EGYPT Cairo, Aswan, Nile River Cruise, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh Egypt AFRICA & ASIA PACIFIC | Cairo, Aswan, Nile River Cruise, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh Season: 2022 Adult-Exclusive 10 DAYS 25 MEALS 22 SITES Take an epic Adventures by Disney vacation to Egypt, where you’ll marvel at the gilded treasures of King Tutankhamun and the Great Pyramids at Giza, explore the sprawling capital of Cairo, visit magnificent destinations along the Nile River and bask on the beaches at Sharm El Sheikh along the Red Sea. You’ll be awed by the storied history of the people, places and cultures of this ancient country. EGYPT Cairo, Aswan, Nile River Cruise, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh Trip Overview 10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATIONS 5 LOCATIONS The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo Cairo, Aswan, Nile River M/S Tulip Cruise, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh Coral Sea Sensatori Resort AGES FLIGHT INFORMATION 25 MEALS Minimum Age: 6 Arrive: Cairo International 9 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 8 Suggested Age: 8+ Airport (CAI) Dinners Adult Exclusive: Ages 18+ Return: Cairo International Airport (CAI) All Internal Flights Included EGYPT Cairo, Aswan, Nile River Cruise, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh DAY 1 CAIRO Activities Highlights: No Meals Included Arrive in Cairo The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo Arrive in Cairo ‘Ahlaan Wasahlaan Bikum! Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, Adventures by Disney Guests will be escorted to a VIP lounge while your passports are processed and your luggage is reclaimed. You will then be taken to your waiting vehicles for transfer to the hotel, The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo. The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo Bask in the elegance that surrounds you in this luxury hotel that offers world-class services and amenities that are fit for a pharaoh. Pamper your senses with lavish, Cleopatra-inspired spa treatments, delicious meals at distinctive restaurants and an Olympic-sized swimming pool with deluxe cabanas. The well-appointed guest rooms offer outstanding views of the Nile River. Dinner On Your Own in Cairo Take in the beautiful décor and scenery while dining on a wonderful array of flavors from the Middle East and beyond at one of the hotel’s renowned restaurants. EGYPT Cairo, Aswan, Nile River Cruise, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh DAY 2 CAIRO Activities Highlights: Breakfast, Lunch and Welcome Breakfast & Orientation, Egyptian Museum with Egyptologist, Dinner Included Viewing of the King Tut Collection, Old Cairo Tour with Egyptologist, The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo Welcome Dinner with Local Entertainment Welcome Breakfast and Orientation at Hotel Greet your fellow Adventurers with a hearty "sabah alkhyr" (good morning) as you enjoy a delicious breakfast and an orientation with your Adventure Guides. Egyptian Museum with Egyptologist & King Tut Collection Viewing Tour this esteemed museum, dedicated to preserving the past 7,000 years of Egyptian history, with an Egyptologist who will give you insight to the museum’s exhibits. Your private tour includes a viewing of the spectacular Pharaoh Tutankhamun Collection, which features a breathtaking array of treasures discovered in the tomb of the young boy who became Pharaoh at the age of 9. Lunch at Al-Azhar Park Dine in a gorgeous oasis in the urban desert where you will find yourself surrounded by traditional Islamic landscapes ripe with a variety flora, intersecting waterways, sunken gardens and bold Islamic geometric design. The park, which was a gift from Agha Khan IV, an ancestor of Cairo’s founders, is listed as one of the world’s 60 great public spaces by EGYPT Cairo, Aswan, Nile River Cruise, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh the Project for Public Spaces. Old Cairo Tour with an Egyptologist Led by a local Egyptologist, this excursion will take you to to some of the most iconic and historic monuments in the city. Highlights of this fascinating tour include: The Saladin Citadel of Cairo – a medieval fortification located near the center of Cairo which contains 3 main mosques. Also known as the Cairo Citadel, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali – located atop the summit of the citadel, this Ottoman mosque was built between 1830 – 1848 in honor of the memory of Tsun Pasha, the eldest son of Egypt’s then-ruler, Muhammad Ali. Welcome Dinner at Hotel with Local Entertainment Share stories from your day with your fellow adventurers as you enjoy a delicious dinner at the hotel. You’ll also be immersed in the culture as you enjoy Egyptian music performed by a local entertainer. EGYPT Cairo, Aswan, Nile River Cruise, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh DAY 3 CAIRO Activities Highlights: Breakfast, Lunch and Khan el-Khalili Market, Private Tour of the Sphinx, After-Hours