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A truly enjoyable and affordable tour featuring Nile Cruise and stay in two most inspiring cities of Egypt.

Sightseeing

All sightseeing is included in the price of the holiday. With Peltours, we pride ourselves on the higest quality and exceeding your expectations. Your guide is a fully qualified Egyptologist who is fluent in English.

All entrance fees to the sites, excursions and guiding during the Nile Cruise and indeed the time you spend in Cairo, are included.

Itinerary

Day 1 (Monday)

On arrival at Luxor Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your cruise boat for overnight. D

Day 2 (Tuesday)

Today's sightseeing will include a visit to the West Bank, The Valley of the Kings and Queens, The Temple of Queen Hatshepsute and Colossi of Menmon. After lunch you will sail to Edu. Afternoon tea nad dinner will be served on board. Overnight on board in Edfu. BB + L + D

Day 3 (Wednesday)

After breakfast visit the Temple og Horus in Efu. Lunch will be served before continiuing along the Nile to Kom Ombo. Afternoon tea and dinner will be served on board. Overnight on board in Kom Ombo. BB + L + D

Day 4 (Thursday)

This morning you will sial to Aswan, recognised as one of the main gateways to Africa. Today's sightseeing will include a visit to the High Dam, the Granite Quarries and the Temple Phillae. Lunch will be served on board. Afternoon at leisure followed by afternoon tea and dinner. Overnight on board in Aswan. BB + L + D

DAY 5 (Friday)

Enjoy a free morning at leisure. Lunch will be served on board followed by Fellucca cruise around Kitchener's Island. Afternoon tea, dinner and overnight on board in Aswan. BB + L + D

Day 6 (Saturday)

This morning you will sail to Kon Ombo. Lunch will be served before visiting on the The Temple of SObek and Hareois in Kom Ombo. After afternoon tea continue sailing to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board in Esna. BB + L + D

Day 7 (Sunday)

Following breakfast you will sail to Luxor. After lunch enjoy a visit to Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East Bank of the Nile. Afternoon tea and dinner will be served on board . Overnight on board. BB + L + D

Day 8 (Monday)

Breakfast on board before disembarking. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at tehhotel in Luxor. BB

Day 9 (Tuesday)

Enjoy your day at leisure. BB

Day 10 (Wednesday)

Enjoy your day at leisure. BB

Day 11 (Thursday)

Morning at leisure. Late afternoon, transfer to the train station for the overnight - Sleeper Train to Cairo. Dinner will beserved on board. BB + D

Day 12 (Friday)

Breakfast on board before arrival to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo train station you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. BB

Day 13 (Saturday)

After breakfast enjoya full day sightseeing which include, visit to the Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, and famous Egyptian Museum, a home to the treasure of King Tutahkhamun. In the evening you will be taken to see a spectacular sound and light show at the Pyramids. BB

Day 14 (Sunday)

Enjoy your day at leisure. BB

Day 15 (Monday)

After breakfast transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to London. BB

Explanation of symbols: BB = Bed & Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner

Hotel and Cruise Boats

CRUISE: Oberoi Shehrayar (Deluxe Cabin)

LUXOR: Sofitel Karnak

SLEEPER TRAIN: Luxor - Cairo

CAIRO: Intercontinental Pyramids

Note: Cabins are suitable for a maximum of 2 persons

Note: Not suitable for children under 12 years old.

Flights

Flights are not included in this itinerary.

We will be pleased to include flights if you prefer, which can be based on British Airways. From time to time, the airline may impose fuel surcharges which may be passed on to you but we will let you know before you make your decision to book.

Flights with Egyptair can be arranged if you prefer.