SPLENDORS OF THE NILE ITINERARY:
DAYS 1–2: USA or Canada/Cairo, Egypt
Fly to Cairo, where you are met and transferred to your
hotel. Four Seasons Hotel
DAY 3: Cairo
Today visit the Giza Pyramids and their guardian, the famous
Sphinx. Learn about
Fourth Dynasty shipbuilding techniques as you walk through the
Solar Boat Museum.
Lunch today is at the Mena House Oberoi in the shadow of the
Pyramids. This evening
A&K hosts a welcome dinner. Four Seasons Hotel B L D
DAY 4: Cairo
Arrive at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities for a private
tour before its doors open to the public. Inside, admire the
world’s greatest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts,
including the golden treasures of Tutankhamun’s tomb and the
fascinating Mummy Room. Later, visit Memphis and the Sakkara
necropolis to see the world-famous Step Pyramid of King Zoser.
Four Seasons Hotel B L
DAY 5: Cairo/Luxor
Fly to Luxor and visit the awe-inspiring Temple of Karnak.
After lunch on board ‘Sun Boat IV,’ explore the Valley of the
Kings to see the tomb of Tutankhamun. Pay a specially arranged
visit to the tomb of Seti I, normally closed to the public. One
of the true gems of this journey, the tomb is the longest and
deepest in the valley and features vivid paintings and reliefs
on almost every inch of its vast surface. Continue your
exploration with a visit to the Valley of the Queens before
visiting the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. MS ‘Sun Boat IV’ B L D
DAY 6: Luxor/Denderah/Luxor
Cruise northward to Qena on a scenic route far from the
crowds and other cruise
ships. Visit the beautiful Ptolemaic Temple of the Goddess
Hathor at Denderah, with
its massive stone roof, dark chambers, underground passages and
inscribed
columns. Lunch is on board ‘Sun Boat IV’ as you cruise back to
Luxor. On
arrival, explore Luxor Temple, begun by Amenhotep III and
completed by Egypt’s
most renowned pharaoh, Ramses II. MS ‘Sun Boat IV’ B L D
DAY 7: Luxor/Esna/Edfu/Kom Ombo
Cruise to Edfu to explore the second largest and
best-preserved Greco-Roman temple in Egypt, the extraordinary
Temple of Horus, the falcon-headed god.
MS ‘Sun Boat IV’ B L D
DAY 8: Kom Ombo/Aswan
Disembark at Kom Ombo (“hill of gold”) to visit the lovely
Greco-Roman temple,
uniquely dedicated to Haroeris (the sun god) and Sobek (the
crocodile god). After
lunch on the ship, take a tour of the Aswan High Dam, then board
a motorboat for a
short ride to the majestic Philae Temple on the Island of
Agilika. Conclude your
sightseeing with a visit to the granite quarries, site of the
famed Unfi nished
Obelisk. Enjoy your afternoon tea, then sail around the Aswan
islands in a felucca
(weather permitting). MS ‘Sun Boat IV’ B L D
DAY 9: Aswan/Abu Simbel/Cairo
Fly south to Abu Simbel and visit the two temples built by
Egypt’s longest-ruling
pharaoh, Ramses II. Carved in the hill and decorated with
magnificent colors and
murals, these two temples miraculously survived thousands of
years. In Cairo this
evening, dine at your choice of one of the local restaurants
carefully selected by A&K.
Four Seasons Hotel B L D
DAY 10: Cairo
Begin the day with a visit to the hilltop Citadel, a
spectacular 12th century fortress,
and explore the mosque and tomb of the Ottoman ruler Mohamed
Ali. Later, a
walking tour of Islamic Cairo takes you from one of the
remaining gates of the city, Bab El Fotouh, to Khan El Khalili
Bazaar for a traditional lunch. The balance of the day is at
leisure. Experience Egyptian hospitality in person during
tonight’s farewell dinner at an Egyptian family’s home. Four
Seasons Hotel B L D
DAY 11: Cairo/USA or Canada
Board your international flight. B
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