DAY 1 ARRIVE CAIRO
, EGYPT
Arrive in Cairo, Egypt’s ”Mother of
All Cities,” an age-old crossroads of Asia, Africa, and Europe, where you are
met Ramasside's Tour Manager (visa is included) and
transferred to your historic hotel with fantastic views of the pyramids.
Evening trip to attend the Sound & Light show in the
Pyramids area included.
Mena House Hotel-Four Seasons Hotel
Cairo
DAY 2 CAIRO | INSIDE THE GREAT PYRAMID AT GIZA & THE SPHINX
Set out for the Giza Plateau on a
full-day excursion. Observe the great pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure as
well as other historical sites. Enter the Great Pyramid of Cheops — oldest of
the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World — stepping back in time some 4,000 years.
Ride Like a Local on a camel. Then, view the Great Sphinx, the ancient world’s largest monumental sculpture, carved from a single ridge of limestoneAfter lunch, return to your hotel for an
afternoon at leisure. This evening, gather for a welcome dinner.
Mena House Hotel-Four Seasons Hotel
Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 CAIRO | IMMERSED IN ANTIQUITIES
Explore the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities (or
the Grand Egyptian Museum, upon its opening), home to over 120,000 relics, some
dating back to 4000 BC. Then, transfer to the Nile River, where you board a
felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailing vessel. Enjoy lunch on board, followed
by an afternoon at leisure. This evening, stroll through the Khan El-Khalili
bazaar. Founded as a watering stop for caravans in the 14th century, its stalls
still brim with brassware, gold, silver, leather, perfume and antiques. After
dinner, return to your hotel.
Mena House Hotel-Four Seasons Hotel
Cairo
| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 CRUISING THE
NILE | ASWAN| I SLAND TEMPLE OF ISIS
Fly south to Aswan (internal flights included).
Upon arrival,
board ‘Sanctuary Sun Boat III,’ your luxurious home on the Nile for the next eight
nights, where you will enjoy a welcome Zaffa, with drums and flutes.
Lunch will be served on board.
After lunch, take a ride on a
felucca (a typical Egyptian sail boat) around Elephantine Island, Lord
Kitchener’s Botanical Gardens, and the Agha Khan Mausoleum (weather permitting,
life jackets will be provided).
Afternoon tea will be served in the
lounge while you enjoy the sounds of an Oud trio.
Tonight, you will be greeted by your
Boat Manager as you enjoy a selection of canapés with some complimentary
Egyptian wine and local beer. A gourmet dinner will be served on board.
'Sanctuary Sun Boat III' | Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5 CRUISING THE
NILE | PHILAE TEMPLE AND UNFINISHED OBELISK
A breakfast buffet will be served on
board, followed by a short motorboat ride to visit the romantic and majestic
Philae Temple on the Island of Agilika. This will be followed by a visit to the
Granite Quarries, which supplied the ancient Egyptians with most of the hard
stone used in pyramids and temples, and still hold a huge unfinished obelisk.
Enjoy lunch, while you cruise to Kom
Ombo and spend the afternoon at leisure enjoying the onboard facilities
including the pool, games room and gymnasium.
Tonight, a delicious dinner is
served followed by a movie night on board.
'Sanctuary Sun Boat III' | Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6 CRUISING THE
NILE | TEMPLE OF HORUS|DINE LIKE A PHARAOH
Enjoy breakfast on board this
morning, before exploring the extraordinary Temple of Horus.
Lunch will be served while sailing
to Esna.
After lunch, an Egyptian cooking
lesson will be presented on board.
Spend the rest of the afternoon at
leisure enjoying the onboard facilities including the pool, games room and
gymnasium.
Afternoon tea will be served while
you sail to Luxor.
Tonight will be an “Egyptian Night”
costume party for all guests, with a chance to dress up in traditional Egyptian
“galabeyya”. Dinner will be a lavish buffet of Egyptian specialties, followed
by oriental music and dancing for everyone.
'Sanctuary Sun Boat III' | Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7 CRUISING THE
NILE |EAST BANK
Enjoy breakfast
on board. Afterwards, your Egyptologist will guide you around the East Bank of
Luxor including the strikingly graceful Temple of Luxor, dedicated to the god
Amun.
Enjoy lunch on board and spend the afternoon at leisure enjoying the facilities
including the pool, games room and gymnasium.
Afternoon tea will be served in the lounge.
Tonight, you will be greeted by your Boat Manager while you enjoy freshly
prepared canapés with some complimentary Egyptian wine and local beer, followed
by a gourmet dinner menu.
