Speeding Through Egypt Tour

Private Journey: 10 nights

2010 Prices from £949 per person

An excellent way to experience key aspects of this fascinating country in a relatively short visit.

Itinerary

Tuesday: Depart from the UK for your flight to Cairo. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your chosen hotel in Cairo for the next 3 nights. During your stay, you may sight see independently or pre-book your excursions.

Friday: After breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Aswan. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your chosen Nile cruise boat. Spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring the sights of Aswan. Overnight in Aswan.

Saturday: In the morning, visit the High Dam and the Temple of Philae. In the afternoon, sail to Kom Ombo for a tour of the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris before continuing on to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.

Sunday: In the morning, visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu before sailing on to Esna, crossing the lock and continuing on to Luxor in the afternoon. Overnight in Luxor.

Monday: After breakfast, check out of your cabin before visiting 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 early afternoon, transfer to your chosen hotel in Luxor for the next 4 nights or alternatively travel by road to Hurghada or El Gouna, a journey of around 5 hours, spending the next 4 nights at a hotel of your choice.

Friday: After breakfast, transfer to Luxor airport (or Hurghada airport for guests staying in Hurghada or El Gouna) for your return flight to the UK (via Cairo).

Also available:

- Excursions in Cairo and to Abu Simbel
- Regional departures
- Business class upgrades