Gem of the Nile
Home to one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world, the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt is a living ancient world. On this 7-night vacation, tour the highlights in and around Cairo, and cruise on the famous Nile River.
What’s Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare from Charlotte(CLT) to Cairo (CAI)
- All airport, hotel and port transfers
- 2 nights in Cairo at the Safir Cairo, or similar
- Cairo Sightseeing Tour, including the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum & Khan El-Khalili Bazaar (full-day, with lunch)
- One-way, economy class flight from Cairo (CAI) to Luxor (LXR)
- 4-night Nile Cruise on board the Jaz Crown Jewel, or similar (including all meals)
- Guided tour of Karnak Temple and Temple of Luxor (half-day)
- Guided tour of the West Bank, including Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon
- Guided tour of The Temple of Horus (Edfu) and Kom Ombo Temple (Sobek)
- Guided Tour of the Aswan High Dam & Philae Temple
- Felucca ride in Aswan, around Agha Khan & The Elephantine Island
- One-way, economy class flight from Aswan (ASW) to Cairo (CAI)
- 1 night in Cairo at the Safir Cairo, or similar
- Daily breakfast, 5 lunches & 4 dinners
- Sightseeing as indicated, with private, local English-speaking guides
Unique Explorations
- Visit the Valley of the Kings in Luxor where Tutankhamun’s tomb was unearthed!
- Traverse through the Pyramids of Giza, the last remaining wonder of the ancient world.
- Cruise the Nile on a 4-night adventure taking you to countless important sites nestled along the river.
- Gaze up in wonder at the Temple of Edfu, considered to be one of the most beautiful and preserved temples in Egypt!
- Breathe in the fragrant spices at Cairo’s Khan El-Khalili bazaar.
From tales of Cleopatra and King Tut, Egypt has fascinated travelers for centuries. On this 7-night vacation, get a crash course on Egyptian culture and history as you explore the country’s most iconic sites.
Fly into Cairo and spend two nights in Egypt’s vibrant capital. On a full-day tour, see a bustling bazaar, fascinating museum, the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx – two monuments at the top of almost every traveler’s bucket list.
You’ll then fly to Luxor for your 4-night cruise of the Nile, Egypt’s lifeline. Aboard a luxurious ship, cruise the famous river and explore the famous temples and tombs that straddle it: Luxor, Karnak, Kom Ombo and Edfu. Your trip ends in Cairo, where you’ll have one night to experience the city on your own.
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