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Grand Tour Nile Cruise and Cairo Itinerary |
| 1 - Monday |
UK/Luxor,
Egypt: Afternoon departure from London Heathrow for your
flight to Luxor. On arrival, you will be met and transferred
to your Nile River cruiser. Modern Luxor, built upon the ancient
city of Thebes, is host to the largest collection of ancient
buildings in the world. |
| 2 - Tuesday |
Luxor/Esna:
In the morning, cross the Nile to the West Bank to see the
Valley of the Kings where the tombs of at least sixty ancient
Pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, are located. Today's excursion
highlights include visits to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
and the Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, set sail from
Luxor to Esna. |
| 3 - Wednesday |
Esna/Edfu:
Today starts with a visit to the Temple of the God Khnum
at Esna which contains many interesting reliefs and inscriptions.
Then it's back on board for the short cruise down to Edfu
to view the Temple of Horus. Dating from 327BC, this is the
most completely preserved temple in Egypt being in near perfect
condition. Later, we sail for Kom Ombo. |
| 4
- Thursday |
Edfu/Aswan:
Set on a sweeping bend in the Nile, the Temple of Kom
Ombo is dedicated jointly to Horus and the crocodile headed
God, Sobek. Your guided tour this morning will bring the Temple's
rich history to life. Lunch is served on board during the
short trip south to Aswan. In the afternoon, visit the High
Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the magnificent Temple of
Philae. |
| 5 - Friday |
Aswan/Cruising
Lake Nasser: After breakfast this morning, embark on a
short felucca cruise around Elephantine Island and Kitchener's
Island from where you may see the splendid botanical gardens
or view the Aga Khan Mausoleum which is situated on the western
bank of the Nile. Later, you will be transferred to your Lake Nasser Cruise ship. |
| 6 - Saturday |
Cruising
Lake Nasser: In the morning, sail to Qasr (Castle) Ibrim which still occupies its original position. Though now on an island, it was once situated on the eastern bank on the Nile. Then continue to Amadah Temple, built by Tuthmosis III and Amenhotep II before making your way to the rock cut Temple of Derr, which was at one time used as a Christian Church. |
| 7 - Sunday |
Cruising
Lake Nasser: Today's highlight is a guided excursion to
the famed Temple of Abu Simbel, built by the greatest of the
Pharaohs, Ramses II. It features four colossal statues of
the seated Pharaoh and was dedicated to the God Amum-Ra. The
Temple was moved to its present located in 1963 in an engineering
effort worthy of its original construction to save it from
the rising waters of Lake Nasser.
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- Monday |
Abu Simbel/Cairo:
After breakfast, disembark the M/S Eugenie in Abu Simbel and
transfer to the airport to board your flight to Cairo. On
arrival in Cairo you will be transferred back to your hotel.
The rest of your day is at leisure to visit some of Cairo's
famous sights including the Pyramids and Sphynx at Giza. |
| 9
- Tuesday |
Cairo:
Today you have the opportunity to discover some of the
excitement of Egypt's capital city or to visit some of her
many interesting sights including Saladin's citadel or Cairo's
Islamic quarter which boasts World Heritage listing. |
| 10
- Wednesday |
Cairo: Today you have the opportunity to discover some of the excitement of Egypt's capital city or to visit some of her many interesting sights including Saladin's citadel or Cairo's Islamic quarter which boasts World Heritage listing. |
| 11 - Thursday |
Cairo / UK: Transfer to the airport for your return flight to London Heathrow. |
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Egypt Departure Dates: |
Prices (£) - 5* Package |
Twin |
Single |
Nov - 10 Dec |
1249 |
1599 |
Year Round Departures |
1399 |
1649 |
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Grand Tour Nile Cruise and Cairo
Accommodation |
Nile
River Cruisers - 5* Category
MS Beau Soleil
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.
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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.
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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.
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Included
in the price of your holiday
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| Return flights from the UK (Regional
departures may be available and a supplement may apply) to
Cairo and domestic sectors as per itinerary - All overseas
transfers in air-conditioned vehicles - Nile River cruise/Lake
Nasser 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
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Egyptian
Museum and Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Egypt's premier museum of antiquities
houses an impressive selection of artifacts including the
treasures of Tutankhamun. The bazaar is the largest in Egypt
- £29 half day per person.
Giza, Memphis and Saqqarah
Visit Giza followed by the ancient city of Memphis,
united Egypt's first capital, to see the famous step pyramid
of Zoser, the Serapeum and some of the finest Old Kingdom
tombs in Egypt. Highly recommended - £49 full day
per person.
The 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
- £39 per person.
Son et Lumiere
A magnificent sound and light show at Giza, set against
the backdrop of the Pyramids - £20 per person.
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OPTIONAL
EXCURSIONS - LUXOR
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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. |
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