Day 1 Cairo
Day 2 Step Pyramid - Memphis - Giza Pyramids
Day 3 Egyptian Museum
Day 4 Cairo - Luxor (656 km)
Day 5 West Bank - Luxor
Day 6 Nile Cruise: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples (179 km)
Day 7 Aswan - Temple of Isis
Day 8 Aswan - Cairo (682 km)
Day 9 Cairo - Casablanca (3668 km)
Day 10 Central Market - Royal Palace - Rabat (99 km)
Day 11 Rabat - Meknes - Fes (208 km)
Day 12 Fes
Day 13 Fes - Marrakech - Beni Mellal (269 km)
Day 14 Marrakech
Day 15 Marrakech - Casablanca (370 km)
Day 16 Casablanca
Day 1:
Cairo
As they arrive in Cairo, guests will transfer to their local hotels.
Day 2:
Step Pyramid - Memphis - Giza Pyramids
After breakfast we will visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser, where we will be able to marvel at the Pyramid Texts inside the Pyramid of Teti. After that we will visit the museum of Imhotep before heading to the ancient capital of Egypt, Memphis. After lunch we will see the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx.
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Cairo, EGYPT
Cairo, Egypt's sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. Nearby, Giza is site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century B.C.E. In Gezira Island's leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views.
Great Sphinx of Giza
The Great Sphinx rises above the desert majestically as the tallest monolith statue in the world. It was built during the Old Kingdom of Egypt, usually dated between 2558-2532 BCE, under the reign of Pharaoh Khafra.
Day 3:
Egyptian Museum
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Excluded
After breakfast, we will go to the Egyptian museum, gaze at the wonders of King Tutankhamen, including his golden Mask, lose yourself in the many rooms and galleries, after that have lunch at local restaurant, then will be taken on a tour of Cairo famous Churches, and old Mosques, After this day in Cairo back to your Hotel.
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Cairo, EGYPT
Cairo, Egypt's sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. Nearby, Giza is site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century B.C.E. In Gezira Island's leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views.
The Egyptian Museum
Containing an unparalleled collection of over 120,000 items, this museum opened in 1902 to show a detailed history of ancient Egyptian culture. Many languages can be found on the artifacts, including Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Arabic.
The Hanging Church
This Coptic church in Cairo is one of the oldest in Egypt, with history dating back to the 3rd century AD. It gets its named because it is positioned above the gatehouse to the Babylon Fortress.
Mosque of Muhammad Ali
This mosque can be found at the very summit of the citadel of Cairo. Built under the rule of the Ottoman Empire, it was the largest mosque built in the first half of the 19th century.
Day 4:
Cairo - Luxor (656 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
In the morning we will fly to Luxor to board on the ultra-deluxe Nile cruise. Then we will visit Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple. Enjoy the evening on board.
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Luxor, EGYPT
Luxor is a city on the east bank of the Nile River in Egypt. It's on the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power, during the 16th-11th centuries B.C.E.
Karnak Temple
This vast complex of ruined temples was once the great Egyptian city of Thebes. It is a vast, open-air museum where visitors can see a cross-section into many eras of ancient Egyptian culture.
Luxor Temple
This large temple complex was the grand monument in ancient Thebes. Constructed around 1400 BCE, various sections were built under the rule of the famous pharaohs Tutankhamen and Ramesses II.
Day 5:
West Bank - Luxor
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
Today, we will see the magnificent Valley of the Kings in Luxor. During our exploration of this area, we will feel like Indiana Jones, learning about hieroglyphics, the Book of the Dead and ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife. Afterwards, we will explore the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Then, we will return to our cruise and dine onboard.
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Luxor, EGYPT
Luxor is a city on the east bank of the Nile River in Egypt. It's on the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power, during the 16th-11th centuries B.C.E.
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
Nestled into a set of cliffs in the ancient city of Thebes, now modern day Luxor, this ancient temple is dedicated to the god Amen-Ra. It is considered the closest ancient Egyptians came to the Calssical style of architecture.
Valley of the Kings
This valley is named because during a period of about 500 years, several Egyptian pharaohs were buried here. It is one of the most significant Egyptian archaeological sites.
