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Day 1 Tue: CAIRO
On arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met & assisted through formalities by our representative, you will then be transferred to your hotel (early check in subject to availability). Balance day at leisure. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: On board the flight

Day 2 Wed: CAIRO
After breakfast at the hotel you will be taken to see the great Pyramids of Giza area, the three Pyramids Cheops, Chephren and Mycrenos, which are guarded by the mysterious Sphinx with the body of a lion and a human head. The three Pyramids and Sphinx are one of the Seven Wonders of the World and the most important tourist site in Egypt. Then you will continue to visit the Egyptian Museum, the Museum houses about 250,000 antique pieces covering the whole history of ancient Egypt, which extends over the past five thousand years.

Later you will be guided through a shopping tour. Visiting the bazaars is a great opportunity where tourists can pick excellent gifts and Egyptian perfume while visiting the perfume factory. You may buy Papyrus and enjoy an explanation of how ancient Egyptian manufactured it and how it lasted for over a 100 years. Cotton wear, gold, silver jewelry & souvenirs are also available. Overnight in Cairo Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 Thu: CAIRO - ASWAN
Breakfast, then start over day to Alexandria "the pearl of the Mediterranean", and the second capital of Egypt, where you can visit Pompey's Pillar; that dates from the third century and it is made from Granite, the Pillar was made in honor of Emperor Diocletian. Then you visit Catacomb of Kom Al – Shuqafa; which is a blend of the Pharonic and the Roman art. After that you proceed with the visit of the forte of Qait bay from outside; the forte is built on the northern tip of the eastern port, and it houses the naval museum which revives the marine heritage of Alexandria. You end your trip by visiting the Montaza Garden where you can see the Montaza palace; the summer residence of the former Royal family then back to Cairo.In the evening transfer to the station for an overnight train to Aswan. Dinner on board. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 Fri: ASWAN
Breakfast on board the train. On arrival in Aswan, transfer to the cruise for embarkation. After lunch, visit the High Dam & the Unfinished Obelisk. Dinner on board your cruise linear. Overnight in Aswan. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 5 Sat: ASWAN - KOM OMBO - EDFU
Breakfast on board as the cruise sails to Kom Ombo. After Lunch on board, Visit the Temple shared by Two Gods Sobek & Haeroris in Kom Ombo. Sail to Edfu as you have your Afternoon tea. Dinner on board. Overnight in Edfu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 6 Sun: EDFU - ESNA LOCK - LUXOR
After Breakfast on board visit the Horus Temple in Edfu. Arrive in Luxor after crossing the Esna Lock. Lunch on board. Day at leisure to enjoy the ‘World’s Greatest open Air Museum’. Afternoon tea. Dinner on board & overnight in Luxor. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 Mon: LUXOR - CAIRO
Breakfast on board & Check out. Visit the West bank & the East Bank of the Nile. Highlights include - the Valley of the Kings & Queens, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari & the Colossi of Memnon, the Karnak & Luxor Temples. Transfer to the train station for your overnight sleeper train to Cairo.Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 8 Tue: CAIRO – ISTANBUL
Transfer to Cairo Airport for onward flight To Istanbul. Welcome to Turkey Istanbul Airport. Meet with our representative and transfer to your hotel, welcome drink. Overnight in Istanbul. Meals: Breakfast

Day 9 Wed:ISTANBUL – Bosphorus Cruise
Breakfast at Hotel, depart for the Bosphorus Cruise and the Egyptian Spice Bazaar tour starting with the Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar), where you get the mystical aromas of various spices and shops selling fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers etc. Then embark the boat for Bosphorus Cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residential and luxurious apartments. Rumeli Fortress, the historical armament built by the Conqueror to control and protect Bosphorus, will be seen from the sea - a unique example of military architecture.

Visit the Dolmabahce Palace, a fitting symbol of the magnificence and decadence of the 19th-century Ottoman Empire. It's just as a sultan's palace should be: huge and sumptuous, with 285 rooms, 43 large salons, a 4000 kg Bohemian glass chandelier, and a Bosphorus-shore façade nearly a quarter mile long. It's the grandest of Ottoman imperial palaces. Then drive across the Bosphorus Bridge, unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes. Visit the Camlica Hill which exposes a magnificient panoramic view of Istanbul and the Bosphorus and enjoy your afternoon tea. Overnight in Istanbul. Meals: Breakfast

Day 10 Thu : ISTANBUL – Istanbul City Tour Istanbul by Night
Breakfast at Hotel, depart for the full day city tour with lunch. Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to Sultanahmet. We begin our guided walking tour of old Istanbul. We start with Haghia Sophia, the most influential church of Byzantium. Originally built by Emperor Constantine in the 4th century, it still stands today as one of the world's greatest architectural marvels. Next we visit the Blue Mosque, another of the world's most important religious buildings. Built in the 16th century the mosque is unique for it's 6 minarets and it's celestial interior decorated with the famous blue Iznik tiles. We then visit the Hippodrome, scene of chariot races. Although little remains of the great stadium which, in its hey day, is thought to have held 100.000 people, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine are the highlights.

We finish the tour with a visit to the Grand Bazaar, a mind-boggling labyrinth of 4000 tiny shops selling jewellery, antiques, carpets, leather ware and souvenirs.Later we have dinner at a first class restaurant with limited local drinks included, watching spectacular Authentic Turkish Show including the most beautiful Turkish Belly Dancers, various Folk Groups performing traditional dance shows from different regions of Turkey and outstanding Turkish singer/showman entertaining the guests with International and local songs. Overnight in Istanbul. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 11 Fri : ISTANBUL – CAIRO - MUMBAI
After breakfast, day at leisure till check out and transfer to the airport for flight to Mumbai via Cairo.Meals: Breakfast