Escorted Tours 2022-23 Brochure - Mercury Holidays

Africa Karnak Day 1: UK to Cairo D Depart the UK on your scheduled flight. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel where you can enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Day 2: Cairo B/L On the banks of the world’s longest river, enjoy delicious cuisine and immerse yourself in ancient history on today’s tour. Journey to the mighty Giza Pyramids and then towards the nearby 73-metre statue of the Sphinx which depicts a mythical half- lion, half-human creature. After lunch, travel back to your hotel and enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Day 3: Cairo B This morning, explore the country’s history at the Egyptian Museum, where unbelievable exhibits showcase over 120,000 artefacts, including Egypt’s earliest hieroglyphic engravings and its most iconic relic - Tutankhamun’s gleaming golden mask. This afternoon is yours to spend at leisure. Day 4: Cairo to Nile River Cruise B/L/D After an early breakfast and transfer for your flight to Aswan, where you will embark on your Nile River Cruise. After lunch on-board, enjoy your first excursion, and witness an example of hydro engineering on the banks of the River Nile at the High Dam. Later, visit the Unfinished Obelisk in the Northern Quarries. Finally, take in the Temple of Philae, built in 690 B.C. in honour of the goddess of health and marriage. Return back to your vessel, for dinner and your first night on the Nile. Day 5: Nile River Cruise B/L/D Early this morning, an optional excursion to visit the temples of Abu Simbel is available (at a fee), before returning back to the boat for breakfast. After a leisurely morning, enjoy a unique sailing experience upon a delightful felucca, a traditional wooden sailing boat which carries you to the botanical gardens of Kitchener’s Island. This afternoon, glide along the Nile and sail into Kom Ombo for a visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo. Later, return to your ship for dinner. Day 6: Nile River Cruise B/L/D Pass through the Esna Lock and soak in incredible views as you sail towards the ancient settlement city of Edfu, disembarking for the chance to visit the Temple of Horus. Returning to your ship for breakfast, enjoy a morning at leisure as the cruise sails towards Luxor. After lunch, continue to the expansive Karnak Temple Complex to wander a section of this 200-acre site. Nearby, admire the graceful Luxor Temple, before returning to your ship. Day 7: Nile River Cruise B/L/D After breakfast, cross over to the west bank of Luxor to visit the Valley of the Kings, Ancient Egypt’s royalty. From here continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, a magnificent memorial temple built into the cliffs of this sacred valley. En route back to your vessel, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, massive twin statues, the gatekeepers of the valley. Day 8: Luxor to the UK B After breakfast, transfer for your return flight, via Cairo, or continue on to your chosen extension. Cairo, Pyramids and the Nile Tour highlights ✔ Tour Cairo, with visits to the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx ✔ Marvel at Tutankhamun’s golden mask ✔ Visit the Temples of Horus, Kom Ombo, Karnak and Philae ✔ Embark on tranquil cruise along the scenic Nile River ✔ Witness the Unfinished Obelisk Tour includes • 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners Upgrade to All-Inclusive on your Nile Cruise from £139 • 5 H accommodation: Cairo-Ramses Hilton Hotel, Nile River Cruise-MS Royal Viking • Flights from London Heathrow with Egypt Air Tour pace: Intermediate Blanketed in an extraordinary golden hue, sail the world’s longest river and delve into a captivating kingdom brimming with ancient monuments and old world charm. < < Cairo Luxor Aswan Nile River    Air Boat Cruise Tour Extend your tour Luxor city stay, 2 nights, 5 H B&B from £119 Hurghada beach stay, 4 nights, 5 H All-Inclusive from £259 Life on-board Tastefully decorated throughout, this deluxe cruise boat offers high standards of service, accommodation and Egyptian hospitality. Each deluxe cabin has complimentary toiletries, air-conditioning, full-length opening panoramic windows and a balcony rail. Further amenities include a restaurant, a lounge bar, a large sun deck and a swimming pool. Departures & from prices 1 & 8 Mar 22 £1,699 7 & 14 Feb 23 £1,699 26 Apr 22 £1,699 7 & 21 Mar 23 £1,699 31 May 22 £1,449 18 & 25 Apr 23 £1,699 7 Jun 22 £1,379 16 & 23 May 23 £1,499 5 Jul 22 £1,519 6 Jun 23 £1,399 30 Aug 22 £1,619 4 Jul 23 £1,699 20 Sep 22 £1,569 29 Aug 23 £1,699 4 Oct 22 £1,619 5 & 12 Sep 23 £1,649 1 & 8 Nov 22 £1,589 3 & 31 Oct 23 £1,699 6 Dec 22 £1,619 7 & 14 Nov 23 £1,699 10 & 17 Jan 23 £1,699 5 Dec 23 £1,769 More dates available on our website • A single supplement starts from just £439 142 Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 for further details