Cairo - the Triumphant City - is the glorious capital of Egypt, the cradle of...
Read more >Fly to Cairo and transfer to the Four Seasons at the First Residence for 2 nights. (N)
Day 2: CairoFull-day tour of the Egyptian Museum, citadel and bazaar. (B)
Day 3: Fly to LuxorTransfer to Cairo airport for an early morning flight to Luxor. On arrival, transfer to the MS Mövenpick Royal Lily for a 4-night cruise. Afternoon visit to the East Bank to see the temples of Luxor and Karnak. (B, L, D)
Day 4: LuxorMorning visit to the Valley of the Kings and Queens, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut on the West Bank, before sailing to Edfu via Esna lock. (B, L, D)
Day 5: Edfu • Kom OmboMorning visit to the Temple of Horus. Afternoon cruise to Kom Ombo and visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, then cruise to Aswan. (B, L, D)
Day 6: AswanMorning visits to the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Philae. Afternoon felucca trip on the Nile. (B, L, D)
Day 7: Fly to Abu SimbelTransfer to Aswan airport for the short flight to Abu Simbel. On arrival, board MS Prince Abbas for a 3-night cruise on Lake Nasser. In the afternoon, visit the impressive Abu Simbel temple complex, and return in the evening for a sound and light show. (B, L, D)
Day 8: Qasr IbrimSail to Qasr Ibrim. Visit the Temple of Amada, an 18th-dynasty temple, the rock-cut Temple of Derr and the Tomb of Penout. (B, L, D)
Day 9: Wadi El SebuaMorning visit to the Temple of Wadi El Sebua. Afternoon cruise to Aswan. (B, L, D)
Day 10: Aswan • Fly to Cairo • GizaDisembark in the morning, visit the Temples of Kalabsha and transfer to the airport for a flight to Cairo. On arrival, transfer to the InterContinental Citystars hotel for 1 night. Tour of Giza to see the Pyramids and Sphinx. (B)
Day 11: Fly to LondonEarly morning transfer to Cairo airport and fly home. (B)
Meal basis:As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals
Important information Superior tourThis tour is based in 4- and 5-star accommodation.
Single supplementAvailable on request.
Non-exclusive activities:While on board the Nile cruise, the transfers and excursions are operated as a group with other passengers who may or may not be Cox & Kings clients.
Other cruise options & tailor-made travel:For a price quote based on alternative accommodation standards, to discuss flight options or to tailor this itinerary, please call to speak with a Cox & Kings consultant or enquire online.
The Mövenpick Prince Abbas, which sails between Aswan and Abu Simbel, is a modern boat with 43 well-equipped cabins. All rooms feature en suite shower, individually controlled air conditioning, a television, minibar and choice of twin or double beds. On-board facilities include a swimming pool, jacuzzi, gym, library and spacious sundeck with a bar. The stylish restaurant offers internationalcuisine and local specialities. A spacious oriental lounge bar is situated on the salon deck with a shady canopied area.
The sleek and modern Mövenpick MS Royal Lily is the flagship vessel of the Mövenpick Nile fleet, offering 3- and 4-night cruises between Luxor and Aswan (and vice versa) and 7-night round-trip cruises from Luxor. The vessel has 56 spacious and contemporary cabins with individually controlled air conditioning, a choice of double or twin beds, plus a television, minibar and shower room. There are also four Royal suites with the added benefit of a lounge area, panoramic windows and a fully fitted bathroom. Leisure facilities include a large sun terrace with a plunge pool, jacuzzi and bedouin-style seating. There is also a small gym with a sauna and massage room, a gift shop and Mövenpick ice bar. The salon deck features a relaxing lounge where afternoon tea is served and a bar with panoramic windows. The spacious restaurant serves three gourmet meals every day including both Egyptian and international cuisine. Meals are ...
The InterContinental Citystars Cairo is a comfortable property with spacious guestrooms offering luxury furnishings. It is adjacent to Cairo's largest retail and leisure complex with an access corridor to 550 shops, an exhibition centre, 16 cinemas and a family entertainment centre. There are a variety of dining options at the hotel including Japanese, Lebanese, Italian and authentic Egyptian cuisine. The hotel is approximately a 10 minute drive from Cairo International Airport. Features: 824 rooms & suites, 6 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges, fitness centre, indoor & outdoor swimming pools, spa, casino. Room amenities: Air conditioning, satellite television, tea & coffee facilities, minibar, safe, hairdryer, Wi-Fi.
The Four Seasons, in the First Residence complex, sets the standard for luxury hotels in the Egyptian capital. The hotel is decorated in the elegant and refined style that is the hallmark of the Four Seasons chain. The hotel offers some of the most spacious accommodation available in Cairo, with advanced in-room technology and large windows overlooking the city, botanical gardens or the pyramids. The en suite marble bathrooms all feature a separate shower, deep-soaking bathtub and L'Occitane products.The hotel's main restaurant serves modern Shami (Syrian and Lebanese) cuisine with a tempting menu of traditional hot and cold dishes. Open for both lunch and dinner, the restaurant has stylish high tables with indoor and outdoor seating areas and a live bread-making station using a brick oven. Relax in the Tea Lounge, dominated by the stunning architecture of the 'The Ocular', a circular stained-glass window that changes colour with the rising and setting ...
EGT2021
Guideline Prices
Low season from £3095 per person
High season from £4095 per person
Flexible Prices & Itineraries
For a quote based on alternative accommodation standards or flight options, or to tailor this
itinerary, please call 020 7873 5000
or
send an email enquiry
Please call 020 7873 5000 for more information or to make a booking.
Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£), based on two people sharing a twin-room. The prices which were valid at the time of publication, may be subject to change, particularly as a result of variable flight costs. You will be informed of any such changes prior to booking.
|