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Your Optional Excursions explained
Excursions are optional and can be purchased on board your cruise boat. They may be bought invidually or as a package to best suit you - the package price is approximately £145 per person: please note that the excursion to Abu Simbel is not included in the package and will cost around £130.
Luxor's West Bank - The location of probably the best known of Egypt's attractions: the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens as well as Hatshepsut's Temple. Embark on a journey through lush green fields into the desert with its brightly coloured houses ahead, then as you get closer, you'll notice black holes in the giant sandstone: these are the tombs, a magnificent site which must be seen to be believed. Edfu Temple - A farming town situated on the Nile's riverbank, the main attraction in Edfu is the almost completely preserved Egyptian Temple of Horus (the falcon god). Kom Ombo - Previously known as Pa-Sebak, after the crocodile god of the region, Kom Ombo is famous for its unique and spectacular riverside temple. Feluccas - These traditional canvas sailing boats are a great way to cruise gracefully around the islands of the Nile, while you relax and enjoy the picturesque surroundings. Aswan Tour: Aswan High Dam - Built in the 1960s to control the flow of the Nile, reclaim more land around the river for cultivation and provide power through electricity, this is now a major tourist attraction and the resulting lake and fertile surroundings are extremely beautiful. Aswan Tour: Unfinished Obelisk - Thought to have been made on the orders of the 19th dynasty pharaoh, only three of the obelisk's sides were finished before a crack appeared in the stone and it was abandoned; the tools left behind offer a unique insight into how Egypt's ancient monuments were constructed. Aswan Tour: Philae Temple - A popular attraction in the 19th century, when the construction of the Old Dam and reservoir saw the temple swamped by water six months a year and tourists had to glide around it in rowing boats, it looked destined to be lost forever with the completion of the High Dam, until UNESCO came to the rescue and moved the temple, stone by stone, to nearby Agilika Island, 20 metres higher. Abu Simbel - This site lies 280km south of Aswan and was lost for 600 years, due to the shifting landscapes of the Nile and deserts, until the Swiss explorer, J.L. Burckhardt, rediscovered it by chance in 1813. Luxor's East Bank - A bustling market town built around the striking Luxor Temple with its courtyard and sanctuaries dedicated to the Theban gods. The Temple of Karnak also waits to be explored here.
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 Enjoy a morning at leisure or take the optional tour. Visit the famous Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon and the Temple of Queen Hatchepsut. Day 3 Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan Enjoy a morning and afternoon at leisure or take the optional tours. Visit one of the Nile's must-see sites - the mammoth Temple of Horus Day 4 Aswan Enjoy a morning and afternoon at leisure or take the optional tours. Take to the air and visit Abu Simbel. A chance to see the towering figures of gods and pharaohs which adorn the facade of the Temple of Ramses II. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxed boat trip out to Elephantine Island. Day 5 Aswan - Esna Enjoy a day at leisure in Aswan before sailing on to Esna. Day 6 Esna - Luxor: East Bank excursion Enjoy a morning and afternoon at leisure or take the optional tour in the afternoon. Boasting immense pillars and steadfast pylons, the sandy-coloured remains of Luxor Temple perfectly complement the verdant banks of the Nile. Day 7 Luxor - Qena - Luxor Enjoy a morning at leisure or take the optional tour. Early sailing on to Qena, explore the remains of the Temple of Denderah. 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, opt to extend your holiday in Egypt in Luxor. 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 & wc. Cabin facilities include air-conditioning, Satellite TV (can lose reception when boat is out of range) & minibar. Single cabins offer the same facilities, but are half the size of a twin cabin. Prices per person based on 2 adults sharing a twin cabin. Other Information * This cruise begins on Wednesdays and is operated by the Presidential Nile Cruise Company (PNC) * Please be aware that it may be necessary to change the order or content of cruise itineraries from time to time, although we will endeavour to visit all the sights listed. Your final itinerary will be confirmed upon arrival by your cruise rep.
All Inclusive
* Full Board * Unlimited local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks served by the glass between 10:00-24:00 * Occasional snacks * Ice cream * Facilities that are not part of your All Inclusive package may incur extra local charges - see the A-Z Guide
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Prices include Coach Transfers.
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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