Nile Cruise & Alexandria
At the far reach of the Nile Delta lies the brilliant coastal city of Alexandria. Explore this past site of ancient wonders, Dark Age catacombs, WW II battlefields and imperial wealth, before returning to the capital to take in the Great Pyramids and the renowned Cairo museum, and catch the train south to the treasure trove of Luxor. Marvel at the tomb-rich Valley of the Kings and the detailed columns of Karnak temple, then get aboard a riverboat bound for Aswan – stop along the way at the great temples of Edfu and Komombo and watch the life of the Nile drift by from the deck. In Aswan, there's time to wander the island temple of Philae, visit the High Dam and take an optional trip to the monumental ruins at Abu Simbel. A sunset cruise beneath the iconic sails of a felucca is a fitting end to your time in Nubia, then further relax and observe life along the Nile on the return cruise back to Luxor and your flight to Cairo. A final look at this labyrinthine metropolis includes a visit to the old Islamic quarter and a languid stroll – or a spirited haggle – in the famous Khan al-Khalili Bazaar.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | (Wed) Arrive Cairo and transfer to hotel. |
| 2 | Drive to Alexandria. Visit museum and catacombs. |
| 3 | Excursion to battlefields and museum at El Alamein. |
| 4 | Morning free. Afternoon return to Cairo. |
| 5 | Visit Egyptian Museum, pyramids and Sphinx. Sleeper train to Luxor. |
| 6-7 | Horse-drawn carriages to Karnak Temple. Board Nile cruise boat. Visit Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. |
| 8-9 | Sail to Aswan. Stop at Edfu and Komombo Temples. |
| 10 | Free day in Aswan with an optional excursion to Abu Simbel. |
| 11-12 | Relax onboard cruiseboat en route to Luxor. |
| 13 | Fly to Cairo. Medieval quarter, including Gayer-Anderson Museum, Ibn Tulun Mosque and Khan al-Khalili Bazaar. |
| 14 | Trip ends in Cairo this morning (Tue) |
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Past Travellers' Ratings & Comments
Ashley - Australia, 28 Dec, 2011
I really enjoyed meeting the people of Egypt in different settings - even the Souks where I practised my bargaining skills! Everything went very smoothly and when things looked to go a little awry (Egypt being Egypt!)our tour was flexible enough to replace one experience with another one, usually of a unique nature.
Mike & Betty - Australia, 2 Nov, 2011
PGNA Tour was a comprehensive coverage of Egyptian history in time allotted. The 7 day cruise allowed for some unwinding from busy schedule. In all a very pleasant trip.
At A Glance
Trip Length |
14 days |
Trip Code |
PGNA |
Activities |
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| Culture (Easy) | |
Minimum Passengers |
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| 6 people | |
Maximum Passengers |
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| 15 people | |
Countries Visited |
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| Egypt | |
Start City |
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| Cairo | |
End City |
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| Cairo | |
