Escorted Tours 2023-2024

Day 1: UK to Cairo D Depart the UK on your scheduled flight. On arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day free to unwind or explore the neighbourhood around the hotel. Day 2: Cairo B/L The past and present intertwine in Cairo. Egypt’s traditions, food and history offer a unique experience as you embark on today’s full-day city tour. Gain a fascinating insight into the city’s sights and past as a professional Egyptology guide leads the way, with your first stop at the mighty Giza Pyramids. Inspiring movies, books and conspiracy theories, these six iconic pyramids tower over the desert landscape, with the Great Pyramid standing taller than the Statue of Liberty. Explore these amazingly constructed structures, built using techniques beyond their time, then marvel at the massive half-lion, half-human form of the Sphinx, as it guards the temples and tombs of Ancient Egypt. Travel onward to the Egyptian Museum or Grand Egyptian Museum and wander the treasure trove of artefacts under its roof, including Tutankhamun’s golden mask. The mask was one of the most well-known works of art in the world of the 18th century ancient Egyptian ‘Boy King’ Pharaoh Tutankhamun who reigned 1332-1323 BC. Return to your hotel after a full day of sightseeing for an evening at leisure. Day 3: Cairo to Luxor B/D After an early breakfast, transfer for your flight to Luxor. Check into your sailing vessel before enjoying an afternoon at leisure. Day 4: Nile River Cruise B/L/D Cross over to the west bank of Luxor, where you will visit the Valley of the Kings, Ancient Egypt’s royalty. Take an optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor (payable locally). 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. Enjoy lunch onboard and sail onward to Edfu. Day 5: Nile River Cruise B/L/D Dock in Edfu in the early hours of the morning, in time for breakfast and a visit to the impressive Temple of Horus the second largest temple in Egypt and well known as the most beautiful and well-preserved of all the Egyptian temples. Enter through the massive gateways of the temple, guarded by huge granite statues of Horus, and explore the halls and chambers of this colossal ode to the gods. After returning from your morning excursion, weigh anchor and sail north to Kom Ombo where you’ll disembark for a trip to the Temple of Kom Ombo. The temple is unique as it is dedicated to both Sorek, god of crocodiles, Tour highlights ✔ Embark on a seven-night cruise along the majestic Nile, visiting riverside cities and ruins along the way ✔ Enjoy a full-day tour of Cairo’s historic sites, led by a professional Egyptology guide ✔ Marvel at the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx ✔ Visit the Egyptian Museum and witness Tutankhamun’s gleaming golden mask ✔ Explore the ancient Temples of Horus, Karnak, Kom Ombo and Philaee ✔ See Aswan from a traditional ‘felucca’ boat ✔ Visit the Colossi of Memnon and Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor Egypt: The Majestic Nile MS Royal Viking Explore the famed sights of Cairo before sailing the world’s longest river on a scenic seven-night Nile River cruise, visiting the temples of Luxor, the sacred memorial of Hatshepsut and the ruins of Aswan. Pyramids, Cairo Cruise Tour < < Cairo Luxor Aswan Edfu Nile River       Air Boat Nights 2 2 1 2 3 Africa 114 Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details