Visiting - Nile Cruise & Cairo + Hurghada, Makadi Bay, El Gouna or Luxor 14 nights from £1349
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The ultimate tour of Egypt allowing plenty of time to appreciate all the main sights,
plus time to relax on the Red Sea coast, or in Luxor.
>>> Click Here for 'Things To See' on your Nile Cruise, Cairo, Hurghada, Makadi Bay, El Gouna or Luxor >>>
PRICES
Prices for the Sights and Sands of Egypt Tour start from
£1349 per person for
14 nights
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Important information
Guide prices are based on 2 people sharing a room and include flights with Monarch from Gatwick
(Manchester available at a supplement). Accommodation has been calculated using the Swiss Inn Radamis I (Full Board), Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx (Bed & Breakfast) and Sofitel Karnak Luxor (Bed & Breakfast).
Note: Early booking reduction included, restrictions apply.
This classic tour can only be booked by calling 0844 770 9960
Itinerary
7 nights Nile Cruise + 3 nights Cairo + 4 nights Hurghada,
Makadi Bay, El Gouna or Luxor
Monday
Depart from the UK for your flight to Luxor. On arrival, you will be met and
transferred to your chosen Nile cruise boat for an evening check-in. Overnight in
Luxor.
Tuesday - Sunday
For the next 6 nights, follow the Nile cruise itinerary found
on page 18 of the online brochure (each cruise follows a slightly different itinerary. Call Reservations for
further information).
Monday
After breakfast, disembark your cruise boat and transfer to Luxor airport
for your flight to Cairo. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your chosen
hotel for the next 3 nights. During your stay in Cairo, you may sightsee independently
or pre-book your excursions.
Thursday
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Hurghada.
On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel for the next 4 nights.
During your stay, you can experience the delights that the underwater world of
Hurghada/Makadi Bay/El Gouna has to offer. For those who wish
to stay on dry land, a choice of excursions are on offer. Alternatively, transfer to Cairo airport after breakfast for your flight to Luxor. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel for the next 4 nights. During your stay in Luxor, you may sightsee independently or pre-book your excursions
Monday
After breakfast, transfer by road from Hurghada/Makadi Bay/El Gouna
to Luxor airport, a journey of approximately 5 hours, or from your hotel in Luxor, for
your return flight to the UK.
How To Book
Please note that the prices above should only be used as a guideline.
Our specialist Tailor-Made team are able to provide you quickly and accurately with the most up to date prices.
Due to their specialist nature, our multi-centre holidays are not bookable online - please call reservations for further information on 0844 770 9960
Things to see on your Nile Cruise, Cairo, Hurghada, Makadi Bay, El Gouna or Luxor
Cairo & Nile Cruise
Valley of the Kings
Dug into the Theban Hills on the west bank of the Nile, this valley is the resting places of some of Egypt's most powerful Pharaohs such as Tutankhamen some of which are 3,500 years old.
Karnak Temple
This temple dates back to the 14th century BC and is the largest religious site anywhere in the world.
Valley of the Queens
Situated on the west bank of the Nile, lies the Valley of the Queens. It contains about 70 tombs, mainly belonging to Queens, Princesses, Princes and Nobles.
Luxor Temple
A large Ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the Nile River in the city of Luxor (Ancient Thebes) and was founded in 1400 BCE. For centuries Thebes was once known as the capital of the known world.
Esna Temple
Dedicated to this triad, was remarkable for the beauty of its site and the magnificence of its architecture. It was built of red sandstone, and its portico consisted of six rows of four columns each, with lotus-leaf capitals, all of which however differ from each other.
Edfu Temple
An ancient Egyptian temple located on the west bank of the Nile in the city of Edfu which was known in Greco-Roman times as Apollonopolis Magna, after the chief god Horus-Apollo. It is one of the best preserved temples in Egypt. The temple, dedicated to the falcon god Horus, was built in the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BCE.
Kom Ombo Temple
An unusual double temple built during the Ptolemaic dynasty in the Egyptian town of Kom Ombo. Some additions to it were later made during the Roman period. The building is unique because its 'double' design meant that there were courts, halls, sanctuaries and rooms duplicated for two sets of gods.
Philae Temple
One of the most beautiful and best preserved Greco-Roman temples in Egypt. Most of the temple was built by the Ptolemaic rulers as part of their promotion of the cult of Isis, which lasted well into the Roman Period. In the 1970’s the temple was relocated to preserve it from the rising waters resulting from the construction of the Aswan High Dam.
Luxor
Luxor Museum
The Luxor Museum is located between the Luxor Temple and the Karnak Temple is home to relics and antiquities and key discoveries from decades of archaeological findings. Priceless masterpieces are exhibited in this small museum that only adds to the glorious story of Luxor's magnificent monuments.
Mummification Museum
Right across from the Luxor Museum is the Mummification Museum where the immortal dead tell their story and take you through the art and science of the mummification process, a true Egyptian specialty. Humans as well as some sacred animals were mummified such as crocodiles and baboons.
