CAIRO & NILE CRUISE I

  • Destination: Cairo | Nile Cruise
  • Duration: 7 Nights
  • Price From: £925

Having experiencing the rush of the busy Cairo Metropolis and gazed on the awe-inspiring pyramids and the fabulous treasures of Tutankhamen, it's time to relax as you are transported down the Nile in Pharaonic style.

This is truly a magnificent and breath-taking journey as you not only visit sites from ancient times, you will witness daily life unchanged for thousands of years still taking place on the banks of the Nile.

This Holiday Includes:

:: Bed and Breakfast in 3*, 4* or 5* accommodation.
:: Exclusive services of expert Tour Guide and qualified Egyptologist.
:: All local transfers in Egypt - e.g. airport, train stations etc.
:: Private transport to and from sites of antiquities, museums etc.
:: Entry fees to sites of antiquities, museums etc, as listed below.
:: Return flights from UK.

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INCLUDED TOURS

ITINERARY

Description:

We are delighted to suggest a number of Tours and Excursions that might be of interest to you. If there is something you would particularly like to see or place you would like to visit which is not shown below, please let us know in the "Additional Comments" section on the Enquiry Form and we will be pleased to send you details.

Visit: Pyramids at Giza, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Temple of Hatshepsut.


1st Day

Afternoon - Cairo

:: Arrival and Check-in at hotel.
:: Your room will be prepared ready for your arrival where you may freshen up before retiring to bed or spend a little time exploring your locality (depending upon timing of flights and your arrival).


2nd Day

Morning - Giza Plateau

:: Enjoy a leisurely morning in your hotel and surrounding area where you will have time to prepare for your first visit.
Giza Plateau
:: Pyramids of Khufu, Khafra and Menkaura.
:: The Great Sphinx and the Sphinx and Valley Temple of Khafra.
:: Tombs of the Nobles.

Afternoon - Egyptian Museum - Cairo

:: Visit to the Egyptian Museum - A guided tour of the museum that leads you through the wealth of treasures from the Old, Middle and New kingdoms and where you will discover for yourself the treasures of Tutankhamen.
:: There will be opportunities to buy souveniers and works of art throughout the day.
:: Overnight - Cairo


3rd Day

Morning - Aswan

:: Transfer to Cairo Airport for flight to Aswan
:: Embarkation on Cruise Ship before Lunch
:: Visit Philae Temples and the High Dam passing by the Old Aswan Dam

Afternoon - Kom Ombo

:: Sail to Kom Ombo
:: Visit the Temple Shared by two Gods Sobek and Horus.
:: Sail to Edfu and Overnight.


4th Day

Morning - Kom Ombo / Edfu

:: Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu
:: Overnight in Cairo.

Afternoon - Esna

:: Sail to Esna, pass the Lock, and sail to Luxor
:: Belly Dancer or Nubian Show
:: Overnight in Luxor


5th Day

Morning - Luxor

:: Cross to West Bank.
:: Visit the Valley of Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El-Deir El-Bahari and Colossi of Memnon

Afternoon - Luxor

:: Afternoon Free - at leisure.
:: Overnight in Luxor.


6th Day

Morning - Luxor - East Bank

:: Disembarkation after Breakfast.
:: Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples.

Afternoon

:: Evening - board Overnight Train for Cairo or Transfer to Airport for flight
:: Overnight - Cairo


7th Day

Morning - Cairo

:: Morning - at leisure
:: Opportunity to buy souveniers and for some last minute shopping.
:: Free optional visit to a Street Market (Souk)

Afternoon

:: Journey to Airport
:: Airport and onward journey home.

NB: Order of itinerary can operate in reverse depending on days of travel

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