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The Great Pyramids
From the Pyramids to the Nile
9 days from £799
Two nights in Cairo & five-night 5 star Nile cruise including all excursions
Combine a few days in historic Cairo including fully guided excursions to the Pyramids, Sphinx and Cairo Museum with a relaxing five night Nile cruise on a full board basis. Visit the impressive Valley of the Kings and Temples of Luxor and Karnak. By travelling to Luxor by overnight train to embark the 5 star MS RA II you gain more time for exploration to marvel at Egypts incredible wonders for the lowest price possible. A delightful itinerary earning huge praise from our clients over the past few years.
ITINERARY - DAY 1 Depart London Heathrow TOUR HIGHLIGHTS on scheduled flight to Cairo. On arrival transfer " Scheduled direct flights with Egypt Air to the 5 star Movenpick Pyramids Resort Hotel " 13 excursions included in Giza for your two-night stay. DAY 2 Morning " 5 star resort hotel in Giza close to Pyramids guided excursion to the magnificent Pyramids and Sphinx for a close up view of these awe" 5 star vessel on full board basis inspiring monuments before taking an included " All cabins have 'step-on' balconies lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon visit to the " Expert guides and Egyptologists impressive Cairo Museum with its uncountable " 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners treasures including the death mask of included Tutankhamun. Optional evening Sound and Light Show. (B,L) DAY 3 A day of leisure. Transfer to the station for your overnight sleeper train to Luxor in a two berth compartment with a light dinner and continental breakfast. (B,D) Alternatively, take an evening flight to Luxor for a one night stay at the Sheraton Hotel on a room and breakfast basis for an additional £99 per person. (B) DAY 4 Arrive early morning Luxor station. Guided visit to the Valley of the Kings - the site of Tutankhamun's Tomb. After a short drive, visit Deir El Bahri the impressive mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon once known as the singing statues. Transfer to the MS RA II for a five-night cruise. Afternoon visit to the temple complexes of Luxor and Karnak considered to be one of the world's greatest architectural masterpieces. Evening sail to Esna. (B,L,D) DAY 5 Morning visit to the temple of Edfu - dedicated to the falcon-headed God Horus. Sail to Aswan and overnight. (B,L,D) DAY 6 Morning excursion to the High Dam and by boat to the Temple of Philae which was dismantled, moved and reassembled on the island of Agilkai when it was threatened by the rising waters behind the dam wall. Afternoon visit to Kitchener Island with its beautiful botanical garden. (B,L,D) DAY 7 Morning free in Aswan. Take an optional excursion by air to Abu Simbel - one of the most amazing ancient sites and feat of modern technology. Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the temple dedicated to the crocodile God Sobek. Sail to Esna. (B,L,D) DAY 8 Pass through the lock at Esna and continue on to Luxor for free time. (B,L,D) DAY 9 Transfer to Luxor Airport for return flight to Heathrow. (B) Alternatively extend your stay - see page 25 for details.
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Esna Edfu Aswan
High Dam
Abu Simbel
Hatshepsut Temple
DATES AND PRICES
Sundays - per person based on two people sharing a twin room & main or middle/upper deck cabin. 2008 Feb 3 Feb 17 Mar 9 Apr 27 May 25 Jul 20 Aug 10, 31 Sep 21 Oct 12 Nov 2, 16 2009 Feb 1, 15 Mar 8 Main £959 £929 £929 £849 £799 £859 £859 £869 £899 £949 Main £999 £999 Middle/Upper £1009 £979 £979 £899 £849 £909 £909 £919 £949 £999 Middle/Upper £1049 £1049
Supplement: per person Single: £179 Main, £269 Middle/Upper Cairo-Luxor flight option (day 3): £99 Abu Simbel by air (day 7): £140 Visa service: £25
PRICE INCLUDES
Scheduled flights, all taxes, transfers, 2 nights in hotel, overnight sleeper journey from Cairo to Luxor, 5 night cruise, 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners, all excursions as described, porterage at Egyptian airports, cruise ships and train stations, services of our local representatives. Not included: Travel insurance, optional excursions, visa, tips. For vessel details and celebration offers see page 25 and for more information including visa requirements please refer to pages 68-69. Booking reference: FTP
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