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 Standard 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. While the adults continue to delve into the King Tut exhibit, Junior Adventurers will learn more as they participate in a fun, interactive King Tut game. 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 EGYPT Cairo, Aswan, Nile River Cruise, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh 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 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 Great Pyramids, Solar Boat Museum, Photo Op at Sphinx, Khan el-Khalili Dinner Included Market The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo Breakfast at the Hotel Wake up to a tasty breakfast before beginning your day of Egyptian exploration in Giza. Visit Giza with an Egyptologist Learn about the history of this wondrous land from a local Egyptologist who will tell you about the surrounding sites of the Giza pyramid complex. Highlights include: 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. Plus, special access to the Grand Gallery and the King’s Chamber is an included option during your visit. Solar Boat Museum – Home to the Khufu solar ship, a preserved, full-sized vessel that was discovered in a sealed pit at the foot of the Great Pyramid of Giza. Scenic Photo Stop – Snap a perfect pyramid pic to remember your amazing adventure to Giza. Great Sphinx of Giza – Among the world’s largest sculptures, this mythical part- EGYPT Cairo, Aswan, Nile River Cruise, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh 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. Lunch at Mena House Hotel Savor a tasty buffet lunch at this luxury hotel that offers amazing views of the majestic Pyramids. On Your Own Time at the Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo Enjoy all of the outstanding amenities the hotel has to offer, including a spa, gym and Olympic-size pool with private cabanas. Dinner 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. Night Visit in Khan el-Khalili Market No trip to Cairo is complete without a visit to Khan el-Khalili, a major souk, or marketplace, that was established in the 14th century. This Old Cairo landmark has beautiful examples of medieval Islamic architecture. Aside from the myriad of merchandise—from silverware to gold artifacts to ancient pharaonic souvenirs and so much more—you’ll find a bevy of old cafés, one of which dates back to 1797. It’s the perfect place to hunt for souvenirs for the White Elephant Game on board the ship. 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.