Treasures of the Pharaohs

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
10/25/2010 - 11/2/2010	$1,795
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Cairo – The Glorious Capital City
Journey with us back in time to the dawn of civilization. Your adventure starts in Cairo as you tour the only remaining “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World,” the Pyramids of Giza. Visit the Royal Burial Chambers in the Pyramid of Cheops, rising nearly 450 feet. Stand in awe of the Great Sphinx, carved out of massive limestone, showing Pharaoh Chefren’s head on the body of a lion. Join us for an optional tour to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities where the treasures of King Tut are displayed, among them his famous golden burial mask and glittering jewels.

You’ll want to join us for an optional tour of Cairo that takes you to the legendary Citadel, the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali, whose five domes can be seen throughout the city. Continue on to the Sultan Hassan Mosque and the City of the Dead. Love to shop for treasures in the market? Come along on an optional excursion to the Khan el Khalili bazaar and discover exquisite silver, brass and jewelry. At night, an optional excursion to the Sphinx Sound and Light Show features an exciting performance as powerful as this ancient legend itself!

Welcome Aboard the Majestic MS Ti-Yi
Fly to Aswan and board the MS Ti-Yi, your luxurious home for the next three nights. Named after an Egyptian Queen, the MS Ti-Yi deluxe river boat features comfortable cabins with private bath, pool, gym and several dining as well as lounge options. From belly dancing shows to international cuisine, you’ll find the MS Ti-Yi the perfect vessel for watching the wonders of the Nile float by.

While in Aswan, board a felucca, a traditional Nile sailboat and visit Kitchner’s and Elephantine Islands, with lovely gardens, fascinating artifacts and ancient ruins. Fly with us on an optional tour across the Nubian Desert to the magnificent Temple of Ramses II, Egypt’s longest ruling pharaoh, at Abu-Simbel. Built almost 3.000 years ago in honor of Ramses II and Queen Nefratari, the Temple and four massive statues are among the world’s most treasured sites.

You’ll find Aswan has a distinctively African atmosphere with lush palm groves and tropical plants. Here you’ll visit famous Aswan High Dam and see quarries from where the famous pink granite was mined. See the unfinished obelisk and the Temple of Isis at Philae, considered the “pleasure of existence” by the ancient Egyptians.

Nile Cruise Includes Five Fascinating Ports
At Kom Ombo, you’ll visit the Temple at Kom Ombo with its exceptional relief walls. Stop at Edfu to see the Temple of Horus, one of the largest and best preserved temples, displaying Egyptian myths, legends and festivals. At Esna, you’ll tour the Greco-Roman Temple of God Khnum overlooking the Nile. Your final port is Luxor, where you’ll walk in the footsteps of royalty. Visit the Valley of the Kings and the Queens, King Tutankhamun’s Tomb and the Colossi of Memnon. Tour the Karnak Temple with its 134 column hall of shrines added by pharaohs over the centuries. Continue on to Luxor Temple with its two colossal statues and the towering Obelisk of Hatshepsut.

Join us for a once in a lifetime journey to Egypt and return with memories to last a lifetime.

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Optional Three-Day Alexandria Extension
Extend your tour with a trip to Alexandria, the ancient world’s most famous city. Highlights include the ancient sites of Pompeii’s Pillar, the Roman Amphitheater, the catacombs of Kom El Shogafa and the 12the century Morsi Abou El-Abbas Mosque. Visiting the National Museum, Alexandria Library and Montezah Palace, the summer residence of former King Farouk, will enhance your appreciation of this wondrous civilization. (full details available upon request).

Per Person Rates:
$395 Twin
Single Room add $95

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All tour prices are per person, in US dollars, based on double occupancy.

Single Room Add $645

Fuel surcharges are subject to change

Optional Three-Day Alexandria Extension Extend your tour with a trip to Alexandria, the ancient world’s most famous city. Highlights include the ancient sites of Pompeii’s Pillar, the Roman Amphitheater, the catacombs of Kom El Shogafa and the 12the century Morsi Abou El-Abbas Mosque. Visiting the National Museum, Alexandria Library and Montezah Palace, the summer residence of former King Farouk, will enhance your appreciation of this wondrous civilization. (full details available upon request). Per Person Rates: $395 Twin Single Room add $95

Hotel Accommodations
Days Two through Four – Ramses Hilton Hotel Cairo
Days Five through Seven – MS TI YI Deluxe Nile River Boat
Day Eight – Meridien Hotel, Heliopolis, Cairo
Alexandria extension – Renaissance Hotel

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