WONDERS OF the Egypt

Begin your journey in Cairo at the Kempinski Nile Hotel on the shores of the Nile River. Embark for a full day to see the highlights of the ancient world, from the city of Memphis to the majestic Pyramids. On your second day, explore the Egyptian Museum, shop the bustling Khan El-Khalili Bazaar and take in the sights of Cairo from the elite Garden City location. For the next four nights, travel the Nile in sublime luxury aboard the M/S Alexander the Great. Your floating hotel offers many splendid amenities, including nightly entertainment and an authentic Galabeya party, where you have the chance to dress in Egyptian garb and dance to traditional music. Guided by expert Egyptologists you will embark on land tours to famous sites including the temples at Luxor and Karnak, the Temple of Horus at Edfu and the High Dam near Aswan. Wind down from the whirlwind of touring at the Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh on the beaches of the Red Sea. Bask in the sun or enjoy the many water activities available, including snorkeling and boating. Spend one final day in Cairo at the Fairmont Towers Heliopolis before your departure.

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travel to EgyptWith your own private guide and driver, experience Cairo as an insider. Our Egypt specialists have left no stone unturned in their quest to uncover the city’s most interesting cultural attractions, neighborhoods and markets—our tours offer the most in-depth, sophisticated Cairo touring available. In addition to visiting well-known attractions such as the Citadel, Egyptian Museum, Hanging Church and Khan al-Khalili bazaar, also tour our favorite neighborhoods filled with beautiful Fatimid, Islamic, Mameluke, Ottoman, Coptic and Art Deco architecture; well-preserved medieval residences formerly occupied by wealthy merchants; fascinating markets and shopping streets; and smaller, lesser-known museums dedicated to Islamic art, applied arts, Egyptian culture, Impressionist paintings and more. One day, take a private excursion to the impressive Pyramids of Giza; also visit the even older pyramids of Dahshur and Saqqara—the Step Pyramid of Djoser is the prototype for the pyramids of Giza. Then fly to Abu Simbel and explore some of the most beautiful Pharaonic temples in existence at the first light of day­—the most beautiful time to visit. Cruise the Nile River aboard the Zahra, the most luxurious boat on the Nile. The leisurely itinerary is specially designed to visit ports of call when other cruise ships are not there—allowing exploration of the extraordinary archaeological sites such as the Temple of Philae, Temple of Dendara and Valleys of the Kings and Queens without the crowds. The tour concludes with one night in Cairo.