Egypt : Egypt - Nile River Cruise

Join our Nile River Cruise on a journey of discovery as we visit some of Egypt's finest ancient monuments along the banks of the Nile.

Day 1 - Monday. UK - Luxor

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

Day 2 - Tuesday. 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 sailing to Aswan
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 - Wednesday. 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. 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

Day 4 - Thursday. 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. £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

Day 5 - Friday. 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.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 - Saturday. 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. £130 per person
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 - Sunday Luxor.

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

Day 8 - Monday Luxor - UK.

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

Availability:

Prices

Egypt - Nile River Cruises - Prices From:
Dates	Nile River Cruise
Dates	Adult
31/03/2008 - 07/04/2008 01/09/2008 - 06/10/2008 27/10/2008 - 03/11/2008	£649
07/04/2008 - 21/04/2008 13/10/2008 - 27/10/2008	£699
06/10/2008 - 13/10/2008	£669
13/10/2008 - 20/10/2008	£699
20/10/2008 - 27/10/2008	£699
27/10/2008 - 03/11/2008	£649
03/11/2008 - 10/11/2008	£649
10/11/2008 - 17/11/2008	£649
17/11/2008 - 24/11/2008	£649
24/11/2008 - 01/12/2008	£599
01/12/2008 - 08/12/2008	£599
08/12/2008 - 15/12/2008	£599
15/12/2008 - 22/12/2008	£649
22/12/2008 - 29/12/2008	£849
29/12/2008 - 05/01/2009	£799
05/01/2009 - 12/01/2009	£649
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
Prices are per person, based on two adults sharing.
Child discounts apply for 12 - 15 year olds available on request
Departs from UK on Monday's
Supplements
01/09/2008 - 04/05/2009: Manchester flight: £35
01/09/2008 - 04/05/2009: Cabin on Middle Deck: £30
01/09/2008 - 04/05/2009: Cabin on Upper Deck: £50
01/09/2008 - 04/05/2009: Junior Suite: £130
01/09/2008 - 04/05/2009: Suite: £170

Prices for single travellers:

Egypt - Nile River Cruises - Prices From:
Dates	Nile River Cruise
Dates	Adult
31/03/2008 - 07/04/2008 01/09/2008 - 06/10/2008 27/10/2008 - 03/11/2008	£844
07/04/2008 - 21/04/2008 13/10/2008 - 27/10/2008	£909
06/10/2008 - 13/10/2008	£870
13/10/2008 - 20/10/2008	£909
20/10/2008 - 27/10/2008	£909
27/10/2008 - 03/11/2008	£844
03/11/2008 - 10/11/2008	£844
10/11/2008 - 17/11/2008	£844
17/11/2008 - 24/11/2008	£844
24/11/2008 - 01/12/2008	£779
01/12/2008 - 08/12/2008	£779
08/12/2008 - 15/12/2008	£779
15/12/2008 - 22/12/2008	£844
22/12/2008 - 29/12/2008	£1,104
29/12/2008 - 05/01/2009	£1,039
05/01/2009 - 12/01/2009	£844
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
Prices are per person.
Child discounts apply for 12 - 15 year olds available on request
Supplements
01/09/2008 - 04/05/2009: Manchester flight: £35
01/09/2008 - 04/05/2009: Cabin on Middle Deck: £30
01/09/2008 - 03/11/2009: Cabin on Upper Deck: £50

What's Included?

Return Economy class flights between Gatwick and Luxor
Seven night Nile cruise in a twin berth cabin on the lower deck
10 excursions while cruising on the nile
All port and airport taxes
Coach transfers between overseas airport, M.S. Da Vinci, and hotel where applicable
Full board throughout cruise
Fuel surcharge

What's NOT Included?

Holiday insurance
Egypt visa charges
UK £15 per person for gratuities
Items of a personal nature, such as soft drinks, additional gratutities etc
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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