Lindblad Expeditions

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Cairo

   Egypt

   

   Cairo, where five thousand years of civilization press upon the present with relentless intensity, is anchored by the Great Pyramid of Giza — the sole survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, already ancient when Cleopatra walked in its shadow. The Egyptian Museum's overwhelming treasure trove of pharaonic antiquities, including the golden mask of Tutankhamun, and the medieval labyrinth of Islamic Cairo, a UNESCO-listed district of a thousand mosques and medieval caravanserais, offer a lifetime of discovery in a city of twenty million souls. October through April brings the most tolerable temperatures. Luxor, with its Valley of the Kings, is a short domestic flight or overnight train journey south.

2. Day 2

   Cairo

   Egypt

   

   Cairo, where five thousand years of civilization press upon the present with relentless intensity, is anchored by the Great Pyramid of Giza — the sole survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, already ancient when Cleopatra walked in its shadow. The Egyptian Museum's overwhelming treasure trove of pharaonic antiquities, including the golden mask of Tutankhamun, and the medieval labyrinth of Islamic Cairo, a UNESCO-listed district of a thousand mosques and medieval caravanserais, offer a lifetime of discovery in a city of twenty million souls. October through April brings the most tolerable temperatures. Luxor, with its Valley of the Kings, is a short domestic flight or overnight train journey south.

3. Day 3

   Saqqara Necropolis

   Egypt

   

   Cairo, Egypt’s sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. At its heart is Tahrir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities including royal mummies and gilded King Tutankhamun artifacts. Nearby, Giza is the site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century BC. In Gezira Island’s leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views.

4. Day 4

   Luxor

   Egypt

   

   Luxor is the greatest open-air museum on earth — the modern city occupying the site of ancient Thebes, capital of Egypt during the New Kingdom's golden age when pharaohs such as Hatshepsut, Tutankhamun, and Ramesses II built temples of a scale and beauty that still stagger the imagination. The East Bank holds the incomparable complexes of Karnak and Luxor Temple; across the Nile, the West Bank conceals the Valley of the Kings, where sixty-three royal tombs were cut into the limestone beneath the pyramid-shaped peak of Al-Qurn. A felucca sunset sail on the Nile, with the cliffs of Thebes glowing amber, is among travel's most transcendent moments. October through April offers the ideal climate.

5. Day 5

   Sailing the Nile

   

6. Day 6

   Esna

   Egypt

   

   The Temple of Khnum at Esna, its hypostyle hall sunk several metres below the level of the modern town, is one of ancient Egypt's most atmospheric survivors — its painted astronomical ceiling, decorated as late as the third century AD under Roman rule, blazes with colour after a meticulous recent restoration. Esna sits on the Nile's west bank some 55 kilometres south of Luxor, its position making it a natural port of call on the classic river cruise between Luxor and Aswan. The bustling bazaar streets above the temple offer an authentic encounter with Upper Egyptian daily life, best explored in the cooler months of October through March.

7. Day 7

   Kom Ombo

   Egypt

   

   Kom Ombo, a historical port town in Egypt, is renowned for its unique dual-temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus, reflecting its rich Greco-Roman heritage. Must-do experiences include exploring the Temple of Kom Ombo and sampling local dishes like koshari and basbousa in the vibrant souk. The best time to visit is during the cooler months from October to April, when the weather enhances the exploration of its ancient sites and the surrounding Nile landscapes.

8. Day 8

   Abu Simbel

   Egypt

   

   Abu Simbel comprises twin temples carved from sandstone cliffs by Ramesses II in the thirteenth century BCE, featuring four colossal twenty-meter statues and an interior aligned to catch the sunrise twice yearly. Must-do experiences include witnessing the temple interiors with their battle reliefs, visiting the Temple of Hathor dedicated to Queen Nefertari, and — if timing permits — observing the solar alignment phenomenon. October through March offers the most comfortable visiting temperatures.

