Splendours of the Nile 2011 Tour

9 or 10 days

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+ Move mouse over map to magnify + Short Itinerary Day 1 Arrive in Cairo. Transfer from airport to 5-star hotel Day 2 Cairo - Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara tour Day 3 Cairo - Egyptian Museum & city tour. Overnight sleeper train to Luxor (flight option) Day 4 Luxor - West bank sites (Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatchepsut & Medinat Habu temples). Board cruise boat. Evening visit Luxor temple Day 5 Visit Karnak temple. Cruise via Esna lock to Edfu Day 6 Tour Edfu & Komombo temples. Cruise to Aswan Day 7 Aswan. Abu Simbel option. Afternoon island felucca boat trip Day 8 Aswan. Philae Temple tour. Overnight sleeper train to Cairo Day 9 Cairo. Free time or day trip options. (Note - you can fly home this afternoon). Day 10 Cairo. Free time. Transfer to airport for flight home

Tour Highlights Pyramids & Sphinx; Egyptian Museum; Luxury Nile Cruise; Valley of the Kings; Temple of Karnak; Abu Simbel option   Tour Facts Activity / Class Cultural / Superior Group Size Min - 2  Max - 18  Min Age - None Activity Level Low Features Sightseeing, Nile cruise, camel ride (optional) Accommodation 3 nights - Cairo hotel (A) 2 nights - sleeper train (C) 4 nights - luxury cruise boat (B) Transport Air-conditioned bus/minibus/car, overnight sleeper train, 5-star deluxe level cruise boat Meals B - 9 L - 4 D - 6 Booking Information Departures Approx. twice a month, from 22 Dec 2010 Price (land only) From UK£770 Price (with flights) From UK£1,105 (estimate only) Local Payment None Advance Options Pyramid View Supplement (2 nights) UK£50 Single Room Supplement UK£300 Cairo to Luxor Flight Upgrade UK£115 Local Tour Options Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple 175.00 EGP Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple 175.00 EGP Wadi Rayan & Valley of the Whales day trip 600.00 EGP Hot Air Balloon Flight - Luxor 990.00 EGP Alexandria Day Trip 660.00 EGP Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids 175.00 EGP Abu Simbel Tour (overland) 440.00 EGP Note: These options are priced in Egyptian Pounds and may be reserved in advance but should be paid for in Egypt (GBP 1 = approx. 8.6 EGP). More info...