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organisation provides an important source of Experience the renowned local hospitality of
income for the vulnerable women of the co-op. Egyptians, during a visit to the village of Geziret
As the sun starts to fade, enjoy high tea at the Bahirat. Connect with the community and share
historic Old Cataract Hotel, just like Sir Winston bread with the Bahirat family, whilst they regale
Churchill and Agatha Christie once did before guests with their fascinating stories of daily life.
you. The hotel is rumoured to be where Christie Later, transfer to the airport for your return flight
wrote her bestselling novel, “Death on the to Cairo. (B)
Nile.” (B) (L) (D) (RS) Hotel: Cairo Marriott & Omar
Khayyam Casino HIGHLIGHT INCLUSIONS
DAY 7 | FREE TIME AND ON
TO KOM OMBO DAY 10 | CAIRO SIGHTSEEING
With the morning free, perhaps join an optional Ascend to the Citadel and visit the Alabaster Premium Experiences
experience to Abu Simbel? These temples Mosque, otherwise known as the Great Mosque Karnak | Stand among columns in the
overlook Lake Nasser and are made up of the of Muhammad Ali Pasha, regarded as the largest temple complex, walk the avenue
Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of founder of modern Egypt. Continue to Tahrir of sphinxes, see Rameses II statue and the
Hathor. Later, sail to Kom Ombo to visit the only Square and visit the Egyptian Museum with your Hypostyle Hall.
double temple of Egypt, dedicated to two gods: Egyptologist. (B)
the crocodile-headed Sobek and the falcon- Aswan | Insight Choice Tour the Captain’s
headed Horus the Elder. (B) (L) (D) (RS) DAY 11 | CAIRO AND THE quarters and learn how he navigates
PYRAMIDS OF GIZA the Nile with generations of knowledge
DAY 8 | CRUISING THE NILE TO LUXOR Head to Memphis, the famous capital of the passed down, or satisfy your curiosity
Your cruise continues along the bustling waters ancient world. See the colossal statue of Ramses and your taste buds over an Egyptian
of the Nile. Enjoy the facilities on board and II and the Great Alabaster Sphinx. Continue to Cooking Demonstration with your talented
have your cameras at the ready for the sights, Sakkara to see the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, onboard chef.
as you leisurely make your way to Luxor. In the the oldest pyramid in the world, dating back to
evening, visit Luxor Temple, where you dock for 2700 B.C. In the afternoon, it's on to Giza to Aswan | Meet a sailor on a traditional Nile
the night. (B) (L) (D) (RS) explore the magnificent pyramids. Here you’ll felucca and learn the art of sailing this
come face-to-face with the enigmatic Sphinx. ancient craft, and visit the High Dam and
DAY 9 | EXPLORE LUXOR AND Venture inside one of these ancient wonders to Granite Quarries.
FLY TO CAIRO see the chambers where the pharaohs were sent Luxor | Meet the Bahirat family at their
Disembark from your cruise and travel by to meet their gods in the afterlife. (B) home for a tasting of authentic Egyptian
coach to the west bank of the Nile. See the sun bread and enjoy stories of village life.
Colossi of Memnon and visit both the Temple DAY 12 | DEPART CAIRO
of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings, After breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport. (B) Valley of the Kings | Explore the Valley of EGYPT - SPLENDOURS OF EGYPT
where many pharaohs were buried, including the Kings, home to the magnificent tombs
Hatshepsut, Amenhotep I and Tutankhamun. of Egypt’s Pharaohs, with an Egyptologist.
Cairo | Accompanied by your Egyptologist
at the Egyptian Museum, marvel at the
treasures of Tutankhamun.
CAIRO Giza | Admire the remaining Wonders of
(Days 1, 10, 11 & 12) the Ancient World, explore the Pyramids of
Giza and the Sphinx.
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Aswan | Visit Aswan’s Women Co-
Giza operative whose mission is to support
Memphis vulnerable women to learn new skills and
become financially independent. This
experience advances United Nations
Sustainable Development Goal 5:
Gender Equality.

Dendara
Valley of
the Kings Luxor

EGYPT 7 NILE CRUISE Premium Dining ®
(Days 2-9)
Kom-Ombo Kom Ombo | Learn about traditional
Aswan Egyptian attire and immerse yourself in
local culture at an Egyptian dinner and
Philae Island galabeya party. WE MAKE TRAVEL MATTER
Abu Aswan | Indulge in high tea at Aswan’s
Simbel iconic Old Cataract Hotel, following in
KEY the footsteps of Winston Churchill and
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Join/Leave Options Included Flights UNESCO Heritage Site Hotels and Nights Agatha Christie.
Place Visited Cruise Optional Place Visited For all inclusions see tour page online.
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