Cairo Holidays

Discover mysterious & enchanting Egypt by sailing down the magnificent Nile. You will see some of the most spectacular sites in the world while discovering the Land of the Pharaohs including Cairo, Nile cruise and Abu Simbel.

Accommodation

Allocated on arrival - 3 nights - bed and Breakfast

Hotel facilities

• Restaurants
• Bars
• Outdoor swimming pool
• Health club
• Sauna
• Casino
• Shops

Room facilities

• Air conditioning
• Bathroom
• Telephone
• TV
• Balcony

Cruise boat

Movenpick Radamis II or Sonesta Sun Goddess (or similar) - 4 nights - full board

Boat facilities

• Restaurant
• Stylish lounge
• Swimming pool
• Indoor gym

Cabin facilities

• Air conditioning
• Bathroom
• TV
• Minibar
• Safe

Full itinerary

• DAY 1 SUNDAY
  On arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your Cairo hotel for overnight. Bed and Breakfast.
• DAY 2 MONDAY
  Today’s sightseeing included the famous Egyptian Museum housing the treasures of the child Pharaoh Tutankhamun, drive to Sakkar to visit the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the oldest pyramid in the world. Take lunch locally followed by a trip to Giza for a visit the famous Pyramids and the Sphinx. In the evening you will enjoy a sound and light show at the pyramids. Overnight in Cairo. Breakfast and Lunch
• DAY 3 TUESDAY
  This morning you will fly from Cairo to Aswan. Upon arrival, continue by air to Abu Simbel to visit the famous temples. Upon return to Aswan, you will embark on your Nile Cruise boat for lunch and in the afternoon you will visit the Botanical Gardens by Felucca. Dinner and overnight on board. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
• DAY 4 WEDNESDAY
  Today’s sightseeing will show you the High Dam, Old Dam, the Granite quarries and unfinished obelisk. A short boat ride will take us to the temple of Philea. You then sail to Kom Ombo to visit the temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Sail to Edfu. Tonight a traditional Galabea party and dinner on board. Overnight on board. BB + Lunch + Dinner.
• DAY 5 THURSDAY
  Start the day with a visit of the ancient temple of the Falcon God Horus. The cruise will then take you to Esna to visit the temple of Knoum. After crossing Esna Lock you will cruise to Luxor. Overnight on board. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
• DAY 6 FRIDAY
  This morning you cross to the West Bank and visit the Valley of Kings and Queens and the tomb of Tutanhkamun (when open). A visit to Hatsheput’s temple and the Colossi of Memnon will leave you with unforgettable memories. In the afternoon, you will visit the temples of Luxor and Karnak. Overnight on board. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
• DAY 7 SATURDAY
  This morning, bid farewell to your cruise vessel and before flying to Cairo, visit the temples of Karnak and Luxor. Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be transferred to your hotel. Then visit the Citadel of Salah El Din and the Old Coptic Cairo where you visit the Hanging Church of Saint Mary. This evening why not visit the Khan El Khalili Bazaar? Overnight in Cairo. Bed and Breakfast
• DAY 8 SUNDAY
  Transfer to Cairo Airport for your return flight to the UK.

Note: Itinerary may change according to local conditions.

Note: Drinks are not included

All sightseeing is included in the itinerary. There may be small local charges to pay for use of cameras etc at various sites, if you wish to take them.

Price includes: Flights, local transfers and 7 nights accommodation on bed & breakfast basis plus 4 lunches and 3 dinners, one full day of sightseeing in Cairo, internal flights Cairo/Luxor & Aswan/Cairo, internal return flights to Abu Simbel where appropriate, Nile Cruise, all sightseeing and entrance fees and services of fully qualified, English speaking guide.

Prices may vary depending on air fare booking classes being available and surcharges imposed by the airlines including fuel surcharge, at time of booking.

Note: there is a lot of sightseeing and walking on this fabulous trip.

Single supplement: £540

Infants: Not available (adults sharing only)

Check with your GP for any recommended innoculations prior to booking.

Please note

• The following extra charges will apply when booked by credit card: Visa/MasterCard - 2%, Amex - 3%. There is no charge for debit card payments. Visa Electron and Solo cards are NOT accepted.
• For any bookings made within 14 days of departure, there will be an additional charge of £20 per person levied by the tour operator which will be added on after you have booked by the tour operator and may not show on your confirmation. This will include a ticket on departure if required.

  Ticketing information: You will be contacted by the tour operator after making your booking.