Experience everything the 7 day Cairo & Cruise itinerary has to offer but why not extend your cruise up to 7 days and enjoy the additional sites that are visited on this extended, more leisurely cruise.
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: Pyramids at Giza, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Temple of Hatshepsut, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo.
:: 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
:: 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
:: 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