Day:	Nile River Cruise and Cairo Itinerary:
1 - Monday	UK/Luxor, Egypt: Fly London Heathrow to Luxor. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your cruise vessel. Your first night will be spent in Luxor with accommodation on board.
2 - Tuesday	Luxor: A morning visit to the West Bank; including the Valley of the Kings and Queens, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. In the evening we sail to Edfu via Esna.
3 - Wednesday	Edfu/Kom Ombo: Morning visit to Edfu after which we sail to Kom Ombo to visit this famed temple. In the evening we set off to Aswan.
4 - Thursday	Aswan: Aswan: Aswan site seeing, the high dam, Philae Temple and unfinnished obelisk. Overnight in Aswan.
5 - Friday	Aswan/Kom Ombo: Early morning wake up call for optional Abu Simbel Excursion or spend the morning at leisure. In the afternoon an optional excurions to the Nubian Village via camel or boat can be arranged. late afternoon sail to Kom Ombo and a visit to Ptolemic Temple.
6 - Saturday	Kom Ombo/Luxor: The morning is free for you to pursue leisure activities as the cruise heads back to Luxor. After Dinner enjoy Belly Dancers.
7 - Sunday	Edfu/Esna/Luxor: Morning visit to the Karnak Temples, the papyrus museum and the traditional perfume shop. Explore the markets of Lusor for gifts and souvenirs. Evening optional excursion to Sound and light show at Karnak Tamples. Overnight in Luxor.
8 - Monday	Luxor to Cairo: Disembark after breakfast. Transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for two nights.
9 - Tuesday	Cairo: Day at leisure with the opportunity to participate in an optional excursion.
10 - Wednesday	Cairo/UK: Transfer to Cairo Airport for your return flight to the UK.

Please note: For operational reasons, the schedule of excursions and shore visits may vary in order.
This itinerary is possible departing the UK on a Saturdays and visiting Cairo prior to your cruise.

|| Itinerary || Accommodation || Prices 4* || Prices 5* || Prices 5* Deluxe || Optional Excursions ||

Departure Dates:	*4 Nile Cruise Prices (£)**
Departure Dates:	Twin	Single	Suite
01 May 08 - 31 Jul 08	799	979	-
01 Aug 08 - 18 Dec 08	895	1059	-
19 Dec 08 - 5 Jan 09	1099	1349	-
5 Jan 09 - 01 Apr 09	895	1059	-

|| Itinerary || Accommodation || Prices 4* || Prices 5* || Prices 5* Deluxe || Optional Excursions ||

MS Beau Soleil

Departure Dates:	*5 Deluxe Nile Cruise Prices (£)**
Departure Dates:	Twin	Single	Suite
01 May 08 - 31 Jul 08	895	1059	-
01 Aug 08 - 18 Dec 08	959	1135	-
19 Dec 08 - 5 Jan 09	1189	1459	-
5 Jan 09 - 01 Apr 09	959	1135	-

|| Itinerary || Accommodation || Prices 4* || Prices 5* || Prices 5* Deluxe || Optional Excursions ||

MS Al Jamila

Departure Dates:	*5 Deluxe Nile Cruise Prices (£)**
Departure Dates:	Twin	Single	Suite
01 May 08 - 31 Jul 08	998	1299	1179
01 Aug 08 - 18 Dec 08	1059	1399	1275
19 Dec 08 - 5 Jan 09	1399	1849	1749
5 Jan 09 - 01 Apr 09	1059	1399	1275

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Nile Cruise and Cairo Accommodation

Nile River Cruisers - 4 * Category MS Viking Premier or similar. 5* Category: , MS Beau Soleil or similar. 5* Deluxe Category: MS Al Jamila, MS Al Kaheela or similar
Designed to allow you to enjoy the panoramic views as much as possible, our vessels offer a spacious saloon bar and restaurant area as well as comfortable air-conditioned cabins with picture window, private bathroom and radio. The shaded sun deck is a great place to cool off after a day's sightseeing with a swim in the pool. All vessels offer exceptional comfort and standards of service.

