Cairo and the Nile with Privileged Access: Medinet Habu Temple and the Egyptian Museum
10 Day Cairo and Nile River Program
With special guest Chef Jon Ashton
Escorted by Travel + Leisure-Recommended Egypt Specialist Malaka Hilton
Our Virtuoso Member Partner in Travel: A&K Egypt
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| Begin in Cairo, celebrating your arrival with a welcome reception in the shadow of the Great Pyramids. |
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| Learn of mysteries revealed through recent discoveries authenticated by Dr. Zahi Hawass, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities. |
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| Tour the Egyptian Museum on a private evening visit with special access to the mummies of Ancient Egyptian Kings and Queens, including the Great Ramses II. |
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| Wing to Luxor for a magical dining experience with Chef Jon Ashton at Medinet Habu Temple. |
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| Embark on a three-day Nile river cruise aboard Sunboat III, taking in ancient monuments including the massive columns at Karnak Temple, Kom Ombo the City of Gold and the magnificent High Dam and Temple of Philae in Aswan, where the cruise ends. |
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Price: From $6,950 per person, based on double occupancy. Please see Accommodations tab for room upgrades.
Price Details: 25% deposit is required to reserve. Second payment of 25% is due 6 months prior to traveling, with full payment required 3 months prior to departure. See Refund Policy below to learn how you can cancel for any reason and protect your trip investment.
Inclusions: Fare includes deluxe accommodations throughout: 3 nights Four Seasons Nile Plaza Hotel, 1 night Old Winter Palace Hotel, 4 nights Sun Boat III and 1 night Fairmont Towers Heliopolis; breakfast daily, plus meals per itinerary; transfers, tours and sightseeing as referenced in itinerary; gratuities for guides.
Exclusions: Fare does not include international airfare, visa fees, optional activities, meals not stated in itinerary, personal items and phone calls, spa services.
Disclaimer: Rates are based on a minimum number of travelers and subject to change due to fluactions in currency. Activities, special guests, properties and itinerary are subject to change. We strongly recommend purchasing Travel Insurance to protect against injury, illness and unforeseen circumstances in the destination.
Cairo and the Nile with Privileged Access: Medinet Habu Temple and the Egyptian Museum: Accommodations
Four Seasons Nile Plaza Hotel, Cairo
"They 'do it right' at this 'faultless', 'uncontested king of Cairo hotels', which enjoys an enviable location overlooking the Nile in Giza…”
--Zagat World's Top Hotels, Resorts & Spas, 2007/08
A gracious sanctuary of Four Seasons hospitality and service, with impressive views of the Great Pyramids over the old-growth canopy of Cairo’s ancient Zoological and Botanical Gardens. The Hotel is at the center of the First Residence apartments and shops on the west bank of the Nile.
The Hotel's 269 guest rooms and suites, the largest in the city, take full advantage of the diverse setting with dramatic views.
Sun Boat III
Perfect for a relaxing journey along the River Nile, the stylish Sun Boat III is a truly elegant vessel with the discreet ambience of an exclusive club. Designed to be smaller than the average Nile cruiser to ensure a more personalised service, an A&K cruise experience is unlike any other - with private docks in Luxor and Aswan, our own feluccas and uniquely tailored sightseeing to help avoid the crowds accompanied by a fully qualified Egyptologist. For guaranteed relaxation there is a no smoking policy throughout all internal areas of the boat. Mobile phones cannot be used in the public areas of the boat.
Internet access is available throughout the boat plus a multi-lingual library, games area, exercise machines on the shaded deck, laundry facilities and a souvenir and gift shop.
Room Category Upgrades
17sq meters:
5 cabins , deck 1 twin beds - lead in price of $6950
3 cabins deck 1 King beds - add $400pp
3 cabins, deck 2 twin beds - add $600 pp
3 cabins deck 2 king beds - add $800pp
29sqMeters:
2 Presidential Suites – deck 2 Queen Bed - add $1800pp
36 Sq Meters:
1 Royal Suite twin bed deck 3 (balcony) - add $2300 pp
1 Royal Suite King Bed deck 3 (balcony) - add $2800 pp
Upgrade must be paid for at time of booking. Presidential and Royal suite upgrades, once paid, are non refundable unless we are able to find a traveler to take your place.
Hotel Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
Winter Palace built in 1886 on the Nile banks in a tropical garden is a magical experience of history luxury that hosted royalties and celebrities throughout the years. Winter Palace offers the mythical atmosphere with the modern decor comfort of a 5 star hotel It is located in the city center just minutes from Luxor Temple and the Luxor International airport.
