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7 Night luxury Nile Cruise – Itinerary

Departing every week throughout the year

ALEXANDER THE GREAT SAMPLE 7 NIGHT ITINERARY
MON
Uk - Luxor - Depart from either London Gatwick or Manchester, fly direct to Luxor. On arrival transfer to the 5 star Old Winter Palace in Luxor for a stay of 1 night.
TUE
Luxor - Morning at leisure. In the afternoon you will be transferred to the Alexander The Great where upon you will take your first excursion to visit the temples of Luxor and Karnak. Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor
WED
Luxor - Esna - An early morning visit to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. On arrival back at the boat, a buffet lunch will be served and the boat will set sail for Esna. Afternoon tea will be served on The Club sun deck. In the evening enjoy a welcome cocktail and presentation of the yacht's crew in the lounge bar (smart dress). After an a la carte dinner in the restaurant, watch a Nubian dance show in the comfort of the lounge bar. At some stage during the evening the boat will pass through the lock at Esna then docks overnight.
THU
Esna - Kom Ombo - Early morning sail to Edfu. Wake up at leisure and after breakfast, visit the Temple of Edfu. Afterwards, the boat will sail to Kom Ombo while you enjoy lunch in the Red Fiesta restaurant. In the evening there will be an Egyptian BBQ dinner on the sun deck with the opportunity for guests to dress up in traditional Egyptian costumes. Overnight Kom Ombo.
FRI
Kom Ombo - Aswan - Early morning sail to Aswan. Morning tour by felucca (sail boat) around the islands. Lunch on board. In the afternoon, visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Philae. Overnight on board in Aswan.
SAT
Aswan - The day can be spent at leisure on board the boat or you may wish to take an optional excursion to Abu Simbel either by coach (approx £60) or by air (£100).
SUN
Aswan - Kom Ombo - Esna - Today the boat will sail to Kom Ombo in the early morning. After breakfast the day will begin with a morning visit on foot to the Temple of Kom Ombo. Afterwards the boat sails to Esna while lunch is served on board. Afternoon tea is served on The Club sun deck. Dinner, evening entertainment and overnight in Esna.
MON
Esna - luxor - Morning at leisure as the boat heads to Luxor. On arrival in Luxor, disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight or transfer to your next resort

Please note: Itinerary shown is indicative since order of sites visited may vary according to scheduling.

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