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Arrival in Cairo, meet and assist by our Representative. Transfer to your Hotel Le Meridien Cairo Pyramids. Air conditioned vehicle transfer, English speaking Guide. Overnight in Cairo.

07:00 Breakfast at your Hotel.
08:00 Join your Guide for a day of sightseeing visiting: The Royal Necropolis of Sakkara where you visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser considered the oldest in Egypt. The ancient City of Memphis, the first capital of Egypt, visit the Colossus of Ramses II. Lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch continue with a visit to The Grand Pyramids of The Giza Plateau, tour one of the most famous sites in Egypt, and one of the seven wonders of the ancient world; take your picture while riding a camel After your tour return to your Hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Luxor. Time of transfer and Domestic Flight Tickets will be provided on the first day of your arrival to Cairo. Upon arrival transfer to your Nile River Cruise the MS Nile Goddess. Your stay in the Cruise includes all meals and onboard Cruise Drinks Package. Daily offshore excursions included. Excursions are Guided with a Licensed Egyptologist. 13:00 Lunch on board.
14:30 After lunch, meet your Guide at the Ship's reception. Today you will visit. Luxor Temple: A magnificent example of Egyptian temple architecture, along with Karnak Temple this was one of the most sacred and important Temples of Ancient Thebes (now Luxor City). This temple was dedicated to Amun Ra, King of Gods and his wife Mut (Goddess of War). It is built parallel to the River Nile. At Luxor, you will find Colossal Statues of Rameses and large 24-meter tall carved pylons. One of the two Obelisks that once stood at the entrance of Luxor Temple remains, the other was removed and transported to France in 1874 and now sits at the Place de la Concorde in Paris. Another site worth mentioning is the Mosque of Abu El Hagag which was built on top of the buried ruins of Luxor Temple; after the Temple was uncovered the Mosque was preserved and is still a place of worship until today. Karnak Temple: Located on the East bank this is the largest temple complex in Egypt. Built over a period of 1300 years to honor the god Amun of Thebes, his wife Mut, and Sons Khons. An impressive complex of over 25 Temples full of Sanctuaries, big columns, and Obelisks. At least thirty Pharaohs have been represented here over a period. One of the highlights is the Hypostyle Hall with 134 enormous pillars, certainly an awe-inspiring place. 17:30 Return to the Ship for afternoon Tea.
20:00 Dinner on board.
21:30 Enjoy music in the lounge. Overnight on board.

06:00 Wake-up call.
06:00 Breakfast on board.
07:00 Early morning Join your Egyptologist Guide for a visit to the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple). Nile West Bank to see the famous Necropolis for pharaohs and nobles: The Valley of the Kings most well known for being the place where Tutankhamun's Tomb was discovered. Tutankhamun's treasures are now in Cairo's Egyptian Museum. The Valley of the Kings is a World Heritage site, many of the tombs are closed to the public, and your guide will direct you to the ones that are open. Queen of Hatshepsut Temple: Dedicated to the first female Pharaoh, set at the head of the valley, this temple is the best example of Egyptian classical style architecture. Built to express the grandeur of the Pharaoh as well as honoring the gods that she would need in the afterlife. After her death, all of her statues were defaced by her son Tuthmosis III. Stop by the Colossi of Memnon: These are all that remains of the largest and most opulent Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep. 13:00 Return to the Ship for lunch. Sail to Esna. 17:30 Enjoy Afternoon Tea on board.
19:30 This evening join a Captain's welcome cocktail before dinner.
20:00 Dinner on board.
21:30 Enjoy music in the lounge. Overnight on board while sailing to Edfu.

07:00 Wake-up call.
07:30 After an early Breakfast on board.
08:30 Join your Egyptologist Guide for a visit to Edfu Temple, also known as Horus Temple. Temple of Edfu, Built in the Greco-Roma Era this is the best preserved, and complete Egyptian temple, built to honor Horus, the falcon-headed god. The walls are lined with inscriptions and hieroglyphics depicting the age old struggle between Horus and Seth. This impressive example of the Ptolemaic architecture is said to have taken 180 years to complete. Built in the Greco-Roma Era is the most well preserved and complete Egyptian temple. Return to the Ship, and continue sailing to Kom Ombo. 13:00 Lunch on board.
17:00 Enjoy afternoon tea on board.
17:30 Upon arrival in Kom Ombo join your Guide for a visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo - overlooking the Nile in the town of the same name located 45 km north of Aswan. Built to honor the crocodile and Falcon Gods Sobek and Horus, dating from 180 BC it has beautifully carved columns, some of them still keep their original brilliant colors.
20:00 Dinner on board followed by a Traditional Galabeya Party. Overnight on board while sailing to Aswan.

