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Part of your cultural experience in Egypt includes a cruise on the Nile aboard a felucca — a traditional wooden sailboat — where you'll glide alongside the local river commuters.


See some of Egypt’s greatest monuments on a Sofi tel El Gezirah 


Few hotels in the world can boast a location this dramatic! Situated on the tip of Gezirah Island in the Nile River, the Five-Star Sofi tel El Gezirah commands sweeping views of Cairo and the river. During your visit, this will be the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate after a busy day of sightseeing. Your comfortably furnished room has all the modern amenities, and the hotel provides numerous opportunities for dining and relaxing, from enjoying a cocktail in the lounge to getting pampered at the spa to trying your luck in the casino.


full-day excursion on Day 5. Visit the famed Giza Plateau, where you can ponder the magnifi cence of the Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerionos Pyramids and look into the soul of the curious Sphinx. After an included lunch at a local restaurant, you’ll move on to Sakkara to explore the Step Pyramid.   Visit a carpet school, where young people are trained in the art of carpet weaving. Sofi tel Cairo El Gezirah  (3B,1L,1D)


DAY 6   You’ll fl y early this morning from Cairo to Aswan, then motorcoach to Abu Simbel to tour the magnifi cent temples built by Ramses II. T rough an international eff ort, these massive structures were moved to the top of the cliff s, saving them from the waters rising behind the Aswan Dam. In the afternoon, you’ll board the Deluxe 5-Starms Omar El Khayam and begin your three-night cruise to explore hidden ruins and timeless landscapes along the shores of Lake Nasser — an opportunity off ered by very few other travel companies! Enjoy free time on board this afternoon and evening. ms Omar El Khayam (B,L,D)


Movenpick Aswan ce


Take in the stunning views of the surrounding Nile from the Movenpick Aswan, set on Elephantine Island in the middle of the river. This elegant and modern hotel off ers sparkling pools, a therapeutic sand pit, and spacious, comfortable rooms looking out at the enchanting surrounding scenery. You can dine overlooking the pool and gardens in The Orangerie, or choose from one of three other onsite restaurants and lounges. From the top of hotel tower, enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of the island and the Nile.


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DAY 7  T is morning you’ll hear the story of the famous fortress, Kasr Ibrim. T en sail across Lake Nasser to Amada for a tour of the temples. T e Amada temple is the oldest of the Lake Nasser temples and was dedicated to the gods Amun-Re and Re-Horakhty. We then follow the shore to Wadi es Seboua for an overnight on board. ms Omar El Khayam (B,L,D)


DAY 8  T e day begins with an early tour of the Wadi es Seboua, the “Valley of Lions” temple, so named


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