Treasures of the Pharaohsfeaturing a four-night Nile River Cruise

2018 Departure Dates: February 15; March 1, 15; October 11; November 8

10 DAY SMALL SHIP ADVENTUREIncluding four nights in

Cairo, Egypt

SMALL GROUPADVENTURE

Treasures of the Pharaohs

Cairo

Nile

EGYPT

LuxorKarnak

Kom Ombo

AswanPhilae

Abu Simbel

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Edfu

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CRUISE AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONSDays Two through Four – Four Seasons First Residence, Cairo, EgyptDays Five through Eight – Aboard the MS MayfairDay Nine – InterContinental City Stars Hotel, Cairo, Egypt

10 Days • 21 Meals Ancient wonders, endless golden sands and

atmospheric local souqs make Egypt the ultimate travel destination.

From the enigmatic aura of the Sphinx, to the imposing glory of the

Pyramids, step into the Land of the Pharaohs and discover the ex-

otic charms of evocative Egypt.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS4 21 Meals (6 dinners, 7 lunches and 8 breakfasts)4 Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Tours4 Three nights in Cairo, Egypt, before your river cruise4 Local English-speaking Egyptologist and Mayflower Tours expert staff4 Included tours to the Pyramids of Saqqara, the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx of Giza4 Included tour of the Egyptian Museum including the spectacular treasures of King Tutankhamen4 A visit to the iconic Citadel of Saladin and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali4 A four-night river cruise on the Nile with all meals onboard4 Included visits to the impressive Karnak and Luxor Temples on the right bank of the Nile River4 Included visit of the stunning tombs at the Valley of the Kings with entrance to King Tut’s tomb4 A visit to the Temple of Horus in Edfu and the Temple of Kom Ombo4 Sail aboard a felucca and enjoy scenic views along the Nile4 Included visit to the Temple of Philae and the High Dam in Aswan4 $50 in Mayflower Money

LOCAL INSIGHTS4 Visit to King Tut’s tomb and mummy at the Valley of the Kings4 Guided visits by a local Egyptologist4 Entertainment by local artists onboard the ship

DAY 1 – Depart the USAToday you’ll depart the USA on your transatlanticovernight flight to Cairo, Egypt.

DAY 2 – Cairo, EgyptUpon arrival, you’ll be met by a representative ofMayflower Tours and transferred to your hotel. Enjoythe remainder of the day at leisure in this remarkablecity that offers renowned history and culture.

Overnight

Cruise Overnights

Start/End City

Visit

Cruise Route

Optional Tour

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Facemask of the boy king is among King Tutankhamen’s treasures Stand in awe of the Sphinx and Great Pyramids of Giza

DAY 3 – Sphinx and the Great Pyra-mids of GizaAfter breakfast, enjoy a tour to the Pyramidsof Saqqara located south of Cairo. Close tothe Ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis, itcontains burials from much of Egypt’s his-tory. You’ll enjoy an included lunch at a localrestaurant. This afternoon, visit the greatPyramids of Giza followed by a visit to theSphinx. The last remaining ‘wonder’ of theSeven Wonders of the Ancient World, theGreat Pyramids of Giza are perhaps the mostfamous and discussed structures in history.The Great Sphinx of Giza stands, on the GizaPlateau, on the west bank of the Nile. TheSphinx of Giza is a symbol that has repre-sented the essence of Egypt for more than4,500 years. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 4 – Tour of CairoYour day begins with a tour of the EgyptianMuseum of Antiquities. Here you’ll see thespectacular treasures of King Tutankhamenand the extensive collection of Egyptian arti-facts covering 5,000 years. Following an in-cluded lunch, visit the iconic Citadel ofSaladin and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali.Round out your day in Cairo with a visit tothe world’s oldest marketplace which datesback as far as 1382. Meals: B, L

DAY 5 – Nile River Cruise, Karnak andLuxor TemplesDepart for the Cairo airport for an earlymorning flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, youwill be transferred to your river ship, MSMayfair, for a four night cruise on the NileRiver. Following lunch onboard, visit theKarnak Temple Complex which comprises avast mix of decayed temples, chapels, py-lons, and other buildings. This complex, a

city of temples built over 2,000 years ago, isthe largest religious building ever con-structed. Luxor Temple is a large templecomplex in the city today, known as Luxor,which was founded in 1400 BC. Luxor isunique among the main Egyptian templecomplexes in having only two Pharaohsleave their mark on its architectural struc-ture. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 6 – Valley of the Kings and EdfuToday’s excursion visits the stunning tombsat the Valley of the Kings where, for a periodof nearly 500 years, tombs were constructedfor the Pharaohs and powerful nobles of theNew Kingdom. The walls of the tombs arecovered with hieroglyphic writing includingtext from the Book of the Dead. You’ll visitthe Queen Hatshepsut Temple which tookfifteen years to complete, between the 7thand the 22nd years of her reign. A photostop is made by the giant Colossi of Mem-non. This afternoon we sail to Edfu locatedon the west bank of the Nile River, somesixty miles south of Luxor. Its ancient namewas Wetjeset-Hrw, or “The Place WhereHorus is Extolled.” Meals: B, L, D