07:00 Wake-up call.
07:30 Early Breakfast on board.
08:30 Join your Egyptologist Guide to visit: The High Dam: Bordering Egypt and Sudan, this is the world's largest dam, its construction finished in 1970. It changed the life of Egyptian people by providing flood protection, irrigation, and electricity to Egypt. Construction of the dam required the enormous task of relocating many ancient monuments along the banks of the Nile. A project that was only possible by using very advanced engineering and the cooperation of many Countries. Granite Quarries with Unfinished Obelisk: Most of the red granite used to build Egypt's Temples and Tombs came from these quarries. Here lies the Unfinished Obelisk still attached to the bedrock. Abandoned when a crack appeared while working on it. Its weight is calculated at 110 tons and would have been the world's largest piece of solid stone ever carved. Temple of Philae: On the island of Agilkia, lies the beautiful temple of Philae, dating from 380 BC. Erected to honor the goddess Isis, it was moved from its original location in 1960, relocated from the holy island of Philae in the middle of Lake Nasser. Many of the buildings and monuments were painstakingly moved from Philae, as it was continually flooded and eventually submerged in Lake Nasser. 13:00 Return to the Ship for Lunch.
15:30 Enjoy a Felucca Ride around Kitchener's Island & Agha Khan Mausoleum. A felucca is a traditional Egyptian sailing boat. This relaxing boat ride takes you around Elephantine Island (also known as Kitchener Island) home of the Botanical Gardens of Aswan. From the boat admire the beauty of the Aga Khan Mausoleum built for the spiritual leader of the Ismaili's, a Shiite sect. 17:30 Return to the Ship for Afternoon Tea.
19:30 Enjoy a Nubian Folkloric Show followed by Dinner on board.
21:30 Enjoy music in the lounge. Overnight on board.

3:00 Depart for Abu Abu Simbel Excursion. Breakfast box provided. Abu Simbel: A Temple moved from its original sacred place to save it from flooding this project is considered one of the greatest achievements in modern engineering. Fully guided by a licensed Egyptologist. Return to the Ship by mid-morning. Disembark. Our representative will transfer you to the airport for your flight back to Cairo. Time of transfer and Domestic Flight Tickets will be provided on the first day of your arrival to Cairo. Upon arrival transfer to your Cairo Hotel. Overnight Cairo.

07:00 Breakfast.
08:00 Meet your Guide for a day of sightseeing, visiting: The Cairo Egyptian Museum of Antiquities: Dating back to 1902 this fascinating Museum contains the largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities recovered from the Royal Tombs and Pyramids. The highlights are the treasures of Tutankhamen and a Mummy room that displays Royal Mummies. (Mummy room at an extra fee approximately USD 20 paid locally). Lunch at a local Restaurant. After lunch continue with your Tour. Explore one of the oldest parts of Cairo, a charming neighborhood dating back to the 10th century full of beautiful Mosques and other ancient Islamic monuments. At the heart of Islamic Cairo is Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest shopping Markets in the World, walk through the alleys lined up with traditional stores selling everything from spices and perfume essences to a large variety of souvenirs. Continue your tour with a visit to the Citadel founded in 1176 by the great Islamic leader and general Saladin; situated on a high cliff, from here you get great panoramic views of the old city of Cairo. Next the Muhammad Ali Mosque. Built in the early 19th century, during the time of Muhammad Ali Pasha, the Khedive of Egypt. Afterward, we visit Coptic Cairo, learn the history of Christian Egypt before the arrival of Islam. Places of interest would be the numerous churches such as the Hanging or Suspended Church, The Synagogue of Ben Ezra. After your tour return to your Hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Tel Aviv. Arrive at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport, after clearing customs and immigration meet our Representative who will assist you with transfer to your Hotel. Overnight in Tel Aviv.

Breakfast at the Hotel then drive south of Tel Aviv for a drive through the City of Beer Sheba, the largest City in the Negev Desert. En route you pass Ashdod and Ashkelon, making a stop to view the northern part of the Negev Desert. Arrive to Masada, take a cable car to the top of the Mountain where this beautiful Fortress is located. From there also enjoy magnificent views of the Dead Sea. Masada is a World Heritage List UNESCO site, built by Herod the Great King of Judea, some of the highlights you will visit within the complex are: Harod's Palaces, The Synagogue, and the Bath house. Later descend to the shores of the Dead Sea and enjoy the unique experience of floating in the salty waters of the Dead Sea. Afterwards continue to Jerusalem. Check in at your Hotel in Jerusalem and Overnight.

