Highlights of Egypt Tour

Private Journey: 7 nights

2010 Prices from £845 per person

An ideal short itinerary for visitors with limited time or returning guests, combining the highlights of Upper Egypt with time in Cairo.

Itinerary

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: After breakfast, the morning is free to explore Luxor. In the afternoon, visit the Temples of Karnak and Luxor on the East bank. Overnight in Luxor.

Wednesday: In the morning, visit the highlights of the West Bank, including the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, sail via Esna lock to Edfu. Overnight at Edfu.

Thursday: In the morning, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, before continuing along the Nile, mid-morning, to Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris in Kom Ombo and then continue on to Aswan. Overnight in Aswan.

Friday: After breakfast, check out of your cabin and spend the day exploring the sights of Aswan, with a visit to the High Dam and the Temple of Philae in the morning and a relaxing trip on a felucca past the Agha Khan Mausoleum and Elephantine Island in the afternoon. In the evening, transfer to Aswan 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 sight see independently or pre-book your excursions.

Monday: Transfer to Cairo airport for your return flight to the UK.

Also available:

- Excursions in Cairo
- Regional departures
- Business class upgrades