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onboard or take part in a cooking lesson. After DAY 11 • Aswan • Controversial Topic: DAY 14 • Cairo • Pyramids & Sphinx
arriving in Luxor late this afternoon, explore Luxor Radical Islam in Egypt • Philae Temple • Drive to the Giza Plateau, home of the Pyramids
Temple, a sprawling ancient complex which was a Aswan High Dam of Giza, proclaimed by the Greeks to be among the
center of power for Egypt’s mighty pharaohs over a Visit Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The largest
nearly 1,500-year period. Isis and one of the last places where the ancient of these three structures is the Great Pyramid of
B,L,D — Nefertiti Small Ship Egyptian religions flourished. Next, tour the Aswan Khufu, thought to be completed around 2,560 B.C.
High Dam, which was built in 1960, creating Lake See the inscrutable and mysterious Sphinx, an
DAY 9 • Luxor • Valley of the Kings • King Nasser (the world’s largest artificial lake at the enigmatic creature given to killing those who could
Tutankhamun’s tomb • Esna time). Later, be joined by an imam who will discuss not answer her riddles.
Ride to the west bank of the Nile to explore the the Controversial Topic of religious extremism in B,L — InterContinental Cairo Semiramis or similar
Valley of the Kings. Several pharaohs are buried Egypt. This evening, visit to a vibrant spice market
in the cliff-side tombs here, including the boy- and a local café. DAY 15 • Cairo • Old Cairo • National
king, Tutankhamun. Visit the Temple of Queen B,L,D — Nefertiti Small Ship Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Hatshepsut, the monument of one of Egypt’s Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
greatest rulers, and one of its only female pharaohs. DAY 12 • Aswan • Abu Simbel to see ancient treasures, statues, and mummies.
Stop at the pair of massive statues known as the Visit Abu Simbel and witness magnificent Next, depart for Coptic Old Cairo, which served
Colossi of Memnon. Later, set sail for Esna, where monuments carved into solid rock 3,000 years ago as the Christian bastion of Egypt prior to Islamic
you choose to explore Esna’s outdoor market. as a tribute to the deities and Pharaoh Ramses II’s rule. See the Hanging Church and the Church of St.
B,L,D — Nefertiti Small Ship favorite wife, Nefertari. In an epic feat of modern Sergius, as well as the Ben Ezra Synagogue. This,
engineering, these massive temples were moved according to ancient folklore, is where baby Moses
DAY 10 • Edfu • Kom Ombo to their present location when construction of the was discovered.
Set sail for Edfu. Upon arrival, head to Edfu’s Temple Aswan High Dam in 1960 created Lake Nasser and B,L,D — InterContinental Cairo Semiramis or similar
of Horus, Egypt’s best-preserved temple, by horse flooded their original location. You may choose to
and carriage. Later, cruise toward the Temple of remain in Aswan and explore on your own. After DAY 16 • Return to U.S.
Kom Ombo, a unique Greco-Roman style temple dinner, enjoy a live Nubian show onboard, featuring Transfer to the airport for your flight back to the
that is Egypt’s only double temple, dedicated to two a tanura dancer. U.S. Or begin your optional Alexandria: History &
deities instead of one. Everything here is doubled B,L,D — Nefertiti Small Ship Romance or New! Highlights of Turkey: Istanbul, Izmir,
and perfectly symmetrical along a central axis. After Pergamum & Ephesus post-trip extension.
dinner, enjoy a galabeya party featuring traditional DAY 13 • Aswan • Disembark ship • Cairo
Egyptian dress. Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport for B
B,L,D — Nefertiti Small Ship your flight back to Cairo.
B — InterContinental Cairo Semiramis or similar

Nefertiti Features

• All outside cabins
• Private balconies with seating for two in all
cabins
• Wireless Internet in all cabins and common areas
(connectivity is limited in certain locations)

To view deck plans for this ship, visit
www.oattravel.com/egy-nefertiti
Witness the intricately painted décor of Dendera Temple on Day 8.

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