After breakfast start the day with a panoramic view of Jerusalem from atop the Mt. of Olives. Visit the Garden of Gethsemane and Church of the Agony. Walk amongst the ancient olive trees of this Garden, believed to be the place that Jesus and his disciples came to after the Last Supper, visit the adjacent Basilica of the Agony also known as the Church of all Nations built over the rock where Jesus prayed the night before his crucifixion. Continue to the Israel Museum's Shrine of the Book; This wing of the Israel Museum, is a beautiful and unique building that houses the first Dead Sea Scrolls found in a Cave in Qumran by the Dead Sea. Then a visit to the scale model of the Herodian City of Jerusalem, this very impressive model depicts the City of Jerusalem in the Second Temple Period. Continue to Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum, Israel's official Memorial to the victims of the Holocaust located in the New Jerusalem. See displays of pictures and written accounts that depict the suffering of the Jewish people during World War II. Later drive to the charming Village of Ein Karem. Ein karem is where John the Baptist was born and raised, now home to several monasteries and Churches is a very tranquil Town with vineyards and trees but also trendy stores and outdoor restaurants. If time allows it make a stop at the Machaneh Yehuda market one of the most colorful market places in Israel. Return to your Hotel. Overnight in Jerusalem.

After breakfast at the Hotel your Guide will take you on tour of the Old City, walk through one of the gates of the walled Old City visiting: The Jewish Quarter: wander through its historical alleyways lined with many interesting shops and traditional restaurants. Wailing Wall: Also known as the Western Wall is the most visited and sacred place for the Jewish faith, is all that remains of the four walls built by Herod the Great to support the Temple of Jerusalem. Via Dolorosa: "The Way of Grief", in Latin. Via Dolorosa is located in the old city of Jerusalem and is a path where Jesus was lead in stifling pain carrying the cross of crucifixion. Fourteen stations are placed along this path, based on events which happened on the way to the Golgotha hill, the site of the crucifixion. Church of the Holy Sepulcher: Known as the place as both the crucifixion and the tomb of Jesus of Nazareth. The church has traditionally been a major pilgrimage center for Christians all around the world. Continue your tour by visiting. Mount Zion, A holy site shared by people of Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths, the Temple Mount is the highest point of the ancient City of Jerusalem. Here you visit: The Tomb of King David, The Room of the Last Supper and Dormition Abbey which is a Monastery built in memory of the Virgin Mary. Later drive to Bethlehem to visit The Byzantine Church of The Nativity: One of the oldest surviving Christian churches, the church built over the assumed birthplace of Jesus of Nazareth. From there also enjoy a view of the Shepherd Fields. Return to your Hotel. Overnight Jerusalem.

After breakfast drive through the beautiful Jordan Valley to visit the archeological remains of the ancient Roman City of Beit Shean, see the excavations, be amazed by its columns the impressive Theater and the bath house. Continue to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation this impressive two level Basilica was built at the site where the Archangel Gabriel appeared to the young Virgin Mary, in the lower level you find the cave home of the Virgin Mary. In the same complex visit Saint Joseph Church built on the site where the house of Joseph and the holy family was located. Next drive to the ancient Town of Capernaum where you will visit the remains of the Synagogue where Jesus is believed to have preached. Capernaum is also called Jesus Town for the many references to Capernaum in the New Testament. Today get a Kibbutz experience staying at a Kibbutz Hotel. Overnight in Galilee.

Breakfast at the Hotel then drive to the Golan Heights, passing by the Druze Villages visit a former Syrian Fortification, travel via beautiful Banias the source of the Jordan river. Enjoy an Israeli Wine Country Experience, with vineyards surrounded by breathtaking views. Includes wine tasting. Continue descending to the shores of the Sea of Galilee, visit the Mount of Beatitudes and the ruins of the Ancient Synagogue and Peter's house at Capernaum. Visit Tabgha, where the miracle of the fish and bread took place. Continue to Tiberias for a short tour of the old center of Jewish learning. Optional sailing in a boat across the Sea of Galilee to experience the tranquility and scenery little changed during the past 2000 years (subject to conditions and fee paid locally). Return to the Kibbutz hotel for overnight.

This morning after breakfast drive west to visit Acre (also known as Akko) this crusader ancient City is an UNESCO World Heritage site, wander through the beautiful medieval fortifications and tunnels. Continue on to Haifa where you will enjoy a panoramic sightseeing City tour of one of the most charming Cities in the Middle East. Haifa is the World Center of the Bahai Faith famous for its magnificent gardens. Visit Mount Carmel and get beautiful views of the sea, Haifa Bay and the City below. Keep driving along the coast to Caesarea National Park, one of Israel's most important archeological sites see the Harbour built by King Herod, the Hippodrome and the restored Roman Amphitheater that in the summer months holds music events. Later drive back to Tel Aviv, on the way enjoy a panoramic driving tour of the ancient Port City of Jaffa. Explore the alleyways and narrow streets lined with unique stores and art galleries that make this unique area a favorite with tourist and locals alike. Some of the highlights are: the walls of the Old City, the seaside promenade and the famous flea market. Check in at your Hotel. Overnight in Tel Aviv.

After breakfast, our representative will transfer you to the airport for your flight back home.