Inspire Brochure May 23 - Dec 24

30 | Mercury Holidays To order our Escorted Tours Brochure or to book, call us free on 0800 093 6811 THE NILE 10-Day Escorted Tour Cairo, 2 nights • Nile River Cruise, 7 nights Egypt: The Majestic Nile S A I L T H R O U G H H I S T O R Y from £1,699 Begin your adventure in Cairo, where the past and present intertwine. Embark on a full-day city tour, gaining a fascinating insight into the city’s sights and past as a professional Egyptology guide leads the way. Your first stop is the mighty Giza Pyramids, then continue to the mighty Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum. Next, you’ll depart south by plane to Luxor. Filled with the architectural splendour of ancient Egypt, enjoy visits to Luxor Temple, the huge Karnak Temple complex and Hatshepsut in the Valley of the Kings. Luxor is also the starting point of your Nile River cruise. Observe life on the Nile as you wind towards Edfu, the location of the Temple of Horus. Buried beneath sand until the 1860s the temple is known for its impressive stature and beautifully preserved exterior. Continue to Aswan, a colourful city nestled between water and desert. Spend time visiting the ornately carved Temples of Philae and the unfinished obelisk. From Aswan enjoy an excursion on a traditional felucca boat to Kitchener’s Island. Wander amongst the exotic palms in this tranquil setting before you begin your return journey to Luxor. Meals included: 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 8 dinners Extend your tour: Hurghada beach stay, 4 nights, 5 H All-Inclusive from £329 T ravel through Egypt discovering the famed sights, ancient shrines, vast temple complexes built for the gods and archaeological wonders as you sail along the world’s longest river on a scenic Nile River cruise. MS Royal Viking