22 September - 03 October 2010
11 Nights - 12 Days ~ From £ 1,796
This tour explores the main monuments and museums that epitomise the wonders of Egypt. Follow in the footsteps of the Pharaohs visiting the Pyramids, Saqqara and the amazing Memphis and Egyptian Museums with their intriguing insight into the lives of these complex ancient peoples. Then cruise on the Nile on board the magnificent Oberoi Philae visiting The bes and the Valley of the Kings before relaxing on the shores of the RedSea in Hurghada at the exclusive Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh.
London • Cairo • Aswan • Luxor • Hurghada • London
22 September 2010 To Cairo
Fly from London on scheduled BMI flight to Cairo, NorthAfrica's largest city. Transfer to the luxurious MenaHouse Oberoi for 3 nights. Flights from regional airportsare available at a supplement. Please contact for details.
23 September 2010 Cairo – Giza & Saqqara Pyramids
This morning visit the Pyramids of Giza and theinscrutable Sphinx. Later visit the Pyramids of Saqqarato explore the intriguing Step Pyramid and the open airMuseum at Memphis.
24 September 2010Cairo – Egyptian Museum & Islamic Cairo
Today visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities including a tour of the Treasures of King Tutankhamun.In the afternoon, a city tour through old Islamic Cairo.
25 September 2010 Aswan – Cruise
Morning transfer to Cairo airport to board Egypt Airflight to Aswan. Arrive Aswan and transfer to themagnificent Oberoi Philae cruiser to commence a 4-night cruise on the Nile. Enjoy a delightful sail in aFelucca around the Nile islands.
26 September 2010 Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu
After breakfast enjoy a guided tour of the High Damand the Temple of Philae. Afternoon sail to Komomboand Edfu visiting the waterside Temples dedicated totwo Gods, Sobek and Haroeris.
27 September 2010 Edfu - Luxor
Morning guided visit to the Temple of Horus, the Falconheaded God, in Edfu, the best-preserved ancient Templein Egypt. Later sail to Luxor crossing the lock at Esna.
28 September 2010 Luxor - Thebes, Valley of the Kings
Morning cross to the west bank to visit the Necropolisof Thebes, Valley of the Kings with its hundreds ofTombs secreted in the hillside, the Mortuary Temple ofQueen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
29 September 2010 To Hurghada
After breakfast disembark the cruise and explore theeast bank visiting the Temples of Luxor & Karnak. Latertransfer by private coach to the Red Sea resort of Hurghada. Stay at the superb Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh for4 nights.
30 September - 02 October 2010 Hurghada
Days at leisure.
03 October 2010 To London
Morning transfer to the airport to board Egyptair flight to Cairo and connect with the onward flight to London on BMI.
THE COST
Per person for above programme on a Double/ Twin share basis £ 1,796
Single room supplement £ 776
Business class flight supplements are available on request.
If you wish to travel from any other country outside UK please contact us and we will give you a land only cost for the holiday.
What’s included in the cost of the Tour?
International flights with BMI as specified in economy class with applicable taxes.
Internal flights with Egypt Air asspecified in economy class with applicable taxes
Accommodation as specified with ensuite facilities.
Daily breakfast in Cairo & Hurghada. Full board meals on the Nile Cruise
Transfers and sightseeing by private air-conditioned coach with English speaking guides
Sightseeing and excursions as specified.
Full ATOL bonding
What’s not included?
Payable locally
Entry visa for Egypt can beobtained on arrival in Cairo at a cost of £11.00*.
Any items of a personal nature.
Entrance into the Great Pyramids £9.00 per person*.
Entrance into the Solar Boat at the Great Pyramids £3.50 pp*.
Entrance to the Mummies' Room in the Egyptian Museum £9.50 pp*.
* Entrance fee is payable locally
For Bookings and Enquiries: please call 020 8901 7379 or E-mail:
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