JANUARY 2024
APRIL 2024
9 DAYS | 8 NIGHTS | EGYPT
Nile Cruise & Aswan
Nile Cruise & Aswan
Unearth a wealth of ancient monuments and treasures in Egypt with the added insight of an expert Egyptologist and the comfort of five-star accommodation throughout. Stand at the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza and marvel at the colossal columns of the Temple of Karnak before boarding the MS Movenpick Royal Lily or Royal Lotus for a four-night premium cruise along the Nile. Visit the Valley of the Kings where some 62 pharaohs including Tutankhamun are entombed, before setting sail upstream to Aswan, also visiting the spectacular Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples en route. Sip sundowners from the pool bar or relax on the sun deck as you watch local life pass. In Aswan, the centre of Nubian culture, we stay on Elephantine Island with panoramic views of the Nile.
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9 days 8 nights
360° View of Nile
Pyramids of Giza
El Azhar Mosque
Karnak Temple& LuxorTemlpe
Valley of Kings
TRIP
Itinerary
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DAY 01: CAIRO
Hello
Cairo!
This premium adventure begins in Cairo, the capital of Egypt, where the modern world meets the old. There’s plenty packed into this holiday, but today is all about settling in. We’ll gather at the hotel for our welcome briefing, where we get to know each other a little better and meet our tour leader.
Accommodation: Cairo Marriott Zamalek (five-star)
DAY 02: CAIRO
Egyptian Museum &
El Azhar Mosque
Today, on our second day in Cairo, we pay a visit to the incredible Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which contains relics dating to 4000 BCE, including the fantastic riches of Tutankhamun’s tomb. Here is a unique opportunity to survey the many fabulous treasures of Egypt in one place and to set the scene for the rest of the tour.For the remainder of the day, we experience modern Cairo with visits to Al Azhar Mosque (the oldest mosque and university in Cairo but still very much in use) and the small alleyways and streets that make up Cairo bazaar. Please note, we will need to cover up at the mosque (long sleeves and trousers) and women will also need to cover their hair with a scarf.
Accommodation: Cairo Marriott Zamalek (five-star)Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 03: CAIRO
Pyramids of
Giza
After breakfast, we depart our hotel for a half-day tour of the Pyramids at Giza.Home to the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus and the timeless and enigmatic Sphinx; these great monuments to the afterlife defy the imagination. Only the throng of sightseers, Egyptian and foreign, milling around their huge foundations, keep the viewer in the 21st century.In the afternoon, there will be free time if you wish to relax by the hotel pool or take an optional excursion to Sakkara.
Accommodation: Cairo Marriott Zamalek (five-star)Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 04: LUXOR
Karnak &
Luxor Temple
We typically transfer to Cairo airport before sunrise for our flight to Luxor (flight times can vary). On arrival in Luxor, we visit Luxor Temple and the huge Karnak Temple complex on the east bank of the Nile. Built over 1,500 years, Karnak is a confusion of pylons, courtyards, halls and sanctuaries. The Hypostyle Hall here has 134 columns, some of which are more than 75ft (23m) high. Both temples are incredibly impressive. We arrive at our cruise boat in time for lunch on board before having free time in the afternoon to relax or explore Luxor.
Accommodation: MS Movenpick Royal Lily or Royal Lotus (five-star)Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 05 - 06: LUXOR
Valley of
The Kings
We begin Day 5 with a visit to the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of the Nile, which contains the once-hidden tombs of more than 60 pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, Seti I, Ramses III and IV.
One ticket allows us to see three tombs. The ticket usually allows entry into what are regarded as the most impressive tombs, but if you have time, a visit to the tomb of Ramses VI is also highly recommended. Visits to tombs are now strictly controlled to halt further deterioration of wall paintings – each tomb is periodically closed for several weeks. On return to our cruise boat, we begin our voyage along the Nile, travelling upstream from Luxor to Aswan.
Exact sailing and excursion times cannot be guaranteed for each trip, but we will visit the temples of Edfu, famous for its roofed inner temples and huge Pylon, and Kom Ombo.
The sunsets over the Nile are stunning and travelling from Luxor to Aswan, enjoying the beauty of the verdant landscape, make this journey special.
DAY 07: LUXOR
Nile
Cruise
Today there is the possibility for an optional visit to Philae Temple. In the 1970s, it was relocated by Unesco to Aglika Island after it became evident the original Philae site would submerge on completion of the Aswan High Dam. It represents a magnificent and enduring testament to both ancient and modern engineering. During this excursion, we will also visit Aswan High Dam and Cleopatra’s Unfinished Obelisk.
Later in the day, we enjoy a sunset sail on a felucca, a traditional wooden sailing boat. Feluccas have been a fixture on the Nile for centuries and are used in the protected waters of the Red Sea and eastern Mediterranean. The deck is strewn with soft colourful cushions and rugs and equipped with a canopy offering shade.
We spend our last evening on board the MS Movenpick Royal Lily or Royal Lotus.
DAY 08: ASWAN
Explore
Aswan
Aswan is a laid-back town that reflects the character of its largely Nubian inhabitants, known for being friendly and hospitable. By virtue of its position on the old caravan route, it has always been a trading centre and we thoroughly recommend a visit to the packed bazaar today where merchants display a wealth of exotic spices, carpets, leather goods and countless other wares.
Today there is also the option (for those who are interested) to visit Abu Simbel, 185mi (300km) to the south through the Nubian Desert. The optional bus tour starts at 3.30am/4am when we get picked up from the boat. A breakfast box is provided. Around 8am, we arrive at the destination, where we have around three hours to visit the temples. For those who do take the optional excursion to Abu Simbel, you will arrive at the hotel in Aswan around 3pm.
