The perfect introduction to the highlights of Egypt, this trip combines a stay in Cairo with visits to the Pyramids and Egyptian Museum, with a 4-night Nile cruise, taking in the celebrated sights of Upper Egypt including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Karnak and the immense Aswan High Dam.
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Fly to Cairo and transfer to the Holiday Inn Fairmont Nile City for 2 nights. (N)
Morning tour of Giza to see the Pyramids and the Sphinx. Afternoon at leisure. (B, L)
Early morning flight to Luxor. On arrival, transfer to the MS Sonesta Star Goddess for a 4-night cruise. Afternoon visit to the temples of Luxor and Karnak. (B, L, D)
Morning visit to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Sail to Edfu via Esna lock. (B, L, D)
Morning visit to the Temple of Horus. Afternoon cruise to Kom Ombo and visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Cruise to Aswan. (B, L, D)
Morning visits to the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Philae. In the afternoon, take a felucca trip on the River Nile. (B, L, D)
Disembark in the morning. Optional visit to Abu Simbel. Fly to Cairo and transfer to the InterContinental CityStars for 1 night. (B)
Morning visit to the Egyptian Museum. Transfer to Cairo airport and fly home. (B)
As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
The Superior tour features upgraded hotel accommodation in Cairo.
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.
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 for a cruiseonly price, please call 020 3930 5211 or email Info@CoxandKings.co.uk
This tour can be booked / reserved online by clicking on one of the coloured links below.
AFJ2018: 7 Nights
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