While on the cruise ship, we will see the incredible sites around the city of Luxor (ancient Thebes). These include the New Kingdom Temple(s) of Karnak, which remains the largest religious complex in the world. Some 2.7 kilometres away along the Avenue of the Sphinxes we stop off to see the impressive Temple of Luxor. We will also see the Ptolemaic Temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo.
While at Luxor, a side trip will take us to the Ramesseum, just one of the legacy temples built for Rameses II—arguably Egypt’s most famous pharaoh. Then, we’ll move on to Medinet Habu, which is the mortuary temple of his son, Rameses III. This complex represents a change in hieroglyphics style and impressive colours that have not been weathered despite the many centuries that have passed.
A day trip through the arid Egyptian desert will take us to the temples of Rameses II and his wife Nefertari at Abu Simbel. These stunning temples were carved into the sides of small limestone hills. As Lake Nasser was created and flooded due to the construction of the High Dam, UNESCO removed and reconstructed them piece by piece at a higher level so that they were not lost to history.
At all locations you will be accompanied by CMI staff, local guides, and security staff who will explain the history of the sites and keep you in step with local customs.
Your 10 days and 9 nights include all accommodations, all ground transportation and internal airfare while in Egypt, all meals, and all entry fees to the sites listed (international airfares not included).
Price (per person) | Double Occupancy | Single Occupancy |
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United States | USD $2,880 | USD $3,280 |
As a guide below are the estimated currency conversion rates as of 2022-05-20. | ||
Canada | CAD $3,690 | CAD $4,203 |
Australia | AUD $4,095 | AUD $4,664 |
New Zealand | NZD $4,507 | NZD $5,132 |
United Kingdom | GBP £2,312 | GBP £2,633 |
Europe | EUR €2,723 | EUR €3,101 |
South Africa | ZAR R45,683 | ZAR R52,028 |
Currency Note: U.S. prices are fixed. The posted estimates for international prices will be updated regularly as a guide only. The invoice you receive will be at the US dollar price posted on the website on the day you register.