King Fuad's Nile Steamer

From Aswan (Apr 2008)

Day 1 Fly from London Gatwick to Aswan and transfer to the SS Karim for seven nights. Sail in the evening to Kom Ombo and overnight.

Day 2 An early morning visit to the temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Sail to Esna, transit the lock and continue to Luxor.

Day 3 A morning visit to the West Bank includes the Valley of the Kings, temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Luxor Temple private reception. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 4 Visit the temple of Karnak and then cruise to Esna for overnight.

Day 5 Sail in the early morning for Edfu to visit the temple of Horus. Sail later to Kom Ombo for the night.

Day 6 The morning is spent sailing to Aswan. An afternoon felucca ride includes a visit to the Botanical Gardens. Optional Sound & Light performance at Philae.

Day 7 An optional excursion by road to Abu Simbel (bookable in advance).

Day 8 A morning visit to the High Dam and island temple of Philae. Return flight.