Day 1 -
UK - Luxor
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Depart from Gatwick or Manchester for your flight to Luxor. On arrival, transfer by coach (approx. 30 minutes) and embark
Meals included:
Dinner
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Day 2 -
Luxor - Edfu
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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.. In the afternoon, sail to Edfu, passing through the Esna lock en route. Overnight at Edfu
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 -
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 sailingto Aswan
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 -
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. Take an optional excursion by boat to visit the Botanical Garden and Mango Island (approx. £12 per person). In the evening, there is an opportunity to see the Sound and Light show at the Philae Temple (approx. £24 per person).
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 -
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. £73 per person by road/duration approx. 9 hours; approx. £134 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 6 -
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. Do not miss the Sound and Light show in the evening at the Karnak Temple (approx. £22 per person).
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 -
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. £194 per person). There is also an optional half day excursion by road to visit the Temple of Hathor at Dendera (approx. £30 per person).
Meals included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Days 8 to 15 -
Transfer to your chosen Hotel in Luxor
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Mercure Luxor 4 Stars The modern and spacious Mercure Hotel is set in its own well-tended gardens, just across the road from the Nile. Suitable for all ages, it is situated in the heart of town, a short walk from the Luxor Museum, the Luxor Temple and is also close to the main shopping area. With its friendly staff and range of amenities, it provides the perfect base from which to explore this bustling town. The lobby bar is one of the most popular in Luxor and offers guests the chance to unwind after a busy day's sightseeing.
Steigenberger Nile Palace 5 Stars The Steigenberger Nile Palace is a modern, well-equipped hotel offering an ideal location in the centre of the tourist district of Luxor. The hotel is just a short walk from a variety of shops, bazaars and restaurants and is also within easy reach of the Karnak Temple and Luxor Museum. You can relax on the terrace, which is shaded by palm trees, and enjoy fantastic Nile views over to the West Bank
Sofitel Pavillion 5 Stars This modern hotel is situated in the same grounds as both the Sofitel Old and New Winter Palace hotels. Centrally located, they are set in peaceful, lush gardens across the road from the Nile. Amenities, including the swimming pool and restaurants, are shared between the hotels.
Sonesta St. George 5 Stars Set in a peaceful, yet central location, overlooking the Nile, the Sonest St. George offers and ideal base as it is within walking distance to all the amenities and sights of Luxor, such as the Luxor Temple and Luxor Museum. Perhaps tempt yourself with a cocktail in the Nobles Bar, which offers spectacular views of the Nile.
Meals included:
Breakfast, Dinner
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