arrive in Cairo                                Bazar, and the Citadel of Cairo, featuring the Mosque of
        Upon arriving in Cairo, our expert local guide greets us   Muhammad Ali. We also visit Old Cairo, the historic part
        at the airport. Get to know fellow travelers on the way   of the city that holds origin stories of days as a Roman-

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