Egypt : Nile Cruise and Hurghada

Join our Nile River Egypt Cruise on a journey of discovery as we visit some of Egypt's finest ancient monuments along the banks of the Nile, such as the Valley of the Kings. After your cruise extend your stay in Hurghada which is surrounded by a mountainous backdrop and desert landscape and has developed over the last 20 years into one of the largest Red Sea resorts. This bustling resort has a wide variety of shops, bars and restaurants yet still manages to retain an informal and relaxed atmosphere. In downtown Hurghada, you can find souvenir shops, local restaurants serving delicious freshly-caught fish and duty-free shopping arcades in the Sekalla area. But the prime lures of Hurghada are the coral islands and reefs off-shore where you can enjoy exceptional snorkelling and scuba diving.

Day 1 - UK - Luxor.

Depart from Gatwick or Manchester for your flight to Luxor. On arrival, transfer by coach (approx. 30 minutes) and embark
Meals included: Dinner

Day 2 - Luxor - Edfu

In the morning, you cross to the West Bank and visit the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens and the imposing Colossi of Memnon. Optional visit to Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple (approx. £12 per person). In the afternoon, sail to Edfu, passing through the Esna lock en route. Overnight at Edfu
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan

At Edfu there is a visit to the Temple of Horus, probably Egypt’s best preserved temple. Sail to Kom Ombo for a visit to the Temple before sailingto Aswan
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 - Aswan

In the morning you visit the High Dam and the Philae Temple which was dedicated to the gentle Goddess Isis. In the afternoon you can view the Aga Khan’s Mausoleum and Botanical Garden whilst enjoying your trip on the Nile by felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailing boat. Take an optional excursion by boat to visit the Botanical Garden and Mango Island (approx. £10 per person). In the evening, there is an opportunity to see the Sound and Light show at the Philae Temple (approx. £20 per person).
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 - Aswan - Edfu

Spend the morning at leisure in Aswan. Perhaps enjoy a trip on a horse-drawn carriage from the Old Cataract Hotel, where Agatha Christie wrote "Death on the Nile". Or take an optional sightseeing excursion by road or air to Abu Simbel (approx. £60 per person by road/duration approx. 9 hours; approx. £110 per person by air/duration approx. 5 hours). In the afternoon, sail to Edfu for an overnight stay.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 - Edfu - Luxor

In the morning, relax on board as you sail back to Luxor, passing through the Esna Lock en-route. In the afternoon you visit the famous Karnak Temple, a superb example of ancient Egyptian architecture depicting life around 1600 BC, and the well-preserved Luxor Temple which is situated in the heart of town. Do not miss the Sound and Light show in the evening at the Karnak Temple (approx. £18 per person).
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 - Luxor

A day to explore this bustling and colourful town at your leisure. Time to shop for those last minute souvenirs and take those final memorable photographs. Or take an optional full day excursion by air to Cairo and visit the Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and the bustling Khan-el-Khalili bazaar, with lunch included (approx. £160 per person). There is also an optional half day excursion by road to visit the Temple of Hathor at Dendera (approx. £25 per person).
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Days 8 to 15 - Transfer to your chosen Hotel in Hurghada

Royal Azur Hotel 4 Stars The Royal Azur Hotel is located at Makadi Bay, one of the most beautiful bays along the Red Sea coast which offers some of the best snorkelling and diving in the Red Sea. Situated some 30km south of Hurghada, the hotel has an excellent location, situated in well-tended landscaped gardens, which lead down to the hotel’s own section of sandy beach. The resort centre with its shops, bars and restaurants is just 2km away.

Club Azur Hotel 4 Stars Situated in well-tended gardens overlooking its own section of beach, the Club Azur Hotel is situated at Makadi Bay, some 30km south of Hurghada. It has a unique charm of its own and is an ideal base for a relaxing holiday but with a wide range of water and sports facilities for the more energetic holidaymaker. It is just a few minutes walk to the resort centre with its many bars, shops and restaurants.

