Figures from Mark Twain to tycoons to heads of state have journeyed to Egypt for the adventure. Treasures and sights unfold at a stately pace: ancient columned temples, tombs containing inestimable riches, green fields irrigated by life-giving waters, looming desert ridges. Of course, there are excursions before and after to the mysterious Sphinx and to the venerable and modern wonders of Aswan

Enjoy the ultimate version of this Egyptian adventure. You'll journey to Egypt in the comfort of business class, enjoy the most luxurious steamer accommodation available: The Four Seasons Hotel and Mena House ( Palace Wing , overlooking the Pyramids , Thursday 14-Day Departure ( Boarding Aswan) . Leave any day ( Subject to availability of air space & Nile cruise) - Add a seaside stay in Sharm El Sheikh

DAY 1 - CAIRO - Daily Arrival - Subject to Availibility
Our Cairo staff greets you and escorts you through the excitement and hubbub of the terminal, and onward to your hotel. Traditional sweets await you, with our compliments. You'll have time to relax and unwind. Visa fee is included & issued upon arrival. Available only to American, Canadians, NZ, Australian, Japanese , Western Europe citizens, your passport must be valid for at least 6 month beyond the date of arrival.

Private air condition car for your transfer. Private chauffeur

DAY 2 - CAIRO (BLD)
Private air condition car for your tour today . Private chauffeur .

Your exploration of ancient Egypt begins today! We'll start after breakfast with the Egyptian Museum. Here you'll see the treasures of the ancient pharaohs: mummies, statuary, and precious stones and metals. Travelers have long come to Cairo just to gaze on these sights alone. But there's more. After lunch Egyptian-style, we'll motor to the mysterious Sphinx and the Pyramids on the edge of Cairo. Taking a camel ride is entirely your own choice! Conclude a memorable day as we host you on a Nile dinner cruise complete with exotic Egyptian entertainment.

DAY 3 - LUXOR ! (BLD)
We fly to LUXOR and board our Nile cruiser in time for a delicious lunch. Complimentary welcome fruit basket awaits you in your cabin .The gigantic Great Temple of Amon at Karnak, and the mighty Temple of Luxor are our goals in the afternoon. We'll return in time for the afternoon tea served on deck. After lunch we' ll tour the magnificent tombs in the Valley of the Kings including Tut-Ank-Amon's tomb and the great temple of Queen Hatshepsut, we stop at the Colossi of Memnon on the way back to our cruise. This is a very long day, but we need to try to do Luxor sightseeing today, as you 'll rise early AM tomorrow for the Hot Air Balloon.

DAY 4 - Hot air balloon over Valley of the Kings
LUXOR , EDFU (BLD)
Rise early in the morning to get ready for an exciting trip today floating over the legendary Valley of the Kings in a hot air balloon, on this upscale package (please deduct $250 if you prefer not to join in the balloon excursion).
We sail in the afternoon we cruise to Esna to go through the locks , and on to Edfu where we dock for the night. In the evening , we'll celebrate in Egyptian style, dressed in galabias, the flowing national costume, a galabya will be delivered to your cabin with our compliments)

DAY 5 - EDFU, KOM OMBO (BLD)
We moor in Edfu, climb aboard horse-drawn carriages, and clip-clop through the town to the Temple of Horus, Egypt's best-preserved temple. Re-embarking on our Nile cruiser, we enjoy lunch as we sail further south upriver .
We disembark downstream at Kom Ombo to visit its twin temples of Haroeris, the sun god, and Sobek, the crocodile god, the continue our voyage to Aswan, while we party after dinner with music& dance.

DAY 6 - CAMEL CARAVAN, NUBIAN VILLAGE , ASWAN (BLD)
First we tour Aswan dams, then on to the new Nubian Museum then the awesome Aswan dams, and next an ancient granite quarry complete with an unfinished obelisk. Then we go by motor launch to the island temples of Philae.
In the afternoon we enjoy a leisurely sail by graceful felucca on the Nile.
For those who are interested : a short camel caravan & ride is included ( almost a half hour ride) to visit a local Nubian Village.
Our farewell dinner this evening is a buffet of Egyptian specialties, followed by a show featuring oriental performers, including of course a belly dancer.

DAY 7 - ABU SIMBEL (B)
Very early departure at dawn. Private air condition car for your transfer to Abu Simbel . Private chauffeur .Ramses the Great's huge desert temple at Abu Simbel marked the southern border of the pharaoh's dominions. Rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser by an international effort, it is a marvel of sacred engineering. Twice a year‹and only then‹the sun penetrates to the Holy of Holies, illuminating the stone figures of Ramses and Nefertari. We've planned our visit to maximize your Abu Simbel experience. Rising before dawn, we drive along the shore of Lake Nasser, watching the sky lighten and the sacred sun rise above the horizon. We reach the temple while the air is clean, clear and cool, and the sun's light still golden‹just right for photographs. We explore the huge temple by ourselves, admire its ancient aura and artistry, then retire to a comfortable hotel for refreshments. Just as planeloads of visitors arrive to throng the temple we begin our leisurely drive back along the shore to Aswan, arriving late afternoon, and the legendary colonial style : Old Cataract ( Subject to availability).
Afternoon High Tea included on the famous terrace over looking the Nile, where Agatha Christi wrote " Death On the Nile " Remainder of the day at leisure.

DAY 8 - CAIRO (BD)
We head back to the airport to catch our flight to Cairo. Private air condition car for your transfer. Private chauffeur. We'll settle you into your hotel. Evening dinner & folk show

DAY 9 - CAIRO (aB)
One more day in Cairo, at leisure. You'll have one more opportunity to experience the excitement of this great city and, of course, do some last-minute shopping. Evening Sound & Light show by the Pyramids.

DAY 10 - DEPARTURE (B)
Private air condition car for your transfer. Private chauffeur .Our Cairo-based staff escorts you to the airport, where you'll begin your journey home. Bon Voyage!

RATES per person, in deluxe accommodations, in US$:

For travel during Easter ( 2 weeks ) , Christmas or New Year's: Dec 20 - Jan 5 , a 20 percent supplement applies.

This tour starts daily in Cairo , throughout the year. Subject to the availability of air space & the Nile Cruise.

Please note that the Nile vessels and cruise itineraries are subject to change.
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For travel during Easter ( 2 weeks ) , Christmas or New Year's: Dec 20 - Jan 5 , a 20 percent supplement applies.

Rate includes:

• Dining room reservations are not required. Our cruise vessels have a single seating, simplifying life on board.
• Days are warm, and sometimes hot, in Luxor and Aswan, while evenings and mornings can be cooler.
• Comfortable walking shoes and clothing of natural fabrics are suitable for shore excursions.
• On board, dress is relaxed for breakfast and lunch, smart casual for dinner. Take a sun hat and, of course, a swimsuit.
• All ships are fully air-conditioned. Typical amenities (which vary from vessel to vessel; inquire for details) include large view windows; in-cabin mini bar, hair dryers and safes; and pools, boutiques, and dance lounges.