Days 1-2
This morning, visit the Egyptian Museum of
Antiquities where the world's greatest collection of Ancient
Egyptian artifacts is displayed in more than 100 halls. Other
highlights include a tour of Egypt's ancient capital, Memphis, and
an excursion to the pyramids at Giza.
Days 3-4
Travel to Luxor where some of Egypt's greatest ancient
treasures still stand. Visit the Temple of Karnak, a massive
undertaking constructed over a period of a thousand years by 30
pharaohs. Then proceed to visit the strikingly graceful Temple of
Luxor, dedicated to the God Amun. Transfer to Al Moudira hotel.
Day 5
Explore the tombs in the Valley of Kings, a vast city of
the dead; the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt's first female
pharaoh and the Temple of Medinet Habu. Drive to Esna to board
your dahabieh, a twin-sailed Egyptian yacht.
Day 6
The less-visited site of El-Kab contains beautiful tombs and
temples dedicated to the vulture goddess, Nekhbet. El-Kab was the
capital of Upper Egypt in Pre-Dynastic and Early Dynastic times.
Day 7
Sail to Gebel Silsileh for an opportunity to see the carved
reliefs and remains from the temple of Horemheb. Cut into the
riverside rocks, this site dates back to the Middle Kingdom.
Day 8
Cruise to Far?s to visit the temple of Ras-Ras. This evening
enjoy a barbecue dinner on Maniha Island.
Day 9
Travel to Kom Ombo where you visit the Temple of Kom
Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek. The temple stands at
a bend in the Nile where in ancient times sacred crocodiles basked
in the sun on the riverbank.
Day 10
Visit the majestic Temple of Philae, the Unfinished Obelisk
and the High Dam, before flying to Abu Simbel to view the two
temples built by Egypt's longest ruling Pharaoh, Ramses II. Return
to Cairo where the rest of the day is yours to relax.
Day 11
Board your onward flight.
Day 12