Splendours of Egypt Tour

7 nights Nile Cruise, 2 nights Cairo, with visit to Alexandria, 5 nights Hurghada

Experience Egypt's rich history and culture as you walk in the footsteps of Alexander the Great, marvel at the pharaohs' feats of engineering and the High Dam's modern day equivalent, and soak up the rhythm of the land and its people as you sail the mighty Nile.

• Itinerary
• What's Included
• Options & Upgrades
• How to Book

Tour Itinerary

Day 1-3: Arrival in Hurghada

Arrive in Hurghada on Friday and transfer to your hotel. The tour starts on Monday, so you can relax and enjoy the Red Sea until the itinerary commences.

Day 4: Luxor

On Monday morning, transfer to Luxor by coach to join your Nile cruise ship

Day 5: Luxor to West Thebes

Start the day by crossing the Nile to the western bank of Thebes and the Valley of the Kings, where is an optional tour of the tomb of Tutankhamun.* Then view the imposing terrace temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and on to the enormous Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, sail on to Edfu via Esna.

Day 6: Edfu and Kom Ombo

In the morning, visit the temple of Horus in Edfu, famous as the country's best preserved temple. Board the ship and continue down river to Kom Ombo for a visit to the impressive double temple of the crocodile- headed god Sobek. Later, relax on board as you sail on to Aswan.

Day 7: Agilika and the Aswan High Dam

From Aswan, take a motor boat to the island of Agilika, where the Temple of Philae, devoted to Isis, is located. Visit the famous Aswan High Dam, then spend the afternoon on a romantic felucca ride or motor boat ride on the Nile (subject to weather conditions).

Day 8: Aswan

A free day to spend as you choose exploring Aswan, visiting the picturesque, lively Souk, enjoying an optional trip to Abu Simbel* or simply relaxing on board.

Day 9: Sail to Luxor

Enjoy a day soaking up the view, or even soaking in the pool, as you sail downstream, arriving in Luxor in the evening.

Day 10: Karnak and the Luxor Temple

Spend Sunday exploring the maze-like temple complex of Karnak and Luxor Temple. There is an optional visit* to the famous sound and light show in the Karnak Temple.

Day 11: Cairo & the Egyptian Museum

In the morning, fly to Cairo and visit the Egyptian Museumo and the citadel of Salah El-Din with its alabaster mosque. After lunch wander the oriental Khan El Khalili Bazaar, or relax with mint-tea and a water-pipe in one of the many coffee shops.

Day 12: Alexandria

You will taken by coach to Alexandria where you will visit Pompy's pillar, the Catacombs of Kom El Shukafa and the mosque of Abu El-Abbas. Enjoy lunch in the old town before visiting the Greco-Roman Museum and the world famous Alexandria library.

Day 13: Travel to Hurghada

Depart Cairo and travel to Hurghada by coach. The journey takes around 5 hours. On arrival, check in to your hotel.

Day 14-15: The Red Sea

Spend the rest of your holiday at leisure in your resort. On the day of departure you will transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

What's Included in the tour price

• 2 nights at a 4 Sun hotel in Cairo – Half Board
• 7 nights Nile Cruise – 4 Sun, Full Board
• 5 nights** at the Grand Resort, Hurghada –5 Sun, Half Board
• Excursions as per itinerary
• All transfers

All Inclusive Upgrade

Upgrade your Red Sea hotel to the 5 Sun All Inclusive Makadi Palace Hotel in Makadi Bay for a small supplement.

Booking your touring holiday

Due to the detailed nature of tour itineraries, our touring packages cannot yet be booked online. Instead, simply call one of our Experts on 0845 026 5980 to discuss further.

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