Nile Cruise - from £499 pp
7-night Nile River Cruise – from £499 per person and saving up to £200 per couple
There is no better way to experience the wonders of Egypt’s past than by Nile Cruise. On your 7 night journey from Luxor to Aswan, Egypt’s many ancient treasures are revealed in all their glorious splendour. Choose from the Four Star, M.S. Fleurette or the Five Star, M.S. Da Vinci, on this seven night full board cruise including flights, transfers, taxes and 10 free excursions* accompanied by qualified Egyptologists.
Itinerary
Day 1: Monday. UK - Luxor.
Depart from Gatwick or Manchester for your flight to Luxor. On arrival, transfer by coach (approx. 30 minutes) and embark.
Day 2: Tuesday. Luxor.
In the morning, you visit the famous Karnak Temple, a superb example of ancient Egyptian architecture depicting life around 1600 BC, and the well-preserved Luxor Temple which is situated in the heart of town. Afternoon at leisure. Do not miss the Sound and Light show in the evening at the Karnak Temple (EG£240, approx. £24 per person).
Day 3: Wednesday. Luxor - Edfu.
In the morning, you cross to the West Bank and visit the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens and the imposing Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, sail to Edfu, passing through the Esna Lock en route. Overnight at Edfu.
Day 4: Thursday. Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan.
At Edfu there is a visit to the Temple of Horus, probably Egypt’s best preserved temple. Sail to Kom Ombo for a visit to the Temple before sailing to Aswan.
Day 5: Friday. Aswan.
In the morning, you visit the High Dam and Philae Temple which was dedicated to the gentle Goddess Isis. Afternoon at leisure. Perhaps take an optional excursion by boat to visit the Botanical Garden and Mango Island (EG£130, approx. £13 per person). In the evening there is an opportunity to see the Sound and Light show at the Philae Temple (EG£260, approx. £26 per person).
Day 6: Saturday. Aswan - Esna.
Spend the morning at leisure in Aswan. Perhaps enjoy a trip on a horse-drawn carriage from the Old Cataract Hotel, where Agatha Christie wrote "Death on the Nile". Or take an optional sightseeing excursion by road or air to Abu Simbel (EG£790, approx. £79 per person by road/duration approx. 9 hours; EG£1450, approx. £145 per person by air/duration approx. 5 hours). Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes is spent at Abu Simbel. In the afternoon, you can view the Aga Khan’s Mausoleum and Botanical Garden whilst enjoying your trip on the Nile by felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailing boat before sailing to Esna for an overnight stay.
Day 7: Sunday. Esna - Luxor.
In the morning, sail to Luxor with the afternoon at leisure. Time to shop for those last minute souvenirs and take those final memorable photographs. Or take an optional full day excursion by air to Cairo and visit the Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and the bustling Khan-el-Khalili bazaar, with lunch included (EG£2100, approx. £210 per person). There is also an optional half day excursion by road to visit the Temple of Hathor at Dendera (EG£330, approx. £33 per person). These two optional excursions depart early morning from Esan and return to Luxor.
Day 8: Monday. Luxor - UK.
Morning at leisure. After lunch on board, transfer by coach to the airport for your return flight to Gatwick or Manchester.
This itinerary is based on M.S Fleurette, M.S. Da Vinci follows a different itinerary but still visits all the ports of call and places listed.
| Dates | Price from | Saving up to | Cruise |
| 30 November & 07 December 2009 | £499 pp | £200 pc | M.S Fleurette |
| 09, 16 November 2009 | £499 pp | £300 pc | M.S Fleurette |
| 09, 16 November 2009 | £549 pp | £300 pc | M.S. Da Vinci |
| 23 November 2009 | £549 pp | £100 pc | M.S Fleurette |
| 02 November 2009 | £549 pp | £200 pc | M.S Fleurette |
| 30 November & 07 December 2009 | £549 pp | £200 pc | M.S. Da Vinci |
| 14 December 2009 | £549 pp | £200 pc | M.S Fleurette |
| 23 November 2009 | £599 pp | £100 pc | M.S. Da Vinci |
| 19 October 2009 | £579 pp | £240 pc | M.S Fleurette |
| January 2010 | £599 pp | £100 pc | M.S Fleurette |
| 12 October 2009 | £599 pp | £160 pc | M.S Fleurette |
| 02 November & 14 December 2009 | £599 pp | £200 pc | M.S. Da Vinci |
| 19 October 2009 | £629 pp | £240 pc | M.S. Da Vinci |
| April 2010 | £629 pp | £100 pc | M.S Fleurette |
| 26 October 2009 | £639 pp | £20 pc | M.S Fleurette |
| February & March 2010 | £649 pp | £100 pc | M.S Fleurette |
| January 2010 | £649 pp | £100 pc | M.S. Da Vinci |
| 12 October 2009 | £649 pp | £160 pc | M.S. Da Vinci |
| April 2010 | £679 pp | £100 pc | M.S. Da Vinci |
| 26 October 2009 | £689 pp | £20 pc | M.S. Da Vinci |
| February & March 2010 | £699 pp | £100 pc | M.S. Da Vinci |
| 28 December 2009 | £749 pp | £100 pc | M.S Fleurette |
| 21 December 2009 | £799 pp | £100 pc | M.S Fleurette |
| 28 December 2009 | £799 pp | £100 pc | M.S. Da Vinci |
| 21 December 2009 | £849 pp | £100 pc | M.S. Da Vinci |
| Included: Direct, return flights between London Gatwick and Luxor with Monarch Airlines, 7 night cruise in a Lower Deck cabin on a full board basis aboard the 4 star M.S. Fleurette or the 5 star M.S. Da Vinci, all transfers, taxes and fuel surcharge and 10 free excursions* accompanied by qualified Egyptologists. | |||
| Not Included: Visas for Egypt and £15pp tips payable on board. | |||
Terms & conditions
- * Free excursions are to Valley of Kings, Valley of Queens, Collosus Memnon, Temple of Horus, Kom-Ombo Temple, High Dam, Philae Temple, Felluca trip, Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple
- Prices are per person based on two people sharing a cabin
- Subject to availability
- Normal booking conditions apply
- Other cabins and departures from Manchester can be booked at a supplement per person please ask your North Africa specialist
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