Colossi of Memnon
These two massive stone statues near Luxor have stood for nearly 3,400 years, marking the entrance to the ancient Theban necropolis. Both statues depict the pharaoh Amenhotep III and are made of quartzite sandstone.
Day 6:
Nile Cruise: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples (179 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
After breakfast on board your Nile cruise will arrive at Kom Ombo temple or the Crocodile temple, visit very unique temple on the bank of the Nile dedicated to God Sobek the Crocodile. Then we will also visit the Crocodile Museum. Back to your cruise for Lunch then continue sailing towards Edfu city visit the falcon temple. After this trip to Edfu temple, we will go back to your Nile cruise rest to the end of the day. Dinner on board, overnight on board.
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Aswan, EGYPT
Aswan is a city in the south of Egypt, and is the capital of the Aswan Governorate.Aswan is a busy market and tourist centre located just north of the Aswan Dam on the east bank of the Nile at the first cataract.
Temple of Kom Ombo
This double temple was built between 180-47 BC during the Ptolemaic dynasty. The southern part of the temple is dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god and creator of the world, while the southern half is dedicated to Horus the Elder.
Day 7:
Aswan - Temple of Isis
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included
Today we will visit the Temple of Isis on Philea by motor boat and enjoy one of the bets sights in Egypt.
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Aswan, EGYPT
Aswan is a city in the south of Egypt, and is the capital of the Aswan Governorate.Aswan is a busy market and tourist centre located just north of the Aswan Dam on the east bank of the Nile at the first cataract.
Temple of Isis on Philae
This temple was built on the island of Philae, which sits downstream of the Aswan Dam, in the 4th century BC. The temple has been noted for its architectural prowess.
Day 8:
Aswan - Cairo (682 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
After breakfast, we will disembark from the cruise and fly back to Cairo.
Day 9:
Cairo - Casablanca (3668 km)
After breakfast, we will check out of the hotel. Then, we will transfer to the Cairo International Airport tofly to Casablanca.
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Casablanca, Morocco
Casablanca is largest city of Morocco, located in the western part of the country on the Atlantic Ocean. It is also one of the largest and most important cities in Africa, both economically and demographically.
Day 10:
Central Market - Royal Palace - Rabat (99 km)
After breakfast, we will explore Casablanca by visiting the Central Market, the Habous District, the Royal Palace, Mohamed V Square, the residential area of Anfa, and the exterior of the Hassan II Mosque. After lunch, we will travel to Rabat, where we will visit the Royal Palace, Ouadayas Garden and Kasbah, the Mohamed V Mausoleum, and Hassan Tower. Afterwards, we will check into our hotel and enjoy dinner.
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Casablanca, Morocco
Casablanca is largest city of Morocco, located in the western part of the country on the Atlantic Ocean. It is also one of the largest and most important cities in Africa, both economically and demographically.
Hassan II Mosque
This mosque in Casablanca is the largest in the country and the seventh largest in the world. At 60 feet, the minaret towers above the surrounding promontory, standing watch over the Atlantic Ocean.
Place Mohammed V
Mohammed V Square in Casablanca is popularly referred to as "Pigeons' Square." It seems literally carpeted with pigeons. The square is named for Mohammed V, celebrated former King of Morocco. New buildings went up around the square in the style of Moorish Revival so liked by architect Henri Proust.
Quartier Habous
Habous Quartier, also known as Casablanca's New Medina, is one of the liveliest districts in the Morocco. Famous for its brightly colored French colonial style buildings and marketplace, Habous Quartier is popular among tourists interested in purchasing hand-made crafts and leather goods.
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Rabat, Morocco
Rabat is the capital and fourth largest city of Morocco. Tourism and the presence of all foreign embassies in Morocco serve to make Rabat one of the most important cities in the country.
Mausoleum of Mohammed V
This mausoleum in Rabat is the burial site of King Mohammed V, who was king of the country until his death in 1961. The mausoleum is considered a beautiful example of the architectural style of the Alaouite Dynasty.
Hassan Tower
The Hassan Tower is all that remains of an incomplete mosque, built in the 12th century AD, that was intended to be the world's largest. The Tower is only half as high as originally intended.
