15 Day/14 Night fully escorted small group tour to Egypt - March 6, 2024 to March 20, 2024 

Itinerary:

• Day 1: Welcome to Egypt! You will be met and assisted by a tour representative at the Cairo Airport and escorted to your hotel - Le Meridien Cairo Airport Hotel.  
• Day 2: In the morning, you will meet the group for a Welcome Breakfast. Then we will fly to Aswan where we will visit the High Dam, Philae Temple, and a local coffee/tea shop at sunset with amazing views of the city. Then we will check into our hotel – Movenpick Resort Aswan.
• Day 3: In the morning, we will fly to Abu Simbel to explore this amazing temple complex built into a mountainside. In the afternoon, we will tour the city of Aswan and visit a cotton shop and a healing oil shop. Then we will enjoy High Tea at sunset at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Hotel. Then we will board our luxury Nile River Cruise.
• Day 4: As we journey along the Nile, we will stop at two temples today - Kom Ombo Temple, the only temple dedicated to two gods, and Edfu Temple, one of the most well-preserved temples in Egypt. We will then continue on through the Esna Locks. 
• Day 5: We will begin the day with an optional hot air balloon flight at sunrise over the Valley of the Kings. After breakfast, we will explore the Valley of the Kings with a visit to the Tomb of Tutankhamun followed by the Valley of the Queens to see the Tomb of Nefertari. Then we will see the Colossi of Memnon and visit an alabaster shop.
• Day 6: After disembarking from the cruise, we will visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, the El-Assasif Tombs, and the Ramesseum. After lunch, we will visit Habu Temple and then check into our hotel - Hilton Luxor Resort and Spa.
• Day 7: Today we will visit Karnak Temple, a "sacred place" built by generations of Pharaohs. After lunch, we will visit the papyrus shop. Then we will have the option of a shopping trip to the Gohar Jewelry Shop and the Luxor Market or an afternoon of leisure at the hotel.
• Day 8: In the morning, we will travel by bus to Dendara Temple and then to Abydos Temple. We will have a private visit to the Osirion, where the god Osiris is believed to be buried, and where we will see one of the oldest known hieroglyphs of the Flower of Life.   
• Day 9: Today we will visit the Luxor Museum and the Avenue of the Sphinxes. Then we will board a sailboat called a felucca and enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch while sailing along the Nile. In the evening, we will visit Luxor Temple. 
• Day 10: In the morning, we will fly back to Cairo. We will have lunch in Azhar Park and then visit the Citadel and Alabaster Mosque. Afterward, we will visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to see the Royal Mummies. Then we will check into our hotel – Marriott Mena House Hotel.
• Day 11: We will visit the Fayoum Oasis and see the Meidum and Hawara Pyramids. We will have lunch at Tunis Village and then explore the pottery shops.
• Day 12: Today we will explore several ancient pyramids. We will start in Saqqara with the Step and Unas Pyramids followed by the Serapeum, which houses the largest sarcophagi ever discovered. After lunch, we will visit a training center for carpet making and then visit the Bent and Red Pyramids at Dahshur.
• Day 13: We will spend the day at the Grand Egyptian Museum which contains many important artifacts of ancient Egyptian history and houses the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities including the treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamen. In the afternoon, we will have the option of a shopping trip to a local bazaar or an afternoon of leisure at the hotel.
• Day 14: On this Spring Equinox, we will spend the day at the Giza Plateau. At sunrise, we will have a private visit to the Great Pyramid and go inside the King’s and Queen’s chambers. After breakfast, we will explore Khafre’s and Menkaure’s Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. We will also ride a camel at the pyramids. At sunset, we will have a private visit to the Sphinx where we will have a chance to explore this wonderous monument up close. In the evening, we will have a Farewell Dinner to celebrate our amazing journey and the friendships we have made along the way. 
• Day 15: A tour representative will transfer you to the Cairo Airport and assist you with your departure from Egypt with memories to last a lifetime!

Please read the following terms and conditions. They limit our liability, limit the liability of air carriers, and state the terms and conditions of your trip. By accepting final tour documents you accept all these terms and conditions. These terms are only applicable to US residents.

A non-refundable deposit of $750 is required to guarantee your reservation. If the departure date is within 60 days, full payment is required to book your space. 

We recommend you obtain Travel Insurance covering various risks of interruption, illness, injury, loss of property, and the like.  

CANCELLATION SCHEDULE

60+ days before travel, $750 penalty (total deposit)

59-30 days before travel 25% penalty of total tour cost

29-15 days before travel 50% penalty of total tour cost

14-1 days before travel 100% penalty of total tour cost

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Medical Attention: We do not employ or provide medical personnel. Any needed medical attention must be sought at a local facility, if available, at the client’s expense. Sterling Journeys and Mo Luxury Tours are not responsible or liable for loss or cost incurred due to unavailability of medical services, inability to obtain or delay in obtaining medical services if available, medical services obtained, or level of care or services received. You must bring an adequate supply of your medication, if any, for the duration of the tour. Medical services abroad are not the same as you may be accustomed to. Sterling Journeys and Mo Luxury Tours are not responsible for the lack of, or the provision of medical services. 

Terrain Conditions: Some guided tours can include rough terrain, walking over unpaved or uneven pavement, steps, bumps, locations that may not be easily accessible or accessible by wheelchair, and other challenging conditions.

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