Gift of the Nile

Our Opinion

"An in-depth itinerary full of history and fascination for the sophisticated traveller" 

This itinerary allows you to gain a true insight into this fascinating country, in the comforts of a high quality Nile Cruise boat with all your sightseeing included.

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 SUNDAY
On arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your 5* Cairo hotel for overnight. BB.

DAY 2 MONDAY
Today’s sightseeing included the famous Egyptian Museum housing the treasures of the child Pharaok Tutankhamun, drive to Sakkar to visit the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the oldest pyramid in the world. Take lunch locally followed by a trip to Giza for a visit the famous Pyramids and the Sphinx. In the evening you will enjoy a sound and light show at the pyramids. Overnight in Cairo. BB + Lunch

DAY 3 TUESDAY
This morning you will fly from Cairo to Aswan. Upon arrival, continue by air to Abu Simbel to visit the famous temples. Upon return to Aswan, you will embark on your Nile Cruise boat for lunch and in the afternoon you will visit the Botanical Gardens by Felucca. Dinner and overnight on board. BB + Lunch +Dinner.

DAY 4 WEDNESDAY
Today’s sightseeing will show you the High Dam, Old Dam, the Granite quarries and unfinished obelisk. A short boat ride will take us to the temple of Philea. You then sail to Kom Ombo to visit the temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Sail to Edfu. Tonight a traditional Galabea party and dinner on board. Overnight on board. BB + Lunch + Dinner.

DAY 5 THURSDAY
Start the day with a visit of the ancient temple of the Falcon God Horus. The cruise will then take you to Esna to visit the temple of Knoum. After crossing Esna Loc you will cruise to Luxor. Overnight on board. BB + Lunch + Dinner.

DAY 6 FRIDAY
This morning you cross to the West Bank and visit the Valley of Kings and Queens and the tomb of Tutanhkamun (when open). A visit to Hatsheput’s temple and the Colossi of Memnon will leave you with unforgettable memories. In the afternoon, you will visit the temples of Luxor and Karnak. Overnight on board. BB + Lunch + Dinner.

DAY 7 SATURDAY
This morning, bid farewell to your cruise vessel and before flying to Cairo, visit the temples of Karnak and Luxor. Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be transferred to your hotel. Then visit the Citadel of Salah El Din and the Old Coptic Cairo where you visit the Hanging Church of Saint Mary. this evening why not visit the Khan El Khalili Bazaar ? Overnight in Cairo. BB

DAY 8 SUNDAY
Transfer to Cairo Airport for your return flight to the UK.

Hotel and Cruise Boat Options

Your 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, Egyptair or British Midlands from London Heathrow Airport to Cairo. 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.

Prices

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