Accommodation: Movenpick Resort, Aswan (five-star)Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 09: ASWAN
Adiós
Aswan!
This unforgettable trip through Egypt ends after breakfast. Either make your way home or, if you’d like a post-adventure relax, speak to your sales representative about extending your stay at the marvellous Movenpick Resort.
Meals included: Breakfast
TRIP
Itinerary
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DAY 01: CAIRO
Hello
Cairo!
This premium adventure begins in Cairo, the capital of Egypt, where the modern world meets the old. There’s plenty packed into this holiday, but today is all about settling in. We’ll gather at the hotel for our welcome briefing, where we get to know each other a little better and meet our tour leader.
Accommodation: Cairo Marriott Zamalek (five-star)
DAY 02: CAIRO
Egyptian Museum &
El Azhar Mosque
Today, on our second day in Cairo, we pay a visit to the incredible Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which contains relics dating to 4000 BCE, including the fantastic riches of Tutankhamun’s tomb. Here is a unique opportunity to survey the many fabulous treasures of Egypt in one place and to set the scene for the rest of the tour.For the remainder of the day, we experience modern Cairo with visits to Al Azhar Mosque (the oldest mosque and university in Cairo but still very much in use) and the small alleyways and streets that make up Cairo bazaar. Please note, we will need to cover up at the mosque (long sleeves and trousers) and women will also need to cover their hair with a scarf.
Accommodation: Cairo Marriott Zamalek (five-star)Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 03: CAIRO
Pyramids of
Giza
After breakfast, we depart our hotel for a half-day tour of the Pyramids at Giza.Home to the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus and the timeless and enigmatic Sphinx; these great monuments to the afterlife defy the imagination. Only the throng of sightseers, Egyptian and foreign, milling around their huge foundations, keep the viewer in the 21st century.In the afternoon, there will be free time if you wish to relax by the hotel pool or take an optional excursion to Sakkara.
Accommodation: Cairo Marriott Zamalek (five-star)Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 04: LUXOR
Karnak &
Luxor Temple
We typically transfer to Cairo airport before sunrise for our flight to Luxor (flight times can vary). On arrival in Luxor, we visit Luxor Temple and the huge Karnak Temple complex on the east bank of the Nile. Built over 1,500 years, Karnak is a confusion of pylons, courtyards, halls and sanctuaries. The Hypostyle Hall here has 134 columns, some of which are more than 75ft (23m) high. Both temples are incredibly impressive. We arrive at our cruise boat in time for lunch on board before having free time in the afternoon to relax or explore Luxor.
Accommodation: MS Movenpick Royal Lily or Royal Lotus (five-star)Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 05 - 06: LUXOR
Valley of
The Kings
We begin Day 5 with a visit to the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of the Nile, which contains the once-hidden tombs of more than 60 pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, Seti I, Ramses III and IV.
One ticket allows us to see three tombs. The ticket usually allows entry into what are regarded as the most impressive tombs, but if you have time, a visit to the tomb of Ramses VI is also highly recommended. Visits to tombs are now strictly controlled to halt further deterioration of wall paintings – each tomb is periodically closed for several weeks. On return to our cruise boat, we begin our voyage along the Nile, travelling upstream from Luxor to Aswan.
Exact sailing and excursion times cannot be guaranteed for each trip, but we will visit the temples of Edfu, famous for its roofed inner temples and huge Pylon, and Kom Ombo.
The sunsets over the Nile are stunning and travelling from Luxor to Aswan, enjoying the beauty of the verdant landscape, make this journey special.
DAY 07: LUXOR
Nile
Cruise
Today there is the possibility for an optional visit to Philae Temple. In the 1970s, it was relocated by Unesco to Aglika Island after it became evident the original Philae site would submerge on completion of the Aswan High Dam. It represents a magnificent and enduring testament to both ancient and modern engineering. During this excursion, we will also visit Aswan High Dam and Cleopatra’s Unfinished Obelisk.
Later in the day, we enjoy a sunset sail on a felucca, a traditional wooden sailing boat. Feluccas have been a fixture on the Nile for centuries and are used in the protected waters of the Red Sea and eastern Mediterranean. The deck is strewn with soft colourful cushions and rugs and equipped with a canopy offering shade.
We spend our last evening on board the MS Movenpick Royal Lily or Royal Lotus.
DAY 08: ASWAN
Explore
Aswan
Aswan is a laid-back town that reflects the character of its largely Nubian inhabitants, known for being friendly and hospitable. By virtue of its position on the old caravan route, it has always been a trading centre and we thoroughly recommend a visit to the packed bazaar today where merchants display a wealth of exotic spices, carpets, leather goods and countless other wares.
Today there is also the option (for those who are interested) to visit Abu Simbel, 185mi (300km) to the south through the Nubian Desert. The optional bus tour starts at 3.30am/4am when we get picked up from the boat. A breakfast box is provided. Around 8am, we arrive at the destination, where we have around three hours to visit the temples. For those who do take the optional excursion to Abu Simbel, you will arrive at the hotel in Aswan around 3pm.
Accommodation: Movenpick Resort, Aswan (five-star)Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 09: ASWAN
Adiós
Aswan!
This unforgettable trip through Egypt ends after breakfast. Either make your way home or, if you’d like a post-adventure relax, speak to your sales representative about extending your stay at the marvellous Movenpick Resort.
Meals included: Breakfast
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What's
Included
All breakfasts, four lunches, four dinners
All accommodation
Tips for local staff
Named tour leader, chosen for their experience and great customer feedback
All transport and listed activities
Free group arrival and departure transfers available
What's not
Included
Tip for the leader
Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request)
Visas or vaccinations