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Day 1 UK - Luxor Fly direct to Luxor to join your cruiseboat. The obliging crew will be waiting to welcome you aboard. Day 2 Luxor - West Bank - Edfu What better way to begin your Nile cruise than by exploring one of Egypt's most famous archaeological sites, the hauntingly beautiful Valley of the Kings? The rocky crags and crevices of the Theban Hills play host to the tombs of over 700 pharaohs. It was within this desolate canyon that countless mummies were sealed in burial chambers as part of their journey to the afterlife'. Close by lies the breathtaking Temple of Queen Hatchepsut. The shrine is carved into a solid rock face and is sure to fill you with awe. Complete your West Bank discoveries with a trip to the Colossi of Memnon. These two gigantic enthroned figures have been attracting holidaymakers for centuries - they were a favourite with Greek and Roman visitors during antiquity. Day 3 Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan Two enormous black granite falcons keep a lonely vigil at the entrance to the majestic Temple of Horus at Edfu. Devoted to the god of the sky, Horus, this ancient shrine is incredibly well preserved and provides a real insight as to how ancient Egyptian temples must have once looked in all their glory. Wander through the temple and imagine how it must have looked in its heyday during a festival adorned with flowers and scented with incense. Then, sailing on to Kom Ombo, explore the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Honouring the crocodile-headed god Sobek and the falconheaded god Haroeris, the shrine boasts a symmetrical design. Make sure you take a look in on the Chapel of Hathor, home to some mummified crocodiles. Day 4 Aswan Standing at over 300ft tall, the Aswan High Dam is a true feat of modern engineering. Built during the 1960's, it used 18 times more material than the gargantuan Great Pyramid in Cairo. From the top of this immense barrage you can take in unbroken views out across Lake Nasser, the world's largest artificial lake. Later, enjoy a motorboat ride to view Elephantine Island. Nestled among its lush palm groves are a number of Nubian houses painted bright blue, pink and yellow. Day 5 Aswan - Esna Enjoy a morning at leisure in Aswan or alternatively join the optional excursion out to Abu Simbel to see the towering figures of gods and pharaohs which adorn the facade of the Temple of Ramses II. Day 6 Esna - Luxor: East Bank excursion The first thing that strikes you about Karnak Temple is its sheer size. Large enough to contain no fewer than 10 cathedrals and covering an area of over 100 acres, it's hard not to be bowled over by its enormity. Built over the course of thirteen centuries, the complex comprises three separate
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Nile Cruise (7nts)/Luxor(7nts) 1st Centre 4T Cruise (FB) 4T Cruise (FB) 4T Cruise (FB) 4T Cruise (FB) 4T Cruise (FB) 4T Cruise (FB) 2nd Centre Iberotel Luxor (BB) Nile Palace (BB) Maritim Luxor (BB) Mercure Coralia (BB) Sheraton (BB) Red Sea Riviera Fort Arabesque (AI) Code CRI FME FOM NCA CRW CFA Prices From £655 £619 £629 £635 £645 £769
Take the 7 night price of your 1st centre, and add on the supplement shown below. This is the basic holiday price. Any applicable accommodation, meal and flight supplements wil be in addition to this price. Please note that additional supplement will apply to holidays over christmas, New Year and Easter.
temples. Be sure not to miss the famous Great Hypostyle Hall, a forest of gigantic columns. Round off your day of sightseeing with a trip to Luxor Temple. Enjoying a romantic waterfront setting, the shrine stands proud in the heart of Luxor itself and nowadays incorporates a mosque and the remains of a Roman fort. Day 7 Luxor - Qena - Luxor The edifice was built in honour of the cow-headed goddess of love and happiness, Hathor. Although the shrine appears to be ancient Egyptian in design, the Romans in fact constructed it during their occupation of Egypt. Testament to this are the highly detailed reliefs in the Hypostyle Hall which depict the Emperor Tiberius in his role as pharaoh. Day 8 Luxor - UK Returning to Luxor, your Nile cruise comes to an end. From here you'll be transferred to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Alternatively choose to extend your holiday in Egypt in either Luxor or the resort of Hurghada on the Red Sea Riviera.
Other facilities * Small plunge pool * Sundeck * Canopied terrace * Dining room * Lounge bar * Shop * Twice weekly evening entertainment * Manager's cocktail party Room facilities Your accommodation will be outside cabins with shower and wc. Cabin facilities include air-conditioning, Satellite TV (can lose reception when boat is out of range) and minibar. Single cabins offer the same facilities, but are half the size of a twin cabin. Prices are per person based on 2 adults sharing a twin cabin with a shower and wc. Other Information * This cruise begins on Wednesdays and is operated by the Presidential Nile Cruise Company (PNC) Multi Centre * After your cruise enjoy seven nights in Luxor at the Mercure Coralia, Sheraton, Nile Palace, Mövenpick Luxor or Iberotel Luxor * After your cruise enjoy seven nights in the resort of Hurghada on the Red Sea Riviera at the Fort Arabesque * For your stay in Cairo you will take a return internal flight from Luxor to Cairo. If you are going to stay on the Red Sea Riviera, you will fly from Cairo to Hurghada after the Cairo leg of your holiday.
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All prices can go up or down, please check at the time of booking for the most up to date price. See our A-Z on pages 510-513 for additional charges and important holiday information.
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