'Sanctuary Sun Boat III' | Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8 C R U I SI NG TH E N ILE | HOT AIR BALLOON & VALLEY OF THE KINGS
Hot air balloon rideBreakfast will be served on board.This morning, visit the Valley of the Kings. visit the tombs of various Dynasties. King Tut’s tomb which you will visit from inside. Tutankhamun ruled Egypt for approximately 10 years from around 1336-1327 BCE. In November 1922, Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon discovered Tutankhamun’s near-intact tomb in the Valley of the Kings. The king’s mummified body was found surrounded by precious grave goods, in his golden coffin, after his burial chamber was officially opened on 17 February 1923 in the presence of Egyptologists and government officials.
Today, Tutankhamun is ancient Egypt’s most famous pharaoh. But how much do you really know about the boy king? Here during this tour, I will tell you the lesser-known facts about Tutankhamun…
You will have the chance to visit
at least one tomb in the Valley of the Queens, and visit the Temple of Queen
Hatshepsut. On the way back to the river Nile, you will pass by the famed
Colossi of Memnon, known in Ancient Greek times for their haunting voices at
dawn.
Enjoy lunch on board and spend the afternoon at leisure enjoying the facilities
including the pool, games room and gymnasium.
Afternoon tea will be served in the lounge.
Tonight’s entertainment will be a gala dinner, with white-gloved waiters
serving gourmet cuisine followed by a Dervish Show and belly dancer
performance.
'Sanctuary Sun Boat III' | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9 C RUISI NG THE NILE | TEMPLE OF KARNAK AND REMNANTS
OF GREECE AND ROME
After a delicious breakfast buffet
on board, your tour of the East Bank will begin with a visit to the Temple of
Karnak.
Following the morning sail to Esna, enjoy lunch on board the boat.
After lunch, your Egyptologist will guide you around the Greco-Roman Temple of
Khnum at Esna. The beautifully preserved Great Hypostyle Hall was built during
the reign of the Roman Emperor Claudius; it was excavated from the silt that
had accumulated through centuries of annual Nile floods and is about nine
meters below present-day street level.
Afternoon tea will be served on board during the cruise to Edfu.
Tonight, a delicious dinner is served followed by a movie night on board.
'Sanctuary Sun Boat III' | Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10 CRUISING THE NILE | TEMPLE OF KOM OMBO
Breakfast will be served on board.
Spend the morning at leisure and enjoy the facilities on board, including the
pool, games room and gymnasium.
Lunch will be served on board while cruising to Kom Ombo. After lunch, visit
the temple of Kom Ombo - dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek. The temple
stands at a bend in the Nile where, in ancient times, sacred crocodiles basked
in the sun on the riverbank.
Return to your Nile Cruise boat where afternoon tea will be served in the
lounge. You will also have the chance to take part in an Egyptian cooking
lesson while the boat is sailing to Aswan.
Tonight’s entertainment will be an “Egyptian Night” costume party for all
guests, with a chance to dress up in traditional Egyptian “galabeyyas”. Dinner
will be a lavish buffet of Egyptian specialties.
'Sanctuary Sun Boat III' | Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11 CRUISING THE NILE | ASWAN
A breakfast buffet will be served on
board.
You will have the day free to visit Aswan and enjoy the facilities on board,
including the pool, games room and gymnasium.
Afternoon tea will be served in the lounge while you enjoy the sounds of an Oud
trio. Tonight’s farewell dinner will be a gala dinner, with white-gloved
waiters serving gourmet cuisine.
Enjoy a Dervish show and belly dancer performance after dinner.
'Sanctuary Sun Boat III' | Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 12 ABU SIMBEL | TEMPLES OF RAMSES II & NEFERTARI
Disembark Sanctuary ‘Sun Boat IV’
and fly to Abu Simbel. See the twin temples of Ramses II and his wife, Queen
Nefertari. Fly to Cairo (internal flights included) for an evening at leisure.
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo-Mena House Hotel- Kempinski Nile Deluxe - Fairmont Nile Premium
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 13 CAIRO | SAKKARA & MEMPHIS TRIP
Today, venture just outside the city to
Memphis, and explore this capital of the ancient kingdom, viewing the Alabaster
Sphinx and the beautifully carved statue of Ramses II. Drive to nearby Sakkara,
the vast necropolis of ancient Memphis, site of the famous Step Pyramid. Built
by Zoser I in 2700 BC, it is the world’s oldest stone structure. Also visit the Mereruka Tomb, one of the most exquisitely decorated tombs of
the Old Kingdom. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a visit to
the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and its Gallery of Royal Mummies.
Tonight, enjoy a memorable farewell dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 14 DEPART CAIRO
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and
depart.
Meals: Breakfas
- A Ready-to-book, Private Itinerary Designed for You
- Sim card so you can use while in Egypt.
- Visa upon arrival included
- Luxury hotel accommodations as mentioned in our itinerary
- Exclusive Insider-Access Opportunities
- English-Speaking Local Guides
- Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
- 24/7 On-Call Support
- All sightseeing tours in Cairo are private as in the itinerary.
- All sightseeing tours on the cruise sharing the cruise group.
