DISCOVER

EGYPT

TORONTO | CAIRO | LUXOR | KOM OMBO | EDFU | ESNA | ASWAN | SHARM EL SHEIKH | CAIRO | TORONTO

TOUR SUMMARY:‘Absolute Egypt’ begins in Cairo, where you have two full days to explore the Great Pyramids and the fascinating Egyptian Museum. You will then fly south to Aswan to see the High Dam and Philae Temple before joining a four-night cruise on the Nile River. After stopping at Kom Ombo and Edfu and visiting some of the ancient sites along the riverbank, you will have two days to explore the East and West Banks in Luxor. A short flight then takes you to the Red Sea, where you can relax and unwind.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:• See the Great Pyramids at Giza

• Explore the Egyptian Museum

• Cruise along the beautiful banks of the Nile River

• Spend two days exploring the ancient sites at Luxor

• Relax by the Red Sea

Per person on a twin sharing basis

CAD $4987CAD $5387Single person Supplement:

CAD $899

Member

NonMember

30 Sept, 2019 – 12 Oct, 2019

13 DAYS

For reservation and booking contact:Merit Travel266 Caswell Drive, Sudbury, ON, P3E 2N8p: 705-564-9990 ext: 6904 and 6911f: 705-564-9552 | e: sudbury@merittravel.com

The chamber’s contact will be:Debbi NicholsonPresident & CEOp: 705-673-7133 ext: 225e: debbi@sudburychamber.ca

TOUR LODGING INFO: 11 Nights’ Accommodation

Accommodation is provided on a twin sharing basis

CITY NIGHTS DELUXE HOTELS

Cairo 02 Nights Steigenberger Hotel

Luxor - Aswan Cruise 04 Nights Amwaj Livingstone

Nile Cruise

Sharm El Sheikh 03 Nights Savoy Sharm

Cairo 02 Nights Cairo Marriott

TOUR ITINERARY:

DAY 01: MON TORONTO - CAIRO Board your international flight. Overnight onboard flight.

DAY 02: TUE CAIRO (ARRIVAL)Welcome to Cairo! On arrival at Cairo International Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check in. Cairo, called Al-Qahirah in Arabic, with a population of 17 million, is not only Africa’s largest city but the political and cultural center of the Arab World. Cairo’s old quarters retain their ancient charm with many streets still known by descriptions given to them by medieval chroniclers. Modern Cairo’s

TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:• 11 Nights accommodation at listed hotels or similar• Daily breakfast• 4 Lunches & 4 Dinners as per itinerary• Arrival & departure transfers• Full day Giza tour in Cairo• Half day museum in Cairo• Tours from the cruise ship on a group basis

as per the cruise itinerary • Day trip to St. Catherine Monastery from Sharm• Meet & greet at Cairo airport by a representative• Service of English-speaking tour guide during sightseeing tours• Domestic Airfare for Cairo - Aswan/ Luxor - Sharm - Cairo• International flights from Toronto• Entrances fees as per itinerary• All applicable taxes

TOUR PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:• Items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities• Visa fees (USD $28), if applicable • Optional tours• Travel insurance

• All items not mentioned as included

CAIRO

LUXOR

KOM OMBOEDFU

ESNA

ASWAN

ABU SIMBEL

SHARM EL SHEIKH

architecture is distinguished by Ottoman and later European influences, especially in commercial architecture, particularly as the city’s population boomed during the 19th century. Overnight in Cairo

DAY 03: WED CAIRO (B/L/-)Spend the day on the Giza Plateau home of Egypt’s signature attractions: The Great Pyramids, proclaimed by the Greeks to be among the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. A single pyramid is built of 2,300,000 blocks, each weighing an average of two and one–half tons. In the face of such immensity, one cannot help but feel the wonder and awe that so many writers & artists have sought to convey over the centuries. This morning see the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the timeless Great Sphinx of Giza, which dates from the time of Chephren (2620BC). Hewn from natural yellowish limestone & standing 65 feet high & 187 feet long, this unforgettable statue combines the head of a Pharaoh with a lion’s body.

Evening : Sound & Light Show at Pyramids This evening return to Giza for a spectacular Sound & Light show. Nothing compares to seeing the Pyramids and the Sphinx illuminated at night; the visual effects as well as dramatic commentary make for an unforgettable evening. The show begins with the story of the Sphinx who has been the vigilant guardian of the City of the Dead for five thousand years. The show depicts the story of building the Pyramids of Cheops, Kephren, Mykerinos and relates the history of great and famous figures of ancient Egypt such as Nefertiti, Thutmosis IV, Akhnaten and Tut Ankh Amon. Overnight in Cairo

DAY 04: THU CAIRO - LUXOR (B/L/D)This morning we are transferred back to Cairo International Airport for a flight to Luxor. Upon arrival in Luxor, we will be escorted to our cruise ship for our embarkation. This will be our home for the next four nights. Lunch on board and in the afternoon we will visit Luxor and Karnak

Temples. Luxor Temple was the center of the most important festival, the festival of Opet. Built largely by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, the temple served as a setting for the rituals of the festival, which was held to reconcile the human aspect of the ruler with his divine office. The procession of images of the current royal family began at Karnak and ended at the Luxor temple. Karnak Temple was erected in 1928 BC as a small shrine dedicated to Amun, god of Thebes. The Temple of Karnak comprises three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples - all constructed over 1300 years. The three main temples of Mut, Monthu and Amun, are enclosed in enormous brick walls, with the temple of Amun at the center. Karnak is now the largest and oldest temple compound on earth. Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.

