| An ideal short
tour for visitors with limited time or for returning guests, combining
the highlights of Upper Egypt with time in Cairo.
MONDAY - Depart from the UK for
your flight to Luxor. On arrival, you
will be met and transferred to the Presidential Nile cruise boat for an
evening check-in. Overnight in Luxor.
TUESDAY - After breakfast, the
morning is free to explore Luxor. 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 Necropolis of Thebes,
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, midmorning,
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, check out
of your cabin and 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.
In the evening, transfer to Aswan
airport for your flight to Cairo. On
arrival, you will be met and
transferred to the Sofitel Le Sphinx for
the next 3 nights. During your stay in
Cairo, you may sightsee
independently or pre-book your
excursions. Other hotels are also available.
MONDAY - Transfer to Cairo airport
for your return flight to the UK.
* Please ask 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. |
