Nile Valley...
We've seen the pyramids on TV. We've
flipped through National Geographic. We've heard the Old Testament stories.
Now it's time to live it. The Nile River Valley is one of the world's
richest collection of historical sites. From Cairo to Lake Victoria, the
culture and history of the Nile are the stuff legends are made of.
Gaze in wonder at Tutankhamen's Tomb and the Valleys of Kings and of Queens, sail in a felucca and cruise the Nile. Five thousand years of history—the Pyramids and Sphinx, the seaport of Alexandria, the Nile Valley with its temples and stunning monuments, and gigantic Aswan Dam. You'll be left with a sense of awe.
Although we offer hundreds of possibilities for vacation packages to the Nile Valley region, here are just a couple of sample packages that are inclusive of the most popular sites and features....
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CAIRO 
CLASSIC EGYPT - 10 DAYS
(Offered by Park East - available through us!)
10 days including air
Days 1 - 2 • Friday - Saturday New York (Air add-on available from your city) / Cairo
Depart the U.S. for Cairo and transfer to the deluxe Mena House Oberoi, originally built as a hunting lodge for the Khedive Ismail. From your balcony you’ll see the Pyramids. MENA HOUSE OBEROI (Meals Aloft)
Day 3
• Sunday Cairo / Pyramids of Giza / The Sphinx / Sakkara / Memphis
After a morning briefing by our Egyptologist, we visit the Pyramids, the sole survivor among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. We learn how they were built and about their 6,000-year history. We have a close-up look at the Sphinx, carved from a single massive limestone outcrop, and the Solar Boat — Cheops’ 142-foot funerary boat. Afterwards, we drive to Sakkara and see the Step Pyramid, built by the architectural genius Imhotep for the pharaoh Djoser. At nearby Memphis we see the Alabaster Sphinx and the toppled statue of Ramses II. This evening we have a special dinner in an Egyptian home. This is a wonderful opportunity to visit with a family and learn about life in Cairo. MENA HOUSE OBEROI (B,L,D)
Day 4
• Monday Cairo / Luxor
This morning we fly from Cairo to Luxor and cross the Nile to Luxor’s West Bank. Here we see the Colossus of Memnon, two giant seated statues of Amenophis III. We continue to the Valley of the Kings, entering some of the well-preserved tombs to see their marvelous paintings and reliefs. Then we visit the Tombs of the Nobles, which have evocative paintings, and the ancient workmen’s village. We then check into our spacious cabins aboard the M/S Ti-Yi. This evening we enjoy the Sound & Light Show at the Temple of Karnak. M/S TI-YI (B,L,D)
Day 5
• Tuesday Nile Voyage
This morning we visit the Temple of Karnak, a tremendous site, built marvel by marvel by generations of pharaohs. We continue to the exquisite Luxor Temple before driving to Esna, where we board our ship for lunch. This evening we relax and enjoy the countryside as we sail up the Nile. M/S TI-YI (B,L,D)
Day 6
• Wednesday Nile Voyage
This morning, in the riverfront town of Edfu, we ride in horse-drawn carriages to one of the best preserved temples in Egypt — the Temple of Horus. The famous statue of Horus as a falcon stands in the courtyard. Later, we sail to Kom Ombo, a temple with beautiful reliefs dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. We continue our cruise on the Nile, and tonight enjoy a party aboard the ship. M/S TI-YI (B,L,D)
Day 7
• Thursday Nile Voyage
In Aswan, our day begins with a visit to the unfinished obelisk, where we learn how massive stones were cut and the ancient monuments were built. Next, we tour the Aswan High Dam. We visit the lovely Temple of Philae, on an island in the Nile, and then sail in a traditional “felucca” sailboat. Children in small boats serenade us as we pass the Mausoleum of the Aga Kahn and Elephantine and Kitchener islands. After dinner aboard ship, we enjoy a Nubian folkloric show. M/S TI-YI (B,L,D)
Day 8
• Friday Aswan / Abu Simbel / Cairo
Early today we fly from Aswan to Abu Simbel, located on Lake Nasser. Built by Ramses II, Abu Simbel rises more than 100 feet high and has four colossal stone figures of the pharaoh. The cliff into which they were carved was to be flooded when the Aswan Dam was built, so the entire complex was disassembled and rebuilt, piece by piece, on higher ground. This afternoon we fly back to Cairo and check into our hotel. Tonight, dinner is on our own. CAIRO MARRIOTT (B,L)
Day 9
• SaturdayCairo / Citadel / Egyptian Museum
This morning we visit the Citadel of Saladin, built high above the city. Here we see the Alabaster Mosque, one of the finest and most famous houses of worship in the world. Lunch is in a fine local restaurant. Then we tour the Egyptian Museum, where thousands of years of Egyptian history are on display, including the treasures of Tutankhamon and the mummies of some of the pharaohs. This evening we enjoy a farewell dinner celebration. CAIRO MARRIOTT (B,L,D)
Day 10
• Sunday Cairo / New York
After breakfast, we depart for the airport and our flights to New York. (B)
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