8 Day Cairo and Nile Cruise

Viking Premiere 5 Star Nile Cruise Ship

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 Viking Premiere Nile cruise boat (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 Fairmont Heliopolis 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 one of our optional tours 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.

**In Cairo all excursions are optional and can be booked and paid for locally.

Sample prices are given below

  • Giza Pyramids & Sphinx from �30 per person
  • Egyptian Museum from �25 per person
  • Citadel & Mosques from �30 per person
  • Dinner cruise from �30 per person
  • Sound & Light show from �30 per person


Details of your accommodation:

The Viking Premier Nile Cruise Ship - 4 nights - Full Board

(5 Star)

Viking Premier Nile Cruise Ship

Life on board

Newly refurbished (2009), the Viking Premiere has it's main restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner situated on the middle deck. There is a lounge bar on the upper deck whilst up on the large sun deck there is a delightful pool and bar with sunbeds and chairs in a canopied area in which relax and enjoy the beauty of the Nile.

Facilities onboard include

  • Restaurant
  • Lounge bar
  • Gift shop
  • Large Sundeck
  • Plunge pool
  • Deck bar

Accommodation

Viking Premiere Nile Cruise Ship Cabin


All the new modern 58 air-conditioned cabins (shown opposite) face out over the Nile and measure 16 square metres and have twin beds, en-suite facilities, hairdryer, fridge, safety deposit box and plasma TV.

 

Fairmont Heliopolis Hotel, Cairo - 3 nights - bed and breakfast

A large, modern hotel that offers a convenient location close to the airport and within easy reach of the city centre. It has a wide range of facilities and comfortable accommodation making it a good base for exploring nearby Cairo and it's many attractions.

Fairmont Heliopolis Hotel Cairo 

Location

Ideally located in the Heliopolis area just 10 minutes from the airport and within easy reach of the city centre.

Accommodation

Fairmont Heliopolis Hotel Bedroom

588 rooms all with en-suite facilities, satellite TV, air-conditioning in-room safe and mini-bar. Rooms with a pool view are available at a supplement.

Facilities:

Restaurants and bars:

Fairmont Heliopolis Hotel Restaurant

  • Blue Lagoon 
  • Leonardo (Italian)
  • Oriental Cafe 
  • Al Dabke(Lebanese)
  • Darts (English bar)
  • Vienna Cafe
  • Rainbow bar

Sports:

  • Two outdoor swimming poos with sunbathing area
  • Massage and sauna
  • Tennis courts
  • Squash courts

Plus:

  • 24 hour room service
  • Shops
  • Casino

Prices:

24 Aug - 20 Sep 09 �999
21 Sep - 04 Oct 09

�1099

05 Oct - 31 Oct 09 �1199  
01 Nov - 15 Nov 09 �1199
16 Nov - 23 Nov 09 �1149
24 Nov - 14 Dec 09 �1099
15 Dec - 31 Dec 09 �1299

2010 Departures

01 Jan - 31 Jan 10 �1099
01 Feb - 14 Feb 10 �1149
15 Feb - 25 Mar 10 �1199
26 Mar - 07 Apr 10 �1299
08 Apr - 30 Apr 10 �1199
01 May - 31 May 10 �1149
01 Jun - 18 Jul 10 �1099
19 Jul - 22 Aug 10 �1149
23 Aug - 31 Oct 10 �1199

** 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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