DAY 05: FRI LUXOR - EDFU (B/L/D)After breakfast, cross the newly constructed Luxor Bridge to visit the Valley of the Kings, which includes the tombs of the Theban rulers, Seti I and Tutankhamen. The Valley of the Kings in Upper Egypt is home to many pharaonic tombs of the New Kingdom, including those of King Tutankhamun and Ramses the Great. Each king's formal name and title is inscribed in his tomb, which are also adorned with his images and statues. Most of the tombs were cut into limestone following a similar pattern: three corridors, an antechamber, and a sunken sarcophagus chamber. Explore several amazing Royal Tombs. Then visit the Valley of the Queens which includes between 75 and 80 tombs. These tombs belong to queens of the 18th, 19th and 20th Dynasties. Among these is the famous tomb of Nefertiti, one of the five wives of Ramses II. Afterwards tour the mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, the only woman Pharaoh to rule ancient Egypt. The mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut of the 18th dynasty was built just north of the Middle Kingdom temple of Mentuhotep Nebhepetre, amid the bay of cliffs known as Deir El-Bahri. In ancient times the temple was called Djeser-djeseru, meaning the sacred of sacreds. The female pharaoh chose to build her temple in a valley sacred to the Theban Goddess of the west, on a direct axis with Karnak Temple of Amun on the East Bank. After lunch on board we sail to Edfu via Esna. Ancient Nubia was known to the pharaohs as the “Land of Gold,” and its wealth and lands were eventually incorporated into Egypt around 1500 BC. This afternoon, join your shipmates for afternoon tea. Dinner and overnight on board in Edfu

Optional Tour: Hot air ballooning over the valley at sunrise - CAD 205 per person on a minimum of 2paxEnjoy the splendours of the ancient historical sights of Luxor from the air. See this spectacular landscape from the unique viewpoint that only hot air ballooning can provide. Glide majestically over the temples and burial grounds of the Pharaohs and allow history to come to life before your eyes.

DAY 06: SAT LUXOR - EDFU - KOM OMBO - ASWAN (B/L/D)Enjoy breakfast on board before visiting the Temple of Edfu. This temple is not only the best-preserved ancient temple in Egypt, but also the second largest after Karnak. It was believed that the temple was built on the site of the great battle between Horus and Seth. Hence, the current temple was but the last in a long series of temples build on this location. We then sail to Kom Ombo and have lunch and afternoon tea on board the ship. This afternoon, disembark and enjoy a short walk to the Temples of Kom Ombo. This temple complex actually consists of two temples: the Temple of Sobek and the Temple of Haroeris. In ancient times, sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank near here. The Temple has scant remains, due first to the changing Nile, then the Copts who once used it as a church, and finally by builders who used the stones for new buildings. As we sail toward Ancient Nubia, participate in an Egyptian Galabeya Party. Overnight on board in Aswan

DAY 07: SUN ASWAN (B/L/D)After breakfast, visit the Aswan High Dam (completed in 1971); the Old Dam (completed in 1902). You will also visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, a structure rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser at the time of the High Dam's construction. The High Dam, just north of the border between Egypt and Sudan lies the Aswan High Dam, a huge rock fill dam which captures the world's longest river, the Nile, in the world's largest artificial reservoir, Lake Nasser. The dam, known as “Sadd El-Aali” in Arabic, was completed in 1970 after 10 years of work. Later take a short trip on a motorboat to Discover the Philae Temple. The boat ride will bring the visitor to a magnificent vista of the island, before landing at what would have been the ancient quay on the south side. The temple was dedicated to the goddess Isis and has many legends connected to it. The most well-known legend tells the story of how Isis

found the heart of Osiris here after his murder by his brother Seth. Dinner and overnight onboard in Aswan

DAY 08: MON ASWAN - CAIRO - SHARM EL SHEIKH (B/-/-)Morning - Visit to Abu Simbel - This morning transfer to Aswan airport to board a flight to Abu Simbel. Upon arrival in Abu Simbel you will be transferred to the temple site. Visit the Temple of Ramses and Temple of Queen Nefertari; not only are the two temples located at Abu Simbel among the most magnificent monuments in the world but their removal and reconstruction was an historic event in itself. When the temples (280 km from Aswan) were threatened by submersion in Lake Nasser the two temples that of Rameses II primarily dedicated to Re-Harakhte, and that of his wife, Nefertari dedicated to Hathor were moved to their new location. After touring you will be transferred back to the airport for flight from Aswan to – Cairo and then on to Sharm El Sheikh where you will be met and escorted to your hotel. Overnight in Sharm

