Meal(s) Included: Dinner

Overnight at Safir Hotel or Similar

Visit The Egyptian Museum of antiquities where a vast treasure of numerous objects made of gold, bronze, alabaster, silver from Egypt's most glamorous times are exhibited including the new mummy room and the objects from the tomb of Tutankhamun. Continue to Old Cairo, the Coptic area of Cairo where the Romans constructed the fortress of Babylon. You will see the ruins of the fortress towers of the church of St. Mary, more commonly known as the Hanging Church. Have dinner on the Citadel Cruise along The Nile.

Church in Cairo's Coptic Quarter (Courtesy of the Egyptian Tourist Authority) © Gardel

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Safir Hotel or Similar

Tour of The Pyramids of Giza, including the famous Sphinx and the museum, where the remains of the Solar Boat of Cheops are displayed. In the afternoon drive to Sakkara, the ancient "Necropolis" of the Old Kingdom's Capital. Visit other pyramids and tombs, including "The Step Pyramid", the oldest known Pyramid. In the evening, visit Khan El Khalili Bazaar, an Oriental Bazaar that goes back to the 10th century. Dinner is at a local restaurant.

Step Pyramid at Sakkarra (Courtesy of the Egyptian Tourist Authority) © Gardel 

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Safir Hotel or Similar

After breakfast, go on a full day tour to the ancient City of Alexandria "The Pearl of the Mediterranean" , built by Alexander the Great in 331 B.C. The highlights of your tour will include: the Greco-Roman Museum, which shows the history and Archeology during the Roman Era; Fort of Qaitbay, built in the 1480's by Sultan Qaitbay houses the Light house of Pharos which is one of the seven wonders of the ancient World; the Pillar of Pompey which is the tallest ancient monument in Alexandria; the Ancient Catacombs of Kom El-Shuqafa which dates back to the first century AD; and the great library of Alexandria. Return to Cairo for overnight.

Qaitbay Fort in Alexandria (Courtesy of Egyptian Tourist Authority) © Gardel  

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Safir Hotel or Similar

Take the morning flight to Aswan, where you are met, assisted and transferred to your hotel. Go on a full day tour of Aswan High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk which shows the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to cut obelisks. Then onto the majestic Philae Temple which was built in honor of Goddess Isis the chief deity of the island.

Philae Temple in Aswan (Courtesy of Egyptian Tourist Authority) © Gardel 

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at (Moevenpick)Elephantine Hotel or Similar

Go on a full day tour of Abu Simbel. The two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new kingdom. The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to co-operate in order to save these temples from the floods. The Temple of Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of Ramssess II.The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramsses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Nairobi connecting in Cairo.

Temple of Hathor (Courtesy of Egyptian Tourist Authority) © Rieger 

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Savora Panafric Hotel or Similar

Arrive Nairobi, morning at leisure. In the afternoon, go on a tour of Nairobi. Dinner at the famous Carnivore Restaurant.

Uhuru Park In Nairobi

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight at Savora Panafric Hotel or Similar

Drive to Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch and afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight.

Lion resting in the park

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight at Amboseli Serena or Similar

Experience the majestic view of Kilimanjaro in morning and afternoon game drives. Dinner and overnight in Amboseli.

Elehants in Amboseli with Kilimanjaro as backdrop, CC M. Disdero

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight at Amboseli Serena or Similar

Drive via the floor of the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. After lunch, take an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight in Lake Nakuru.

A zebra in the park

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge or Similar

Morning drive across the Rift Valley down to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Lunch, afternoon game drive and dinner In Maasai Mara.

Giraffes in the park

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight at Mara Serena or Similar

Experience the magical Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Overnight in Maasai Mara.

Rhinos in Maasai Mara

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight at Mara Serena or Similar

Early morning game drive followed by breakfast. Return to Nairobi in time for lunch (on your own). Day-room provided to relax and refresh before transfer to the airport for your late night departing flight.

Cheetahs in the park

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Included

• Meeting and assistance upon arrival
• Roundtrip airport to hotel transfers and luggage handling
• Hotel accommodation in the indicated properties
• Transportation in private vehicle
• Experienced tour guides
• Meals indicated (12 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 12 dinners)
• Admission to sites listed
• Domestic airfare within Africa
• Free Safari hat
• Free mineral water during game drives only

Not included

• International flight to Africa
• Travel Insurance
• Visa Fees
• Gratuities for driver and guide
• Meals not indicated