Inclusive Over-50s Nile River History Cruise
Inclusive Over-50s Nile River History Cruise
Inclusive Over-50s Nile River History Cruise
Inclusive Over-50s Nile River History Cruise
Inclusive Over-50s Nile River History Cruise
Inclusive Over-50s Nile River History Cruise
Inclusive Over-50s Nile River History Cruise
Inclusive Over-50s Nile River History Cruise

Inclusive Over-50s Nile River History Cruise

Enjoy a luxurious over 50s River Nile cruise and historical tour at an amazing low cost, with expert guides to explain the most famous remains of ancient Egypt. Along the banks of the Nile lie some of the finest archaeological sites in the world. Marvel at Egypt’s ancient treasures, including the Valley of the Kings, on this rewarding journey aboard a luxury river cruise ship.

An experienced host will sail with you, and Egyptologists will join included excursions and help provide a deeper insight into the sites you visit.

Take a look at our ‘What to Discover’ section below. It’s full of helpful tips, interesting facts and insider information to make the very most of this once in a lifetime trip.

Your Tour Includes

TRAVEL
Return flights and transfers
Included travel insurance
Tourist visa for full British Citizens resident in the UK

ACCOMMODATION
7 nights all inclusive on board cruise ship, 3 nights full board at hotel
Porterage aboard the ship

EXPERIENCES
Tour Manager
The Valley of the Kings and Tutankhamun's Tomb
Tomb of Ramses VI
Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon
Temples of Karnak and Luxor
Kom Ombo Temple ruins
Visiting Aswan High Dam
Visit the Nubian Museum in Aswan
Temple of Philae visit
Traditional Felucca cruise to the botanical gardens on Kitchener's Island

FOOD & DRINK
Welcome drink reception
Free bar open 11 hours a day on board ship
29 meals: 10 breakfasts (B), 9 lunches (L) and 10 dinners (D)
Two local drinks with lunch and with dinner during hotel stay
Local wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner (on board Livingstone only)

Day 1 UK-Luxor

Fly to Luxor and transfer to the 5-star Sonesta St George (4Q+), for a three-night stay on a full-board basis.

Located on the east bank of the Nile, the hotel has a number of restaurants, bar, lounge, fitness centre, swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and steam bath (extra charge). Most of the 322 rooms have a balcony, plus television, minibar, air conditioning, safety deposit box, hairdryer and free Wi-Fi.

Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2 Luxor

Enjoy the day at leisure.

Meals Included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 3 Luxor

Today is at leisure to enjoy the hotel facilities or explore independently. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to Denderah.

Meals Included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 4 Luxor

Travel to the port and embark your all-inclusive 7 night Nile cruise ship, MS Livingstone (5⚓).

You’ll remain moored here overnight so you can enjoy an included excursion to Luxor’s Ancient Egyptian temple complex, and perhaps an optional excursion to Luxor’s West Bank, the gateway to the amazing Valley of the Kings.

Meals Included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 5 Luxor-Edfu

Tour the West Bank and the Valley of the Kings, where 62 rock-cut tombs of the Pharaohs have been unearthed, including that of Ramses VI and Tutankhamun.

Next, visit Hatshepsut Temple and the two Colossi of Memnon. Later you sail to Edfu, where you will moor overnight.

Meals Included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 6 Edfu-Kom Ombo-Aswan

Sail to Kom Ombo and visit Kom Ombo Temple, which is split in two and built on a high dune overlooking the Nile. Continue to Aswan where you’ll moor for three nights.

Meals Included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 7 Aswan

Discover the Aswan High Dam, then travel by motorboat to Agilka Island where one of the most beautiful temples, the Temple of Philae, was relocated. You'll also visit the fascinating Nubian Museum today. Perhaps enjoy an optional sound and light show here this evening. Moor overnight in Aswan.

Meals Included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 8 Aswan

Enjoy the morning at leisure in this enchanting riverside city, or perhaps join an optional excursion to Abu Simbel, which dates back to 1264 BC. This afternoon, an included excursion takes you on a short ride by felucca to the botanical gardens on Kitchener’s Island, a peaceful paradise of exotic birds and colourful flowers. You will stay on board in Aswan overnight.

Meals Included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 9 Aswan to Luxor

Enjoy a leisurely day cruising back to Luxor, where you’ll moor for the remainder of your holiday.

Meals Included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 10 Luxor: Karnak Temples

View the temples of Karnak on an included excursion. The site is a vast complex with three main temples and seven smaller ones, which are thought to cover the entire site of the ancient city of Thebes. Perhaps join an optional excursion to a Sound and Light show.

Meals Included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 11 Luxor-UK

Travel to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Map of tour Inclusive Over-50s Nile River History Cruise
11 days from £1,649.00 inc. flights
Starts in: Luxor
Ends in: Luxor
Group: Over 50s
Tour Type: Scenic / Nature, Cultural, Historical, River Cruise
Max. Group Size: Not Known
Tour ID: 0000225