Egypt with Nile Cruise
2016
February 25th – March 12th, 2016
International and domestic flights / Welcome Dinner / Karnak Temple / Luxor Temple
Luxor’s West Bank / 7 night Nile Cruise aboard Sonesta St. George I / Horus Temple
High Dam / The unfinished Obelisk / Temple of Philae / Sail on the Nile by felucca (Egyptian sailboat)
Aswan’s Botanical Gardens / Temple of Kom Ombo / Temple of Hathor / Citadel of Salah el Din
Mosque of Mohammed Ali / Old Coptic Cairo / Egyptian Museum / Themed Moroccan dinner
Private visit to the Great Pyramid Cheops / Memphis and Sakkara / Farewell dinner Khan El Khalili restaurant
Ell Moez li Din Allah Street and the Khan El Khalili old Bazaars
Explore the Great Pyramids and Temples with WestWorld Tours.
Experience the kiss of the Egyptian sun on your cheeks as you
sail the Nile on a luxurious river cruise to your next destination.
Excite your taste buds with the flavours and spices that have
made Egypt famous around the world.
Day 1
Fly overnight from Canada to Cairo, Egypt.
Day 2
Join your tour director for a ‘meet and greet’ on your arrival
into Cairo Airport, then transfer with us to your hotel to rest up for the
night, Fairmont Helipolis.
Day 3
We leave Cairo
this morning for a short
flight to Luxor, then
transfer to Sonesta
St. George Hotel
for a short rest. Later
we proceed to visit the
Karnak Temple, the
main place of worship
during the eighteenth dynasty and the second largest ancient religious
site in the world. After this, we head back to the hotel for our Welcome
Dinner. (B,D)
Day 5
Today we leave our
hotel and travel by bus to the
West Bank to the Valley of Kings
and Queens, the Temple of
Queen Hatshepsut at El-Deir
El-Bahari and the Colossi
Memnon. You may like to take
an Optional Horse Carriage
ride through Luxor to view
all the lit up monuments before heading to the East Bank to board the
deluxe Nile Cruise Ship M/S Sonesta St. George I for the next
seven nights. (B,L,D)
Day 6 Today we visit the Luxor Museum, home of near perfect
artifacts, with treasures obtained from the tomb of Tutankhamun, royal
mummies of two pharaohs and much more. Later we return to the ship
for lunch and free time, and in the evening join your fellow travellers
for a Captain’s Welcome Cocktail. (B,L,D)
Day 7
This morning we visit the Temple of
Edfu, one of the best preserved temples in
Egypt, built to honor the falcon god Horus. This
afternoon is yours to enjoy; have an afternoon
tea or look out at the beautiful scenery the
Nile has to offer. Tonight enjoy an authentic
Egyptian Galabeya Party. (B,L,D)
Day 8
After we enjoy our breakfast on board, we head to the High
Dam to learn about the massive impact it has with Egypt’s economy.
We’ll then tour the Unfinished Obelisk in the stone quarries and the
Temple of Philae, which is situated on an island in the reservoir of
the Aswan Low Dam. Next we sail the Nile on a traditional Felucca,
an Egyptian sail boat, and stop to visit the Aswan Botanical Gardens.
Later, you’ll have the option of visiting an authentic Nubian Village
& Animalia before returning to the ship for dinner and a disco in the
evening. (B,L,D)
Day 4
This morning and afternoon is free time or opt to take our
Optional Hot Air Balloon ride over the West Banks of Luxor.
Tonight we get a chance
to view the Temple of
Luxor, illuminated at
night; one of the most
well-known images that
has come out of Egypt.
You can also take another
Optional to view the
Sound & Light show at
Karnak Temple. (B)
Vancouver – Calgary – Edmonton
Double:
$4,765
Single:
$6,060
Regina & Saskatoon add $100 per person
Winnipeg add $330 per person
Not included in price are taxes or fees of $635 per person and Visa fees
payable in Egypt of US $25.
Day 9
Free day today to spend at your leisure. Tonight enjoy a
traditional Nubian Show on board the ship. You also have the
option of experiencing an Egyptian Sunset High Tea on the terrace of
the Old Cataract. (B,L,D
Day 10 Our day starts with a
visit the Temple of Kom Ombo
shared by Sobek, the crocodile
god and Haroeris, the falcon god.
Then back on the ship to continue
our journey on the Nile, passing
Edfu and Esna on the way. Tonight
we dress up for another fun
Egyptian Galabeya Party. (B,L,D)
Day 11 Today we visit the Dendera
Temple Complex, home of the Hathor
Temple. In the afternoon we head
back to the ship for an afternoon tea.
Tonight’s entertainment is a disco and
music. (B,L,D
Day 12 Today we say
goodbye to our ship and
take a short flight from
Luxor to Cairo. We will then head out to visit the Citadel of Salah
el Din including the Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Next we visit the Old
Coptic Cairo, a stronghold for Christianity in Egypt until the Islamic
Era. We will also be visiting the Hanging Church and Abu Serga
Church which dates back to the 4th century. (B) Fairmont Niles
Towers
Day 13
This morning we
visit Cairo’s famous Egyptian
Museum, home to over 120,000
artifacts of ancient Egypt, and the
famed Mummies Room, with its
display of royal mummies from
the Empire Age. Tonight we will
enjoy a themed Moroccan dinner
at the fabulous La Palmeraie which
overlooks the Nile River)
Day 14
This morning, we enjoy a private tour to the Great
Pyramids with a chance to explore inside the Great Pyramid
Cheops, otherwise known as the Great Pyramid of Giza. We will then
continue on to visit Memphis, the ruins of the ancient capital of Egypt,
and Sakkara, a vast ancient burial ground. (B)
Day 15 Today is a full day of
leisure or you may like to take an
optional tour of the ancient city
of Alexandria and learn about its
rich history. Join us tonight for our
Farewell Dinner at the Khan El
Khalili restaurant, famous for great food and stunning views of the
Great Pyramids. (B,D)
Day 16 This morning we head to El
Moez Li Din Allah Street and visit
Khan El Khalili’s famous bazzars.
The rest of your day is yours to spend
at leisure, so be sure to make the
most of your last day in Egypt before
heading back to the hotel to prepare
for your flight home. We suggest
you use this time to do your packing and get some rest. You may stay
in your room until we depart for the airport to make our way to Cairo
Airport for our flights home. (B)
Day 17
Mediterranean Sea
Israel
Arrive
back home.
Pyramids
of Giza
EGYPT
Nile River
(enlarged for map)
Cairo
1
Arrival flight to Cairo
1
Fly from Cairo to Luxor
2
Nile Cruise from Luxor
to Philae
3
Nile Cruise from Philae
to Luxor
4
Fly from Luxor to Cairo
Departure flight from Cairo
Short Flight
Cruise
Red
Sea
4
Valley
of the
Kings
2
3
Karnak
Luxor
Esna
Edfu
Kom Ombo
Aswan
Philae