Fairmont Towers Heliopolis, Cairo
Built around a stunning landscaped atrium, Fairmont Towers Heliopolis, Cairo offers visitors to Cairo the ultimate in luxury and service.
The hotel is located five minutes away from Cairo International Airport. This quiet leafy suburb provides respite from and easy access to the bustling center of Cairo and its plethora of tourist attractions.
Landscaped gardens, indoor plants, fountains, rivers, water passages, wooden pontoons, stone pillars, sand walls, and sun louvers for guaranteed ventilation and natural lighting are just a few examples of the elements of the universe and the states of change.
Cairo and the Nile with Privileged Access: Medinet Habu Temple and the Egyptian Museum: Itinerary
Day 1: October 8 Cairo
Arrive in Cairo where our representative will meet and assist you through immigration formalities and customs
*Welcome Event
Overnight Four Seasons Nile Plaza Hotel, Cairo
Day 2: October 9 Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkarra [B, L]
Breakfast at your hotel
Visit the Great Pyramid, Memphis and the Step Pyramid of King Zoser at Sakkara
The Step Pyramid is the oldest known of Egypt’s 107 pyramids and the world’s first freestanding stone structure.
Remainder of the day is on your own with dinner at leisure
Overnight Four Seasons Nile Plaza Hotel, Cairo
Day 3: October 10 Old Cairo and Egyptian Museum [B]
Breakfast at your hotel
Tour Islamic Cairo, the Mohamed Ali Mosque and the ancient Citadel.
Shop at the Khan El-Khalili Bazaar and see the remains of the Fortress of Babylon.
Private evening visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and the Mummy Room
Overnight Four Seasons Nile Plaza Hotel, Cairo
Day 4: October 11 Luxor [B, D]
Breakfast Buffet at hotel
Short flight to Luxor
Afternoon at leisure
Private Dinner with Chef Jon Ashton at Medinet Habu Temple
Overnight the Old Winter Palace hotel in Luxor
Day 5: October 12 Board Sunboat III in Luxor [B, L, D]
Breakfast at your hotel
Morning visit to Karnak Temple
Lunch onboard and visit Esna Temple
Egyptian cooking lesson and dinner party onboard
Overnight onboard in Esna
Day 6: October 13 Sail to Edfu, Kom Ombo on the Nile [B, L, D]
Breakfast on the Nile
Tour the Temple of Horus, God of the Sky, at Edfu
Sail to Kom Ombo, the City of Gold
Dinner and overnight onboard in Kom Ombo
Day 07: October 14 Tour Kom Ombo Temple & Felucca Ride [B, L, D]
Breakfast on the Nile
Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek.
Sail to Aswan for afternoon felucca ride
Dine onboard and overnight in Aswan.
Day 8: OCtober 15 Aswan on the Nile [B, L, D]
Breakfast onboard
Morning tours of the High Dam, Temple of Philae and the Unfinished Obelisk
Lunch onboard and afternoon at leisure
Farewell Gala Dinner with Jon Ashton and overnight onboard in Aswan
Day 9: October 16 Abu Simbel, Cairo [B]
Breakfast onboard the Sunboat III and checkout
Private flight to Abu Simbel to tour the temples of the pharaoh Ramesses II
Fly to Cairo, transfer and check in to hotel
Remainder of evening is on your own with dinner at your leisure
Overnight Fairmont Towers Heliopolis, Cairo
Day 10: October 17 Departures [B]
Breakfast at your hotel
Depart for outbound flight
Cairo and the Nile with Privileged Access: Medinet Habu Temple and the Egyptian Museum: Trip Options
PRE OPTIONS
Alexandria and Siwa: October 3 - 8
Tour important historical and cultural sights with your private Egyptologist, including the National Museum, the Royal Jewelry Museum which houses the greatest treasures from Egyptian Royal history, the Catacombs which are the largest known Roman burial site in Egypt and the Alexandria Library.
Spend a few days at the Siwa Oasis, on the edge of the Great Sand Sea. its rich history includes a visit from Alexander the Great to consult the Oracle of Amun in 331 BC. Visit the Temple of Amun where the Oracle was housed and venture out into the Western Desert on a Sand Sea Safari.
Escape the modern complexities of living and retreat into the simplicity of nature at the Adrere Amellal. Built by hand and located outside the city of Madaba, the ecolodge offers a luxurious rustic experience with no electricity and no telephones.
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