Combine the wonders of Cairo with a four night cruise (full board on the cruise) on the legendary river Nile. Enjoy the remarkable Temples and Tombs of Upper Egypt and visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx. Spend thee nights in a four star Cairo Hotel.
Day 1: Fly direct to Luxor. You will be met on arrival taken to your Nile cruise boat for a four night cruise.
Day 2: Morning visit to the Valley of the Kings - the site of Tutankhamen's tomb, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Queens. Final stop of the day will be at the Colossi of Memnon before arriving back at the boat in time for lunch. Afternoon at leisure whilst the boat sails to Edfu via the Esna lock.
Day 3: Morning visit to the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the god Horus and the largest, most preserved temple in Egypt. Afternoon set sail for Aswan.
Day 4: Morning excursion to the High Dam, the Old Granite Quarries and the Unfinished Obelisk. There is also a trip by boat to the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and occupying a picturesque location on an island.
Day 5: Fly from Aswan to Cairo for a 3 night stay at the Sofitel Sphinx Hotel (bed and breakfast terms).
Day 6: Today you have the opportunity of an optional morning excursion to see the Great Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx. Afternoon at leisure, time to relax by the pool or to do some shopping in the many bazaars.
Day 7: Take an optional morning excursion to the Egyptian Museum to see the treasures of Tutankhamen. In the evening take an optional trip to see the Sound and Light show at the Pyramids.
Day 8: Fly to Luxor and onward flight to the UK. Alternatively you could extend your stay in Egypt and spend a relaxing week by the sea in El Gouna.
Price guide: from £1099 per person based on two persons sharing and including flights.
Alternative option is to spend last three nights in Luxor instead of Cairo:
Day 5: Transfer from Aswan by road to Luxor (approx 3 hours) for a 3 night stay at the Steignenberger Nile Palace.
Day 6: A half day trip to visit the Luxor and Karnak Temples is included. Afternoon at leisure, time to relax by the pool or to do some shopping.
Day 7: Today there is the opportunity to take an optional excursion by boat to see the lovely Denderah Temple.
Day 8: Morning at leisure. Late afternoon transfer to Luxor airport.
Alternatively you could extend your stay in Egypt and spend a relaxing week by the sea in El Gouna.
Price guide: from £899 per person based on two persons sharing and including flights.
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