Typical Cairo Hotel - 5* Category

Le Meridien Pyramids
Modern hotel with marvellous Pyramid views
A large hotel offering excellent facilities including a swim-in bar at the pool. Le Meridien has some of the best Pyramid views across the Giza plateau.

The Sofitel Le Sphinx
We highly recommend this recently refurbished hotel. Smaller than the other hotels located at the Giza plateau, the hotel has friendly service and spectacular views of the Pyramids. This Hotel is located in a magnificent park at the foot of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, 35 km from Cairo international airport. This 5 star hotel, offering 274 luxury rooms and suites, is the perfect base for a range of cultural and tourist activities, not to mention shopping. For sports and recreation, tennis, horse riding, golf, the casino, a gym with free use of the steam bath, sauna and Jacuzzi are all available close to the hotel. Two meeting rooms with audiovisual equipment.

Typical Cairo Hotel - 5* Deluxe Category

Cairo Sheraton
Situated on the banks of the Nile, the Cairo Sheraton offers a superb international standard of accommodation and facilities. All rooms and suites are well appointed and tastefully furnished with private bathroom, satellite TV, minibar and direct dial telephone. On-site facilities include a selection of bars and Egyptian and International restaurants, a swimming pool, shopping arcade and a superb health and fitness centre.

Mena House Oberoi
Located in the Giza area, close to the Pyramids, this historic hotel enjoys stunning views as well as magnificent mature gardens. All the spacious rooms and suites are air-conditioned and have satellite TV, telephone, minibar and a private bathroom. The hotel itself offers excellent facilities including a selection of fine restaurants and bars, swimming pools, tennis courts and extensive gardens.

Included in the price of your holiday

Return flights from the UK (Regional departures may be available and a supplement may apply) to Luxor and domestic sector as per itinerary - All overseas transfers in air-conditioned vehicles - Nile River cruise in outside cabins, including all meals, entertainment and excursion programme (optional excursions also available) - Cairo hotel on a bed and breakfast basis as per itinerary - all port and airport taxes - services of an English speaking local guide on board cruises.

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OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS - CAIRO
Giza Pyramids and Sphinx
If you only do one excursion while in Cairo, this has to be the one - the Pyramids and the Sphinx are truly unforgettable - £30 per person.

Memphis and Saqqarah
Visit the city of Memphis, united Egypt's first capital and see the magnificent stepped pyramid at Saqqarah - £35 half day per person.

Egyptian Museum
Egypt's premier museum of antiquities houses an impressive selection of artifacts including the treasures of Tutankhamun. - £27 half day per person.

Egyptian Museum, Bazaar, Citadel and Mohammed Ali Mosque
A fascinating full day tour encompassing the highlights of downtown Cairo - the views of the city from the Citadel are unforgettable - £55 full day per person

Egyptian Museum, Ahmad Ibn Tulun Mosque, Gayer Anderson Museum, Old Cairo and Bazaars.
A wonderfull excursion for those who want to see, more of what Cairo has to offer - £53 full day per person including lunch.

Son et Lumiere Giza
A spectacular sound and light show at Giza, set against the backdrop of the Pyramids - £35 per person.

Dinner onboard Nile Cruise Vessel
An enjoyable night on the nile viewing city lights - £30 per person.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS - LUXOR
Balloons over the West Bank
An incredible opportunity to view Luxor and the Valley of the Kings and Queens from the air - £180 per person.

Son et Lumiere
The setting for the Luxor sound and light show is the magnificent Temple of Karnak - £20 per person.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS - ASWAN

Abu Simbel
Visit the famed temple of Ramses II, considered by many to be the grandest in Egypt.
This excursion involves a round trip flight from Aswan - £125 per person.

CRUISE AND STAY - OUR RECOMMENDATION

Extra nights at the Isis Hotel, Luxor cost from on £24 per person on a twin share basis.

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Nile Cruise and Cairo

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Nile Cruise and Cairo Accommodation