9. Day 9

   Cairo

   Egypt

   

   Cairo, where five thousand years of civilization press upon the present with relentless intensity, is anchored by the Great Pyramid of Giza — the sole survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, already ancient when Cleopatra walked in its shadow. The Egyptian Museum's overwhelming treasure trove of pharaonic antiquities, including the golden mask of Tutankhamun, and the medieval labyrinth of Islamic Cairo, a UNESCO-listed district of a thousand mosques and medieval caravanserais, offer a lifetime of discovery in a city of twenty million souls. October through April brings the most tolerable temperatures. Luxor, with its Valley of the Kings, is a short domestic flight or overnight train journey south.

Cabin Categories

Category 1 - Deck 3

balcony

01

300-316 – 430 sq ft. These spacious suites feature queen beds, separate seating area, sliding glass door opening to a private balcony with seating, and private bathroom with full-sized bathtub.

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Category 2 - Deck 4

balcony

02

402-416 – 430 sq ft. These spacious suites feature queen beds, separate seating area, sliding glass door opening to a private balcony with seating, and private bathroom with full-sized bathtub.

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Category 3 - Deck 4

balcony

03

400 & 401 – 646 sq ft. These very large forward-facing suites feature a king bed, separate seating area, door opening to a balcony with seating, and private bathroom with full-sized bathtub.

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Category 01

Suite

430 sq ftMax 21

<p>These suites feature a private balcony with seating; two single beds or one queen; bedside table; writing desk with chair; coffee table; mini fridge; closet; and a bathroom with a glass-walled shower and bathtub. Cabins 302, 306, 308 and 310 feature a queen bed; all others feature two twin beds.</p><p><b>Characteristics</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Private balcony</li><li>Closet</li><li>40” TV</li><li>Bathroom with bathtub and glass-walled shower</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Furniture</b></p><ul><li>2 single beds or 1 queen</li><li>Bedside table</li><li>Writing desk with chair</li><li>Coffee table</li><li>Reading lamp</li></ul><p><b>Amenities</b></p><ul><li>Mini fridge</li><li>Safe</li><li>Clock</li><li>Telephone</li><li>Hair dryer</li><li>E outlets</li></ul><p><i>These photos are representative of the cabin category. Individual cabins may vary slightly in layout, configuration, and details.</i></p>

BathQueen or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaVanity AreaShowerToiletries Provided+4

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Category 02

Suite

430 sq ftMax 22

<p>These suites feature a private balcony with seating; two single beds or one queen; bedside table; writing desk with chair; coffee table; mini fridge; closet; and a bathroom with a glass-walled shower and bathtub. Cabins 402, 403, 408, 410 and 412 feature a queen bed; all others feature two twin beds.</p><p><b>Characteristics</b></p><ul><li>Private balcony</li><li>Closet</li><li>40” TV</li><li>Bathroom with bathtub and glass-walled shower</li></ul><p><b>Furniture</b></p><ul><li>2 single beds or 1 queen</li><li>Bedside table</li><li>Writing desk with chair</li><li>Coffee table</li><li>Reading lamp</li></ul><p><b>Amenities</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Mini fridge</li><li>Safe</li><li>Clock</li><li>Telephone</li><li>Hair dryer</li><li>E outlets</li></ul><p></p><p><i>These photos are representative of the cabin category. Individual cabins may vary slightly in layout, configuration, and details.</i></p>

BathQueen or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaVanity AreaShowerToiletries Provided+5

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Category 03

Suite

646 sq ftMax 23

<p>These suites feature a private balcony with seating; two single beds or one queen; bedside table; writing desk with chair; coffee table; mini fridge; closet; and a bathroom with a glass-walled shower and bathtub. Cabins 402, 403, 408, 410 and 412 feature a queen bed; all others feature two twin beds.</p><p><b>Characteristics</b></p><ul><li>Private balcony</li><li>Closet</li><li>40” TV</li><li>Bathroom with bathtub and glass-walled shower</li></ul><p><b>Furniture</b></p><ul><li>2 single beds or 1 queen</li><li>Bedside table</li><li>Writing desk with chair</li><li>Coffee table</li><li>Reading lamp</li></ul><p><b>Amenities</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Mini fridge</li><li>Safe</li><li>Clock</li><li>Telephone</li><li>Hair dryer</li><li>E outlets</li></ul><p></p><p><i>These photos are representative of the cabin category. Individual cabins may vary slightly in layout, configuration, and details.</i></p>

BathKing or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaVanity AreaShowerToiletries Provided+4

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