Egypt

Classical Egypt

3 nights Cairo + 7 nights Nile Cruise

	10nts from £989 per person
	based on: 3nts 5L Sofitel Le Sphinx (BB) + 7nts 4L RA 1 Nile Cruise (full board) based on flights with EgyptAir, departing from Heathrow. Prices include transfers
	Call us to book 0844 770 4877
	For the most up to date prices, call reservations.

The perfect multi centre itinerary to take in the major historical sites of Egypt, including the Pyramids and Sphinx at Cairo, the temples and tombs of Luxor and Aswan’s Philae Temple.

Itinerary

Friday

Depart from the UK for your flight to Cairo. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel for the next 3 nights.

Monday

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport for the short flight to Luxor. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your chosen Nile cruise boat. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Luxor.

Tuesday

In the morning, visit the Luxor Museum. In the afternoon, visit the Temples of Karnak and Luxor on the East Bank. Overnight in Luxor.

Wednesday

In the morning, visit the highlights of the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, sail via Esna Lock* to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.

Thursday In the morning visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, before continuing along the Nile, mid-morning, to Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris in Kom Ombo, and then continue on to Aswan. Overnight in Aswan.

Friday

After breakfast, spend the day exploring the sights of Aswan, with a visit to the High Dam and the Temple of Philae in the morning, and a relaxing trip on a felucca past the Agha Khan Mausoleum and Elephantine Island in the afternoon. Overnight in Aswan.

Saturday

Spend the morning at leisure in Aswan, with the option of a trip to Abu Simbel. In the afternoon, sail from Aswan to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.

Sunday

In the morning, sail from Edfu to Esna. Visit the Temple of Khnum at Esna before crossing the lock* and continuing on to Luxor in the afternoon. Overnight in Luxor.

Monday

After breakfast, disembark your cruise boat and transfer to Luxor airport for your return flight to the UK.

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*Esna Lock subject to seasonal closures; see Nile Cruise itinerary for further information.

Alternative Itinerary

As an alternative to the itinerary above, take the cruise first and spend time in Cairo afterwards. During your stay in Cairo, you may sightsee independently or pre-book excursions. If you would prefer an alternative hotel in Cairo, call Reservations for a price.

Pricing & how to book

Please note that the prices above should only be used as a guideline; prices can go both up and down and are subject to forces beyond our control such as flight supplements added by scheduled airlines and currency fluctuations.

If you are planning to travel in the next few weeks, it's possible that your holiday may be eligible for late availability discounts. Our specialist Tailor-Made team are able to provide you quickly and accurately with the most up to date prices.

Due to their specialist nature, our multi-centre holidays are not bookable online - please call reservations for further information on 0844 770 4877.

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