Itinerary Summary

Enjoy first class luxury in the Four Seasons hotel,as you explore the Pyramids,Sphinx,the Egyptian Museum with its incredible Tutankhamun exhibit,and the bustling bazaars. A truly personalized experience with your own private driver and Mercedes,plus a trained Egyptologist to personally guide you at

Day 1: Arrival to Cairo
Depart by overnight flight to Cairo (CAI). USA and Canada travelers.

Day 2 : Cairo
All tips for this trip are included. Your guides have already been generously tipped, and will personally handle tips to other service staff. Refer any direct tip requests to your personal guide. You are met at the airport by a GraduateTours representative and transferred to your hotel. A gracious sanctuary of Four Seasons hospitality and service, with impressive views of the Great Pyramids over the old-growth canopy of Cairo ancient Zoological and Botanical Gardens.

The Hotel is at the center of the First Residence apartments and shops on the west bank of the Nile. The Hotel's 269 guest rooms and suites, the largest in the city, take full advantage of the diverse setting with dramatic views. Seasons is an elegant, serene restaurant overlooking Cairo and the Nile River. Featuring a dynamic open kitchen and seating 75, the restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The space is highlighted by stained glass, wall murals, contemporary artwork and a magnificent Murano glass chandelier from Venice. (upgrade to Nile Suite $400pp) Enjoy dinner at local restaurant (not included in tour price).

Day 3 : Cairo
On this full day tour, explore the relics of ages past at ancient Memphis, Sakkara and the Great Pyramids of Giza. Also see the famous Sphinx. Includes a trained Egyptologist guide and private vehicle and driver. (Does not include entry to Cheops Pyramid $18pp, or entry to Solar Boat $9pp) Enjoy the city's finest cuisine with a private table at the very best restaurants. Spectacular sound and light show on the side of the Great Pyramid of Giza

Day 4 : Cairo
Check in to your Nile cruiser after 11am. EG-Cairo-Luxor (MS165, 08:15 (1hr), Business Class upgrade. Enjoy personal tours with your private guide, a trained Egyptologist and skilled travel valet. The newest and most luxurious cruiser on the Nile, the Sonesta Star Goddess is limited to 33 exclusive suites with private terraces, each with over 500 sqft of expanse.

All suites feature; Plasma TV with DVD, satellite channels and in-house movie programs, wireless Internet connection, direct-line telephone, and private terrace. Bathrooms are equipped with full-size bathtub, in-room dining available until midnight, and fully-purified water. Unwind in the outdoor infinity swimming pool with adjacent pool bar service. Keep fit with our jogging track, full-service spa, gym, massage rooms, sauna and Jacuzzi. A dazzling variety of nightly entertainment includes dancing, Belly Dance Shows, Captain Welcome Cocktail Party, fancy dress Galabya Party, Nubian Folkloric Show and a Quartet Performance. Visit the great temples of Karnak and Luxor on the East Bank to marvel at the achievements of one of the earliest civilizations.

Day 5 : Nile
Visit the valley of the Kings and Queens, the recently renovated mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the huge Colossi of Memnon which are all that remain of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. Enjoy personal tours with your private guide, a trained Egyptologist and skilled travel valet. An evening of entertainment including a belly dancer and local music.

Day 6 : Nile
Visit the Nile-side Temple of Horus, the falcon god, built in 230 BC by Ptolemy III. Enjoy personal tours with your private guide, a trained Egyptologist and skilled travel valet. An evening of entertainment including a belly dancer and local music.

Day 7 : Nile
Visit the impressive Aswan High Dam and its huge lake were created to control the floodwaters of the Nile. View the Temple of Philae on the island of Agilika, stopping at the unfinished obelisk, a practical demonstration of the methods used by ancient craftsmen to create impressive monuments. Enjoy personal tours with your private guide, a trained Egyptologist and skilled travel valet. Enjoy dinner at local restaurant (not included in tour price).

Day 8 : Nile
Tour of the rock-cut temple of Ramesses II on the west bank of the Nile. The great temple of Abu Simbel presents the most familiar image of ancient Egypt to the modern traveler, and is dominated by the four seated colossal statues of Ramesses. EG-Aswan-Abu Simbel (MS145, 06:00 (45min), EG-Abu Simbel-Cairo (MS146, 9:15 (2:40hr), EG-Cairo-Sharm (MS123, 14:00 (1hr)

Transfer to airport by a GraduateTours representative. Enjoy a seaside resort experience unparalleled in the Middle East. Superb dining, spa, fitness, diving and sports and luxurious guest rooms clustered like a hillside village above the shimmering drama of the Red Sea. Set in the natural beauty of Sinai, Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh offers 136 guest rooms, including 27 suites; 64 luxurious family suites are also available. All guest rooms and suites feature a private balcony or terrace most with stunning views of the sea. (upgrade to Suite $450pp) Enjoy dinner at local restaurant (not included in tour price).

Day 9 : Sharm
Fly to Petra. Explore the treasure of ancient world, the rock-carved rose-red city is full of mysterious charm, it was "designed to strike wonder into all who entered it". Petra is the legacy of the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled in southern Jordan more than 2000 years ago. Admired then for its refined culture, massive architecture and ingenious complex of dams and water channels, this remarkable city of grand buildings carved into massive cliffs evokes wonder to this day. Includes lunch, trained guide, entrance fees, return flight Sharm/Petra. Enjoy dinner at local restaurant (not included in tour price).

Day 10 : Sharm
Full day desert excursion. St. Katherine s is the oldest active monastery in the world and has been attracting pilgrims since the year 330 AD. Steeped in history, the buildings of the monastery complex represent many architectural styles. Climb on the slopes of Mount Sinai and enjoy stunning views of the desert landscape, while considering the significance of this culturally important site. EG-Sharm-Cairo (MS226, 19:55 (1hr), Business Class upgrade. Relax by the warm ocean on a broad sandy beach.

The Four Seasons Hotel Cairo is a beacon of sophisticated hospitality on the legendary Corniche along the bank of the river, rising thirty storeys with commanding views of both the Nile and the Citadel. The 365 guest rooms, including 77 suites, are generously sized and reflect the vibrancy of contemporary Cairo. All guest quarters offer panoramic views, whether across the Nile to the island of Zamalek and beyond, or towards the 12th-century Citadel. Triple-glazed windows ensure that interiors remain cool and quiet. Well-defined work areas allow guests to remain productive. High-speed Internet wired and wireless access throughout. The spacious marble bathrooms incorporate Four Seasons signature features: deep soaking tub, separate glass-enclosed shower. (upgrade to Nile view $35pp) Enjoy dinner at local restaurant (not included in tour price).

Day 11: Cairo
This full day tour includes a private tour with your trained Egyptologist guide through the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and its Mummy Room, which houses a priceless treasure of archaeological finds. In the afternoon visit Saladin Citadel, a spectacular medieval fortress dating from the 12th century, where you explore the mosque and tomb of the Ottoman ruler Mohamed Ali. Later, a walking tour of Islamic Cairo with your experienced and knowledgeable private guide will take you through the fabled bazaars such as Khan Khalili bazaar filled with exotic treats. Includes a private vehicle and driver. Enjoy the city's finest cuisine with a private table at the very best restaurants. Enjoy dinner at local restaurant (not included in tour price).

Day 12 : Cairo
Cairo Full day tour includes private A/C vehicle, driver, and trained guides