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perfect tour to take in all the major historical sites of Egypt,
including the Pyramids and Sphinx at Cairo, the temples and tombs
of Luxor and Aswan’s Philae Temple.
FRIDAY - Depart from the UK for your flight to
Cairo. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your chosen
hotel for the next 3 nights. Prices below based on Sofitel Le Sphinx.
MONDAY - After breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport
for the short flight to Luxor. On arrival, you will be met and transferred
to your chosen Nile cruise boat.The rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight in Luxor. Prices below based on Presidential Cruises.
TUESDAY - In the morning, visit the Luxor Museum.
In the afternoon, visit the Temples of Karnak and Luxor on the East
Bank. Overnight in Luxor.
WEDNESDAY - In the morning, visit the highlights
of the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple
of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon,
sail via Esna Lock* to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.
THURSDAY - In the morning visit the Temple of Horus
in Edfu, before continuing along the Nile, mid-morning, to Kom Ombo.
In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris in Kom
Ombo, and then continue on to Aswan. Overnight in Aswan.
FRIDAY - After breakfast, spend the day exploring
the sights of Aswan, with a visit to the High Dam and the Temple
of Philae in the morning, and a relaxing trip on a felucca past
the Agha Khan Mausoleum and Elephantine Island in the afternoon.
Overnight in Aswan.
SATURDAY - Spend the morning at leisure in Aswan,
with the option of a trip to Abu Simbel. In the afternoon, sail
from Aswan to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.
SUNDAY - In the morning, sail from Edfu to Esna.
Visit the Temple of Khnum at Esna before crossing the lock* and
continuing on to Luxor in the
afternoon. Overnight in Luxor.
MONDAY - After breakfast, disembark your cruise
boat and transfer to Luxor airport for your return flight to the
UK.
Call Reservations for the full itinerary of your chosen Nile Cruise.
* Please call for details of the closure of Esna Lock. If you propose
to sail during this period, please check how your itinerary may
be affected with our Reservations Department, prior to booking.
It may be necessary to amend the itinerary due to prevailing local
circumstances.We will endeavour to provide you with as much notice
as possible. |