Grand Azur Horizon Hotel 4 Stars The Grand Azur Horizon Hotel is situated on the outskirts of Hurghada, and is just a few minutes walk to the bars, shops and restaurants in the resort centre. The hotel overlooks its own section of beach and offers the perfect base for relaxing in the sun or enjoying the many sports facilities that are on offer.

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Availability:

Prices

Nile Cruise and Hurghada - Prices From:
Dates	Prices based on Grand Azur Horizon Hotel
Dates	Adult
12/01/2009 - 26/01/2009	£1,028
19/01/2009 - 02/02/2009	£1,038
26/01/2009 - 09/02/2009	£1,058
02/02/2009 - 16/02/2009	£1,128
09/02/2009 - 23/02/2009	£1,148
16/02/2009 - 02/03/2009	£1,188
23/02/2009 - 09/03/2009	£1,158
02/03/2009 - 16/03/2009	£1,158
09/03/2009 - 23/03/2009	£1,178
16/03/2009 - 30/03/2009	£1,128
23/03/2009 - 06/04/2009	£1,128
30/03/2009 - 13/04/2009	£1,128
06/04/2009 - 20/04/2009	£1,328
13/04/2009 - 27/04/2009	£1,318
20/04/2009 - 04/05/2009	£1,128
Notes
Prices are per person, based on two adults sharing.
Supplements
01/11/2008 - 04/05/2009: Manchester flight supplement: £35
01/11/2008 - 04/05/2009: Upgrade to middle deck: £30
01/11/2008 - 04/05/2009: Upgrade to upper deck: £50
01/11/2008 - 04/05/2009: Upgrade toJunior Suite: £130
01/11/2008 - 04/05/2009: Upgrade to suite: £170

Prices for single travellers:

Nile Cruise and Hurghada - Prices From:
Dates	Prices based on Grand Azur Horizon Hotel
Dates	Adult
12/01/2009 - 26/01/2009	£1,337
19/01/2009 - 02/02/2009	£1,350
26/01/2009 - 09/02/2009	£1,376
02/02/2009 - 16/02/2009	£1,467
09/02/2009 - 23/02/2009	£1,493
16/02/2009 - 02/03/2009	£1,545
23/02/2009 - 09/03/2009	£1,506
02/03/2009 - 16/03/2009	£1,506
09/03/2009 - 23/03/2009	£1,532
16/03/2009 - 30/03/2009	£1,467
23/03/2009 - 06/04/2009	£1,467
30/03/2009 - 13/04/2009	£1,467
06/04/2009 - 20/04/2009	£1,727
13/04/2009 - 27/04/2009	£1,714
20/04/2009 - 04/05/2009	£1,467
Notes
Prices are per person.
Supplements
01/11/2008 - 04/05/2009: Manchester flight: £35
01/11/2008 - 04/05/2009: Upgrade to middle deck: £39
01/11/2008 - 04/05/2009: Upgrade to upper deck: £65

What's Included?

Return Economy Class flights between Gatwick and Luxor
Seven night Nile cruise in a twin berth cabin on Lower deck
Some excursions whilst cruising on the Nile, (see Your Holiday Itinerary)
All port and airport taxes
Coach transfers between overseas airport and your chosen Nile Cruise boat.
Full board throughout cruise
All Inclusive basis at your Hotel in Hurghada

What's NOT Included?

Holiday Insurance
Egypt visa charges
Optional shore excursions
UK £15pp for all on board gratuities (payable directly to your Tour Guide).
Items of a personal nature, such as drinks, additional gratuities etc.

PLEASE CALL OUR SALES TEAM FOR PRICES FOR THE ALTERNATIVE HOTELS IN HURGHADA

SOME CRUISE AND STAY HOLIDAYS MAY HAVE SPECIAL OFFERS, PLEASE CALL FOR THE UP TO DATE PRICES

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