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8 days from £898

excluding international flights

DAY 1 – Arrival in Cairo.

On arrival in Cairo you will be met in the baggage hall by our representative who will assist you through customs. You will then be taken by private car direct to your hotel. Recommended flight from London: bmi from London Heathrow (see below). If you are travelling from a country other than the UK we would be happy to give you guidance on your flight options.

DAY 2 – Pyramids, Sphinx and Solar Boat Museum.

Morning visit to the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Solar Boat Museum [more]. The afternoon is free, with the option of visiting the site of ancientMemphis and the funerary complex of Zoser at Saqqara [more].  In the evening there is the option of attending the Sound and Light Performance at the Pyramids [more].
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 3 – The Egyptian Museum.

Morning visit to the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities [more].Return to your hotel in Giza for lunch, or you may choose to stay on inthe city and enjoy one of 3 optional excursions in the Old City ofCairo: The Citadel of Saladin, Mosque of Mohamed Ali and the Khanal-Khalili bazaar [more], Islamic Cairo [more], or The Coptic Museum and the Gayer-Anderson House [more].
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 4 – Fly to Luxor to join your Nile Cruise.  Western Thebes.

An early wake-up call and breakfast, followed by your private transfer to Cairo Airport for the flight to Luxor. On arrival you will be met and transferred direct to the M.S. Sun Ray in time for the morning visit to the magnificent archaeological remains of Western Thebes [more].  Return to your cruise ship for an afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Luxor.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner.

DAY 5 - Luxor and Karnak Temples.

As ancient Thebes,Luxor was the capital of Egypt’s New Kingdom(1550-1069 BC) and has attracted tourists and travellers since Greek and Romantimes with its incomparable wealth of monuments. In the morning there are included visits to the two great Pharaonic temples of the East Bank: Karnak and Luxor temples [more].  Drive to Esna to rejoin the M.S. Sun Ray and then sail to Edfu for overnight.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner. 

DAY 6 - Edfu and Kom Ombo temples.  Sail to Aswan.

After breakfast step ashore to visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu (pictured) [more]. Return to your cruise ship and sail to Kom Ombo [more]. Continue sailing to Awan, where the ship will moor for the night.
Meals included:Full breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner.

DAY 7 – Aswan High Dam and Philae.  Felucca Ride.

Aswan, gateway to Nubia, is situated downriver from the First Cataracton the Nile. It was here that the British built a dam between 1898 and1902, but this was superseded by the Aswan High Dam, constructed byPresident Nasser in the 1960s, resulting in the creation of LakeNasser, the largest artificial lake in the world. In the morning youwill visit the city's highlights, including the Temple of Philae [more]. In the afternoon enjoy a late afternoon sail by felucca, the traditional Nile sailing boat.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner.

DAY 8 – Fly back to Cairo to connect with your homeward flight.

Morning free, with the option of taking the optional excursion by air to the temples of Abu Simbel. In the afternoon fly back to Cairo to connect with your homeward flight.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

EXTEND YOUR STAY IN EGYPT

After your cruise, why not spend a few days in Aswan?

ASWAN, GATEWAY TO NUBIA

Aswan is the ideal place for a few days of relaxation at the end of your holiday, giving you time to reflect on the many wonders you have seen in your journey along the Nile. We recommend the excellent Movenpick Resort [more], located on Elephantine Island and offering a regular shuttle boat service to the Aswan corniche.  Prices from £30 to £65 per person per night (including full breakfast) according to season.

International Flights

We recommend the services of bmi from LondonHeathrow. Flights are non-stop and have a choice of classes. Currenttimings (subject to possible change) are as follows:
Heathrow/Cairo. Depart at 09.15; arrive Cairo at 16.15
Cairo/Heathrow. Depart at 17.10; arrive Heathrow at 20.45

Images of Egypt (Tour Reference: WDEG008)
2010 Departures
Price per person based on a minimum of two persons travelling together:

Single Room Supplements on request.

The price includes:

• Scheduled domestic flights on EgyptAir from Cairo to Luxor and from Aswan to Cairo, including local airport taxes.
• Hotel accommodation as listed above in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• 7 full breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners as shown in the itinerary. During the M.S. Sun Ray cruise, a light afternoon tea will also be served.
• Private transfers at each location.
• All sightseeing as shown (unless indicated as ‘optional’), including entrance fees.
• The services of a private guide for the included sightseeing in Cairo. During the cruise you will join other passengers and have the services of the boat’s English-speaking guide.

Not included in the price:

• International flights (see our recommendation above). We are happy to discuss the flights with you and give you further guidance.
• Optional sightseeing. It is recommended that the optional excursion by air to Abu Simbel is booked prior to your departure from the UK (current price £160 per person).
• International airport taxes.
• Tipping. We will be pleased to give guidance in this often sensitive matter.
• Your Egyptian visa.  This can be obtained on arrival at Cairo Airport (no forms or photos needed).  The current cost is 15 US dollars per visa.
  

A deposit of £250 per person is required at the time of booking. The balance of the price for your travel arrangements must be paid at least 8 weeks before your departure date.