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Embark on a women-only cultural journey through Egypt, exploring ancient wonders and enjoying luxurious accommodations and a Nile cruise.

content:<h3>Top Rated Highlights</h3><ul class='icon-list'><li>Cairo: Take a short scenic flight to Luxor where you will begin your Nile Cruise.</li><li>Karnak: Stand amid a vast forest of columns in the largest temple complex known to man, as your Egyptologist explains the significance behind it. Walk the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes, see the of Rameses II and the Hypostyle Hall.</li><li>Luxor: Visit the Luxor Museum and discover ancient artefacts.</li><li>Dendera: At the Temple of Hathor, see a rare depiction of Cleopatra and Caesarian.</li><li>Aswan: Visit Aswan's High Dam and Granite Quarries to ponder why the Unfinished Obelisk has been left in mid-creation for thousands of years.</li><li>Philae Island: Travel by motorboat to Philae Island and witness the majestic Temple of Isis rising from the waters.</li><li>: Take a short boat ride to Philae Island, where the temple of Isis was carefully reassembled after the original site was submerged by the rising Nile. Enjoy a guided visit before the temple facade becomes a canvas for light and sound, recounting the myth of Isis and Hathor and the Nile’s sacred floods in a vivid display.</li><li>Kom Ombo: Visit the unique temple as it is the only double temple in Egypt.</li><li>Luxor: Visit Luxor Temple, constructed approximately 1400 BC. Look to the top of the remaining Pylon of Ramses II and step into the ancient monument.</li><li>Luxor: Enjoy your short flight returning to Cairo.</li><li>Cairo: Uncover Cairo’s rich heritage at the UNESCO-listed Citadel, a commanding fortress that shaped Egypt’s history for centuries. With your Egyptologist, step inside the Great Alabaster Mosque, where soaring domes, intricate stained glass and the tomb of Sultan Muhammad Ali create a moment of quiet reflection. From its hilltop setting, take in sweeping views over the city below.</li><li>Cairo: With your Egyptologist, admire the remarkable treasures of Tutankhamun, including his iconic gold mask, gilded coffin and exquisite jewellery: priceless artefacts that shine a light on Egypt’s fascinating past.</li><li>Memphis: Visit this famous capital of the ancient world to see the statue of Ramses II and the Great Alabaster Sphinx.</li><li>Saqqara Necropolis: View the oldest pyramid in the world, the Step Pyramid of Zoser I, existing for over 4,500 years.</li><li>Giza: With your Egyptologist, meet the enigmatic Sphinx and venture deep inside one of the pyramids, to the chambers where the pharaohs went to meet their Gods in the afterlife.</li><li>Giza: Admire the remaining Wonders of the Ancient World as you explore through the Pyramids of Giza and the mighty Sphinx. Hear about Egyptian history as you walk through the National Archaeological Museum and learn the art of making papyrus paper out of reeds when you visit a Papyrus Institute.</li></ul>
content:<h3>Make Travel Matter</h3>Aswan: In Aswan, meet the women of a local women-owned co-operative whose mission is to support vulnerable women from the local villages to learn new skills and become financially independent. The organisation provides a hub of support and comfort for over 300 women who may live in poverty or suffer from loneliness and want to become financially independent. Thanks to their newly learnt skills, the women are now able to provide the main source of income for their family. The co-op also strives to reduce waste with a secondary mission to ensure a garbage-free world by using waste and natural material like bamboo or palm trees to create fine handicrafts. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality.
content:<h3>Authentic Dining</h3>Luxor: Get to know your fellow travellers over a delightful drink followed by dinner.Kom Ombo: Learn about traditional Egyptian attire and immerse yourself in local culture at an Egyptian dinner and galabeya party.

Stay at the luxurious Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino in Cairo and enjoy a seven-night cruise on the MS Medea or MS Miriam, offering premium service and comfort as you explore the wonders of Egypt.

Operator:	Insight Vacations
Starts:	Cairo, Egypt
Ends:	Cairo, Egypt
Difficulty:	Low
Tour operated in:	English

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