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Egypt: Ancient Wonders of Cairo & The Nile
Group Tour
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8 Days & 7 Nights
Lead-in price: £1995
Explore the wonders of Egypt via the River Nile on this exceptional tour. Visit Giza’s pyramids before taking a flight to the ancient town of Aswan, where Agatha Christie wrote her novel Death on the Nile. Here you will board one of the country’s premier luxury cruise vessels, the Sanctuary Nile Adventurer, for a four-night, five-star river cruise to Luxor. Throughout the journey, you will chase ancient sites with an expert Egyptologist, who will regale you with tales of pharaohs, kings and a pantheon of exotic gods. After learning about the fabled figures whose pasts are imprinted in Egypt’s millennia-old carvings and hieroglyphics, you will depart with a deeper insight into this fascinating corner of the world.
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Tour the temples and tombs of Lake Nasser
- See the carved reliefs at the temples of Kalabsha & Abu Simbel
- See the impressive Pyramids of Giza
- Take a felucca ride at Aswan
Tour variations
Superior Private Tour in brief
Day 1: Fly to CairoFly from London (regional connections available) to Cairo with Egyptair. Transfer to the Hilton Ramses (or similar) for a 2-night stay. (N)
Day 2: CairoMorning visit to the Egyptian Museum, home to one of the finest collections of Egyptian antiquities in the world. Among these treasures are those discovered by Howard Carter in 1922 from within the tomb of Tutankhamun. This includes the gold mask of ‘The Boy King’, the solid gold sarcophagus that held his mummy, and his ornate throne.
Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner buffet with wine. (B,D)
Day 3: AswanFly to Aswan this morning to begin your 4-night Nile cruise aboard the Sanctuary Nile Adventurer (Nile Deck Cabin) or the Sanctuary Sun Boat IV. This 32-cabin vessel offers a luxurious standard of cruise on the world’s longest river. Interiors are a blend of the contemporary and traditional, with nods to Egyptian heritage such as Cairene rugs and Arabian patterns. Gourmet cuisine, sightseeing excursions, on-board entertainment and expert Egyptologists elevate your cruise experience. After check-in and lunch, ride a traditional felucca sailboat around Elephantine Island, Lord Kitchener’s Botanical Gardens and the Agha Khan Mausoleum (weather permitting).
This evening, attend a welcome reception and programme overview. Enjoy Egyptian wine and beer with a selection of canapés, followed by a gourmet dinner. A folkloric show and a Whirling Dervish performance follow (subject to confirmation). (B, L, D)
Day 4: Agilika Island - Kom OmboAfter breakfast on board, take a short motorboat ride to the ancient Philae Temple on the Island of Agilika. Next, it’s on to the granite quarries which supplied much of the hard stone used to build the Egyptians’ pyramids and temples. Here you see the Unfinished Obelisk. Back aboard your ship, partake in an Egyptian cooking lesson and eat lunch as you cruise to Kom Ombo, where you visit the magnificent Temple of Kom Ombo – dedicated to the crocodile god, Sobek. This evening, as your ship’s course is set for Edfu, enjoy, a lavish buffet of local specialities, and traditional music and dancing. (B, L, D)
Day 5: Edfu - EsnaThis morning, explore the extraordinary Temple of Horus. Despite being built by the Greeks, this impressive structure is the largest and most complete preserved Pharaonic temple in Egypt. Return to your boat in time for lunch and continue cruising to Esna. This afternoon, your Egyptologist guides you round the GraecoRoman Temple of Khnum in Esna. Tonight, enjoy a sumptuous dinner on board. (B, L, D)
Day 6: LuxorStart your day exploring the imposing Temple of Luxor alongside your expert Egyptologist. Continue to the Temple of Karnak, and – this afternoon – the Valley of the Kings. You also have the chance to visit at least one tomb in the Valley of the Queens and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. En route back to the Nile, pass the famed Colossi of Memnon, known in Ancient Greek times for their haunting ‘voices’ at dawn. Return to your vessel for afternoon tea.
