DAY 8, TUE: (B/-/-) Today you will visit the Pyramids & Sphinx - reckoned by the Greeks to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. A single pyramid is built of 2,300,000 blocks, each weighing an average of two and one–half tons. In the face of such immensity, one cannot help but feel the wonder and awe that so many writers & artists have sought to convey over the centuries. The Cheops Pyramid is especially interesting since its interior burial chambers are open for inspection by the public. Not far from the Pyramids is the Great Sphinx of Giza, which dates from the time of Chephren (2620 BC). Hewn from natural yellowish limestone & standing 65 feet high & 187 feet long, this unforgettable statue combines the head of a Pharaoh with a lion’s body. Afterwards time permitting, return to the hotel for a short break or continue with Egyptian Museum Tour after a lunch break. CAIRO
The Citadel situated on a highly visible spur of the Mokattam Hills of Old Cairo, was the nerve center of Egypt for almost 700 years. Construction of the grand structure began in 1176 and was completed by Muhammad Ali Pasha, ruler of Egypt in the late 19th century. Mamluk sultans and Turkish governors resided in the Citadel, which is among the world's most splendid monuments of medieval warfare. Facing the Citadel is the Mosque of Sultan Hassan, built between 1356 and 1363 and perhaps the most majestic monument of Arab architecture in Egypt and the Mosque of Al-Rifai was constructed in two phases over the period between 1869 and 1912, when it was finally completed. The tour also includes a visit to Khan El Khalili, known as the Turkish bazaar during the Ottoman period, was built in 1382 by Emir Djaharks ElKhalili, in the heart of what was then Fatimid City. Until this day, the bazaar is a center of trade and communion in the city, and offers a wide array of antiques, handcrafts of gold, silver and copper as well as numerous old coffee shops and local restaurants which attract both Egyptians and tourists alike. Overnight in Cairo Optional Tour (in Aswan): Morning visit to Abu Simbel: $ 450 per person based on Min. of 2pax Available: Every Day Departure Time: Approx. 7 am - *Pick up time may vary depending on the location / pick up point / flight time Meeting Point: Cruise Lobby This morning transfer to Aswan airport to board a flight to Abu Simbel. Upon arrival in Abu Simbel, you will be transferred to the temple site. Visit the Temple of Ramses and Temple of Queen Nefertari; not only are the two temples located at Abu Simbel among the most magnificent monuments in the world, but their removal and reconstruction were an historic event. When the temples (280 km from Aswan) were threatened by submersion in Lake Nasser the two temples that of Rameses II primarily dedicated to Re-Harakhte, and that of his wife, Nefertari dedicated to Hathor were moved to their new location. After touring you will be transferred back to the airport for a short flight back to Aswan and on to Cairo.
TOUR: The incredible Egyptian Museum
Meeting Point: Hotel Lobby or continue after Pyramids’ tour.
You will experience the most important depository of Egyptian antiquities anywhere in the world. The Egyptian Museum boasts 107 halls filled with approximately 160,000 objects covering 5,000 years of Egypt’s past. It features artifacts from the Pharaonic and Graeco-Roman periods, including the celebrated mummies of ancient Egypt’s king and Tut Ankh Amun treasures. Overnight in Cairo (B/-/-) Today you will be transferred back to Cairo International airport for your flights back home. DAY 9, WED: CAIRO – MEDFORD
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• Items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities • Egypt visa fees $25 cash at CAI airport • Drinks with meals on the cruise • Travel insurance • Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier. • Items not mentioned under inclusion.
23
December 2021 | The Business Review
Made with FlippingBook - professional solution for displaying marketing and sales documents online