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Dubbed "the world's original tourist destination" by NationalGeographic.com, Egypt boasts the wondrous relics of the world's oldest civilization, which developed around the narrow flood plane of the River Nile. A cruise on the Nile incorporates some of the most famous treasures of Ancient Egypt -- the temples of Karnak and Luxor, the Valley of the Kings and the unfinished obelisk of Aswan. Most tour itineraries also allow time to explore the sights of Cairo and Giza before or after a Nile cruise.
Adventure Center's Nile Riverboat Adventure
Adventure Center's 10-day Nile Riverboat Adventure begins in Cairo with a tour of the Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids at Giza. Following this, you'll travel south on an overnight train from Cairo to Aswan to embark on the cruise. Spend the four-day Nile cruise portion of the tour on an air-conditioned, 100-passenger riverboat which features a plunge pool, sundeck, restaurant and bar. The cruise will take you to Luxor via Edfu and Kom Ombo, where you will stop to see ancient temples. When you arrive in Luxor, take a donkey ride through the Valley of the Kings, a horse-drawn carriage to Karnak Temple and see the Luxor Temple illuminated at night. You will return to Cairo on the overnight train.
1311 63rd St., Suite 200
Emeryville, CA 94608
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General Tours' River of the Pharaohs
The River of the Pharaohs itinerary, presented by General Tours, begins and ends in Cairo and includes a four-night cruise on the Star Goddess, a five-star Nile cruiser. In Cairo, you will stay in the Sofitel El Gezirah in a Nile-view guest room, then spend the first full day of the tour seeing the 4,600-year old Solar Boat of King Cheops, the Great Pyramids and Sphinx, and riding a camel across the desert. You will also take a trip to see the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, which is the oldest stone structure in Egypt.
Highlights of the Nile cruise portion of the tour include exploring the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple with Egyptologist guides; visiting the Temple of Haroeris in Edfu; and seeing the Unfinished Obelisk near the High Dam at Aswan. On-board entertainment includes a belly dancing show and a welcome cocktail party. Upon return to Cairo for your departure home, spend a final day sightseeing and shopping for souvenirs at the Khan el Khalil bazaar.
General Tours
53 Summer St.
Keene, NH 03431
generaltours.com
Gate 1 Travel's 12-Day Egypt with 7-Day Nile Cruise
Gate 1 Travel's 12-Day Egypt with 7-Day Nile Cruise includes round-trip flights between New York and Cairo, internal flights in Egypt, seven nights on the MS Neptune and three nights in luxury hotels, all transfers, 24 meals and the services of an English-speaking Egyptologist guide. The itinerary showcases the cities of Cairo, Aswan, Edfu and Luxor, with the option of independent exploration or organized group shore excursions at each destination. The optional shore excursion in Luxor is a tour of the Temples of Karnak and Luxor; in Edfu, tour the Temple of Horus and the ruins of the ancient city of Tell Edfu; in Aswan, sail in a felucca, a traditional Nile riverboat, around Elephantine Island, or take a trip to Abu Simbel. The cruise returns to Luxor for a full day at leisure, during which you can tour the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut or the Colossi of Memnon. The journey ends with a full day in Cairo.
Gate 1 Travel
Ft. Washington, PA 19034
gate1travel.com
Gate 1 Travel: 12-Day Egypt with 7-Day Nile Cruise
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A writer of diverse interests, Joanne Thomas has penned pieces about road trips for Hyundai, children's craft projects for Disney and wine cocktails for Robert Mondavi. She has lived on three continents and currently resides in Los Angeles, where she is co-owner and editor of a weekly newspaper. Thomas holds a BSc in politics from the University of Bristol, England.
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