Egypt : Nile Cruise
Join our Nile cruise on a journey of discovery to the Pyramids, as we visit some of Egypt's finest ancient monuments along the banks of the river Nile. On our luxury Egypt cruise you'll experience the infamous ancient Ghiza Pyramids, a highlight of one of the most atmospheric and cultured places in the world. The Ghiza Pyramids along with other ancient sites will make this a Nile cruise to remember.
Itinerary
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Day 1 -
Monday. UK - Luxor
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Depart Gatwick or Manchester for your flight to Luxor. On arrival, transfer by coach (approx. 30 minutes) and embark M.S. Da Vinci. In the evening, sail for Edfu.
Meals included:
Dinner
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Day 2 -
Tuesday. Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan
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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 sailing to Aswan
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 -
Wednesday. Aswan.
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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. In the evening, there is an opportunity to see the Sound and Light show at the Philae Temple (approx. £18 per person).
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 -
Thursday. Aswan - Edfu.
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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. £55 per person by road/duration approx. 9 hours; approx. £100 per person by air/duration approx. 5 hours). In the afternoon sail to Edfu for an overnight stay.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 -
Friday. Edfu - Luxor .
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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.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 -
Saturday. Luxor
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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. £130 per person
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 -
Sunday Luxor.
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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. Afternoon at leisure. Do not miss the Sound and Light show at the Karnak Temple (approx. £16 per person).
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8 -
Monday Luxor - UK.
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Morning at leisure. For an unforgettable end to your holiday, why not take an optional hot air balloon flight at sunrise over the West Bank (approx. £70 per person, approx. 45 minutes in the air). After lunch on board, transfer by coach to the airport for your return flight to Gatwick or Manchester.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch
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Prices
| Dates |
Nile River Cruise |
| Adult |
12/01/2009 - 19/01/2009
| £649 |
19/01/2009 - 26/01/2009
| £649 |
26/01/2009 - 02/02/2009
| £649 |
02/02/2009 - 09/02/2009
| £699 |
09/02/2009 - 16/02/2009
| £699 |
16/02/2009 - 23/02/2009
| £749 |
23/02/2009 - 02/03/2009
| £729 |
02/03/2009 - 09/03/2009
| £729 |
09/03/2009 - 16/03/2009
| £729 |
16/03/2009 - 23/03/2009
| £699 |
23/03/2009 - 30/03/2009
| £699 |
30/03/2009 - 06/04/2009
| £699 |
06/04/2009 - 13/04/2009
| £869 |
13/04/2009 - 20/04/2009
| £799 |
20/04/2009 - 27/04/2009
| £679 |
27/04/2009 - 04/05/2009
| £679 |
| Notes |
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Prices are per person, based on two adults sharing.
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Child discounts apply for 12 - 15 year olds available on request
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Departs from UK on Monday's
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| Supplements |
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01/09/2008 - 04/05/2009: Manchester flight: £35
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01/09/2008 - 04/05/2009: Cabin on Middle Deck: £30
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01/09/2008 - 04/05/2009: Cabin on Upper Deck: £50
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01/09/2008 - 04/05/2009: Junior Suite: £130
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01/09/2008 - 04/05/2009: Suite: £170
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Prices for single travellers:
| Dates |
Nile River Cruise |
| Adult |
12/01/2009 - 19/01/2009
| £844 |
19/01/2009 - 26/01/2009
| £844 |
26/01/2009 - 02/02/2009
| £844 |
02/02/2009 - 09/02/2009
| £909 |
09/02/2009 - 16/02/2009
| £909 |
16/02/2009 - 23/02/2009
| £974 |
23/02/2009 - 02/03/2009
| £948 |
02/03/2009 - 09/03/2009
| £948 |
09/03/2009 - 16/03/2009
| £948 |
16/03/2009 - 23/03/2009
| £909 |
23/03/2009 - 30/03/2009
| £909 |
30/03/2009 - 06/04/2009
| £909 |
06/04/2009 - 13/04/2009
| £1,130 |
13/04/2009 - 20/04/2009
| £1,039 |
20/04/2009 - 27/04/2009
| £883 |
27/04/2009 - 04/05/2009
| £883 |
| Notes |
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Prices are per person.
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Child discounts apply for 12 - 15 year olds available on request
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| Supplements |
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01/09/2008 - 04/05/2009: Manchester flight: £35
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01/09/2008 - 04/05/2009: Cabin on Middle Deck: £30
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01/09/2008 - 03/11/2009: Cabin on Upper Deck: £50
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What's Included?
What's NOT Included?
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Holiday insurance
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Egypt visa charges
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UK £15 per person for gratuities
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Items of a personal nature, such as soft drinks, additional gratutities etc
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Optional shore excursions
Please note: We will try our best to keep to the above itinerary, but there may be occasions, owing to local conditions and/or operational reasons, that may not make it possible to follow the itinerary exactly. However, we will ensure that you visit all the ports of call listed at some stage during your cruise. Children: We do not recommend this holiday for children under 12 years of age.
Why not spend a week in Luxor, just ask one our Mighty Fine Travel Advisors for details. Please contact our Travel Advisors for the latest prices, on some departures there maybe special offers.
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