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Splendours of Egypt DAY 1 | ARRIVE IN CAIRO
Welcome to the timeless land of the pharaohs
and home to the great Pyramid of Giza, one of
the seven wonders of the Ancient World. Relax
Learn the insights behind the Pyramids, cruise the Nile and settle in your hotel.
and follow in the footsteps of Sir Winston Churchill and Hotel: Cairo Marriott & Omar
Khayyam Casino
Agatha Christie for high tea at the Old Cataract Hotel.
DAY 2 | FLY TO LUXOR, CRUISE THE NILE
In the morning, fly to Luxor and visit the huge
temple complex of Karnak. Walk through
12 DAYS | 1 COUNTRY | 25 MEALS | BALANCED the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes to stand
among the columns of the Hypostyle Hall. Later,
transfer to your cruise ship, your home for the
next seven nights. After lunch on board, take a
walk through the Luxor Museum, witness ancient
artefacts. This evening, get to know your Travel
Director, a professionally trained Egyptologist,
as well as fellow guests over a drink followed
by dinner. The rest of the evening is at leisure.
(B) (L) (D)
Hotel: MS Medea or MS Miriam

DAY 3 | EXPLORING DENDERA AND
ON TO EDFU
In the morning, visit the Temple of Hathor in
Dendera. One of the best-preserved temples in
Egypt, it contains a rare depiction of Cleopatra
and her son Caesarion. At lunchtime return to
your ship and enjoy a scenic journey via the
Esna Lock to Edfu. (B) (L) (D)

DAY 4 | EDFU TO ASWAN
Start the day with breakfast, as you cruise along
the Nile to Kom Ombo before continuing on to
the city of Aswan. Famous for its archaeological
sites, such as the Philae temple complex and
the Temple of Isis, Aswan is an agreeable mix
of ancient and contemporary Egypt. In the
evening, enjoy a fun-filled Egyptian dinner and
galabeya party. (B) (L) (D)

DAY 5 | ASWAN’S HIGH DAM &
TEMPLE OF ISIS
Today’s sightseeing includes a visit to Aswan's
High Dam and granite quarries to see the
enormous unfinished obelisk. Travel by
motorboat to the Temple of Isis, rising from the
waters of the Nile on the Island of Philae. Enjoy
a retelling of the Nile flood and the stories of
the goddesses Isis and Hathor in a Roman-
style theatre. The rest of the day is free to relax
and enjoy the facilities on your cruise ship.
(B) (L) (D)

DAY 6 | FELUCCAS AND HIGH TEA
4.5 /5 Throughout your journey you’ll have seen
many feluccas sailing along the Nile. Now it’s
your time to explore one for yourself. On this
traditional vessel, you’ll meet a local sailor who
will teach you about the ancient art of sailing.
Guest Review Rating Meet the ladies behind the local women’s co-op
on your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience
®
and see scrap materials come to life as they
are being turned into fine handicrafts. The
DEPARTURE MONTHS
Year-round INCLUDED MEALS: Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) Dinner (D)
For dates, prices and to choose your group size call your Travel RELAXED STARTS: (RS)
HOTELS: On occasion, hotels of a similar standard
Trip code: B945/WB945 Agent or see insightvacations.com/splendoursegypt and location may be used.
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