Valley of the Queens
On the West Bank of the Nile lies the Valley of the Queens where tombs of wives of pharaohs, princesses, princes, and nobles are there on display. The Valley of the Queens is most popular for the Tomb of Nefertari, the favourite wife of Ramses II, which is referred to as the most beautiful in Egypt is it completely covered with colourful paintings of Nefartari being guided by the gods.
The Colossi of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon are two gigantic statues of Amenhotep III cut out of single blocks of sandstone. Each statue stands at 21 metres in height and represents Amenhotep III seated on his throne. You can't miss these gigantic figures on your way to the West Bank.
The Ramesseum
The Ramesseum is a mortuary temple of Ramses II who was a prolific builder, known most for his building of Abu Simbel. Although not entirely intact, it is one of the loveliest temples in Egypt. The temple contains a broken statue of Ramses II which used to be the biggest in the world, weighing at 1,000 tons.
Hatshepsut Temple
Located beneath massive, steep cliffs, stands the Temple of Hatshepsut. Designed by Hatshepsut's steward and architect Senenmut, the temple is a true work of art and built to resemble classical architecture with a three-level facade and beautiful wide terraces. Inside the temple you will find halls, a chapel, a sanctuary, and beautifully designed columns with statues in front of them which were once in bright and vivid colours.
Hurghada
El-Dahar Souk
Situated in downtown Hurghada and known as the 'old town', El Dahar souk awaits you with the smells and sounds of a typical bustling souk with tiny alleys of markets that pull you in. Be sure to put your bargaining skills to the test as it is part of the souk culture to haggle as you buy all your gifts and souvenirs.
St. Anthony & St. Paul's Monasteries
St. Anthony and St. Paul's Monasteries are the oldest Christian monasteries dating back to the 4th century AD when monks began to set at the foot of the Red Sea Mountains. Both monasteries are considered to be the holiest sites of the Coptic Church in Egypt. Visit the monasteries for a guide through their lives and to catch the glimpse of some spectacular views.
Island Hopping
Trips to nearby islands are also very much worth it for those more into snorkelling and just laying on white sandy beaches. Giftun Island is a snorkeler's paradise where you can also camp overnight and awake with the sunrise.
Hurghada Marina
A new addition to the city of Hurghada, the Marina and Marina Boulevard have given the city a fresh new modern look with upscale seafood restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, and nightclubs, all with a marina-front view of boats and yachts docked in the water. The Marina is also the place where you can rent diving and snorkelling boats to take you on day trips to neighbouring islands.
Makadi Bay
Sunwing Waterworld Makadi
A fun activity for the whole family is this newly opened water theme park which has large slides, a wave pool and other fun-filled water features.
Souk Makadi
Tantalise your senses at this typical Arabian souk where you can shop for anything you can think of from souvenirs to take back home to Egyptian jewellery, perfume, and clothing. Just walking around here is great fun and very entertaining.
Diving
As with every destination on the Red Sea, diving is a key highlight with reefs and an underwater marine world as magnificent as the Red Sea's. The most popular dive spot in Makadi Bay is Abu-Hashish, which means in 'Father of Grass' in Arabic and it was given this name because this very shallow dive site is filled with sea grass. Great for beginners to all levels of divers, at Abu-Hashish you can see puffer fish, octopus, and sea horses, among other fish.
Snorkelling
Perfect for snorkelers, Makadi Bay is fronted by a long stretch of white sandy beach and home to a spectacular house reef. Trips to nearby islands great for snorkelling too can also be arranged from Makadi Bay.
Makadi Serena Spa
Prefer to relax and unwind? There's no better place to do that in than in Makadi Bay's relaxing surroundings. Inspired by ancient Indian wellness rituals, Makadi Serena Spa is the perfect world to get lost in with a variety of treatments to choose from all inspired from Indian traditions.
El Gouna
Sunwing Waterworld Makadi
A fun activity for the whole family is this newly opened water theme park which has large slides, a wave pool and other fun-filled water features.
Souk Makadi
Tantalise your senses at this typical Arabian souk where you can shop for anything you can think of from souvenirs to take back home to Egyptian jewellery, perfume, and clothing. Just walking around here is great fun and very entertaining.
Diving
As with every destination on the Red Sea, diving is a key highlight with reefs and an underwater marine world as magnificent as the Red Sea's. The most popular dive spot in Makadi Bay is Abu-Hashish, which means in 'Father of Grass' in Arabic and it was given this name because this very shallow dive site is filled with sea grass. Great for beginners to all levels of divers, at Abu-Hashish you can see puffer fish, octopus, and sea horses, among other fish.
Snorkelling
Perfect for snorkelers, Makadi Bay is fronted by a long stretch of white sandy beach and home to a spectacular house reef. Trips to nearby islands great for snorkelling too can also be arranged from Makadi Bay.
Makadi Serena Spa
Prefer to relax and unwind? There's no better place to do that in than in Makadi Bay's relaxing surroundings. Inspired by ancient Indian wellness rituals, Makadi Serena Spa is the perfect world to get lost in with a variety of treatments to choose from all inspired from Indian traditions.
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