11-Nights Wonders of Ancient Egypt

11 nights from: $4,295

Wonders Of Ancient Egypt
The enduring buzz of Cairo's bustling city streets and imposing Great Pyramids of Giza launch your discovery of Ancient Egypt. Cruise down the Nile to Kom-Ombo, past Luxor, and explore the Valley of the Kings.

Dining Summary

• 11 Breakfast (B)
• 7 Lunch (L)
• 7 Dinner (D)

• Explore Luxor and Cairo with an Egyptologist
• Visit the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, the temples of Karnak, Luxor's Temple and Museum, the temple dedicated to Goddess Hathor at Dendera, the Temple of Isis on the island of Philae, the Temple at Kom-Ombo, the Valley of the Kings and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
• View the Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener's Island, the Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque in Cairo
• See the Ramses II statue and Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis, the Sound and Light show in Giza
• Sail in a traditional felucca across the Nile

• Giza: Enjoy a day gazing at the Great Pyramids of Giza and its treasures - the Step Pyramid of Saqqara and the Colossus of Rames II.
• Karnak: Stand amid a vast forest of columns in the largest temple complex known to man as your Egyptologist explains the significance behind it. Walk the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes, see the statue of Rameses II and the Hypostyle Hall.
• Luxor: Spend the day discovering the wonders of the Luxor Museum.
• Dendera: At the Temple of Hathor, see a rare depiction of Cleopatra and Caesarian.
• Aswan: Admire the picturesque setting of Aswan and its iconic sites as you embark on a sightseeing tour of the city. Learn about the beautiful Temple of Isis and the contentious construction of the Aswan Dam.  
• Kitchener's Island: Sail around Kitchener's Island and its Botanical Gardens in a traditional felucca. 
• Take a short boat ride to Philae Island, located between the old and new Aswan Dams, where you’ll have a short tour. Then, be seated in a Roman-style theater for a retelling of the perennial Nile flood and the stories of the goddesses Isis and Hathor, to whom the temple was originally dedicated.
• Kom Ombo: Discover the temple of Kom Ombo and discover the wonders of the duo gods Horus the Elder and Sobek.
• Valley of the Kings: Discover the ancient history behind the final resting place of Egypt's Pharaohs and Queen Hatshepsut's Temple at the Valley of the Kings.
• Cairo: Spend your day enjoying the sights of the Hanging Church of St. Mary or embark on a journey to see the ancient Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque. 
• Cairo: See Tutankhamun’s treasures on full display at the Grand Egyptian Museum - from gilded beds and chariots to his iconic golden mask. Join an Egyptologist to explore over 100,000 ancient artifacts, including colossal statues, ornate coffins and the world’s oldest prosthetic. 

• Cairo: Nile cruises emerged in the early 19th century as travelers sought to explore Egypt's ancient wonders by boat. The Nile has always played a crucial role in Egyptian life from the transportation of goods, to enriching wildlife. Take in the cultural and historic significance of the Nile as you drift along the famous river during your overnight cruise.

• Aswan: Wander off the beaten tracks in Aswan as you meet the wonderful ladies of a local Women owned co-operative. Their mission is to create a garbage-free world by transforming waste and natural material like bamboo or palm trees into beautiful handicrafts. The organization 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, they have now been able to provide the main source of income for their family. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality. 

• Luxor: Enjoy an exclusive Be My Guest encounter on the banks of the Nile where your hosts, the El Boerey family, will share their stories about family life in a typical Luxor village. Savor a local culinary tradition of mint tea and freshly baked local bread with honey.

The temples were cut from the rock and shifted to higher ground in the 1960s as the waters of Lake Nasser began to rise following completion of the Aswan High Dam.

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The Great Temple is dedicated to Ramesses II and a statue of him is seated with three other gods within the innermost part of the rock-cut temple (the sanctuary). The temple's facade is dominated by four enormous seated statues of the Pharaoh (each over 20 metres or 67 feet high), although one has been damaged since ancient times.

The Small Temple was probably completed ahead of the Great Temple and is dedicated to Ramesses' favourite wife, Nefertari. At the entrance stand six 10-metre-high (33 feet) rock-cut statues - two of Ramesses and one of Nefertari on either side of the doorway.