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Luxor: Approach the Temple of Luxor along the Avenue of Sphinxes and see the ancient stones on your special after-hours visit. Look to the top of the remaining Pylon of Ramses II and step into the ancient monument.
Aswan: In Aswan, meet the women of a local women-owned co-operative whose mission is to support vulnerable women from the local villages to learn new skills and become financially independent. The organisation provides a hub of support and comfort for over 300 women who may live in poverty or suffer from loneliness and want to become financially independent. Thanks to their newly learnt skills, the women are now able to provide the main source of income for their family. The co-op also strives to reduce waste with a secondary mission to ensure a garbage-free world by using waste and natural material like bamboo or palm trees to create fine handicrafts. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality.
Luxor: Meet the boat captain in his engine cabin and learn about how he sails through the Nile and how knowledge has been passed down through generations.
Luxor: While cruising participate in a relaxing yoga class on the sundeck as you pass by Luxor temples.
Kitchener's Island: Cruise on the Nile in an elegant wooden felucca as the winds ease you around the botanical vistas of Kitchener's Island. Admire the lush greenery of the Island of Plants as your drift through the afternoon aboard your traditional vessel.
Aswan: Visit the lively Aswan Market and shop for local products. Traders sell a wide variety of Egyptian and African goods such as dried hibiscus flowers, Ancient Egyptian souvenirs, spices and carpets.
Kom Ombo: Learn about the roles of powerful women in Egypt’s history from an Egyptologist, including famous leaders such as Queen Cleopatra, Queen Hatshpsut and Nefertiti.
Kom Ombo: Relax on the sundeck for a cocktail demonstration and sample a delicious drink made from local herbs and ingredients, some of which have been used since the time of the pharaohs such as Sugar Cane Juice and Roselle.
Aswan: Visit the lively Aswan Market and shop for local products. Traders sell a wide variety of Egyptian and African goods such as dried hibiscus flowers, Ancient Egyptian souvenirs, spices and carpets.
Kom Ombo: Learn about the roles of powerful women in Egypt’s history from an Egyptologist, including famous leaders such as Queen Cleopatra, Queen Hatshpsut and Nefertiti.
Kom Ombo: Relax on the sundeck for a cocktail demonstration and sample a delicious drink made from local herbs and ingredients, some of which have been used since the time of the pharaohs such as Sugar Cane Juice and Roselle.
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day 1 - Cairo at Leisure
Your private chauffeur awaits to take you to Cairos five-star Mena House Hotel. Conclude your day toasting to your Egypt luxury tour.
Location Visited:Cairo
Accommodation:Mena House Hotel, Giza.
day 2 - Giza Sightseeing
Journey into the ancient world with your Egyptologist. Step up close to the Pyramid of King Zoser, the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Cairo, Giza, Cairo
Accommodation:Mena House Hotel, Giza.
day 3 - Join your Cruise in Luxor
Delve into Egypts history in Karnak. Stroll the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes to the columns of the Hypostyle Hall. Board the River Tosca for your luxury Nile cruise.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Location Visited:Karnak, Luxor
Accommodation:River Tosca.
day 4 - The Temple of Hathor and Luxor Cruise
Visit the Temple of Hathor. Join a yoga class or meet the River Tosca's Captain.Visit the Temple of Luxor for an after-hours VIP tour.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Location Visited:Luxor
Accommodation:River Tosca.
day 5 - The West Bank and Valley of the Kings
Venture to the Colossi of Memnon and Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings. Watch a local family bake traditional sun bread which youll savour over Egyptian tea. Tonight, join a galabeya party.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Location Visited:Colossi of Memnon, Luxor
Accommodation:River Tosca.
day 6 - A Felucca Around Kitcheners Island
Visit the double-temple of Kom Ombo. Enjoy a private sail around Kitchener's Island or shop Aswan Market. Meet the ladies behind the local womens co-op on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience.Sit down for afternoon tea at the famous Old Cataract Hotel before tonights Nubian performance.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Location Visited:Kitchener's Island, Aswan
Accommodation:River Tosca.
day 7 - Aswan and High Dam
Marvel at the Aswan High Dam, ancient Granite Quarries and the Philae temple complex. Tonight, dine on Egyptian classics before a mesmerising Sound and Light Show in Philae Temple.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Location Visited:Aswan, Philae Island
Accommodation:River Tosca.
day 8 - Relax upon the Nile Relaxed Start
Relish a relaxing morning on board or opt to view Abu Simbels fabulous temples. Learn about the powerful women in Egypts history from an Egyptologist or how to make the perfect Egyptian cocktail.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Location Visited:Aswan, Edfu
Accommodation:River Tosca.
day 9 - From Esna to Luxor Relaxed Start
A local historian unveils Egypts treasures at Esna Temple before you set sail to Luxor. Enjoy your last evening aboard the River Tosca.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Location Visited:Edfu, Esna, Luxor
Accommodation:River Tosca.
day 10 - Luxor to Cairo
Visit the Alabaster Mosque and the Citadel of Salah El-Din, marvelling at their historic grandeur. Then, view the priceless treasures of Tutankhamun with an Egyptologist.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Luxor, Cairo
Accommodation:Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence.
day 11 - Depart Cairo
Your luxury tour from Cairo and Nile river cruise end in style with a private transfer to Cairo Airport.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Cairo
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Accommodation
Mena House Hotel, Giza.River Tosca. HotelFour Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence.Included at all hotels.Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.Enjoy complimentary hotel WiFi. And, on select coaches, onboard WiFi may also be available.
Meals
Breakfast (x10)Lunch (x7)Dinner (x7)Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.
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