Cairo - the Triumphant City - is the glorious capital of Egypt, the cradle of...
Read more >Mon - Fri 9:00am - 6:00pm
Sat 10:00am - 4:30pm
Discover the highlights of Egypt while staying in carefully chosen, characterful accommodation. See the majestic Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza before spending five nights aboard an intimate and luxurious dahabeya. Cruise leisurely along the Nile, stopping to explore the iconic sites and temples found along its shores. Finish with a stay in a historic hotel in the lush city of Aswan, where life takes place at a slower pace.
Fly to Cairo and transfer to Villa Belle Epoque for 2 nights. (N)
Day 2: CairoMorning tour of Giza to see the Great Pyramid and Sphinx. Afternoon private tour of the Egyptian Museum including entry to the Royal Mummy Room. (B)
Day 3: Fly to LuxorEarly morning flight to Luxor. Board the Jaz Yakouta for a 5-night cruise. This upscale dahabeya is elegantly decorated and provides an intimate cruising experience. Visit the Karnak temple complex and Luxor Temple. (D)
Day 4: Luxor • EsnaVisit the main sites of the West Bank including visits to the Valley of the Kings, Deir el-Medina and the Colossi of Memnon. Take lunch on board and sail to Esna this afternoon, where the dahabeya will overnight. (B, L, D)
Day 5: Edfu • Kom OmboSet sail for Edfu this morning and visit the wellpreserved Temple of Horus. Continue to Kom Ombo and overnight. (B, L, D)
Day 6: AswanVisit the unusual double temple of Kom Ombo before sailing to Aswan. On arrival, visit the Unfinished Obelisk, Aswan High Dam and the Temple of Philae. Tonight you will be moored in Aswan. (B, L, D)
Day 7: AswanMorning at leisure with an optional excursion to Abu Simbel (additional cost). In the afternoon take a relaxing felucca ride to the botanical garden. (B, L, D)
Day 8: AswanDisembark this morning and transfer to Sofitel Legend Old Cataract, a colonial-era property, for a 2-night stay. (B)
Day 9: AswanDay at leisure. Optional activities include visiting a Nubian village and the local bazaars (additional cost).
Day 10: Fly home via CairoTransfer to the airport for your flight home, via Cairo. (B)
Meal basisAs per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Important information Superior tourThis tour is based in 4- and 5-star accommodation.
Non-exclusive cruise:When on board the Nile cruise, transfers and excursions relevant to that cruise are operated as a group with other passengers who may or may not be Cox & Kings clients.
Single supplementAvailable on request.
Other cruise options & tailor-made travelFor 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.
EEG2022
Guideline Prices
Low season from £3495 per person
High season from £4245 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.
|