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NILE CRUISE ADVENTURE!
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Day 1 SINAI
From Tel-Aviv, we transfer to Egypt at the Taba border crossing. We drive
to the heart of the Sinai Desert and overnight at the foot of Mt. Sinai.
Day 2 ST. CATHERINE & THE GRAND BAZAAR
After an early morning wake-up call, we climb Mt. Sinai (via minibus) to
experience the sunrise at the summit. After a visit to the monastery of
St. Catherine, we drive to Cairo. The remainder of the day is dedicated to
visiting the old city, including the Citadel and Great Bazaar. Dinner and
overnight in Cairo.
Day 3 TRANSFER TO ASWAN
Upon arrival in Cairo, we transfer to our flight to the modern city of
Aswan. After check-in, we'll have lunch (on our own) and then visit the
High Dam, the unfinished Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut, and Philae Temple.
Dinner and overnight in Aswan.
Day 4 KOM OMBO & EDFU
Breakfast is served on board as we sail north to Kom Ombo. The remains of
Kom Ombo Temple are situated on the riverside. Unlike most, this temple is
dedicated to two gods - the crocodile god of Sebek and the solar god of
war, Horus the Great. Our ships continues its journey north to Luxor.
Dinner is on board.
Day 5 LUXOR
An exciting day of discovery awaits us in Luxor. We'll see the huge,
Karnak Temple Complex which was commissioned by several generations of
Pharaohs over a 2000 year period. As we travel down the Avenue of the
Sphinxes, we arrive at the impressive Temple of Luxor. This afternoon we
visit the Valley of the Kings and Queens and the Colossi of Memnon. Dinner
and overnight on board.
Day 6 CAIRO
After breakfast we board our flight to the city of Cairo. At the airport,
we meet with our coach and guide for a tour of the city which includes the
world-famous Egyptian Museum. We then head to Giza for a tour of the
majestic Great Pyramids and Sphinx. We return to Cairo for dinner and
overnight.
Day 7 DEPARTURE FOR HOME
We are transferred to Cairo Airport for our flight to the US.
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