Day 1 ( 31 March ) •
Overnight Flight
Our life-changing journey begins this evening as we board our
overnight flight to Cairo, Egypt.
Day 2 • ( 1 April )
Cairo
We arrive in the land of the Pharaohs, Jacob, Joseph and Israel
during the famine! Upon arrival at the airport we meet our guide and
are immediately transported into Cairo, the capital of Egypt. We
transfer to our hotel to settle in and start soaking up the
atmosphere of this exciting city.
Day 3 • ( 2 April )
Cairo Pyramids & Tutankhamen’s Treasures
Today we travel back to ancient Egypt with a full day of touring to
the wonders of the ancient world, some of which date back to 1000+
years prior to Abraham. We spend time at one of the seven wonders of
the world- the pyramids of Giza.
Cheops, with an
original height of 496 feet, is the most colossal pyramid ever
built. Today, we will also see the Sphinx and tour the Egyptian
Museum, location of Tutankhamen's treasures and ancient remains. We
will head back out to the Pyramids tonight after dinner to view the
exciting light and sound show.
Day 4 • ( 3 April
) Transfer to Aswan, Nile Cruise
This morning after breakfast we transfer to the airport for our
flight to Aswan. Our touring today includes the modern city of
Aswan. We visit the High Dam, built from 1960 - 1971 and is a major
factor in Egypt’s agricultural success. We then also spend time at
Philae Temple on the Isi-Island. This complex was moved from up
river due to the impending destruction upon the completion of the
High Dam. We will board the ship and have dinner on board.
Day 5 • ( 4 April ) Abu
Simbel Kom Ombo
This morning, we get a box breakfast and drive to Abu Simbel for our
visit to the temples of the Nefertiti and Ramses. Return back to
Aswan for lunch. Sailing to Kom Ombo. Visit to the temple of Kom
Ombo, Dinner and overnight.
Day 6 • ( 5 April ) Edfu
to Esna, and Luxor
After breakfast, we visit the temple of Edfu. Back to our
cruise ship and sailing to Luxor via Esna. Lunch on board.
Arrival Luxor for Dinner and overnight.
Day 7 • ( 6 April )
Breakfast and disembarkation from the cruise ship. There will be touring of the West Bank of Luxor to include the Valley of the Kings, Temples of Hatshepsut and Memnon Colossi, and Karnak Temple. Dinner and overnight in a hotel in Luxor.
Day 8 • ( 7 April ) Luxor
temple
Breakfast and then a visit to the Temple of Luxor. Transfer to the airport for a return flight to Cairo. Upon arrival we will take a day tour to the Coptic part of Cairo and stroll through the Khan el Khalili bazaar. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 9 • ( 8 April )
Alexandria
Breakfast and then a day tour to the ancient seaport of Alexandria
where we will see the Greco-Roman culture in Egypt. The second
largest city in Egypt, Alexandria, known as "The Pearl of the
Mediterranean", has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than
Middle Eastern; its ambience and cultural heritage distance it from
the rest of the country. First stop is the Fort at Quit Bay which
will be followed with a visit to the ancient Catacombs of Kom and
Pompay's Pillar. Before returning to Cairo we will relax with the
breath-taking views of the
Montaza Palaces.
Day 10 • (9 April)
Homeward
After breakfast at the hotel we will go to the Cairo Airport for our
flight homeward.
