Explore 5000 years of history on this incredible 10-night Egypt and Nile River adventure including a 3-night river cruise. In Cairo, guided sightseeing introduces you to the highlights of the city as well as to the Sphinx and the Great Pyramids in nearby Giza. Admire the Ramses II statue and the Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis and travel to the Mediterranean seaport of Alexandria.
Then, fly to Luxor for a 3-night Nile River cruise showcasing the stunning monuments of Karnak, the Valley of Kings and Valley of Queens, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple, and the Temple of Horus. See the Old Dam in Aswan, the Temple of Isis, and enjoy a ride on a traditional felucca.
Return to Cairo for an afternoon of relaxing by the pool, shopping at the labyrinthine bazaar or an option excursion to the wall Old Cairo.
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Pure luxury and unrivalled Swiss hospitality await you on the Royal Lotus, built in 2005. This new, modern river vessel offers spacious accommodations and a range of public areas from where you can absorb the ever-changing panorama between Luxor and Aswan. The luxuriously furnished cabins, each with an area of approx. 240 square feet, mirror the colors of the landscape of Upper Egypt and their panoramic windows offer unhindered views of the spectacular ever-changing scenery.
The Royal Lotus restaurant serves mouth-watering meals, while the elegantly decorated Crescent Lounge and Bar are the perfect place to relax with a drink after a day of sightseeing. A dip into the refreshing plunge pool may be just what you desire, and the loungers are perfect for sun worshippers. There is also a fully equipped fitness room, bridge tables for card enthusiasts in the Observation Bar, and a dance floor in the Crescent Bar and Lounge. The Royal Lotus accommodates 124 passengers.
Grand Tour of Egypt & the Nile
Explore 5000 years of history on this incredible 10-night Egypt and Nile River adventure including a 3-night river cruise.
Cruise: Deluxe 3-night cruise from Luxor to Aswan in an outside stateroom with private facilities
Cairo: Welcome reception; guided sightseeing, visit Tutankhamun's Tomb in the Egyptian Museum, Ramses II & Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis, the "stairway to the sky" at Sakkara, the Great Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza
Alexandria: Guided sightseeing, visit the Greco-Roman Museum and the Catacombs
Cairo-Luxor: By air, including airport transfers
Luxor: Guided sightseeing, visit the monuments of Luxor and Karnak, Temple of Amon Ra, the Avenue of the Sphinxes, the Valley of Kings, Valley of Queens, and Deir el-Bahri; picture stop at Colossi of Memnon
Edfu: Visit the Temple of Horus
All Daytime Shore Excursions
Aswan: Sail by felucca to Kitchener Island; visit the Botanical Gardens; excursion to the Old Dam & High Dam; cruise to Agilika; visit Temple of Isis and ancient granite quarries
Aswan-Cairo: By air, including airport transfers
Notes:
All arrangements in Egypt are under the management of the official government tourist organization Misr Travel. As traffic conditions and the water level of the Nile are not always predictable, slight changes to the day-by-day itinerary cannot be excluded.
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optional Dinner on the Nile (approximately $50/pp) Enjoy a gourmet dinner with entertainment provided by a band and belly dancers during your two-hour cruise on one of the Nile Crystal Boats
optional Sound and Light at the Pyramids (approximately $40/pp) Night falls and a flood of lights, accompanied by music from the depths of the desert, pick up the splendor of the Pyramids and their watchful sentinel, the Sphinx
optional Excursion to Abu Simbel (approximately $300/pp) Fly to ABU SIMBEL with a local guide to see the two magnificent 3.200-year old temples, which were saved from the floods of Lake Nasser in 1966 when the Aswan High dam was built
optional Old Cairo Half-Day Sightseeing (approximately $45/pp) Tour the Citadel fortress, the beautiful ALABASTER and SULTAN HASSAN MOSQUES, and the Jewish Synagogue. Wander through ancient Cairo's famous bazaar, with its fascinating stores and workshops
optional Travel Insurance (approximately $150/pp) note that the required $250 deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE
optional Airport/Hotel/Airport transfers (approximately $120/couple) by private car with luggage assistance
Hotel Accommodations:
Pure luxury and unrivalled Swiss hospitality await you on the Royal Lotus, built in 2005. This new, modern river vessel offers spacious accommodations and a range of public areas from where you can absorb the ever-changing panorama between Luxor and Aswan. The luxuriously furnished cabins, each with an area of approx. 240 square feet, mirror the colors of the landscape of Upper Egypt and their panoramic windows offer unhindered views of the spectacular ever-changing scenery. 