Tour of the Dinner Included Great Pyramids The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo Breakfast at the Hotel Wake up to a tasty breakfast before beginning your day of Egyptian exploration in Giza. Transfer to Khan el-Khalili for On Your Own in the Bazaar Shop the many stalls for souvenirs for family, friends and, of course, yourself, at this renowned attraction in the historic center of Cairo. It’s also the perfect place to hunt for souvenirs for the White Elephant Game on board the ship. Lunch at Naguib Mahfouz Restaurant in Old Cairo Soak up the atmosphere at this restaurant located amid the Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Named after Egypt’s most celebrated novelist, the restaurant serves a selection of traditional Egyptian dishes. Private Tour of the Sphinx Among the world’s largest sculptures, this mythical part-human, part-lion creature was carved from a single piece of limestone and measures 240 feet (73 metres) long and 66 feet (20 metres) high. Guests will have VIP access, which offers a private, uncrowded opportunity to see the Sphinx that is typically only available to visiting dignitaries. EGYPT Cairo, Aswan, Nile River Cruise, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh After-Hours Tour of the Great Pyramids Stand in awe as you take in the sights of these archaeological feats, which includes the Great Pyramid of Giza, the oldest and largest of the 3 pyramids, as well as the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still in existence. This incredible after-hours access offers an Adventures by Disney-only tour of the pyramids, which includes an optional entrance to the Great Pyramid’s Grand Gallery and King’s Chamber. Dinner at Mena House Hotel Savor a tasty buffet lunch at this luxury hotel that offers amazing views of the majestic Pyramids. EGYPT Cairo, Aswan, Nile River Cruise, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh DAY 4 CAIRO, ASWAN, NILE RIVER Activities Highlights: Breakfast, Lunch and Abu Simbel Visit, Begin Nile River Cruise, Elephantine Island & The First Dinner Included Cataract M/S Tulip Breakfast at the Hotel Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel with your fellow Adventurers before departing for Aswan and Abu Simbel. Depart to Aswan & Abu Simbel Journey on 2 short flights from Cairo to Aswan, and then from Aswan to Abu Simbel. Abu Simbel Temples Tour Tour these massive, iconic rock temples located on Lake Nasser near a Nubian village in Upper Egypt. The temple complex, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the “Nubian Monuments,” contains twin temples carved out of the mountainside in the 13th century BC. The temples were created as monuments to the Pharaoh Ramesses II and his queen, Nefertari, as a commemoration of his victory at the Battle of Kadesh. Depart to Aswan Following your tour of Abu Simbel, take a short flight back to Aswan and arrive in time for lunch. EGYPT Cairo, Aswan, Nile River Cruise, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh Lunch at Old Cataract Hotel Dine in true Nile style on the edge of the Nubian Desert at this luxury hotel wrapped in a 19th-century Victorian palace. Transfer to M/S Tulip Check-In to the M/S Tulip, the ship you will be cruising down the Nile River—and your home for the next 3 nights. Cruise the Nile in style as you enjoy deluxe staterooms with French balconies, 3 dining venues, a sundeck swimming pool and a fitness center complete with sauna, Jacuzzi and massage room! Felucca Sailing on Nile River Board a felucca—a traditional wooden sailing boat used in the protected waters of the Red Sea and eastern Mediterranean—and set sail for Elephantine Island where you’ll sail to the first cataract, a shallow length of the Nile River where a series of massive, elephant- shaped boulders jut out of the river bed. Dinner On Board the Ship Join your fellow Adventurers for your first meal aboard the M/S Tulip. White Elephant Game & Nubian Folkloric Show Kick off a fun Nile River cruise with a White Elephant Game with the souvenirs you got at the Khan el-Khalili market. Plus, immerse yourself in local cultures with a performance by a Nubian Folkloric group and treat yourself to a traditional henna hand tattoo. EGYPT Cairo, Aswan, Nile River Cruise, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh DAY 5 NILE RIVER Activities Highlights: Breakfast, Lunch and Unfinished Obelisk, Temple of Philae, Temple of Kom Ombo Visit Dinner Included M/S Tulip Breakfast on the Ship Have a hearty breakfast to get energized for the adventure-filled day ahead. Temple of Isis at Philae Visit with Egyptologist Take a guided tour, along with the local Egyptologist, to the Temple of Isis at Philae, which honors the goddess Isis, an important figure who was known as the giver of life. You will also visit the Aswan stone quarry which is home to the unfinished obelisk, the largest known ancient obelisk which was never erected due to a large crack in the stone. BBQ Buffet Lunch on the Ship Have a delicious BBQ lunch aboard the ship with your fellow Adventurers.