This evening, enjoy a farewell gala dinner, with white-gloved waiters serving gourmet cuisine. (B, L, D)
Day 7: Giza - CairoThis morning, transfer to Luxor Airport for a flight to Cairo. After dropping off your luggage at the Hilton Ramses (or similar), and lunch at leisure, visit Giza’s iconic pyramid complex. The Great Pyramid of Giza is the last standing of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, as well as the oldest – built over 4,500 years ago as a giant tomb for pharaoh Khufu. Nearby sits the enigmatic Sphinx, with its lion body and human face, which may have been based on King Khafre and positioned to guard the king’s enormous funerary monument.
Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure. (B)
Day 8: Fly to the UKTransfer to Cairo International Airport for your direct flight back to London. (B)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
TOUR EXTENSIONS
Pre-tour extension is available in Alexandria for 4 nights from £1,160 per person. Post-tour extension available in Luxor for 2 nights from £400 or a 4-night cruise on the beautiful Lake Nasser from £1,050 per person.
Private & tailor-made travel: This itinerary can be taken privately on a date that suits you. Alternatively, it can be tailored to your exact requirements.
Superior private tour accommodation
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Ramses Hilton
Standing loftily over the River Nile, the Ramses Hilton hotel is centrally located in Cairo, just a kilometre from Tahrir Square. The property features a range of guest facilities, including a river-facing outdoor pool, 24-hour casino and fitness centre complete with sauna. Rooms are smart and executive in style, and many afford excellent views of the river and Cairo skyline. Three restaurants serve up an eclectic mix of cuisine, from Egyptian to Indian to Mediterranean, whilst the on-site pub is designed to evoke Blighty's traditional watering holes. Features: 3 restaurants, fitness centre, casino, lounge & bar, pub, coffee shops, outdoor pool, complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge service. Room amenities: LCD TV, mini-bar, coffee & tea-making facilities, iron & ironing board, hairdryer.
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Sanctuary Nile Adventurer ex Aswan - 5 Days/4 Nights
The elegant Sanctuary Nile Adventurer has just 32 cabins, offering a luxurious yet relaxed cruise on the Nile. Decorated in a contemporary style, the ship's design combines modern Egyptian culture with seven thousand years of heritage. Add gourmet cuisine and sightseeing experiences with the country's most experienced Egyptologists, this is a taste of genuine 5-star luxury on a timeless river. The Sanctuary Nile Adventurer seamlessly blends contemporary Egyptian culture with authentic character, a blend of East and West. The extensive sun deck areas, with their elegant teak floors, include private cabanas around the pool area, the perfect spot for relaxing while taking in the scenery. Entertainment on board the Sanctuary Nile Adventurer Exact entertainment schedules during your cruise are adjusted according to the needs of each group and the sailing schedules of the boat are subject to change. However, every cruise on the Sanctuary Nile Adventurer will include: · A colorful galabeyya ...
Dates & prices
EGI2022
Guideline Prices
Low season from £2295 per person
High season from £2595 per person
Vaccination Travel Policy
All clients must be fully vaccinated before travelling with us on a Cox & Kings (C&K)
group tour. This means that a customer must have received their full two doses of the
COVID‑19 vaccination at least 14 days before travelling with us. This does not apply
to our private tours or tailor-made travel. If you have any questions please call us
or visit our FAQs page on our website here
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
Guaranteed Departures Where a tour date has ‘yes’ listed, this tour is guaranteed to run.
For all other departure dates, once the minimum number of people booked has been reached, this tour is also guaranteed to run. Our sales consultants will be able to advise how many people are booked for your chosen date at the time of enquiry, giving you the confidence to book safe in the knowledge your tour will go ahead.
Terms & Conditions Guaranteed departures will run except in the circumstances where travel to the destination is advised against by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) or entry restrictions relating to COVID-19 preclude travel.
Additional InformationPlease 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.
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- * International flights (and domestic flights if applicable)
- * UK departure and overseas airport taxes
- * Accommodation, itinerary & meal basis as described
- * Local Transfers in a private chauffeur-driven vehicle
- * The support (if required) of an English speaking local representative
- * Local guides and entrance fees where applicable
Destinations on this tour
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