8 Day Cairo and Nile Cruise
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Many of our Nile Cruise clients would also
like to visit Cairo to see the wonders of The
Pyramids and The Sphinx whilst in Egypt but
unfortunately most Nile cruises begin and end in Luxor and last for a full
week.
However with this special 8 day tour you get
the best of both worlds. You will cruise the Nile whilst having
the opportunity to spend time
in Cairo to enable you to see The Pyramids, The
Sphinx, The Egyptian Museum and the fabulous
sights and sounds of Cairo.
All
within in 1 week!
Here's what the tour typically
includes:
Day 1:
Fly from Gatwick
or Manchester to Luxor. Upon arrival transfer
to the 5 Star Deluxe Royal
Viking Nile cruise ship (details below) for
a four night cruise.
Day
2:
Morning visit to the Valley of the
Kings - the site of Tutankhamen's tomb, the Temple of Queen Hatsheput and
the Valley of the Queens. Final stop of the day will be at the Colossi of
Memnon before arriving back at the boat in time for lunch. Afternoon at
leisure whilst the boat sails to Edfu via the Esna lock.
Day 3:
Morning visit to the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the god Horus
and the largest, most preserved temple in Egypt. Afternoon set sail for
Aswan.
Day 4:
Morning excursion to the High Dam, the Old Granite Quarries and
the Unfinished Obelisk. There is also a trip by boat to the Philae Temple,
dedicated to the goddess Isis and occupying a picturesque location on an
island.
Day 5:
Disembark and fly from Aswan to Cairo for a 3
night stay at the Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel
(details below). There is the possibility of an optional
excursion to see the magnificient temples at Abu Simbel.
This additional trip by air will cost approximately �100 per person.
Please advise at time of booking if you intend to take this
option.
Day 6:
Optional morning visit to see the Great Pyramids of Giza and
Sphinx. Afternoon at leisure, time to relax by the pool or to do some
shopping in the many bazaars. In the evening a chance to take an optional
excursion to see the fantastic Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids.
Day 7:
Optional
morning excursion to the Egyptian Museum to see the treasures of
Tutankhamen. Afternoon at leisure or you may want to take an optional
tour to the stunning mosques of Islamic Cairo and the intriguing early
churches of Coptic Cairo. In the evening, enjoy an optional dinner cruise
on the Nile whilst watching a traditional folklore show.
Day 8:
Fly to
Luxor and onward flight to the UK. Alternatively you could
extend your stay in Egypt and spend a relaxing week by the sea in El
Gouna.
Please note the Nile cruise itineraries
can be subject to alteration locally at short notice.
Sample excursion prices are given
below
- Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Full day
from �63 per person
- 2 Day Classical Tour from �138 per
person
- Egyptian Museum from �34 per person
- Citadel & Mosques from �30 per person
- Dinner cruise from �30 per person
- Sound & Light show from �28 per person
See our Cairo
Excursions page
Details of your accommodation:
The Royal
Viking Nile Cruise Ship - 4 nights - Full
Board
5 Star Deluxe - (** Personally Recommended!)
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One of the newest and most stylish boats on the Nile, the
Royal Viking provides a high standard of accommodation
and service to give a truly elegant cruise experience. There are five
decks and a host of onboard facilities to enjoy and you can be assured of
wonderful Egyptian hospitality throughout your cruise.
Life on board
The main restaurant
located on the lower deck offers a wonderful variety of
international and local cuisine whilst the attractive lounge bar
situated on the main deck is the perfect place to relax in the
evening and watch the nightly entertainment.
The large sun deck located on the upper deck with its lovely wooden sun
beds and stylish rattan furniture provides a relaxing place to sit and
enjoy the spectacular views of the Nile. There is a swimming pool
ideal for a refreshing dip during the day and a deck bar offering cool
refreshments.
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Facilities onboard
include
Restaurant
Lounge bar
Gift shop
Laundry service
Sundeck
Plunge pool
Poolside bar
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Accommodation
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The 68 deluxe cabins measure 23 square metres and all have a full
length opening panoramic window and Juliette balcony.
All of the elegantly furnished cabins offer high levels of
comfort with air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom and shower,
hairdryer, complimentary toiletries, satellite Plasma TV plus an
individual safe and mini-fridge.
Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel, Giza, Cairo - 3 nights, Bed
& Breakfast
A superb hotel in a spectacular setting with unrivalled
views of the Pyramids at Giza and a wealth of
facilities.
Location
The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance
of the historic treasures of Egypt and just fifteen minutes drive from
central Cairo.
Accommodation
530 rooms all with bath, shower, air-conditioning,
satellite TV, telephone and mini-bar.
Facilities:
Restaurants and bars:
Al Shams (Buffet and a la carte)
The Med (Mediterranean)
Laredo (Tex-Mex)
Nubian Village (Oriental and Lebanese),
Harris Cafe
Shisha Cafe with live entertainment
Sports:
Swimming pool (Closed Feb 2010 for maintenance)
Health club with sauna and massage
Tennis courts
Gym
Plus:
- 24 hour room service
- Shops
- Currency Exchange
Prices:
|
2010
Departures |
|
| 01 May - 31 May 10 |
�1149 |
| 01 Jun - 18 Jul 10 |
�1099 |
| 19 Jul - 22 Aug 10 |
�1149 |
| 23 Aug - 31 Oct 10 |
�1199 |
| 01 Nov - 21 Nov 10 |
�1199 |
| 22 Nov - 28 Nov |
�1199 |
| 29 Nov - 16 Dec |
�1149 |
| 17 Dec - 31 Dec |
�1099 |
|
2011
Departures |
|
| 01 Jan - 23 Jan |
�1099 |
| 24 Jan - 13 Feb |
�1149 |
| 14 Feb - 31 Mar |
�1199 |
| 01 Apr - 24 Apr |
�1299 |
| 25 Apr - 30 Apr |
�1199 |
| 01 May - 30 May |
�1149 |
| 31 May - 17 Jul |
�1099 |
| 18 Jul - 21 Aug |
�1149 |
| 22 Aug - 31 Oct |
�1199 |
Prices are per person based on two people sharing an lower
deck cabin/twin room departing from Gatwick and includes all transfers and
internal flights, 7 nights accommodation and meal arrangements as per
itinerary.
Manchester flights available at �40 per person
supplement.
Please note children under 8 years of age are not
able to travel on this cruise.
** All subject to availability.
For more details and to check
availability please call either Barbara or Colin on Freephone 0808 1089 100
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