PORT SAID, EGYPT

Departing from Port Said we shall travel for approximately 3 hours along desert roads to Cairo, the capital of Egypt. Upon arrival in this vast city, we will proceed to the world-famous and unforgettable Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx.

Departing from Port Said we shall travel for approximately 3 hours along desert roads to Cairo, the capital of Egypt. Upon arrival in this vast city, we will proceed to the world-famous and unforgettable Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx. As we stand beside these incredible Egyptian monuments, we will marvel at the sheer size of them and the enormity of their construction. The Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) rightly deserves its place as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. For literally thousands of years it was the tallest structure on earth. Carved from a natural rock, the Sphinx – which has the body of a lion and the face of a man – is 58 metres (190 feet) long and 20 metres (66 feet) tall at its highest point. The face around 5 metres (16 feet) high, looks towards the rising sun in the east, symbolising the return of life each day. After our visit, we will proceed to the River Nile to board a floating restaurant, which cruises along the river as we dine. Following our fascinating visit to the Pyramids of Giza and our exciting lunch experience, we shall return by coach to our awaiting ship.

Please note that there is approximately 2 hours of walking involved in this tour. This will include a number of steps at the riverboat (around 35). The riverboat is boarded by gangplank. For our convenience, there is a toilet onboard the coach and complimentary mineral water is available. Refreshments are served with lunch (likely to be buffet-style), including a glass of local wine or a bottle of local beer.

DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2007 CANARIES & MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES