Travel the full length of Egypt on this holiday that takes you from Cairo to Aswan and back in a rich tapestry of history taking in ancient sites from the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms of Pharaonic Egypt.
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.
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: Giza Plateau - Pyramids & Sphinx, Egyptian Museum & Tutankhamen's treasure, Citadel of el Saladin, Valley of the Kings, Philae Temple, Edfu Temple, Karnak and Luxor Temples, Aswan.
:: 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).
:: 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.
:: 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
:: Opportunity to take part in an optional excursion.
Afternoon - Free, at leisure:: Opportunity to take part in an optional excursion.
:: Overnight in Cairo
:: With the assistance of your guide, explore The Citadel - Stronghold of Saladin and the Mosque of Mohamed Ali.
Afternoon - City Tour:: Sit back and enjoy a tour of the busy Cairo metropolis. As your driver skillfully negotiates the busy Cairo traffic, your guide will provide you with a wealth of information on the places of interest, both ancient and modern.
Overnight - Cairo
:: Transfer to Cairo Airport for flight to Luxor
:: Embarkation on Cruise Ship before Lunch
:: Overnight in 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 - Esna:: Sail to Esna, pass the Lock, and sail to Edfu
:: Captain's Cocktail Reception
:: Overnight Sailing
:: Visit the Temple of Horus, one of the most complete pieces of architecture in Egypt dedicated to the Egyptian god Horus son of Osiris.
Afternoon - Sail to Aswan:: Afternoon Free - at leisure.
:: Evening Galabaia Party.
:: Overnight in Aswan.
:: Visit the Temple dedicated to Isis on Philea Island then visit High Dam passing by the Old Dam of Aswan.
Afternoon - at leisure:: Free Time - at leisure
:: Overnight - Aswan
:: View of the Elephantine Island, the Botanical Gardens, and the Agha Khan Mausoleum by Felucca.
Afternoon - Kom Ombo / Edfu:: Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the Temple shared by the two Gods; Sobek and Horus.
:: Continue sailing to Edfu.
:: Overnight - Edfu
:: Sail to Esna, Cross the Lock and continue to Luxor.
Afternoon - Sail to Luxor:: Belly Dancer or Nubian Show.
:: Arrive to Luxor.
:: Overnight - Luxor.
:: Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples.
Afternoon - Free, at leisure:: Overnight - Luxor.
:: Disembarkation after Breakfast
:: Check-in to Hotel
:: Opportunity for buying souveniers and shopping for bargains.
:: Overnight - Luxor.
:: Opportunity to take part in one of the optional excursions.
:: (Option - take a dawn flight in a hot-air balloon over the West Bank and Valley of the Kings.)
:: Opportunity for buying souveniers and shopping for bargains.
:: Overnight - Luxor.
:: Check-out of Hotel
:: Transfer to Train Station or Airport for transfer back to Cairo.
:: Journey to Airport
:: Airport and onward journey home.
NB: Order of itinerary can vary depending on days of travel