DAY 7 – Kom Ombo After breakfast, visit the Temple of Horus inEdfu which is dedicated to Horus, the fal-con-headed god. Not only is this the bestpreserved ancient temple in Egypt, but it isthe second largest after Karnak. In the after-noon, sail to Kom Ombo, a pleasant agricul-tural town and home to many Nubians. Visitthe unusual Temple of Kom Ombo dedicatedto both Horus and the Crocodile God Sobek.After re-embarking, the ship sails for Aswan.Meals: B, L, D

DAY 8 – Aswan Your morning is at leisure in Egypt’s thirdlargest city, Aswan – small enough to walkaround and graced with the most beautifulsetting on the Nile. Spend the day strollingthe broad Corniche, watching the sailboatsor sitting in a floating restaurant listening toNubian music and eating freshly caught fish.Or choose an optional excursion to the AbuSimbel Temples. This afternoon, enjoy a sce-nic felucca ride on the Nile. A felucca is atraditional sailboat, relying solely on wind-power, used to transport people and goodson the river. What a great way to enjoy someof the stunning views of the Nile, just asCleopatra did so many centuries ago! Meals: B, L, D

DAY 9 – Return to CairoAfter breakfast onboard, disembark the shipand enjoy a short tour to visit the lovelyTemple of Philae, followed by a visit of theHigh Dam. Philae was one of the last out-posts of Egyptian religion, surviving twocenturies after the Roman Empire convertedto Christianity. Lunch is included at a localrestaurant during the tour. On your visit tothe High Dam, which separates Lake Nasserfrom the Nile, you’ll be astounded at the sizewhich is over 11,000 feet long. Followingthe tour, transfer to the Aswan airport andreturn to Cairo. Tonight your Tour Managerhosts a Farewell Dinner at the hotel. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 10 – Cairo / USAThis morning, transfer to the Cairo airportand return home with memories of the lifeenriching experiences from Egypt and yourcruise along the Nile River. Meal: B

Itinerary is subject to change.

Ancient statues greet you at the Karnak Temple complex Mystique abounds at Queen Hatshepsut Temple in the Valley of the Kings

Four nights accommodations aboard the

MS MayfairBuilt: 2010 Staterooms: 74 Suites: 2 Length: 244 ft. Crew: 70

Stateroom

Ship’s lobby provides an inviting welcome

MS Mayfair

Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) for River CruisesThis nonrefundable fee will provide a refund to you during the instance that you have to cancel yourtrip. The cancellation has to be for a covered reason (see Plan for details on coverage) and we have tobe notified at least one day prior to departure. If you must leave the tour early due to personal illnessor the illness or death of an immediate family member, TPP will provide a refund for any unused servicesafter the departure of the tour. Other benefits include medical expenses for illness and injury, emer-gency transportation, 24 hour hot line and lost or stolen baggage assistance. Return air transportationis included ONLY if your air tickets are purchased through Mayflower Tours. Please review the Plan fordetails on coverage.

Cancellation Charges Without Traveler’s Protection Plan (TPP)• 91 days or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deposit Amount• 90 days to day of departure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100% of the total tour• No refund on unused portions of the tour

Plan and benefits offered and administered by Trip Mate, Inc.

National Tour Association

BEL AIR DECK

UPPER FIRST DECK

MAIN DECK

2018 DEPARTURESPER PERSON TWIN ROOM

February 15 $1,779 add $779March 1, 15 $1,779 add $779October 11 $1,779 add $779November 8 $1,779 add $779

SINGLE ROOM

Please add $350 pp for flights between Cairo and Luxor and from Aswan to Cairo

Pricing based on Standard River View Stateroom. Call for rates to upgrade.

Call for air rates and schedules between your city and Cairo, Egypt

Public Areas and Ship Amenities• Swimming pool and Jacuzzi• Spa - steam and sauna with aromatherapy and massage

• Swimming pool bar• Nile Avenue Restaurant• Bel Air Lounge and Bar• Library, table games and business corner

• Boutique, gift shop and hairdresser• Medical service (onboard doctor on call)

• Egyptologist onboard• Laundry and dry cleaning service• 220V Electricity

Standard River View Stateroom (226 sq. ft.):• Stylish furniture, luxurious bedding, individual climate control, 220V voltage

• Mini-fridge, mini-bar, personal safe, tea/coffee maker• LCD flatscreen TV with satellite reception, several English-language stations, including news and movie channels

• Free WiFi Internet• All staterooms have a private bathroom with glass door shower hair dryer and deluxe bath products

Optional 3-night Extension to Jordan3 Days • 6 Meals Experience the Hashemite Kingdom of Jor-dan – a country that once captivated ancient travelers andcontinues to captivate travelers to this day. Visit Madaba,known as the “City of Mosaics” and see its famous 6th-cen-tury mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land. Mt. Nebois one of the most revered holy sites of Jordan and the placewhere Moses was buried. In Petra, stand in awe of the amaz-ing Treasury and other archaeological sites from the ancientworld. In the modern capital of Amman, enjoy a city tour,visit to the Jordan Museum and a swim in the Dead Sea.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONSDay 10 – Marriott, Petra, Jordan

Days 11 and 12 – Amman International, Amman, Jordan

$799 per person Twin / Single Room add $189Airfare from Cairo to Amman not included. Please call for rates.

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