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Nile Cruise Vessel
The Pyramids
The Nile
Pyramids & Nile Cruise
8 days from £1119
Words and photographs cannot do justice to the magnificent Land of the Pharaohs. Only by being there can you appreciate the splendour and majesty of the mighty pyramids or the magic of the vibrant culture. A cruise on the Nile is the journey of a lifetime. Combined with a visit to Cairo, Luxor and Aswan, enjoy a wealth of new experiences and memories to treasure forever.
WHATS INCLUDED YOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1 - Meet your travelling companions in the executive lounge, prior to your scheduled flight to Cairo for a two night stay. This evening there will be a welcome drink at the hotel. DAY 2 - Todays included tour takes us to the great Pyramids of Giza on the western bank of the Nile. They are the most famous, intensely measured, studied and debated monuments in the world and an imperishable landmark to the geometrical accuracy and technical skill that went into their making. Close by lies the magnificent Sphinx, a huge statue of a recumbent lion with a human Pharaonic head. This afternoon we visit the world-famous Egyptian Museum, which includes the treasures from the tombs of Tutankhamen and other Pharaohs. DAY 3 - Morning flight to Luxor to board our ship and discover many of Egypts archaeological treasures during a four night cruise down the Nile. This afternoon we visit the Temple at Karnak and the Luxor Temple, the oldest, largest and most imposing Pharaonic temple complex, dedicated to the creator god Amun, and originally linked by the three mile-long Avenue of Sphinx. Highlights include the monumental Great Hypostyle Hall and Queen Hatsheputs pink granite obelisk. Allegedly, a wish made beside the sacred lake is certain to come true! DAYS 4 & 5 - Sailing along the Nile with time to explore the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the awesome Colossi of Memnon and the fabulous Valley of the Kings. So far, 64 Pharaohs tombs have been excavated, including Tutankhamans burial chamber discovered by Howard Carter in 1922. We continue to Edfu to view the 2,000 year old Ptolemaic Temple with its incredibly well preserved frescoes. DAY 6 - Today we visit the temple of Kom Ombo where the amazing hieroglyphics and carvings show that the Egyptians knew much about medicine, used a 30day/12 month calendar and produced perfumes. We sail on to Aswan to visit the Aswan Dam, enjoy a felucca ride around Elephantine Island and see the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, before an evening on board. DAY 7 - Relax or join our optional early morning trip by air to Abu Simbel. Nothing can prepare you for the spectacular sight of the four colossi of Ramses II carved out of the rock and standing 65ft high beside smaller statues of his family outside the entrance to his magnificent temple with its breathtaking paintings and carvings. Two statues of his wife Nefertari and four more of Ramses guard her temple next door. We fly back to Cairo for an overnight stop and farewell dinner this evening. DAY 8 - Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. HOLIDAY Three nights accommodation in your own room including breakfast Four night Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan including all meals Services of a Just You Tour Manager and English speaking local representative Use of an executive airport lounge on Day 1 Hosted welcome drink reception Farewell get-together EXCURSIONS As detailed TRANSPORT Return scheduled flights to Cairo Internal flights Cairo/Luxor and Aswan/Cairo Transfers between airport and hotel All other transportation as detailed All hotel and baggage handling for one piece of luggage per person All State and local taxes All UK and overseas airport taxes and security charges
YOUR HOTELS
You will stay at the Helnan Shepheard Hotel in Cairo. The hotel includes a restaurant and bar and the air-conditioned bedrooms have private facilities, TV and telephone.
YOUR CRUISE SHIP
You will sail aboard the four star, air-conditioned MS Nile Rhapsody or similar with en suite cabins, restaurant, lounge area, bar, swimming pool and sundeck.
Red Sea Add-on from only £499
Available on dates marked with an* For more details please speak to one of our Holiday Advisors
Dates, Prices & Flight Information
Holiday ref: SLEG
Heathrow
Egypt Air Depart 1500 hrs Return arr. 1335 hrs
08 May 13 June 3 Sept 9*
£1169 £1119 £1219
Oct 14*
£1269
Nov 4
£1219
*Indicates Red Sea Add-on is available. Deposit £150 per person Visa £35 (not included) For insurance information, please see Important Information Booklet. FLY FROM YOUR LOCAL AIRPORT Fly from your local airport from £29 For more information regarding regional connecting flights, please call our Holiday Advisors.
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