Cairo - the Triumphant City - is the glorious capital of Egypt, the cradle of...
Read more >This is the perfect introduction to the
highlights of Egypt, combining a stay in
Cairo including visits to the Pyramids
and the Egyptian Museum, with a 4-night
Nile cruise, taking in the celebrated
sights of Upper Egypt including visits to
both the East and West Bank to see the
Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Karnak
and the immense Aswan High Dam.
Fly to Cairo and transfer to the Holiday Inn CityStars for 2 nights. (N)
Day 2: GizaMorning tour of Giza to see the renowned pyramids complex and the Great Sphinx of Giza. Afternoon at leisure. (B, L)
Day 3: Fly to LuxorEarly morning flight to Luxor. On arrival, transfer to the Movenpick MS Royal Lily for a 4-night cruise. Afternoon visit to the temples of Luxor and Karnak, on the East Bank. (B, L, D)
Day 4: LuxorMorning visit to the West Bank to see the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Sail to Edfu via Esna lock. (B, L, D)
Day 5: Edfu • Kom OmboVisit to the Temple of Horus. Afternoon cruise to Kom Ombo and visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Cruise to Aswan. (B, L, D)
Day 6: AswanMorning visits to the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Philae. In the afternoon, take a felucca trip on the Nile. (B, L, D)
Day 7: Fly to CairoDisembark in the morning. Optional visit to Abu Simbel. Fly to Cairo and transfer to the Holiday Inn CityStars for 1 night. (B)
Day 8: Fly homeMorning visit to the Egyptian Museum. Transfer to Cairo airport and fly home. (B)
Meal basisAs per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Important information Standard tourThe Standard tour is based on 4-star hotel accommodation in Cairo and the cruise vessel Movenpick MS Royal Lily.
Departures:This tour departs every Saturday from 2 January to 18 December 2021
Non-exclusive cruise:While on board the Nile cruise, 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:A reverse 3-night cruise itinerary operates from Aswan to Luxor, departing every Wednesday. A detailed itinerary is available on request. 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 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 ...
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Guideline Prices
Low season from £2045 per person
High season from £2295 per person
Flexible Prices & Itineraries
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itinerary, please call 020 7873 5000
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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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