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Splendors of the Nile

An 11-Day Collette Tours tour starting from $2,099

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Starting Price:	$2,099
Tour Length:	11 Days
Countries Visited:	Egypt


More Information About This Tour:
Tour Type:	First Class Tour
Tour Category:	Escorted Tour
Tour Operator:	Collette Tours
Tour Code:	3421

Cities Visited:
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Step back in time and explore thousands of years of history, legend, and lore as you view the timeless wonders of Egypt. Discover the world of the ancient Egyptians as you visit the incomparable sites of the pharaohs - Memphis and Sakkara, the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor and Karnak temples, and the tombs on the West Bank of ancient Thebes. Cruise along the legendary Nile River, pass colonnaded temples, and stop at the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo, situated at the crossroads of ancient caravan routes. Return home with a new understanding of this mystical land.3650Step back in time and explore thousands of years of history, legend, and lore as you view the timeless wonders of Egypt. Discover the world of the ancient Egyptians as you visit the incomparable sites of the pharaohs - Memphis and Sakkara, the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor and Karnak temples, and the tombs on the West Bank of ancient Thebes. Cruise along the legendary Nile River, pass colonnaded temples, and stop at the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo, situated at the crossroads of ancient caravan routes. Return home with a new understanding of this mystical land.

br />Book by April 30, 2010 and
save $300 per couple on
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Ask your agent for details today!Click here for terms and conditions.Step back in time and explore thousands of years of history, legend and lore as you view the timeless wonders of Egypt. Discover the world of the ancient Egyptians as you visit the incomparable sites of the pharaohs – Memphis and Sakkara, the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor and Karnak temples, and the tombs on the West Bank of ancient Thebes. Dedicated Egyptologists provide insight throughout your journey. Cruise along the legendary Nile River, pass colonnaded temples and stop at the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo, situated at the crossroads of ancient caravan routes.

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
4/7/2010 - 4/18/2010	$2,099
4/14/2010 - 4/25/2010	$2,099
8/4/2010 - 8/15/2010	$2,149
9/15/2010 - 9/26/2010	$2,249
10/6/2010 - 10/17/2010	$2,249
10/13/2010 - 10/24/2010	$2,249
10/20/2010 - 10/31/2010	$2,249
11/3/2010 - 11/14/2010	$2,349
11/10/2010 - 11/21/2010	$2,349
1/5/2011 - 1/16/2011	$2,249
1/19/2011 - 1/30/2011	$2,349
2/16/2011 - 2/27/2011	$2,349
3/9/2011 - 3/20/2011	$2,349
4/6/2011 - 4/17/2011	$2,349

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Cairo, Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara, Luxor, Valley of the Kings and Queens, Deluxe 4-Night Nile River Cruise, Aswa
Learn about ancient Egyptian history during lectures in Cairo and on board the cruise by your Egyptologist/National Guide, who will accompany you throughout your journey. With their guidance, you will:
• Discover the roles of the pharaoh, religion, and art and architecture in ancient Egypt, from the pre-dynastic “Old Kingdom” through the achievements of the “New Kingdom” to the end of the dynastic period and the rule of the Greek Ptolemaic period, ending with the rule of Cleopatra.
• Explore the mystique behind the empire of the great builder and pharaoh, Ramses II and his wife Nefertari.
• Learn about the exciting recent archaeological finds in Egypt.
• Gain insight into the many differing tombs of the Valley of the Kings and hear about their site selection, tomb construction, rituals and symbolism.

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Save $500 per couple on any cabin category for Machu Picchu and Galapagos departures through May 2010 and The Galapagos Islands' departures (including departures with Machu Picchu Extension) through December 2010. Offer valid on new bookings only. Not valid on group or existing bookings. Offer is not combinable with any other offer.

FREE Door to Door Service

Now Vacations Start at HOME!

Don't worry about getting to the airport... because a vacation should be worry-free. With Collette Vacations, enjoy free round trip sedan service that takes you from your home to the airport when you purchase an air-inclusive Collette tour.* This personalized service - including gratuities - is available on new air-inclusive bookings to the South Pacific, Canada, and Europe; and on ALL Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventures and Explorations by Collette tours.

On departures May 2010 and beyond, Door to Door transfers are included with air-inclusive bookings to all destinations

Great Savings • Added Comfort • More Convenience

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Sue Robertson rated this tour a 4 on 11/11/2009 2:20:00 PM and says:

"Nice trip. There were plenty of highlights in Luxor, such as the sound and light show at the Temples of Karnak and the awe of wandering through the tombs in the Valleys of the Kings and Queens. Our guide was wonderful."

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