Egyptian Wonders
7 Nights / 8 Days

On arrival at Cairo Airport , you will be met by our local representative who will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Cairo . The day is free to get acquainted with the historic city of Cairo . In the evening we see the Sound and Light Show. See the great Pyramids and the Sphinx come alive with the magically lit of laser lights. It has a never forgettable story to in their own words. Enjoy a veg / non veg dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel

Meals: Dinner

DAY 02: CAIRO - LUXOR

After collecting packed breakfast, we checkout of the hotel and drive to the airport for our flight to Luxor . On arriving into Luxor , we take you to explore the West Bank of Luxor . Later, we board our legendary Nile Cruise for a great three day journey on the scenic Nile River . We proceed deep into the desert to discover the Valley of Kings . This is the place where generations of pharaohs and nobles were buried in great splendor, housed in crypts cut into the cliffs. The treasures of the burial chambers of great kings and queens have long been looted by ancient Egyptians and visitors over many centuries. Yet, there is magic in the tombs of the great kings with their imposing architecture and marvelous paintings. Later see the gigantic Temple of Queen Hatshepsut , the only woman Pharaoh to have ruled Egypt . On our return, we take a photo-stop at the Colossi of Memnon. These two giant statues are all that remain of the mortuary Temple of Amenophis III. Enjoy a lunch onboard your cruise. The ening is free for you. Enjoy veg / nonveg dinner. Overnight on board the Nile Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 03: CRUISE

After a buffet breakfast, we then tour the East Bank of Luxor where we visit the famous Temple of Karnak . The majestic avenue of ram-headed sphinxes, the colossal statue of Pinudjem and the sight of its Sacred Lake will leave you awestruck. Enjoy lunch on board the cruise as your cruise starts sailing to Edfu. Enjoy the sights of the Nile River from the deck, as your Nile Cruise sails via the famous Esna Lock. You will be amazed by the unique way of bargain shopping. On arrival in to Edfu, we take you on a shore excursion to visit the Temple of Edfu . Of all the temples of ancient Egypt , the one at Edfu is not only the best preserved, but the second largest after Karnak . The temple had been totally submerged under the desert except for the very top of the pylon entrance. A small amount of stone had been removed from the exposed part, but when excavated it was found to be in a near perfect condition. The temple is dedicated to Horus and was built in the Ptolemaic period. Enjoy veg / non-veg dinner. Overnight on board the Nile Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, Dinner

DAY 04 : CRUISE

As you enjoy your breakfast, we sail in to Kom Ombo. We visit the Temple of Kom Ombo. Overlooking the Nile , this unique temple is in fact the fusion of two temples, set side by side, with each side having its own gateways and chapels. The left side of the temple is dedicated to Haroeris the falcon headed God. The right side of the temple is dedicated to Sobek - the crocodile headed God and God of Fertility. Enjoy your lunch onboard the cruise. In the afternoon your cruise sails for its journey into Aswan Enjoy veg / non-veg dinner. Overnight on board the Nile Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 05: CRUISE

After your breakfast, we proceed on a tour of the City of Aswan . Visit the High Dam of Aswan , the pride of Egypt and an ideal spot for a panoramic view of Aswan . This is where Egypt ends and Nubia begins. We then take you to see the Unfinished Obelisk. This Obelisk was never detached from the rock as it developed cracks in several places. Later, we proceed to see a demonstration of scented oils used to make perfumes at a Perfumery. Here, you have the opportunity to buy perfumes and other Egyptian artifacts. Enjoy lunch on board the cruise. The evening is free for you. Enjoy veg / non - veg dinner. Overnight on board the Nile Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 06: ASWAN - CAIRO

After an early breakfast, we disembark from the cruise. The day is free for you to explore this historical city on your own. We suggest you take an excursion to Abu Simble at an additional cost. We drive to Abu Simbel by coach. Abu Simbel has two magni f icent temples the Temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of Nefertari. Not only are the two temples at Abu Simbel among the most magnificent monuments in the world but their removal and reconstruction was an historic event in itself. The temples were threatened by submersion in Lake Nasser, due to the construction of the High Dam. During the salvage operation which continued until 1968, the two temples were dismantled and raised over 60 meter s up the sandstone cliff where they had been built more than 3,000 years before. The facade of the main temple is 108 feet high and 125 feet wide with four colossal seated statues about 65 feet high wearing the double crown and having the cartouches of Ramesses II. The alignment of the temple is such that twice a year the sun's rays reach into the innermost sanctuary to illuminate the statues of Ptah, Amun- Re, Ramesses II and Re-Horakhty. We then return back to Aswan station for your overnight train to Cairo . Enjoy a local dinner onboard the train. Overnight in your cabin onboard the train.

Meals: Breakfast,Dinner

DAY 07: CAIRO

After breakfast onboard the train, we arrive into Cairo . On arrival we proceed to explore the City of Cairo - the heart of Egypt . Visit the Great Pyramid of Khufu, one of the seven Wonders of the World. Also see the Pyramid of Menkaure, Pyramid of Khafre and the Sphinx, carved from the natural bedrock at the bottom of the causeway to Khafre's pyramid. We also visit the Papyrus Institute and see beautiful paintings being made. Later, visit the Egyptian Museum , which houses over 100,000 antiquities from every period of ancient Egyptian history. Do not miss the gallery featuring the famous treasures of Tutankhamen. We proceed to the medieval Bazaars of Khan-El-Khalili where you can shop for perfumed oils, spices, precious stones and curios. Later we check into the hotel Enjoy a veg / non veg dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel in Cairo .

Meals: Breakfast,Dinner

DAY 08: CAIRO - MUMBAI

After breakfast, the day is free to do some last minute shopping and sightseeing. Later we drive to Cairo Airport for our flight back home. It's time to say goodbye to the new friends you've made. Take back Happy memories of your tour.

Meals: Breakfast