Cairo (3nts) - Nile cruise (7nts) Sun Boat III - Cairo (1nt)
Day 1 - London/CairoArriving in Egypt's bustling capital on British Airways from London-Heathrow, you will be transferred to your hotel. Day 2 - Cairo
Today starts with a visit to Memphis and nearby Sakkara, dominated by the stepped pyramid of Zoser I. Later, visit the mystical pyramids at Giza and the Solar Boat Museum. Day 3 - Cairo
This morning, a tour of the Egyptian Antiquities Museum leads you to the treasures of Tutankhamun and the Mummies Room. After lunch, explore medieval Cairo, including the Mosque of Mohammed Ali and the 14th century Sultan Hassan Mosque, then wander through the Khan el Khalili Bazaar. Day 4 - Cairo/Aswan
This morning you fly to Aswan, to join Sun Boat III, spending the next seven nights afloat. You may take an optional early morning excursion to Abu Simbel. After lunch enjoy a felucca cruise around the islands of the Nile, followed by a visit to the Nubian Museum.Day 5 - Aswan
Invoke the healing powers of the goddess Isis with a visit to the Temple of Philae and the delightful Temple of Isis. See how obelisks were made in the Ancient Granite Quarries, followed by a visit to the gigantic Aswan High Dam. After lunch enjoy time at leisure on board or take the time to visit the spice market. Day 6 - Aswan/Kom Ombo/Edfu
Enjoy breakfast whilst you set sail for Kom Ombo where mummified crocodiles await your arrival at the Temple of Sobek and this afternoon sail to Edfu to see the Temple of Horus.Days 7 to 8 - Esna/Luxor
In the morning set sail for Esna to visit the Greco-Roman Temple of Khnum. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of cruising onto Luxor. The next day explore the Valley of the Kings and Queens and the Temples of Hatshepsut and Karnak. Day 9 - Luxor/Nagaa Hammadi/Qena
Early sailing to Nagaa Hammadi where you will arrive after lunch. Drive to Abydos, closely associated with the legend of Osiris and see the seven-sanctuaried temple, then cruise onto Qena. Day 10 - Qena/Luxor
Today visit the Temple of Hathor at Dendarah, then sail back to Luxor to visit the Temple of Luxor. Day 11 - Luxor/Cairo
After breakfast, take your flight to Cairo with the rest of the day at leisure and a last night at your hotel. Alternatively extend your stay and relax at The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh on the Red Sea. Day 12 - Cairo/London
Morning departure to London-Heathrow arriving early afternoon.Note - cruise also operates in reverse Ask your consultant for details about our Alexandria or Siwa extension.
| Prices (from)Gold |
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| 1 Jan - 30 Apr |
£2,862 |
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| 1 May - 31 Aug |
£2,386 |
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| 1 Sep - 31 Dec |
£2,862 |
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| Prices (from)Silver |
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| 1 Jan - 30 Apr |
£2,771 |
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| 1 May - 31 Aug |
£2,304 |
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| 1 Sep - 31 Dec |
£2,787 |
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per person inclusive of international flights, full board (except bed & breakfast in Cairo and no lunch on day 11) based in a Standard Room and a Nile Deck Cabin. Private vehicles and guides can be arranged, prices on request.