Egypt, Land of Eternity

Tour highlights

The Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx (including a Camel Ride), Memphis and Sakkara, The Egyptian Museum with Tutankhamon's treasures, the Alabaster Mosque, 3-night Nile cruise on board a First Class ship, the Temples of Karnak and Luxor, Khan El Khalili Bazaar and much more
Tour itinerary

Day 1 - Day of departure

Depart on your overnight flight from Toronto or Montreal to Cairo, via a European gateway.
Day 2 - Cairo

On arrival in Cairo, you will be met by our ground operator and transferred to your hotel.
Day 3 - Cairo

Enjoy a breathtaking experience as you marvel at one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx (including a camel ride). In the afternoon, visit Zoser's ancient step pyramid of Sakkara and stop at Memphis where we will admire the huge statue of Ramses II. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 4 - Cairo / Aswan

This morning, proceed to Old Cairo and the Egyptian Museum, home of King Tutankhamun's priceless treasures. You will also visit the Citadel of Salah El Dinh and the Alabaster Mosque (Mohammed Ali Mosque). In the evening, take a sleeper train to Aswan. Dinner and breakfast will be on board the train.
Day 5 - Aswan / Kom Ombo / Edfu

After breakfast, you will be transferred to your cruise ship for your 4-day/3-night cruise. In the afternoon visit the High dam, Granite Quarries, and Temple of Philae. Lunch will be on board. Sail to Kom Ombo. Visit the temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroeris. Sail to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board your cruise ship.
Day 6 - Edfu /Esna / Luxor

Breakfast will be on board. Visit the Temple of Horus. Sail to Esna. Sail to Luxor. Overnight in Luxor. Lunch and dinner will be on board your cruise ship.
Day 7 - Luxor

Visit the West Bank, the Valley of the Kings and Queens, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Deir el Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. Overnight will be in Luxor on board the ship.
Day 8 - Luxor / Cairo

Disembarkation will be after breakfast. Visit the Temples of Karnak and Luxor. In the evening, board your sleeper train to Cairo. Dinner and breakfast will be on board.
Day 9 - Cairo

On arrival in Cairo, you will be picked up by our ground operator and taken on a tour to Old Cairo including the Hanging Church and the largest 13th century covered oriental market, Khan El Khalili Bazaar. After the tour, transfer to your hotel. Dinner and overnight will be at your hotel in Cairo.
Day 10 - Day of return

Transfer to the airport to take your flight to Toronto or Montreal.
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Tour costs include:

Airfare from Dorval or Toronto to Cairo and back
Roundtrip transfers between the airport and the hotel, and the train station to the cruise port
3-night accommodations in a hotel with private facilities in Cairo
2-nights on board sleeper trains from Cairo to Aswan and from Luxor to Cairo
3-night Nile cruise on a First Class ship
Breakfast and dinner daily at the hotel in Cairo and on the trains
All meals while on board the cruise
3 full day guided tours in Cairo
All tours and excursions while on board the Nile cruise as indicated in the itinerary
Full time Tour Director to accompany the group from the time of arrival until departure
One complimentary teacher for every six paying passengers
All service charges and taxes

Cost per person:

Costs apply for departures from Toronto or Montreal. For Ottawa groups, the cost is higher by $75.00 per person.

Tour costs

40 paying passengers	$2,815.00
30 to 39 paying passengers	$2,830.00
20 to 29 paying passengers	$2,860.00
6 to 19 paying passengers	$2,960.00
Taxes/airlines surcharges (subject to change)	$410.00
All-inclusive insurance cost	$201.00
Double room supplement	$219.00
Private coach supplement	$50.00