Historical Egypt with Luxury Nile Cruise
See iconic historic sites in Egypt, enjoy great hotel accommodation and take a luxury cruise along the River Nile on this wonderful guided cultural tour of Egypt for over 50s travellers. Egypt is a magical place to explore. This wonderful adventure brings you within reach of all the main sights – the Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Philae Temple complex, , Karnak and the Valley of the Kings – and includes a six-night cruise on the River Nile.
Your Tour Includes
TRAVEL
Included travel insurance
Return flights and transfers
Tourist visa for full British Citizens resident in the UK
ACCOMMODATION
6 nights in hotels and 6 on board cruise ship
Porterage at all hotels and on the ship
EXPERIENCES
Tour Manager
Aswan High Dam visit
Temple of Philae visit
Cairo tour and Egyptian Museum visit
The Valleys of the Kings and Queens visit
Trip on a Felucca - traditional sailing ship
FOOD & DRINK
Welcome drink reception
All breakfasts, lunches and dinners
Free bar open 12 hours a day in your hotels and on board your ship*
Local wines, beers and soft drinks with lunch and dinner throughout the tour
Day 1 UK to Cairo
Fly to Cairo and stay three nights at the 5-star Pyramisa Cairo (4Q). Set in the heart of the city, this 377-room hotel is close to a downtown shopping area.
Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2 Sightseeing tour of Cairo
An included tour of Egypt's compelling capital visits the Citadel including the Mohammed Ali Mosque and the bazaar.
This afternoon, an included excursion visits the world-famous Egyptian Museum, which houses the world’s largest collection of pharaonic antiquities, including artefacts from Tutankhamun's tomb.
Meals Included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 3 Cairo
An optional morning tour visits Memphis and Sakkara.
An optional afternoon trip visits the Pyramids and Sphinx.
Meals Included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 4 Cairo to Aswan
Fly to Aswan (one hour and 30 minutes) for three nights at the 450-room 5-star Pyramisa Island Resort (4Q).
Meals Included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 5 At leisure in Aswan
Enjoy some free time in Aswan, which occupies a beautiful setting on the Nile.
Meals Included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 6 Aswan High Dam
Look forward to your included trip to Aswan High Dam and the Philae Temple complex, painstakingly recreated on a new site after it's original site was deluged by Lake Nasser.
Meals Included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 7 Aswan - Luxor
Travel to Luxor by train (three hours) through scenic countryside and board MS Nile Plaza (5⚓) for a six-night Nile cruise.
Meals Included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 8 Kom Ombo - Aswan
Sail to Kom Ombo in the morning and visit the ancient temple dedicated to Horus and Sobek. Continue sailing to Aswan where you moor overnight.
Meals Included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 9 Aswan
An optional trip visits Abu Simbel and the temples of Ramses II. This afternoon, enjoy an included traditional felucca cruise.
Meals Included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 10 Aswan - Edfu
Spend the morning at leisure. This afternoon, continue your river cruise to Edfu on the west bank of the Nile.
Meals Included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 11 Edfu - Luxor
Spend the morning at leisure then continue to Luxor where you will moor overnight. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner. Perhaps join an optional excursion to a Sound and Light show.
Meals Included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 12 Valleys of the Kings and Queens
You'll pass the Colossi of Memnon, gigantic statues that once guarded the funerary temple of Amenophis III,on today's included excursion. The highlight will undoubtedly be a visit the City of the Dead in Thebes where you can walk through the Valleys of the Kings and Queens. In the afternoon, perhaps take the opportunity to visit the Karnak and Luxor Temples on an optional excursion.
Meals Included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 13 Luxor-UK
Travel to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
Meals Included: Breakfast
