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Great Sphinx
Dendera Temple
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After arriving in Luxor, explore Luxor Temple, a sprawling ancient complex which was a center of power for Egypt’ s mighty pharaohs. Meals: B, L, D | Nefertiti Small Ship
DAY 7 • Valley of the Kings • King Tut’ s tomb • Temple of Queen Hatshepsut • Esna Explore the Valley of the Kings. Several pharaohs are buried here in the colorful, subterranean tombs, including Tutankhamun. Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the monument of one of Egypt’ s greatest rulers, and one of its only female pharaohs. Afterwards, stop at the pair of massive statues known as the Colossi of Memnon. Later, set sail for Esna, and explore Esna’ s outdoor market. Meals: B, L, D | Nefertiti Small Ship
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DAY 11 • Aswan • Disembark ship • Aswan High Dam • Cairo Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. On the way, we’ ll stop at the Aswan High Dam, one of the world’ s largest embankment dams. This evening, after arriving in Cairo, we’ ll enjoy a Farewell Dinner together at the hotel.
Meals: B, L, D | InterContinental Cairo Semiramis
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DAY 12 • Return to U. S. Transfer to the airport for your flight to the U. S.
Meals: B
See the full deck plan for the Nefertiti on page 264.
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Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that still stands, and the statue of the Sphinx. We’ ll take time to revel in the history embedded in every block of stone and in the incomprehensible size of each structure standing tall in the desert sand. Then, we’ ll visit the just-opened Grand Egyptian Museum. Stroll through the halls highlighting each historical period of this ancient land.
Meals: B, L, D | InterContinental Cairo Semiramis or similar
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DAY 4 • Cairo • Luxor • Karnak Temple • Embark ship Depart for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, explore Karnak Temple’ s complex of shrines, built and enlarged over a period of 1,300 years. Later, embark the Nefertiti, your home for the next seven nights. Meals: B, L, D | Nefertiti Small Ship |
DAY 5 • Luxor • Optional Hot-Air Balloon Ride • A Day in the Life experience Enjoy an optional balloon ride over Luxor. Then, experience A Day in the Life at an Egyptian farm house. Visit a nearby farm, get to know the family, and assist with farm tasks. Then, enjoy a farm fresh lunch before returning to our ship aboard a traditional felucca boat. Meals: B, L, D | Nefertiti Small Ship |
DAY 6 • Qena • Dendera Temple • Luxor • Luxor Temple Visit the Temple of Dendera, a Roman and Greek temple dedicated to the goddess Hathor. Later, take part in a cooking lesson. |
DAY 8 • Edfu • Kom Ombo Sail to Edfu. Upon arrival, head to Edfu’ s Temple of Horus, Egypt’ s best-preserved temple. Later, cruise toward the Temple of Kom Ombo, a unique Greco-Roman style temple that is Egypt’ s only double temple. Enjoy a galabeya party featuring traditional Egyptian dress tonight. Meals: B, L, D | Nefertiti Small Ship
DAY 9 • Philae Temple • Aswan This morning, visit Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Originally located along the Upper Nile, Philae Temple was relocated downstream to Agilika Island in 1970 to protect it from the flooding caused by the construction of the Aswan Low Dam. The temple complex dates from the 26th Dynasty, with additions through the Roman period, and was one of the last temples built in the classical Egyptian style, as well as one of the last tributes to a goddess. Meals: B, L, D | Nefertiti Small Ship
DAY 10 • Aswan • Abu Simbel Visit Abu Simbel and witness monuments carved into rock as a tribute to deities and pharaohs. These temples were actually moved to their present location when construction of the Aswan High Dam created Lake Nasser. After dinner, enjoy a live Nubian show onboard, featuring a tanura dancer. Meals: B, L, D | Nefertiti Small Ship
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ARRIVE EARLY & STAY LATER
We recommend that you relax after a long flight or explore more in depth independently before or after your trip. Prices shown include accommodations and private airport transfer.
• Arrive early in Cairo before your adventure or stay later from $ 500 per room, per night
Cairo
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