“ Meeting the local school children was one of the many highlights of this amazing trip. It was an exciting and comprehensive introduction to both ancient and modern Egypt. I rate this trip 96% Excellent!”


Uncover the mystery of Egypt's greatest ancient treasures — the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the golden treasures of King Tutankhamun — on this comprehensive, well-paced itinerary. Delve deep into the country's enigmatic history as you explore the temples and tombs of Cairo; the sunny city of Aswan; and well-preserved, monument-fi lled Luxor. Vantage is one of the few tour operators to include a guided tour of the Temples of Abu Simbel, featuring magnifi - cent statues of Ramesses IIand Nefertari. Plus, you'll take two Deluxe three-night cruises — one on beautiful Lake Nasser and one on the iconic Nile River — with all meals and shore excursions included on both cruises. T rough our exclusive Cultural Connections, you'll also witness the intricacies of daily Egyptian life with a home-hosted dinner, a visit to a Nubian village, and a tour of a carpet factory. And, you can enhance your discovery of this extraordinary region with a pre-extension to Jordan: Petra & the Dead Sea — new for 2011!


your day-by-day itinerary


DAYS 1 -2  After an overnight fl ight, you’ll arrive in Cairo on Day 2. Or, depart fi ve days earlier for your optional Jordan pre-extension. A Vantage representative will meet you at the airport and assist you to the Deluxe Sofi tel Cairo El Gezirah Hotel, where you’ll enjoy a luxury room with a full Nile view during your four- night stay. In the evening, gather for an informative trip briefi ng followed by a tasty Welcome Dinner. Sofi tel Cairo El Gezirah (D)


DAYS 3 -5 Cairo You’ll visit the Citadel and the mosque of Muhammad Ali on the morning of Day 3.  Try your hand at bargaining during a visit to the Khan el Khalili Bazaar. T is afternoon, you’ll take a guided tour of the Egyptian Antiquities Museum. Tonight, you’ll be hosted by an Egyptian family for dinner in their home, where you’ll learn about everyday life in Cairo. Day 4 is yours to explore Cairo on your own. Or,


you can join an optional tour to Alexandria, a city fi lled with Mediterranean fl air.


— Janet Dailey, Plainview, NY


Alexandria


T e Great Pyramids Sakkara


Cairo EGYPT


Destination Flight


Motorcoach Cruise


Excursion Optional Extension


Abu Simbel


Amman


T e Dead Sea JORDAN


Petra


Luxor


Wadi es Seboua Edfu


Aswan Lake Nasser Cruise


Your Itinerary DAY LOCATION


1 2 -5 6 7 8 9 -1 0 11 12 13


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Cairo, Egypt


Abu Simbel / Embark on Lake Nasser cruise


Wadi es Seboua Aswan Disembark Ship / Aswan


Aswan (Philae Temple) / Embark on Nile River cruise


Luxor Luxor


Disembark Ship / Cairo Cairo / Return Home


ACCOMMODATIONS


Depart Home / Overnight Flight (or depart 5 days earlier for Dead Sea / Petra, Jordan extension)


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