DAY 1: Depart for Cairo, EGYPT
Depart the USA or Canada by overnight flight.

DAY 2: Cairo, EGYPT
Upon arrival in Cairo, settle into a Nile-view room at the Four Seasons Nile Plaza. Explore the Pyramids and Sphinx of Gaza. As the last survivors of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, the Pyramids date back some 5,000 years. Nearby is the mysterious Sphinx, carved from a single block of stone. Step inside one of the Royal Burial Chambers in the Pyramids and view the well-preserved funerary boat of Cheops.
►Some suggested Cairo hotels (in alphabetical order):
Fairmont Towers Heliopolis
Four Seasons Nile Plaza (in Al-Qahirah)  (V)
Four Seasons at The First Residence (in Al-Jizah)  (V)
►Together, we will find the best choice for you!

DAYS 3 - 4: Nile Cruise / Edfu / Aswan, EGYPT
Fly from Cairo to Luxor and board the MS Jaz Senator. Sail to Edfu and visit the beautifully preserved sandstone temple of Horus — one of the finest examples of Ptolemaic art in Egypt. Sail on to Aswan.
M/S Jaz Senator

DAY 5: Aswan, EGYPT
Enjoy an excursion by traditional canvas-sailed felucca to the Botanical Gardens at Kitchner’s Island to admire its exotic flora.
M/S Jaz Senator

DAY 6: Nile Cruise / Kom Ombo, EGYPT
In the morning, relax on the ship or take an optional extension with a flight to Abu Simbel, for a close-up look at the 3,000-year-old temples built by Ramses II, which are carved out of a hillside. In the afternoon, cruise from Aswan to Kom Ombo, whose name is derived from “City of Gold.” A major attraction on your visit is the Temple of Kom Ombo, built during the Greco-Roman period. The temple is dedicated to two deities, each with their own fascinating chambers and sanctuaries.
M/S Jaz Senator

DAYS 7 - 8: Nile Cruise / Edfu / Esna / Luxor, EGYPT
Visit Luxor, a magnificent ancient township built on the site of the ancient city of Themes, dating back 4,000 years. Journey to the Valley of the Kings, famous for its royal tombs and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. The most famous tomb belongs to the boy-king Tutankhamen. Also visit the Valley of the Queens, Temple of Madinat Habu and the Colossi of Memnon.
M/S Jaz Senator

DAY 9: Nile Cruise / Luxor, EGYPT
Enjoy the scenic landscape while cruising on the Nile. Take a day-trip by ship to experience the majestic Dandarah Temple.
M/S Jaz Senator

DAY 10: Luxor / Cairo, EGYPT
Fly from Luxor to Cairo, arriving mid-day. You will stay at the Four Seasons Hotel at The First Residence, a gracious sanctuary on the west bank of the Nile with impressive views of the Great Pyramids.
►For Cairo hotel suggestions, see above.

DAY 11: Cairo, EGYPT
Visit the famed Egyptian Museum including the Tutankhamen collection with a special visit to the Mummies Room. Take an excursion to the Citadel and the Ottoman-style Mohammed Ali Mosque (the Alabaster Mosque) built in AD 1183. Then explore the famous Khan El Khalili Souk (or bazaar), largely unchanged since the 14th century
►For Cairo hotel suggestions, see above.

DAY 12: Cairo, EGYPT / Arrive Home
Board your international flight