Thebes to Abu Simbel
Cruising between Abu Simbel and Luxor on both the Nile and Lake Nasser
In Brief
| Lake Nasser cruise - 4 nights. Nile cruise - 3 nights. |
Itinerary 1 (Jan - Apr 2011)
Day 1 Fly from London Gatwick or Manchester to Luxor. Transfer by road to Lake Nasser and embark on the MS Prince Abbas for four nights.
Day 2 Visit the temple of Kalabsha, hemispeos of Beit el-Wali and Chapel of Kertassi and sail later to Wadi el-Sebua.
Day 3 Visit the temples of Wadi el-Sebua, Dakka and Mahraka. Sail to Amada to visit its temple, the temple of Derr and rock tomb of Penout. Overnight in Amada.
Day 4 Sail to Kasr Ibrim and later enjoy the dramatic over water arrival at Abu Simbel for overnight. Afternoon visit to the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari. Evening Sound & Light performance.
Day 5 Transfer by road to Aswan to board the MS Hamees for three nights. Visit the High Dam and temple of Philae.
Day 6 Sail to Edfu visiting its temple.
Day 7 Sail to Luxor for overnight and visit the Karnak Temple. Luxor Temple private reception.
Day 8 A morning excursion to the Valley of the Kings, temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Return flight.
Extension - Heritage of Egypt
An extra week (breakfast daily) staying at 5-star hotels; Sheraton Alexandria 2 nights, Mövenpick Cairo Pyramids 3 nights and Luxor Steigenberger Nile Palace 2 nights. Visit the Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Mohammed Ali Mosque, Khan el-Khalili, Memphis, Saqqara, el-Alamein and Alexandria.
Extension – Red Sea
Discover more of Egypt’s natural beauty, travelling along the Nile and through the mountains and desert to el-Gouna on the Red Sea (5 hrs). Relax at this attractive resort for five nights and view its underwater world from a semi-submarine. Return to central Luxor for two nights of relaxation or sightseeing.
Mövenpick Resort & Spa El Gouna: On a peninsula with over 2 kms of private beach and extensive grounds, this elegantly designed 5-star hotel lies 10-20 minutes to the town centre and marina (included bus/boat shuttle pass). Restaurants, bars, café, pools, tennis, gym, jacuzzi, spa and 554 rooms. Stay in newly refurbished rooms with air-conditioning, private facilities, hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities, satellite TV and balcony/terrace.
Steigenberger Hotel Nile Palace: A 5-star hotel overlooking the Nile in central Luxor. Restaurants, bars, heated outdoor pools and health and fitness club. 304 air-conditioned rooms with private facilities, hairdryer, safe, mini-bar and satellite TV.
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