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| WHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY |
| "Egypt was awesome! The culture, history, and numerous remarkable temple and tomb sites make a not-to-be-missed vacation."- Geo Vail, Foster City, CA |
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EGYPTIAN DISCOVERY |
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Itinerary |
Day 1 – |
You’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your 5-star hotel. The afternoon is yours to relax after your flight. |
| Day 2 - |
We journey to the desert outskirts of Cairo and the remarkable Great Pyramids of Giza, which some scholars believe were built to align with constellations. While here, we embark on a camel ride like explorers of old. We also explore the temple of the mysterious Sphinx. We continue to Sakkara, the very first pyramid. Tonight, join us for our Hermes welcome dinner. |
| Day 3 - |
Explore the greatest collection of Egyptian artifacts at the Egyptian Museum, including the contents of the tomb of the boy-king Tutankhamen, unearthed by Howard Carter in 1922. We also discover Islamic Cairo and the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the world’s greatest and largest outdoor markets. Bid farewell at our Hermes farewell dinner tonight. |
| Day 4 - |
This morning we join our short flight to Abu Simbel via Aswan. As the waters of Lake Nasser rose with the building of the High Dam, each stone of this imposing temple was reassembled on this higher ground to avoid submersion. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy was a driving force in that huge engineering feat. Afterwards we fly to Aswan and embark our 5-star cruise ship. |
| Day 5 - |
Discover Aswan with our Egyptologist guide, including the Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple, which we’ll access by boat. Today we sail to Kom Ombo to explore the fascinating dual temple dedicated to Sobek & Haroeris. Later we sail to Edfu. |
| Day 6 - |
We visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, the largest and best preserved pharaonic temple in Egypt. This afternoon we set sail to Esna and then to Luxor. |
| Day 7 - |
We cross the Nile to the West Bank and the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs were buried deep underground in elaborate tombs. We also visit the terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only female pharaoh. |
| Day 8 - |
Today our Egyptologist guide leads a comprehensive tour of Luxor’s East Bank, featuring Karnak, Egypt’s most elaborate temple built over generations by countless pharaohs. Check into our 5 star Luxor hotel and the rest of the afternoon are free to explore on your own. |
| Day 9 - |
We take our morning flight to Cairo and check into our hotel. The rest of the afternoon is free to shop, relax by the pool or rest up. This evening Hermes Tours will host a farewell dinner to celebrate your trip!. |
| Day 10 - |
Our tour ends today. You will be transfered to the airport for your return flight home. |
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