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NILE CRUISES

Discover the wonders of the Nile, encompassing 5000 years of history, from the comfort of a 5* cruise boat. We feature several choices of Nile Cruise, all offered on a full board basis (includes all meals; drinks not included).

In the company of an expert Egyptologist, explore the fascinating sights of Luxor and Aswan and many of Egypt's key historical sites, including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Luxor Temple.

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Nile Cruise Special Offers

Nile Cruise boats:
5* Presidential Nile Cruises	5*+ Sonesta St George 1
5* Movenpick Radamis 1	5* Movenpick Radamis 2
4* RA 1	5* RA 2
5*+ Oberoi Philae	5*+ Oberoi Zahra
5*+ Sonesta Nile Goddess

Luxor & Aswan information
7 night sample Nile Cruise itinerary
Lake Nasser Cruises

Sample 7 night Nile Cruise itinerary
Itineraries may differ, but below is a sample 7 night itinerary, cruising from Luxor to Aswan and back. The 4 night cruise itinerary consists of the first four nights (Monday to Thursday), excluding the Tuesday visit to Luxor Museum. For more details or a confirmed itinerary, call our specialist reservations team on 020 8418 2500.

Please note the Oberoi Zahra and Oberoi Philae run on different itineraries.

MONDAY Depart from the UK for your flight to Luxor. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your chosen Nile cruise boat for an evening check-in. 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.

*Please note that the Esna Lock may be closed 1-30 June 2009 for essential maintenance works. These dates are subject to change, and may affect your planned itinerary; please contact reservations at time of booking for further details.

Nile Cruise Special Offers

All Nile Cruises include a full itinerary of excursions (see above for details).

Departing	Airport	Nts	Board	Hotel	Prices from
NO MANCHESTER SUPPLEMENT 6, 13 & 20 July 2009
6 Jul	LGW/MAN	7	FB	5* Movenpick Radamis 1	£469
6 Jul	LGW/MAN	7	FB	5* Presidential Nile Cruise	£489
13 Jul	LGW/MAN	7	FB	5* RA 2	£545
14 Jul	LGW	14	varies	Multi-centre: Nile Cruise & Luxor 7nts FB 4* RA1 Nile Cruise + 7nts BB 5* Maritim Jolie Ville Luxor	£815
20 Jul	LGW/MAN	7	FB	5*+ Sonesta St. George I	£859
20 Jul	LGW/MAN	7	FB	5* Movenpick Radamis 1	£549
20 Jul	LGW/MAN	7	FB	5* RA 2	£599
20 Jul	LGW	14	varies	Multi-centre: Nile Cruise, Cairo & Luxor 7nts FB 5* Presidential Nile Cruise + 3nts BB 5* Sofitel Le Sphinx Cairo + 4nts BB 5* Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor	£1105
20 Jul	LGW	14	varies	Multi-centre: Nile Cruise, Cairo & Hurghada 7nts FB 5* Presidential Nile Cruise + 3nts BB 5* Sofitel Le Sphinx Cairo + 4nts AI 5* Hilton Plaza Hurghada	£1225
27 Jul	LGW	7	FB	5* Presidential Nile Cruise	£749
3-17 Aug	MAN	7	FB	5*+ Sonesta St. George I	£1085
3-31 Aug	LGW	7	FB	4* RA I	£725
10-31 Aug	LGW	7	FB	5* Movenpick Radamis 2	£825
10 Aug	LGW	7	varies	Multi-centre: Nile Cruise & Aswan 4nts FB 5* Presidential Nile Cruise + 3nts BB 5* Movenpick Aswan	£859
10 Aug	LGW	14	varies	Multi-centre: Nile Cruise & El Gouna 7nts FB 4* RA1 Nile Cruise + 7nts AI 4* Three Corners Ocean View El Gouna	£1279
10 Aug	LGW	14	varies	Multi-centre: Nile Cruise & Hurghada 7nts FB 4* RA 1 + 7nts AI 4* Hilton Long Beach Hurghada	£1245

KEY: BB = Bed & Breakfast HB = Half Board AI = All Inclusive SC = Self Catering FB = Full Board
AIRPORTS: LGW = Gatwick MAN = Manchester STN = Stansted LHR = Heathrow LTN = Luton
All prices are per person, based on two sharing a standard room, with flights from Gatwick, unless otherwise stated. Bookings made within 10 days of departure will incur a £10 per person ticket on departure charge. Upgrades and offers subject to availability. Offers apply to new bookings only. Prices are subject to availability and may change without notice. No hidden extras - Surcharges & taxes included.

For a quick price check on Nile Cruise holidays, visit our online price checker.

Want to enjoy a Nile Cruise as part of a more comprehensive tour? Have a look at the following multi-centre holidays:
Classical Egypt - 3nts Cairo + 7nts Nile Cruise
The Egypt Experience - 7nts Nile Cruise + 7nts Hurghada or El Gouna
The Complete Egypt - 7nts Nile Cruise + 3nts Cairo + 4nts Hurghada or El Gouna
Highlights of Egypt - 4nts Nile Cruise + 3nts Cairo
Speeding Through Egypt - 2nts Cairo + 3nts Nile Cruise + 4nts Hurghada or El Gouna
Nile Delights & Southern Lights - 4nts Nile Cruise + 3nts Aswan
The Oberoi Experience - 3nts Cairo + 4nts Oberoi Philae + 5nts Hurghada

Alternatively, contact our tailor-made team, who can create a bespoke itinerary to meet your specific wishes.

Nile Cruises can be booked online - the Cruise Ship names will be listed as an accommodation choice (if available) in the third stage of the booking process.

If you propose to sail during this period, please check how your Nile Cruise itinerary may be affected with our reservations team, prior to booking. These dates are subject to change. It may be necessary to amend the itinerary due to prevailing local circumstances – we will endeavour to provide you with as much notice as possible.