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era fortress called “Fort Babylon” and an Islamic-era
settlement, both pre-dating the city’s founding in 2025 Departure Dates: AFRICA
969 AD. The evening is at your leisure. MEAL B ○ ● ○○
Day 5: Karnak & Luxor Temples JAN
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Our journey continues with a southbound flight to Luxor
this morning, where we board the Tulip. Enjoy beautiful ○○○○
staterooms with French balconies and all meals included MAY JUN JUL AUG Scan this QR code
on board as we cruise the Nile River for the next four nights. for all dates &
Our first stop is Karnak, the world’s largest temple complex ○ ● ○○ tour information
consisting of ancient pylons, temples, and chapels that once SEP OCT NOV DEC
served as a palace for the New Kingdom pharaohs. We also
visit Luxor Temple, which was built around 14th century BC From $5,699 per person
and used as a fortress for the Roman government during the Book now with a deposit of $200
Roman Empire. Originally dedicated to the mother goddess Triple/Quad subject to availability
of Mut, the temple turned into a Tetrarchy cult chapel before Final Payment: 131 days prior to departure
becoming a church. MEALS B+L+D Full refund up to 130 days prior to departure
4 night cruise aboard the Tulip Additional fees applied by the cruise line are not
included in your tour price. Please reference general
Day 6: Valley of the Kings information at the back of the catalog for details.
Today, we cross the Nile to the Valley of the Kings on the Valid passport required
West Bank of Luxor. Marvel at the mountain-cut tombs
built for the powerful pharaohs and nobles, once filled ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED
with riches to accompany them in the afterlife. We then
visit the stunning Hatshepsut Temple, a mortuary temple
dedicated to the longest-ruling female of Ancient Egypt.
Later, our ship cruises to Esna and crosses the lock for Egypt’s best example of a Ptolemaic temple building.
our overnight. While here, admire the Temple of Khnum, Afterwards, we cruise to the ancient agricultural city of
dedicated to the ram-headed god and “the source” Kom Ombo and have the rest of the day at leisure. Soak
of the Nile, the river that brings life to the sprawling up relaxation on the ship or explore nearby attractions,
Egyptian desert. MEALS B+L+D such as the Crocodile Museum for a once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity to see the mummified crocodiles that were
Day 7: Edfu & Kom Ombo found in the local temple. MEALS B+L+D
We dock in Edfu this morning and enjoy a horse-drawn
carriage ride to its namesake temple. Dedicated to Day 8: Kom Ombo Temple & Aswan
the falcon-headed god and one of the most important Our morning begins at the Kom Ombo Temple, an iconic
deities, Horus, this well-preserved monument is double temple built during the Ptolemaic dynasty. Its
two identical entrances are dedicated to different gods:
Horus and Sobek, the local crocodile-headed god known
for fertility and as a repairer of evil in the world. Next, we
sail to the High Dam, a massive embankment dam and
Cairo 3 1 impressive engineering feat. We also explore the largest
Giza known ancient obelisk, called the Unfinished Obelisk,
Memphis
at Aswan’s stone quarry. Our day concludes with a trip
to Philae Temple, an island-based complex within the
century-old Low Dam’s reservoir and the last temple
built in classical Egyptian style. MEALS B+L+D
Day 9: Kitchener Island
GULF Today, we disembark our cruise ship in Aswan and relax on
OF SUEZ a felucca, a traditional Egyptian wooden sailboat. Take in
NILE RIVER
EGYPT
Valley of the Kings Luxor scenic vistas as we sail around Kitchner Island, known for
Hatshetsut Temple Karnak Temple its exotic birds and plants. After lunch together at a local
Esna
4 restaurant, a flight brings us back to Cairo. We check in to
Edfu our beautiful hotel, then gather to celebrate our incredible
Kom Ombo
Kitchener Island Aswan Egyptian vacation during a Farewell Social Hour. MEALS B+L
Flights Philae Temple 1 night at Le-Meridian Airport Hotel
Cruise
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Day 10: Fly Home
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