DAY 09: TUE SHARM EL SHEIKH (SINAI-RED SEA) (B/-/-)Day at leisure or participate in the optional tours. The area offers the following opportunities (at your own expense). Enjoy the crystal-clear waters, deep sea diving, colored fish, snorkeling, fishing, golfing, the sunny sandy beaches and the water sports, camel ride, desert safari and Bedouin tent. Overnight in Sharm

Optional Tour: Sharm El Sheikh City Tour: CAD $40/ppExplore Sharm El Sheikh with our fantastic city tour in Sharm to visit the most attractive places in one day.. Mustafa mosque, The Old Market, Neama Bay, Soho Square and enjoy shopping around the city.

Optional Tour: Total Desert Experience: CAD $70/ppOne of the most popular safari trips in Sharm. 5 activities in one trip. Save your time & Money. Enjoy Quad bike trip through Sharm desert. Have a camel ride adventure enjoy the dinner in atmosphere of a nomadic tent,while watching several dancing performances and a Bedouin feast; make traditional bread over a camp fire, then grab a telescope for a guided tour through the desert’s stars.

DAY 10: WED SHARM EL SHEIKH (B/L/-)Day at leisure or participate in the optional tours. The area offers the following opportunities (at your own expense). Enjoy the crystal-clear waters, deep sea diving, colored fish, snorkeling, fishing, golfing, the sunny sandy beaches and the water sports, camel ride, desert safari and Bedouin tent. Overnight in Sharm

Optional Tour: Ras Mohamed Red Sea Cruise and Snorkeling: CAD $85/ppWitness one of the world’s most beautiful underwater sites on a cruise day trip to Ras Mohammed National Park from Sharm el Sheikh. Admire the scenery as you sail to the protected Ras Mohammed marine reserve, famous for its glorious coral reefs, marine life and crystal-clear waters. On arrival, use your own snorkeling gear or the supplied equipment to explore the spectacular undersea world, swim in the warm waters or simply sunbathe on deck - your choice! Your cruise includes an onboard buffet lunch and complimentary sodas and mineral water throughout.

DAY 11: THU SHARM EL SHEIKH - CAIRO (B/-/-) Today you will be transferred back to the airport for your flight back to Cairo. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel for check in. Late afternoon you can take optional tour. Overnight in Cairo

Optional Tour: Half day to Old Cairo, Synagogue & Churches (minimum 2 guests): CAD $98 per personAn afternoon half day tour to visit the old churches, Coptic monasteries, the Coptic Museum & the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Old Cairo, the eldest

district in the Egyptian capital, which was formerly the City of Phas built by Amr Ibn Ela’s. In later centuries, Romans built the fortress Babylon in the area, remnants of which still exist. Later, Old Cairo became the center of Christianity in Egypt, with as many as 20 churches built within an area of one square mile. Only five of these historic churches remain today, nestled between many other ancient monuments that decorate the quarter. The Coptic Museum was founded in 1910 by Marcus Simaika Pasha, and is the most recently-built of Cairo's major museums. The museum is home to one of the richest collections of Coptic Christian art in the world, featuring antiquities of the Coptic period (300-1000 AD). Around 16,000 pieces are displayed in the museum, arranged where possible in a chronological order. The Ben Ezra Synagogue, located in Cairo center, was built by chief rabbi in Jerusalem Abraham Ben Ezra in the late 9th century within the walls of the Fortress of Babylon (as Old Cairo was known in ancient times). The basilica-style temple is home to a Jewish heritage library, which includes a Torah on gazelle skin dating back to the fifth century BC and an "Atlas of Moses" manuscript. The synagogue is known principally for its storeroom, or Geniza, which housed a rich store of political, economic, and social books and manuscripts about the condition of Jews under Arab rule in Egypt in the Middle Ages.

DAY 12: FRI CAIRO (B/-/-)This morning visits the world-renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. Accompanied by your certified Egyptologist, you’ll stroll through the halls highlighting each historical period of this ancient land. Admire the world’s greatest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including the golden treasures of Tutankhamun’s tomb (not included) and the Mummy Room, where more than 20 pharaohs lie in state. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure on your own in Cairo. Overnight in Cairo

DAY 13: SAT CAIRO (DEPARTURE) (B/-/-)Today you will be transferred back to Cairo International Airport for your onward flight.

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DISCOVER EGYPT—30 SEP—12 OCT 2019

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DAY 5: Optional: Hot air ballooning – 205 CAD per person

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DAY 9: Optional: Sharm El Sheikh - 40 CAD per person

DAY 9: Optional: Total Desert Experience — 70 CAD per person

DAY 10: EXTENSION: Ras Mohammed Red Sea Cruise & Snorkeling— 85 CAD

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DAY 11: EXTENSION: Half day of Old Cairo, Synagogue & Chrches — 98 CAD

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