Cairo & the Pyramids, Luxor, Nile River Dahabiya Cruise, Abu Simbel, Aswan
Extension to Alexandria. Or Petra, Jordan
Cruise the Nile River in a traditional dahabiya sailing barge, Princess Farida, and enjoy private touring with your Egyptologist guide. Explore Cairo, the unforgettable Pyramids, and the breathtaking ancient temples and tombs in Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel. Wander through off- the -beaten track sites to experience the excitement of today’s Egypt.
Cairo — Visit the outstanding cultural attractions, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as the Citadel and the Egyptian Civilization Museum (Egypt’s major ancient history showcase) and the Hanging Church. Tour neighborhoods filled with beautiful Islamic, Ottoman, and Coptic architecture. Walk through the fascinating Khan al-Khalili bazaar, filled with color and life.
Highlights of any Egyptian visit are the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza, a UNESCO-listed necropolis of pyramids, tombs, and temples. Wander around the Great Pyramid, the Great Sphinx and the even older step-pyramids of Dahshur and Saqqara. Have an up-close view from a horse cart or by camel. You can venture inside the Great Pyramid, Bent Pyramid or Step Pyramid if you wish to view the interior.
Spend time with an incredible visit to the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Ascend the Grand Staircase in this architectural marvel to explore the 12 galleries devoted to ancient Egyptian civilization.
Fly to Luxor. Visit Luxor Temple and the Karnak complex, Medinet Habu, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, including the tombs of King Tut and Ramses VI. Access to the spectacular tombs of Seti I and Queen Nefertari, as well as other important tombs, has been arranged. Attend the Sound and Light at Karnak, visit the Luxor Museum, and traverse Luxor by traditional horse cart, through the Avenue of the Sphinx (newly excavated) to view this ancient city of Thebes. Spend a day traveling to see the Temple of Dendara.
Your home in Luxor is the iconic Winter Palace. Built in 1886, it is now part of the Sofitel chain.
Board the luxurious, newly built Princess Farida, a traditional dahabiya sailing barge for a four-night Nile River cruise. Outstanding accommodations, gourmet food, impeccable service await on this 8-cabin traditional ship. Our private Egyptologist accompanies us throughout. This is a leisurely, yet in-depth, experience of the Nile, including visits to local villages and cultural sites not accessible to larger cruise ships. The boat is able to allow us to explore many extraordinary archaeological sites—such as the Temple of Horus (Edfu) and the Temple of Kom Ombo—in a peaceful setting.
Disembark at Aswan, one of Egypt's most famous cities. With our Egyptologist guide, learn about Nubian life, history and crafts. Wander the interesting streets and visit the stunning Temple of Philae, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk. We will drive to Abu Simbel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its two spectacular monumental temples commissioned by Pharaoh Ramses II and carved into sandstone cliffs, and attend a magnificent sound and light as well as a full morning tour.
Conclude the tour with a night back in Cairo or extend to an optional day trip to Alexandria or Petra, Jordan
Extension to Alexandria. Or Petra, Jordan
Cruise the Nile River in a traditional dahabiya sailing barge, Princess Farida, and enjoy private touring with your Egyptologist guide. Explore Cairo, the unforgettable Pyramids, and the breathtaking ancient temples and tombs in Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel. Wander through off- the -beaten track sites to experience the excitement of today’s Egypt.
Cairo — Visit the outstanding cultural attractions, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as the Citadel and the Egyptian Civilization Museum (Egypt’s major ancient history showcase) and the Hanging Church. Tour neighborhoods filled with beautiful Islamic, Ottoman, and Coptic architecture. Walk through the fascinating Khan al-Khalili bazaar, filled with color and life.
Highlights of any Egyptian visit are the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza, a UNESCO-listed necropolis of pyramids, tombs, and temples. Wander around the Great Pyramid, the Great Sphinx and the even older step-pyramids of Dahshur and Saqqara. Have an up-close view from a horse cart or by camel. You can venture inside the Great Pyramid, Bent Pyramid or Step Pyramid if you wish to view the interior.
Spend time with an incredible visit to the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Ascend the Grand Staircase in this architectural marvel to explore the 12 galleries devoted to ancient Egyptian civilization.
Fly to Luxor. Visit Luxor Temple and the Karnak complex, Medinet Habu, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, including the tombs of King Tut and Ramses VI. Access to the spectacular tombs of Seti I and Queen Nefertari, as well as other important tombs, has been arranged. Attend the Sound and Light at Karnak, visit the Luxor Museum, and traverse Luxor by traditional horse cart, through the Avenue of the Sphinx (newly excavated) to view this ancient city of Thebes. Spend a day traveling to see the Temple of Dendara.
Your home in Luxor is the iconic Winter Palace. Built in 1886, it is now part of the Sofitel chain.
Board the luxurious, newly built Princess Farida, a traditional dahabiya sailing barge for a four-night Nile River cruise. Outstanding accommodations, gourmet food, impeccable service await on this 8-cabin traditional ship. Our private Egyptologist accompanies us throughout. This is a leisurely, yet in-depth, experience of the Nile, including visits to local villages and cultural sites not accessible to larger cruise ships. The boat is able to allow us to explore many extraordinary archaeological sites—such as the Temple of Horus (Edfu) and the Temple of Kom Ombo—in a peaceful setting.
Disembark at Aswan, one of Egypt's most famous cities. With our Egyptologist guide, learn about Nubian life, history and crafts. Wander the interesting streets and visit the stunning Temple of Philae, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk. We will drive to Abu Simbel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its two spectacular monumental temples commissioned by Pharaoh Ramses II and carved into sandstone cliffs, and attend a magnificent sound and light as well as a full morning tour.
Conclude the tour with a night back in Cairo or extend to an optional day trip to Alexandria or Petra, Jordan
