Egypt Nile Cruise

The Egypt options are - An amazing 14 night tour of Egypt combining a Nile Cruise, all the sights and a beach resort or a 7 night Nile Cruise.

A synsposis of the 14 night tour is as follows-

• 7 nights Nile Cruise on a full board basis with wine at dinner
• 1 night on our Sleeper Train with half board
• 1 night in Cairo on half board with wine at dinner
• 5 nights in Hurghada at an all-Inclusive 5*resort

Alternatively you can choose a 7 day Nile Cruise only or a 7 day beach resort only. For both options direct flights are available from Gatwick or Manchester direct to Luxor.

Areas of interest and your cabin on the Nile Cruise.

Day 1 - Monday: Arrive at Luxor International Airport at 18.20. Transfer to the Nile cruise ship for embarkation. Check-in and overnight.

Day 2 - Tuesday: Early morning sail to Esna and pass the lock followed by a relaxing afternoon sailing to Edfu.

Day 3 - Wednesday: Visit the temple of Edfu and sail to Kom Ombo. Sail to Aswan for the evening.

Day 4 – Thursday: Visit the High Dam, the unfinished Obelisk and the temple of Philae. In the afternoon visit the Botanical gardens of Aswan by felucca.

Day 5 - Friday: Morning free or possibility to visit the temples of Abu Simbel by air (extra) Mid afternoon sail to Kom Ombo to visit the temple and sail to Edfu.

Day 6 – Saturday: Sail to Esna and pass the lock followed by an relaxing afternoon sailing to Luxor.

Day 7 – Sunday: Cross to the west bank and visit the valley of the Kings, valley of the Queens, the Hatshepsut temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Return back to the ship for lunch followed by an afternoon free at leisure.

Day 8 - Monday: Disembarkation after breakfast. Visit the Karnak and Luxor temples on the east bank. In the afternoon, transfer to Luxor Train Station to board the Sleeper Train to Cairo.

Day 9 – Tuesday: Arrive in Cairo and drive to the Pyramids area to visit the Pyramids & the Sphinx. After the visit transfer to the Hotel and check-in. In the evening dinner is at local restaurant.

Day 10 – Wednesday: Visit the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Saladin, the Mohamed Ali Mosque and the Khan El Khalili bazaars. After the visit fly from Cairo to Hurghada in the evening and check-in at the Hotel.

Day 11 – Thursday until day 14 - Sunday: Free at leisure at your leisure to enjoy the amazing 5* luxury all-inclusive resort.

Day 15 – Monday: Check-out after breakfast. Drive by minibus to Luxor and transfer to Luxor Airport for final departure.

If you choose the 7 night Nile Cruise only, on day 8 your details are as follows –

Day 8 - Monday: Disembarkation after breakfast. Visit the Karnak and Luxor temples on the east bank. In the afternoon transfer to Luxor Airport for final departure.

The accommodation for our Egypt holiday is as follows –

• M/S Queen of Hansa, which is a good quality 5 stars Nile cruise ship (refurbished in July 2006) and facilities include 68 cabins (with private bath/shower, hair dryer, colour TV, telephone, music system) located on the main deck and upper deck, Sun deck area with swimming pool & bar, reception, lounge with panoramic views, restaurant and beauty salon located on the lower decks

• Sleeper Trains Egypt and facilities include restaurant and bar carriage, lounge area and private cabins.

• 5*Cairo Hotel in Cairo and facilities include restaurant, bar, lounge and standard double or twin bedded ensuite rooms for sole occupancy Hilton hotel pool, typical bedroom and beach volley ball.

• 5* Hurghada Hotel in Hurghada on the All-Inclusive Package

This hotel is situated in Hurghada, close to the old town and a variety of shops and restaurants. The hotel has its own private beach and all rooms have a sea view. The bedrooms feature a balcony or terrace, mini bar, ensuite bathroom and much more.

Hotel facilities include restaurants (buffet and a la carte), bars, pub, 2 swimming pools, beach towels, gym, shops, internet and private beach.

Besides the well-known amenities which you find in this hotel, guests of the All-Inclusive package enjoy many more attractive services, including all meals with drinks, snacks, selected sports, turn down service, cocktail party and much more.

The Our winter 2008 09 programme will be based on 2 nights in Cairo (half board), flights to Luxor, 7 nights on Nile Cruise from Luxor (full board), 5 nights in Hurghada (half board), flights back to Cairo and connecting through to London. Please ask for further details.  The February tour will be 8 nights specifically to tie in with Half Term teachers holidays.

Extras to budget for are a £20 entry visa plus tips per day. The service you receive in Egypt is excellent (not having to lift a bag, on buses, in the boat and hotels etc), therefore a daily amount of £5 will be suggested for tips, which can be divided by al the local staff concerned. Once you experience the friendly Egyptain people and their service, you will no doubt agree the tips are worth while.