Day 11:
Rabat - Meknes - Fes (208 km)
After breakfast, we will journey from Rabat to Meknes to visit the Ismailia capital, which has the longest ramparts in Morocco, the famous Bab Mansour Gate, the Royal Stables, and the Jewish Quarter. After lunch, we will travel to the holy city of Moulay Driss, passing the ruins of Volubilis, an ancient Roman city, on the way. Later, we will continue to Fes, where we will check into our hotel for the night.
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Meknes, Morocco
Meknes is a city in northern Morocco. Meknes was the capital of Morocco under the reign of Moulay Ismail (1672-1727), the founder of the Alaouite dynasty.
Bab el-Mansour
Named for its architect, the Bab el-Mansour is a large gate into the city of Meknes, covered with intricate mosaic designs. The interior of the gate is often used as an art gallery to exhibit local pieces.
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Fez, Morocco
The third-largest city in Morocco, Fez features beautiful historic architecture that showcases the incredible works of the Arab world.
Day 12:
Fes
Today, we will explore Fes by visiting the Medina, Bou Inania Madrasa, the Nejjarine Fountain, the Moulay Idriss Mausoleum, and the exterior of the Karaouyne Mosque. In the afternoon, we will shop at the souks.
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Fez, Morocco
The third-largest city in Morocco, Fez features beautiful historic architecture that showcases the incredible works of the Arab world.
Zaouia Moulay Idriss II
The Zaouia Moulay Idriss II is a shrine in Fez, Morocco, dedicated to and the tomb of Moulay Idriss II, who ruled Morocco from 807 to 828 and founded the city of Fez for the second time in 810.
Fes el Bali
The Fes el Bali is one of two medina quarters in the city of Fes, Morocco and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The district is surrounded by historic walls, and features excellent examples of Arab Moroccan art and architecture.
Bou Inania Madrasa
This madrasa (an Arabic word for an educational institution) in Fes, Morocco, is regarded as one of the best examples of Marinid architecture. It is named for Abu Inan Faris, a Moroccan ruler in the Middle Ages.
Day 13:
Fes - Marrakech - Beni Mellal (269 km)
Today, we will leave Fes, heading to Marrakech. On the way, we will pass the Berber villages of Imouzer and Ifrane. After lunch, we will relax in Beni Mellal, one of the country's main agricultural centers.
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Marrakech, Morocco
Marrakech is a major city in the northwest African nation of Morocco. It is the fourth largest city in the country after Casablanca, Fes and Tangier, and is the capital of the mid-southwestern region of Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz.
Day 14:
Marrakech
Today, we will explore Marrakech by visiting the Old Medina, where we will see the Menara Garden, the Saadien Tombs, the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia Mosque, and the Dar Si Said Museum. We will also visit the souks and the Djemaa El Fna, a famous palace.
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Marrakech, Morocco
Marrakech is a major city in the northwest African nation of Morocco. It is the fourth largest city in the country after Casablanca, Fes and Tangier, and is the capital of the mid-southwestern region of Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz.
Jemaa el-Fnaa
This marketplace is the main public square in Marrakech, located in the city's old medina district, and is still one of the best local spots for food and artisan craft goods.
Koutoubia Mosque
Located in Marrakesh's medina quarter, this mosque is the city's largest, built around the 12th-century B.C.E., and located near the Jemaa el-Fna marketplace. At night, the entire complex is illuminated by floodlights.
Bahia Palace
"Bahia" means "brilliance," and one would be hard-pressed to come up with a more apt descriptor for the Bahia Palace in Marrakech, a 19th-century complex that was intended to be the most magnificent palace in the world.
Old Medina
The Medina district of Marrakech is the city's oldest section, with beautiful architecture and narrow streets and alleyways. It is centered around the Jemaa el-Fna marketplace.
Saadian Tombs
This system of tombs dates back to roughly the late 1600s, and was rediscovered in the early 1900s. The tombs are now one of Marrakech's major tourist attractions because of their intricate designs.
Day 15:
Marrakech - Casablanca (370 km)
Today, we will enjoy some free time in Marrakech. In the afternoon, we will return to Casablanca.
Day 16:
Casablanca
Guests will transfer to the airport in Casablanca according to the time of their departure flights.