Combining the Pyramids and a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan viewing the great temples and tombs of ancient Egypt
(limited dates/availability)
Days 1 & 2 - Cairo (Pyramids)
Day 3 - Luxor
Day 4 - Luxor/Esna
Day 5 - Esna/Edfu/Kom Ombo
Day 6 - Aswan
Days 7 & 8 - Cairo
Day 9 - Return Flight
Almost everyone who visits the Pyramids wishes they had the time or opportunity to sail on the Nile. Conversely, those who choose a Nile cruise wish they just had time to view the Pyramids. We are therefore delighted to offer the combination of these two highlights. The pyramids at Giza and Saqqara are the tombs of the pharaohs, located either side of the Old Kingdom capital of Memphis. Cairo's Egyptian Museum is the world's greatest repository of ancient Egyptian treasures including those from Tutankhamun's tomb. The most famous temples and tombs of the Nile lie between Luxor and Aswan.
Cultural Tour & Cruise
Jules Verne Sightseeing
Egyptian Tour Manager
Egyptologist
4 UNESCO Heritage Sites
No Single Supplement
Group Size: 6 – 26
Day 1 Fly from London Heathrow to Cairo for two nights at the 5-star Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo (pyramid view rooms).
Day 2 Visit the Pyramids and Great Sphinx, then Memphis and Saqqara, including lunch. Optional Sound & Light at the Pyramids (£35). (B, L)
Day 3 Flight to Luxor. Transfer to the 5-star Mövenpick MS Hamees for a fournight cruise. Afternoon visit to the Temple of Amun at Karnak, once the religious centre of Thebes and Upper Egypt and Luxor Temple (visit to the Temple of Amun at Karnak may be done on Day 4). (B, L, D)
Day 4 Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Visit a selection of tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Perhaps view the tomb of Seti 1 or Tutankhamun (subject to viewing restrictions, at extra charge). Sail to Esna. (B, L, D)
Day 5 A short walk through Esna to its temple dedicated to Khnum. Sail to the riverside temple at Kom Ombo for sunset. Cruise to Aswan for overnight. (B, L, D)
Day 6 Visit the High Dam with views of Lake Nasser and the temple of Philae by boat. Visit the Nubian Museum, revealing the rescue of Nubian temples from flooding. Afternoon felucca or private boat to Kitchener Island Botanical Gardens. (B, L, D)
Day 7 Morning flight to Cairo for two nights at the central 5-star Kempinski Nile Hotel (twin/double rooms in Nile view rooms). (B)
Day 8 Visit the Egyptian Museum, Citadel, bazaars of Khan el-Khalili, Mohammed Ali Mosque including lunch. (B, L)
Day 9 Return flight to London Heathrow.
Notes
Temple, tomb and pyramid visits are on foot with steps and uneven surfaces.
Mooring may be alongside other vessels with views obstructed and access to your own boat through other vessels' lobbies and across gangplanks.
In Luxor the local authorities are introducing regulations to move boats' moorings away from the town centre and your vessel will normally be berthed outside the town.
The programme may be altered due to navigational factors or local conditions.
Early morning starts are often made to excursions thereby avoiding the main crowds at the sites and the intensity of the midday sun.
Recently renovated the 5-star hotel stands as a tower wing and shares the grounds and facilities of the Cairo Pyramids Hotel. Restaurants, bars, pools (heated in winter) and WiFi (free). 132 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities and satellite TV. Jules Verne guests receive a pyramid view room.
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A central 5-star hotel located on the banks of the Nile River. Restaurants, bars, rooftop pool, gym, spa and WiFi (free). 191 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, tea/coffee making facilities and satellite TV. Twin/doubles receive Nile view rooms.
This deluxe vessel has spacious public rooms, and a restaurant with a combination of waiter and buffet service. Evening entertainment, lounge, bar, gift shop, laundry, a large panoramic sundeck with plunge pool and WiFi (free/limited). 70 air-conditioned outside cabins (233 sq. ft.) with private facilities, hairdryer, safe and mini-fridge. All cabins have picture windows except the Lower Deck and the two Main Deck single cabins (161 sq.ft.), which have portholes.
2019
Saturdays
per person in a twin/double room
Lower Deck cabin
EgyptAir from Heathrow
2020
Saturdays
per person in a twin/double room
Lower Deck cabin
EgyptAir from Heathrow
Saturdays
per person in a twin/double room
Lower Deck cabin
EgyptAir from Heathrow
Saturdays
per person in a twin/double room
Lower Deck cabin
EgyptAir from Heathrow
(limited dates/availability)
Supplements per person
Single Supplement
NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
(main deck single cabin)
Limited availability
Lower Deck double cabin for sole use £445
Accommodation Upgrades
Main Deck £50
Main Deck double cabin for sole use £495
Upper Deck £95
Upper Deck double cabin for sole use £545
Flight Options
EgyptAir Business Class from £795
Optional Excursions
Sound and Light at the Pyramids £35
Extension Options
Extra Nights - Cairo
Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo
(per night) £65
Single supplement £35
Kempinski Nile Hotel
(per night) £85
Single supplement £60
Independent Arrival
Save £550
Arrival transfer add £15
Departure transfer add £15
Price Includes
Air travel and taxes, transfers, 10 nights' accommodation, breakfast daily, 1 lunch in Cairo, full board on cruise, itinerary as described, services of guides and local representatives. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.
Not Included
Travel insurance, visa procurement, optional excursions, tipping, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.
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