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Wonders of Ancient Egypt 2013

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Felucca Ride on the Nile River, EgyptThe Citadel of Cairo, EgyptThe Temple of Horus in Edfu, EgyptThe Great Pyramid of Giza, EgyptThe Great Sphinx of Giza, EgyptStep Pyramid of Djoser in EgyptThe Sun temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt
Felucca Ride on the Nile River, Egypt
The Citadel of Cairo, Egypt
The Temple of Horus in Edfu, Egypt
The Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt
The Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt
Step Pyramid of Djoser in Egypt
The Sun temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt
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Trip Itinerary

  • Day 1

    DEPART CANADA

    Overnight flight to Cairo.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

  • Day 2

    ARRIVE CAIRO (2 NIGHTS)

    You are met on arrival at Cairo Airport and transferred to your hotel. Relax and soak up the atmosphere in this ancient city.

    Hotel: Le Meridien Pyramids (SF)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 3

    CAIRO - PYRAMIDS EXCURSION

    See the limestone Colossus of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx at Memphis. Visit Sakkara and see the Step Pyramid. Marvel at the Great Pyramid of Giza and see the Sphinx. Enjoy a view of the pyramids at night and an unforgettable Sound and Light Show.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

  • Day 4

    CAIRO - LUXOR - DENDERA - NILE CRUISE (7 NIGHTS)

    Fly to Luxor for a guided tour of the Karnak Temple complex. Board your cruise ship in time for lunch, and set sail for Dendera in the north.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

    Hotel: Cruise ship: MS Miriam or MS Giselle or similar

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 5

    NILE CRUISE: DENDERA - LUXOR

    Explore the Dendera Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Hathor, before cruising back to Luxor to visit the Grand Temple.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

  • Day 6

    NILE CRUISE: LUXOR - EDFU

    This morning, discover Deir el-Bahri, a complex of mortuary temples and tombs. See Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Visit the Valley of the Kings before cruising through the Esna Lock to Edfu.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

  • Day 7

    NILE CRUISE: EDFU - ASWAN

    Visit the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Tonight, dress up in galabeas and enjoy some Egyptian culture and cuisine.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

  • Day 8

    NILE CRUISE: ASWAN

    View the Unfinished Obelisk. Visit the Temple of Isis on the Island of Philae. Sail in a felucca on the Nile to view the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener’s Island.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

  • Day 9

    NILE CRUISE: ASWAN - KOM-OMBO - EDFU

    Join an excursion to Abu Simbel. Later, visit the roofless Temple of Kom-Ombo, dedicated to the falcon and crocodile gods.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

  • Day 10

    NILE CRUISE: EDFU - LUXOR

    Enjoy a full day cruising on the Nile. Take advantage of the on board facilities. Enjoy the unique scenery as you cruise to Luxor.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

  • Day 11

    DISEMBARK LUXOR - CAIRO (2 NIGHTS)

    Fly to Cairo. This evening consider an evening meal in a local restaurant with some lively Egyptian entertainment.


    Meal(s): (Breakfast)

    Hotel: Ramses Hilton (MD)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 12

    CAIRO SIGHTSEEING

    Visit the Alabaster and Sultan Hassan Mosques and the Hanging Church of St. Mary in Old Cairo. View thousands of artefacts during your visit to the Egyptian Museum.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

  • Day 13

    CAIRO - CANADA

    Say goodbye to this unforgettable country. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

What's Included

Insider Experiences

  • Hidden Treasure Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure experience, unique to your itinerary, courtesy of your expert Travel Director.

Sightseeing Highlights

  • MemphisSee the Colossus of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx.
  • SakkaraView the Step Pyramid.
  • GizaView the Great Pyramids and see the Sphinx. Experience the Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids.
  • LuxorVisit the Temple of Karnak, the Valley of the Kings and Deir El-Bahri, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple and the Colossi of Memnon.
  • DenderaExplore the Temple dedicated to the Goddess Hathor.
  • EdfuVisit the Temple of Horus.
  • AswanView the High Dam and Granite Quarries. Visit the Temple of Isis on Philae Island. Ride in a felucca to the Botanical Gardens.
  • Kom-OmboVisit the Temple.
  • Cairothe Citadel, Sultan Hassan Mosque, Mohammed Ali’s Alabaster Mosque, the Hanging Church of St. Mary and the Egyptian Museum.

Dining

  • 4 buffet breakfasts in Cairo.
  • All meals aboard the Nile cruise.

Travel Highlights

  • Flight from Cairo to Luxor.
  • Seven-night luxury Nile Cruise.
  • Flight from Luxor to Cairo.
  • Airport transfers will be provided for guests who have provided Trafalgar with their flight details and are staying in a Cairo hotel booked by Trafalgar.
  • Audio HeadsetsProvided throughout your tour.
  • Complimentary keepsake photo.
  • First Class hotel accommodation featuring two-bedded rooms and private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
  • Travel by luxury, air-conditioned coach.
  • All internal flights included on Egypt itineraries.
  • The services of a professional Travel Director.
  • A travel wallet with your documentation.

Airport Transfers

  • For full details on transfers, please click here.
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Hotel Class Key
  • SF= Superior First Class, F = First Class, MF = Moderate First Class, ST = Superior Tourist, D = Deluxe and MD = Moderate Deluxe.
  • Hotels are subject to change.
Notes
  • * For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
  • ^Twin-share option not available for trips to South America., Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey.

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