The Egypt And Dubai Experience

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April 1 (Friday) - Day 1. LOS ANGELES - CAIRO

Departure from Los Angeles to Cairo via Dubai on Emirate Airline.

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April 2 (Saturday) - Day 2. CAIRO

Welcome to Cairo! Arrive at Cairo Airport. Upon arrival we will be met by our local guide and driver then head directly to the hotel for check-in. Overnight at the hotel.

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April 3 (Sunday) - Day 3. CAIRO TOUR-PYRAMID AND GRAND MUSEUM

Full day Cairo sightseeing tour with lunch visiting the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Valley of the Temple. Visit the Egyptian Museum where the treasure of Tut-Ankh-Amoun is exhibited. Final stop at the old Cairo at the Mosque of Mohamed Aly and the Citadel of Salah el Din. (B, L, D)

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April 4 (Monday) - Day 4. CAIRO-LUXOR

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport early in the morning and depart for Luxor. Arrival and transfer to the port for the Nile cruise. After lunch, visit the east Bank of the Nile, starting with Karnak temple built in 2000 B.C. for Amount-Ra. Thanks to its containing 22 temples, it is the biggest temple in Egypt. Visit the Luxor temple, built in 1450 B.C. by Amenophis and Ramses II. (B, L, D)

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April 5 (Tuesday) - Day 5. LUXOR-EDFU

Sailing to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the kings with the tombs of the modern dynasty of the kings built in 1550-830 B.C. You will also find the coffin of Queen Hatchepsut which was carved in the mountain, in about 1450 B.C. The tour ends with a visit of the Colossi of Kemnoon and the two statues of King Amenophis. Sailing to EDFU. Overnight on board. (B, L, D)

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April 6 (Wednesday) - Day 6. EDFU-KOM OMBO-ASWAN

Sightseeing at the temple of god Horus, which was built during 237 - 57 B.C. and is considered to be a perfect representation of the ancient Egyptian civilization. Sail to Koa Ombo, visit the Temple of god Sobek and god Horaris. Sailing to Aswan. Overnight on board. (B, L, D)

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April 7 (Thursday - Day 7. ASWAN

Sailing on a traditional wooden boat called felucca around the Botanical, Elephantine Island and the Mausoleum of Agha Kahn. (B, L, D)

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April 8 (Friday) - Day 8. ASWAN-CAIRO

Leave the ship after breakfast for a visit to the High Dam and Aswan Dam, the unfinished Obelisk and Philae temple. You may select an optional excursion by plane to visit Abu Simbel Temples. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Cairo. Arrival and transfer to your hotel. (B)

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April 9 (Saturday) - Day 9. CAIRO-DUBAI

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Dubai. Upon arrival, we will be met  by the tour guide for transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. (B, D)

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April 10 (Sunday) - Day 10. DUBAI

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast you will be picked up for the morning half-day city tour. Afternoon is free at leisure. Overnight at the hotel. (B)

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April 11 (Monday) - Day 11. DUBAI

Breakfast at the hotel. Pickup after breakfast on a private car for Burj Khalifa tour, the tallest building in the United Arab Emirates (124-125 floor) then proceed to Dubai Aquarium. Lunch is on your own. Return to hotel. Afternoon is free at leisure. (B) 

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April 12 (Tuesday) - Day 12. DUBAI

Breakfast at the hotel. Free time to explore Dubai on your own and buy souvenirs or you may avail some optional tours. Overnight at the hotel. (B)

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April 13 (Wednesday) - Day 13. DUBAI-USA

After breakfast, you will be picked up for your transfer to the airport for return flight to US. (B)