A relaxed itinerary where you can watch ancient Egypt unfold before your very eyes from the French balcony of your deluxe river cruise suite. Aboard your cruise ship experience old world elegance and sophistication, blended in perfect harmony with modern amenities and comforts. The deluxe MS River Tosca offers guests a new level of luxury when cruising on the Nile.
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Day 1
DEPART CANADA
Board your overnight flight (not included).
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Day 2
CAIRO AT LEISURE
Welcome to Egypt! On arrival, you are transferred to your hotel, a former royal palace combined with twin towers and six acres of gardens.
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Day 3
CAIRO SIGHTSEEING
Meet your Egyptologist for a pre-tour briefing. Then journey to out to Giza to the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World. Venture inside one of the pyramids and see the enigmatic Sphinx. Next stop is Tahrir Square, focal point of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution. Visit the Egyptian Museum housing the priceless artefacts recovered from the tomb of Tutankhamun.(Buffet Breakfast)
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Day 4
CAIRO – LUXOR – JOIN CRUISE
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Luxor. Visit Karnak, the largest temple complex ever built by man. Walk through the avenue of Ram-headed sphinxes, past the statue of Rameses II, to the vast Hypostyle Hall, housing 134 giant decorated columns. Now board your luxury cruise ship, one of the most stylish and spacious in Egypt. Overnight on-board in Dendara.(Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
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Day 5
CRUISING ABOARD THE MS TOSCA
Visit the Temple of Hathor at Dendara this morning. Built in the 1st century BC it remains one of the best preserved temples in all Egypt and contains a rare depiction of Cleopatra VII and Caesarian, the son of Julius Caesar. After cruising back to Luxor, visit the Temple of Luxor, founded in 1400 BC during Thebe’s Golden Age.(Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
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Day 6
CRUISING ABOARD THE MS TOSCA
Travel by air-conditioned coach to the West Bank of the Nile. See the Colossi of Memnon and visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. In the Valley of the Kings, visit some of the Pharaohs tombs. Return to your cruise boat and set sail for Kom Ombo. Tonight, join in the fun at an Egyptian dinner and a lively galabeya party.(Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Highlight Dinner)
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Day 8
DISEMBARK ASWAN
Disembark and check into your resort on Elephantine Island. You are at leisure to explore, relax by the pool, or maybe take an optional excursion by air to visit the amazing temples of Abu Simbel? Later enjoy an English style high tea as the sun sets.(Buffet Breakfast)
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Day 9
ASWAN – CAIRO
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo where the afternoon is entirely at leisure.(Buffet Breakfast)
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Day 11
DEPART CAIRO
Sadly, your tour comes to an end today. There are transfers to Cairo Airport for your onward flight home.(Buffet Breakfast)
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9 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 4 hot and cold buffet lunches of typical Egyptian and Western fare (L), 3 three course evening meals while cruising (D).
Egyptian Dinner and Galabea Party with entertainment (HD).
Enjoy high tea in colonial English style before the sun sets in Aswan.
Escorted by your own personal Egyptologist, a professional and experienced Insight Tour Director.
Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours.
Scheduled flights Cairo/Luxor, Aswan/Cairo.
Air-conditioned coach for sightseeing and excursions.
Insight Traveller Welcome pack
Arrival and departure transfers
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9 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 4 hot and cold buffet lunches of typical Egyptian and Western fare (L), 3 three course evening meals while cruising (D).
Egyptian Dinner and Galabea Party with entertainment (HD).
Enjoy high tea in colonial English style before the sun sets in Aswan.
Escorted by your own personal Egyptologist, a professional and experienced Insight Tour Director.
Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours.
Scheduled flights Cairo/Luxor, Aswan/Cairo.
Air-conditioned coach for sightseeing and excursions.
Insight Traveller Welcome pack
Arrival and departure transfers
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YOUR EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION OF INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS
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YOUR EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION OF INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS
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YOUR EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION OF INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS
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YOUR EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION OF INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS
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YOUR EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION OF INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS
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