Splendours of Egypt

Fly to Cairo

Fly to Cairo and transfer to the InterContinental Semiramis for 3 nights. (N)

Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

Sakkara

This morning, visit Sakkara, the necropolis complex for the ancient city of Memphis, once capital of Old Egypt. View the stepped pyramid of Djoser, the oldest in Egypt, and beautiful tomb art. Afternoon at leisure. (B)

Giza

Take a morning tour of Giza to see the renowned pyramids complex and the Great Sphinx of Giza. Add an optional visit to the newly-opened Grand Egyptian Museum or enjoy an afternoon at leisure. (B)

Fly to Luxor

Early 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)

Luxor

Morning 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)

Edfu • Kom Ombo

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)

Aswan

Morning 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)

Fly to Cairo

Disembark in the morning. Optional visit to Abu Simbel. Fly to Cairo and transfer to the InterContinental Semiramis for 1 night. (B)

Fly home

Morning at leisure. You may like to make an independent visit to the Old Egyptian Museum, a short walk from your hotel, or book an optional excursion, such as a tour of Islamic Cairo. Afternoon transfer to Cairo airport and fly home. (B)

Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.