Luxor and Nile Cruises — Thomas Cook Summersun S08 3rd Edition (page 350) online holiday brochure

River Nile, Luxor Luxor Temple Egypt Luxor Magnificent Luxor rests on the banks of the Nile, boasting fleets of river cruisers at rest and the spectacular monuments and treasures of ancient Egypt. Perfectly described as an open-air museum, this vibrant city bursts with grand temples and bustling bazaars. This exciting region invites you to relax and experience ancient Egypt, as you enjoy the unlimited sunshine and perfect blue skies. The anticipation will rise as you set off to Egypts most impressive temples the Luxor Temple and the Temple of Karnak. Pose with grand monuments, and walk along the Nile or visit the Valley of the Kings. top excursions Cairo by Flight Visits to the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza and the Egyptian Museum. Lunch is included. Luxor Balloon Flight At the break of dawn take flight over the West Bank in a majestic hot air balloon. Take in the ancient sights of Luxor during an exhilarating 45-minute flight. Karnak and Luxor Temples Visit to Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, and either the Papyrus Institute or a perfumery. Sound and Light Show Visit Karnak Temple for the evening Sound and Light Show an extravagant performance retelling the history of Luxor and the Pharaohs. All excursions are operated by local suppliers, subject to availability and change, and are only bookable in resort. Please see the Booking Conditions for details. Luxor Luxor lies on the east bank of the Nile and comprises three different areas: the city of Luxor, the town of Karnak and Thebes, on the West Bank of the Nile. It is an exciting and vibrant city and features a host of ancient monuments, temples and colourful bazaars bustling with activity. Here you will find the Temple of Luxor, built by Amenophis III and Rameses II to host the festival of Opet, and the Abu Haggag mosque with its many amazing architectural features including an avenue of sphinxes that once led all the way to Karnak. There you will find the Temple of Amun, as well as the Open Air Museum, the Hypostyle Hall and the Sacred Lake, where the boats of the gods took part in various ceremonies. Transfers from airport: approx 30mins West Bank On the West Bank you will find the Valley of the Kings, the last resting place of the ancient pharaohs. It features many elaborately designed tombs with corridors, chambers and pillared halls, all adorned with beautiful carvings and inscriptions including the most famous of all: the tomb of Tutankhamun. The Valley of the Queens is also on the West Bank and is home to the Tomb of Nefertari, the favourite wife of Rameses II and widely considered to be one of the most beautiful in Egypt. At the north end of the necropolis is the Temple of Hatshepsut, built in memory of the queen of the same name. Constructed in terraces carved from the rock, it is one of the most stunning monuments on the West Bank. Aswan Aswan sits on the eastern bank of the Nile and is a relaxed city, famed for its sunshine, beautiful scenery and distinctly Egyptian atmosphere. The Corniche, or riverside walk, runs along the banks of the Nile where you will find caf�s, restaurants and in the labyrinth of small streets, bazaars packed with all manner of delights from spices to locally made rugs. Amongst the other highlights of Aswan are the Philae Temple, the immense High Dam, which provides electricity and enough water to last four years and the Unfinished Obelisk. South of Aswan, overlooking Lake Nasser, are the impressive temples at Abu Simbel. want to see more? For the ultimate twin centre holiday, why not take an unforgettable trip along Egypt s mighty river on our Jewels of the Nile cruise, before spending a second week by the Red Sea. See pages 374-375 for further details. Temperature Rainfall 1 0 0 0 1 0 Luxor Weather Station Average daily maximum (�C) Source Met Office 25% OFF travel guides* Order online from only �3.99* quoting code TCSSUN25 *excluding postage & packing Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 23 25 29 35 39 41 41 41 39 35 29 24 Average monthly rainfall (mm) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 0 0 1 1 0 0 Sunshine 7 7 8 9 Average daily hours of sun Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 9 10 10 10 9 8 8 7 thomascookpublishing.com 368 Please see the All You Need To Know section for important information on health precautions, travel advice, passport and visa requirements.