Inspire Brochure 2024 - 2025

Mercury Holidays | 31 For further details on our itineraries, visit www.mercuryholidays.co.uk/tours Life on-board Tastefully decorated throughout, the 5 H MS Royal Viking offers high standards of service and accommodation with all air-conditioned cabins featuring full-length panoramic windows. Further amenities include a restaurant, lounge bar, sun deck and pool. 10-Day Escorted Tour Cairo, 2 nights • Nile River Cruise, 7 nights 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. 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. Includes: • Return flights from Heathrow to Egypt • 5 H accommodation • 24 meals • 8 excursions • Expert local tour guide from £1,849 TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Enjoy a stay in Cairo, exploring its iconic sights before cruising along the Nile. Travel past thriving river banks and be amazed by the many Egyptian monuments which have stood the test of time. RIVER NILE Embark on a 7-night cruise along the Nile, visiting riverside cities and ruins along the way LUXOR Experience the timeless allure of Luxor, visiting its ancient wonders and magnificent temples CAIRO Embark on a full-day tour of Cairo led by a professional Egyptology guide DEPARTURES & FROM PRICES Jan 24 £2,249 Jan 25 £2,249 Feb 24 £2,249 Feb 25 £2,249 Mar 24 £2,249 Mar 25 £2,249 Apr 24 £2,449 Apr 25 £2,149 May 24 £2,049 May 25 £1,949 Jun 24 £1,849 Jun 25 £1,849 Jul 24 £2,299 Jul 25 £2,299 Aug 24 £2,049 Aug 25 £2,049 Sep 24 £2,049 Sep 25 £2,049 Oct 24 £2,349 Oct 25 £2,349 Nov 24 £2,149 Nov 25 £2,149 EXTEND YOUR TOUR: Luxor City Stay, 2 nights, 5 H Bed & Breakfast from £159 Delve deeper into Luxor's fascinating history with an extended 2-night stay in this fascinating city on the banks of the Nile. Hurghada Beach Stay, 4 nights, 5 H All-Inclusive from £399 Nestled on Egypt's Red Sea coastline, enjoy 4 nights relaxing on the stunning beaches of Hurghada. Lead-in price based on 8 & 15 Jun 24 and 7 & 14 Jun 25