Itinerary

Day 1 (Thu) - En Route

An overnight flight from Toronto to Cairo.

Day 2 (Fri) - Cairo

Upon arrival at the Cairo airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for overnight.

Day 3 (Sat) - Cairo

Visit Memphis, where the Alabaster Sphinx and the statue of Ramses II exists, Saqqara where the famous Unas Pyramid is located, King Zoser Step Pyramid, Mastaba Tomb of TI. In the afternoon, you will visit the great Pyramids of Giza, one of the seven wonders of the world.  Nearby is the mysterious Sphinx.  Overnight at your hotel. (BL)

Day 4 (Sun) - Cairo

Visit the Egyptian Museum, which houses a magnificent collection of Pharaonic antiquities, especially the golden treasures of Tut Ankh Amun. Visit Old Cairo, Mohamed Ali Mosque and the Cairo Citadel. Continue to visit the Moallaqa Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Your tour will stop at the Khan El Khalili Bazaar displaying all types of oriental goods. Overnight at your hotel. (BL)

Day 5 (Mon) - Cairo / Luxor / Nile Cruise

Transfer to Cairo airport for a flight to Luxor. The town of Luxor is located in Upper Egypt and lies on the right bank of the Nile. Upon arrival in Luxor, transfer to your Nile cruise for embarkation. In the afternoon, visit the great Luxor Temple and the magnificent Karnak Temple of Amun with its famous Hypostyle Hall, the Statue of Ramses II, the Obelisk of Queen Hatsheput. Even in the time of the Pharaohs, this great temple was regarded as the finest creation of an abounding in architectural accomplishments. Overnight in Luxor aboard your cruise.  (BLD)

Day 6 (Tue) - Nile Cruise

Sightseeing in Luxor including the West Bank, where some of the richest treasures in the world are located such as the Tomb of Tut Ankh Amun in the Valley of the Kings. Visit some of these tombs as well some of the beautiful tombs in the Valley of the Queens. Continue to visit Hatsheput’s Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Overnight aboard your cruise. (BLD)

Day 7 (Wed) - Nile Cruise

Visit the Horus Temple of Edfu, one of the three beautiful temples of the Ptolemaic Period. Sail to Kom Ombo, and visit the Sobek Temple, which offers beautiful murals and reliefs. Sail to Aswan and overnight aboard your cruise.  (BLD)

Day 8 (Thu) - Nile Cruise

At Aswan, the Nile parts into many arms divided by immense granite rocks and islands, in particular the island of Elephantine. There is only a small area of fertile land producing what are considered the finest dates in all of Egypt. In the morning, you will visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries and the Philae Temple.  In the afternoon, you will sail on the Egyptian felucca to view the Elephantine Island, the Botanical Gardens on Kitchen Island and the Aga Khan Mausoleum. Overnight in Aswan. (BLD)

Day 9 (Fri) - Nile Cruise / Aswan / Cairo

Disembark from your Nile cruise and transfer to the airport for a flight to Cairo. Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your hotel. (B)

Day 10 (Sat) - Cairo

Enjoy a day of leisure in Cairo. Optional tours available. Overnight at your hotel. (B)

Day 11 (Sun) - Cairo

Enjoy a day of leisure in Cairo. In the evening, transfer to the airport for your departure. (B)

Day 12 (Mon) - En Route

Early morning flight to Toronto.