Elegant - Exotic - Egypt & Nile River
EGYPT'S MYSTERIOUS NILE RIVER
Journey along the lifeline of Egyptian civilization on our Nile river cruises, experiencing incredible sights that include ancient temples, tombs, and local villages. Measuring 4,160 miles, the Nile River is the longest river in the world, flowing north from Lake Victoria through Uganda, Sudan, and Egypt. Passing rainforests, mountains, savannas, swamps, and desert landscapes, it culminates in the fertile Nile Delta and drains into the Mediterranean Sea.
In Old Cairo, visit the Alabaster Mosque, situated on the summit of the Citadel. Visit Abu Serga Church built on the spot where the Holy Family stopped and rested towards the end of their journey to Egypt. Also see the 4th century Church of the Virgin Mary (called the Hanging Church), built on the remains of an old Roman Babylon fortress. These and more exciting discoveries are to be found as you see Egypt’s incredible monuments to pharaohs and gods of Egyptian history.
Fly to Luxor to embark on your Nile River cruise. You’ll visit the monument of Karnak with its ancient, Avenue of the Sphinxes and the Temple of Amun-Ra as well as Luxor Temple. Visit the valley of Kings and Valley of Queens, where the pristine tomb of King Tutankahmun was found with undisturbed riches and splendour. This incredible cruise on the Nile River takes you to amazing ancient sites, including the Temple of Edfu, twin temples at Kom Ombo, devoted to the crocodile god Sobek-Ra and the falcon god Horus. Ponder the magnitude of the task of building the pyramids with a visit to the granite quarries—where an unfinished obelisk still remains. Visit the Temple of Isis, then take a return flight to Cairo to explore the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and its Hall of Mummies before a felucca ride on the Nile and the chance to browse the bustling maze of the endless bazaar in Cairo’s medieval alleys.
Your adventure continues with four nights in Jordan, with a flight from Cairo to Amman. Spend one night each in Amman and Petra, and two nights at the Dead Sea. Enjoy superior accommodations, transportation, and guided sightseeing with expert Local Guides to see the red city of Petra, Roman ruins of Amman, the ruins of Jerash, and the Dead Sea.
Included in trip:
All daily tours
Beverages and meals (during hotel stay breakfast is included)
5 star resort stay
4 nights on a Nile River cruise
Intra-air from Cairo to Luxor
Taxes and port fees
Prices are subject to change and availability
Taste of Egypt: $3,949 per person
with Joran add-on: $5748 pp
Culinary Latitudes Travel Bonus:
$100 less per person Culinary Latitudes promo to cover tips, etc.
Bonus credit based on confirmed reservations and eanred credit. Approximately $200-$500
Jordan add-on is 4 nights and an additional $1,949 per person. IMPORTANT: There is limited availability and I would recommend requesting this as soon as you know if you are going with our group.
Legendary Ancient Stories:
The course of Egyptian civilization can be found on the Nile River. Africa’s longest river flows through Egypt’s sacred sites, ancient temples, tombs, and local villages as its waters travel more than 4,000 miles on its journey from Lake Victoria through Uganda, Sudan, and Egypt. Passing rainforests, mountains, savannas, swamps, and desert landscapes, it culminates in the fertile Nile Delta and pours into the Mediterranean Sea. As it has throughout history, the Nile River flows with commanding power and mystery, with legendary ancient stories along Egypt’s Great River.
COUNTRIES: Egypt, with option to add-on Jordan
RIVERS: NILE
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Cairo, Egypt
Day 2: Cairo
Day 3: Cairo
Day 4: Cairo to Luxor for embarkation
Day 5: Luxor to Esna
Day 6: Edfu to Kom Ombo
Day 7: Aswan
Day 8: Aswan disembarkation to Cairo
Day 9: Cairo
Day 10: Cairo
Nile River