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Spiekermann
Tour Itinerarys...
Egypt\'s Nubian Treasures Itinerary
November 12-13 USA to Egypt
Depart the U.S. for Egypt. Upon arrival into Cairo you will be met and taken
to the Hotel Le Meridien Pyramids or similar.
November 14 Cairo
After breakfast head to the Giza Plateau with the Great Pyramid of Khufu and
the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. Tour the museum that houses the funerary
boat before making your way to the Great Sphinx. Have lunch at a local
restaurant and continue in the afternoon to the Egyptian Museum of
Antiquities. Visit its superb collection and the special Mummies Room. (B,L)
November 15 Cairo to Aswan
Early morning transfer to the domestic airport for the flight to Aswan. You
will be met upon arrival and taken to the pier behind the High Dam for
embarkation on your Lake Nasser Cruise: Prince Abbas or Nubian Sea Boats.
Lunch on board followed by a private tour of the collection of the Nubian
Museum of Antiquities and the Ptolemeic Temple of Isis at Philae, the dwelling
place of the goddess Isis the universal mother of nature and protector of
humans.. Dinner & Nubian show on board (B,L,D)
November 16 Aswan
Visit the Kalabsha Temple with its Pharaonic aspect, remodeled into the Greco-
Roman style and dedicated to the God Mandoulis. Next tour the Hemispeos of
Beit El Wali, erected by Ramses II in the beginning of his reign. You will
also see the kiosk of Kertassi, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Return to the
ship for a welcome cocktail and dinner as you set sail for the land of Nubia.
Overnight on board. (B,L,D)
November 17 Sailing to Wadi El Seboua
This morning visit Wadi El Seboua Temple, dedicated by Ramses II to the gods
Amon Ra and Ra Harmakis. Continue to the Temple of Dakka, dedicated to Thoth,
the god of Divine Wisdom, lord of time and science and master of literature.
Visit the Greco-Roman temple of Meharraka before returning to the ship to set
sail for Amada.
Tour the Temple of Amada from the XVIIIth dynasty, built during the reigns of
Thotmosis III, Amenophis III and Thotmosis IV. You will also see the shrine of
Hemispeos Derr, dedicated by Ramses II to the rising sun. Last stop will be
the tomb of Penout, the viceroy of Nubia. Return to the ship for dinner as you
set sail for Kasr Ibrim. (B,L,D)
November 18 Kasr Ibrim and Abu Simbel
Make a brief stop in the vicinity of Kasr Ibrim, the sole vestige of Nubia’s
past that is still located in its original location. The site is not open to
visitors but you will have good views of the citadel from the deck of the
ship. Continue sailing towards Abu Simbel, the jewel in the Nubian crown. The
first glimpses as you approach this most impressive site are breathtaking.
Contain your excitement just a bit longer as you have lunch before your
afternoon tour. Visit the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel built by Ramesses
II to dominate ancient Nubia. The smaller temple is dedicated to Nefertari,
his favorite wife in the guise of the goddess Hathor. Its dedication to a
royal wife makes it unique in the annals of Egyptian architecture. The temple
of Ramesses II is spectacular in majesty and design. The façade is dominated
by four giant colossi. All were moved when the High Dam at Aswan was built to
avoid being covered by Lake Nasser. Return to the ship for a candlelit dinner
(weather permitting) with the temples as a backdrop. (B,L,D)
November 19 Abu Simbel to Cairo
Early risers can watch the spectacular sunrise over the temples or may want to
re-enter the site (extra cost, not included) for a last look around. Breakfast
is served before you disembark from the ship and depart for the airport for
your flight to Cairo. (B)
November 20 Depart for Khartoum/Sudan
Early morning transfer to the airport to board your flight to Khartoum,
capital of Sudan . Possibly the schedule will also allow us to fly on a 3.00
pm flight which will give you a free morning to enjoy Cairo. (B)
We reserve the right to change the order of activities or places visited due
to unforeseen schedule conflicts or in order to make the itinerary run smoothly
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