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9-DAY EGYPT ENLIGHTENED TOUR

Contemplating the marvels of the Ancient Egyptian world in person can be a defining moment in your life, leaving you both inspired and incredulous.

So much is included in the price
• Return flights to and from the UK with BMI, and internal flights, including all UK taxes
• Visit the Pyramids of Giza and cruise the Nile, stopping off at Egypt’s remarkable and unforgettable temples.
• Sightseeing as specified with transfers and entrance fees included
• Local guides who’ll share their knowledge of the country, its history and culture

• Free time to explore independently
• 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
• Quality hotels throughout

Extend your Holiday
Once the travel bug bites you, it’s hard to return to normal life; but you can always put it off for a bit longer by booking an extension or stopover to give yourself a few more days’ holiday and a wealth of different experiences.

Lake Nasser Cruise Extension

Day 1 Aswan to Abu Simbel
After transferring to Abu Simbel, you’ll board the lovely M/S Abbas and set sail to visit the extraordinary Abu Simbel temple.

Days 2 & 3 Lake Nasser
Spend two glorious, relaxing days cruising Lake Nasser, with visits to Kasr Ibrim and Wadi El Seboua.

Day 4 Arrive Heathrow
Today you’ll transfer to Aswan for your flight home, via Cairo.
Meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners, in-flight
Overnight: 3 nights M/S Abbas
From £325 per person

Tour itinerary

Day 1 Depart Heathrow
Your flight lands in Cairo where you’ll transfer to your hotel.
Meals: In-flight
Hotel: Mövenpick Giza

Day 2 Cairo
On this morning’s tour you’ll visit famous Egyptian Museum, which includes Tutankhamun exhibition and the Royal Mummies Hall. In the afternoon you

can take Cairo at your own pace and we recommend you explore the Citadel

and the Khan El Kalili bazaar.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Mövenpick Giza.

Day 3 Cairo
Another half day tour takes you to the Pyramids at Giza and the Sphinx. This afternoon, you’re free to roam, or join an optional excursion to ancient Memphis. You also have the option of booking tickets to the Sound and Light show at the Pyramids.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Mövenpick Giza

Day 4 Cairo to Luxor
You’ll fly from Cairo to Luxor today and transfer to the Nile to board the M/S Hamees for a 4 night cruise. You’ll be served a welcome drink as you set sail along the East Bank to visit the Temples of Karnak. You’ll then continue on to the beautiful temple of Luxor, dedicated to the God Amun.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: M/S Hamees.

Day 5 Nile Cruise: West Bank and Esna
This morning you’ll visit the West Bank, the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens; the famous Royal burial places. You’ll see the temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari and the Colossi Memnon before sailing towards Edfu, passing through the lock at Esna.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: M/S Hamees.

Day 6 Nile Cruise: Edfu and Kom Ombo
After breakfast on board, you’ll embark on a morning visit to Horus Temple at Edfu. This Greek-built temple is one of the best-preserved in the Nile Valley. You’ll then sail on to Kom Ombo to visit the temple shared by the two Gods, Sobek and Haroeris, which is set on a bend in the river. Your cruise then continues on to Aswan to moor overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: M/S Hamees

Day 7 Nile Cruise: Aswan High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk
Your morning tour takes in Aswan’s High Dam, which took 11 years to build. You’ll then continue on to visit the Unfinished Obelisk, which was abandoned when it developed a crack during construction. Before lunch, you’ll also visit Philae Temple, another of the wonders of the ancient world, dedicated to the Goddess Isis. This afternoon, after lunch back on the cruise ship, you’ll board a traditional felucca on the Nile to sail over to Kitchener and Elephantine Islands.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: M/S Hamees.

Day 8 Aswan
When you arrive at Aswan, you’ll disembark and transfer to your hotel, unless you’ve booked a Lake Nasser cruise extension, or take an optional tour to see Abu Simbel.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Mövenpick Aswan

Day 9 Arrive Heathrow
You’ll transfer to Cairo for your flight to London.
Meals: Breakfast, In-flight