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Elegance of the Nile






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                    Egypt’s captivating history is yours to exclusively discover from joining an Egyptologist to the Pyramids
                     of Giza to viewing the Temple of Luxor on a VIP, after-hours visit. Topped off with a luxury Nile cruise
                     and high tea at the Cataract Hotel, where Winston Churchill once dined, it’s an unforgettable journey.




               D AY  1                         D AY  4                         Ombo. Curate your afternoon
               Cairo at Leisure                The Temple of Hathor            stretching out on a Nile felucca, a

               Your private chauffeur awaits to   and Luxor                    traditional sailboat, for a peaceful
               take you to your room at Cairo’s   Visit the 1 -century B.C. Temple of   ride around Kitchener’s Island or visit
                                                      st
               five-star Mena House Hotel.     Hathor. Explore the complex – one   the lively Aswan Market and shop
               Mena House Hotel, Giza.         of the best-preserved temples in   for local products. In Aswan, enjoy a
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                                               all of Egypt – to view rare images   MAKE TRAVEL MATTER  Experience
               D AY  2                         of Cleopatra VII and Caesarian, the   as you meet the members of a local
               Giza Sightseeing                son of Julius Caesar. Personalise   women-owned co-operative whose
                                                                               mission is to support vulnerable
               Embark on a coveted experience to   your time in Luxor joining a yoga   women from local villages to learn
                                               class on the sun deck. Or, gain an
               one of the Seven Wonders of the   inside perspective meeting the boat   new skills and become financially
               Ancient World, the great Pyramids of   captain. This evening you have the   independent. Later, sit down for   AFRICA - ELEGANCE OF THE NILE
               Giza. Visit their guardian Sphinx and   privilege to enjoy an after-hours VIP   afternoon tea at the famous Old
               admire the hieroglyphs etched on                                Cataract Hotel before tonight’s belly-
               the walls while your knowledgeable   visit of the Temple of Luxor. B, L, D  dancing performance. B, L, D
               Egyptologist guides you through   D AY  5
               their fascinating history. Step up                              D AY  7
               close to the Pyramid of King Zoser,   The West Bank and Valley   Aswan and High Dam
               the colossal statue of Ramses II   of the Kings                 Begin your day marvelling at the
               and the great Alabaster Sphinx. B  Journey to the West Bank to stand   modern engineering of Aswan
                                               in awe of the Colossi of Memnon
               D AY  3                         – the gigantic twin stone statues   High Dam and the ancient
               Join your Cruise in Luxor       of Amenhotep III that dominate   Granite Quarries. Cross the Nile
                                                                               by motorboat to walk amidst
               Delve into Egypt’s history in Karnak.   the desert landscape. Venture to   the ancient columns of the
                                               the Temple of Hatshepsut and the
               Walk through the avenue of ram-  Valley of the Kings. Gain a unique   immaculately preserved Philae
               headed sphinxes, past the statue   perspective of the area meeting a   temple complex. Tonight, dine
               of Rameses II, to stand in awe   family on a tour of their village. Hear   on Egyptian classics before a
               among the huge columns of the   stories of local life and watch them   mesmerising Sound and Light
               vast Hypostyle Hall taking in how   bake traditional sun bread. Savour a   Show in Philae Temple. B, L, D
               this daunting site was the most   taste of warm bread, paired perfectly
               important place of worship in Egypt   with a cup of tea, before joining in   D AY  8                  ®
               for nearly 800 years. This afternoon,                           Relax upon the Nile
               board your stylish and spacious   the fun at a galabeya party. B, L, D
               cruise ship, the River Tosca, for your   D AY  6                Relish a relaxing morning on
                                                                               board or opt to view Abu Simbel’s
               luxury cruise on the Nile. B, L, D  A Felucca Around            fabulous temples carved out of the
               River Tosca.                                                                                           WE MAKE TRAVEL MATTER
                                               Kitchener’s Island              cliff side by Rameses II. Learn about
                                               Visit the double-temple of Kom   the powerful women in Egypt’s
               Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) Dinner (D)


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