Egyptian Splendor - Cruise Experts, Inc

Day	Location
1	Board Your Overnight Transatlantic Flight
2	Cairo, Egypt
3	Cairo. The Pyramids
4	Cairo - Aswan
5	Aswan (Embarkation)
6	Aswan - Kom Ombo
7	Edfu
8	Luxor
9	Luxor (Disembarkation) - Cairo
10	Cairo
Number of Nights: 9

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This captivating Nile river cruise vacation offers an exciting voyage through the Kingdom of the Pharaohs. In Cairo, marvel at King Tutankhamun's treasures, visit the enigmatic Sphinx, and see the Great Pyramids of Giza. Then, fly to Aswan for a 4-night Nile River cruise to Luxor. Along the way, visit the Aswan Dam, the Temple of Isis, the Valley of Kings and Valley of Queens, and Luxor Temple. You'll also ride through Edfu to the Temple of Horus, visiting colorful local bazaars and exploring the stunning monuments of Karnak.

Included Features:

Cruise:
Deluxe 4-night cruise from Aswan to Luxor in an outside stateroom with private facilities

Cairo:
Guided sightseeing, visit Tutankhamun's Tomb in the Egyptian Museum, Ramses II & Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis, the "stairway to the sky" at Sakkara, the Great Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza

Cairo-Aswan:
By air, including airport transfers

Aswan:
Sail by felucca to Kitchener Island; visit the Botanical Gardens; excursion to Old Dam & High Dam; cruise to Agilika; visit Temple of Isis and ancient granite quarries

Edfu:
Visit the Temple of Horus

Luxor:
Guided sightseeing, visit the Valley of Kings, Valley of Queens, Deir el-Bahri, and the Luxor Temple; picture stop at Colossi of Memnon

All Daytime Shore Excursions

Luxor-Cairo:
By air, including airport transfers

Notes:

All arrangements in Egypt are under the management of the official government tourist organization Misr Travel. As traffic conditions and the water level of the Nile are not always predictable, slight changes to the day-by-day itinerary cannot be excluded.
Intra-tour flights included in both land-only and air-inclusive prices.

Avalon Waterways

There's perhaps no more relaxing, intimate and carefree way to experience a country than on an Avalon River Cruise. Named one of Travel & Leisure's Top-10 Small-Ship Cruise Lines (2007), Avalon's new generation of ships are equipped with state-of-the art technology and were built to create a warm and inviting ambiance and with the travelers' comfort and safety in mind.

Docking frequently to explore the charming cities and towns along the way, our experienced local guides will show you around and help you experience each destination like a local. You can even spend the evening on shore if the schedule permits. Back on board, you'll find the accommodations luxurious and the cuisine delectable—and most of our boats feature a fitness center and other popular amenities too. As part of the award-winning, 80-year-old Globus family of brands, an Avalon River Cruise is sure to deliver on quality and leave you with a new perspective on the old world.