7-DAY NILE CRUISE.

 

DAY 1 ARRIVE CAIRO

 

Upon arrival in Cairo, You will be met by R. S. HORUS Tours USA’s representative in Egypt and transfer to the Hotel Oasis for overnight.

CAIRO B

 

DAY 2 CAIRO – SLEEPER TRAIN
this morning you tour of the Pyramids, Sphinx, and monuments on the Gaza Plateau.

After lunch You tour the Egyptian Museum. Tour gallery after gallery of treasures of ancient Egypt. This evening you visit the Khan-El-Khalili Bazaar, the oldest shopping market in Egypt. It was founded in the 14th century and is great for last minute shopping. 

20.00 We transfer to railway station for sleeper train to Luxor

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DAY 3 CAIRO/LUXOR
We arrive in Luxor and board our cruise ship. Today we explore the famed Temple of  Karnak, by far the largest ancient temple still standing. We wonder at how the ancient engineers built. Next we travel to the Temple of Luxor. In the same way as at Karnak, generations of pharaohs added to this complex. Both temples are among the finest examples of architecture from the New Kingdom.
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DAY 4 LUXOR/EDFU
Today we tour the West Bank with its magnificent examples of  New Kingdom architecture. We tour the Colossi of Memnon, actually Amenhotep 111, the Temple of Hatshepsut, with its three terraces and relief covered walls that tell the story of the Queen's magnificat reign. We explore the Valley of the Kings where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried..View the King Tutankamen at rest in his solid gold sarcophagus. Later we relax in the luxury of our cruise ship as we sail Edfu and dock for the night.
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DAY 5 EDFU/KOM-OMBO
After breakfast we tour the Temple of Edfu the best preserved temple
in Egypt. We return to the ship and sail to Kom-Ombo and tour the temple with its remarkable architecture. We dock for the  night.
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DAY 6 ASWAN
We sail to Aswan.

After breakfast we sail by felluca (typical Nile sailboat) to view the botanical gardens on Kitchener Island. Next we view the mausoleum of the Aga Khan. We tour the Aswan High Dam, and the obelisk quarries. Next we tour the beautiful Temple of Philae. You might want to take an optional tour to Abu- Simbel to see the rock temples of Ramesses the Great. These temples must be seen to be appreciated.

Later we board the sleeper train Cairo Breakfast lunch and dinner
SLEEPER TRAIN B.D.             

 

DAY 7 CAIRO/JFK   
we transfer to the Cairo Airport for our flight home. B

HOME

 

PLEASE NOTE:

  1. Your exact cruise route and land-based itinerary may vary, but you'll see all the highlights described here.
  2. You'll receive itinerary information for your trip after you reserve. 

 

* The Esna Lock closes annually for maintenance from Dec. 1 - Dec. 15 and from June 1 - June 15. If the cruise portion of your itinerary occurs during these periods, you'll travel by motor coach for your included sightseeing between Esna and Luxor. 

 

Your tours include:

All domestic flights in Egypt (as supplement),

Transportation (Private Coach):

Deluxe Microbus fully 11 seats air-conditioned: 02pax - 05:08pax.

Guide: English speaking guide.

Meals:

Breakfasts daily in Cairo, (Buffet Breakfast - American buffet breakfast)

Breakfast & Dinner in Sleeper Train.

Breakfast Lunch - & Dinner daily in Nile Cruise, Western Desert.

Complimentary:

Welcome drink upon arrival.

All transfers throughout, including meet & assistance through immigration.

Hotel accommodations (as mentioned) in 4* or 5* hotels, 5* cruise ship,

All sightseeing, per itinerary,

Baggage handling

 

Your tour does not include:

International airfare,

*All tips to local tour guide, escorts, motor-coach drivers, hotel and restaurant staff.

**All personal expenses such as phone calls, laundry/valet service, beverages, wines, liquors, tea, coffee, mineral water, food other than the table d'hote menu.

***Any other items not specifically mentioned as being included.

****Baggage insurance - excess baggage.

*****All items of a personal nature,

******Insurance of any kind.

*******Tips, Passport and Visa fees.

 

PLACES TO VISIT:

The Pyramids, Sphinx,

the  Egyptian Museum.

The Khan-El-Khalili Bazaar,

The famed Temple of  Karnak,

The Temple of Luxor.

The West Bank

The Colossi of Memnon,

The Temple of Hatshepsut,

The Valley of the Kings

The King Tutankamen

The Temple of Edfu 

Kom-Ombo

felluca

The Aswan  High Dam,

The obelisk quarries.

The beautiful Temple of Philae.

 

1 DBL/Twin room 4*hotel & cruise

1 nights Cairo Oasis on B.B

2 night Sleeper Train on H.B.

3 nights Nile Cruise Ex Luxor on F.B.

TOTAL COST $1,390.00 PER PERSON, BASED
ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY.

TO PURCHASE THIS TOUR CONTACT SRHORUS@AOL.COM OR CLICK ON THE BUY NOW BUTTON BELOW. A FOUR PERCENT SURCHARGE MUST BE ADDED IF USING A CREDIT CARD.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT SRHORUS@AOL.COM
OR 800 889 8366 OR 716 745 3193 S

 

 

Excludes:

Visa = 20 USD$ per person

Tips At your discretion.

 

For more information on this tour contact: srhorus@aol.com
Or 800 889 8366 Or 716 745 3193