This is a customisable itinerary to provide you with a start point and suggestions for your travel plans. We’ll work closely with you and our travel partner to design your ideal trip, paying close attention to your interests, your travel style and your budget. Our partner’s specialists know the country inside out and can lead you to experiences you won’t find in a guidebook.
Day 1 International flight
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Cairo. Arriving into Cairo, you're met at the airport by an Audley representative and driven to your accommodation by your private driver.
Day 2 Cairo
This morning you're met at your hotel by your private guide and driver for a full day tour of the pyramids at Giza, Saqqara and Dahshur. At Dahshur visit its Bent Pyramid, one of the earliest attempts at pyramid architecture. Venture inside the Red Pyramid before moving on to see the stepped pyramid of Saqqara. Finish with the most iconic and largest pyramids at Giza.
Day 3 Cairo
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Cairo under your own steam. Cairo Museum is a definite highlight, or alternatively explore the souqs.
Day 4 Aswan
An early start for a private transfer to the airport for your short internal flight to Aswan where you will board your Nile cruise ship. After settling in to your cabin, disembark for a guided trip to the High Dam and the Temple of Philae. You then sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris.
Day 5 Aswan
Today, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, where your guide takes you through the different halls and antechambers, explaining their significance, before you reach the inner Sanctuary of Horus. You then sail on to Esna and cross its famous lock. The rest of the day is spent sailing to Luxor, watching the rural Nile scenery pass by.
Day 6 Aswan
This morning visit the West Bank at Luxor. In the Valley of the Kings take the opportunity to go into a tomb, to view the vividly preserved hieroglyphics decorating the walls. You will also visit the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
Day 7 International return flight
This morning visit the Temples of Karnak and Luxor on Luxor's east bank before catching your flight to Cairo, for your onward journey. Your return flight will arrive the same day.
Highlights of Egypt: Cairo & Nile cruise
Tour highlights
- 7 day tour
- Visit the pyramids, the last remaining Ancient Wonder of the World.
- Enjoy the scenery of the Nile Valley on a serene cruise.
- Discover tombs and temples on Luxor's West Bank.
- Explore lesser-known temples at Edfu and Kom Ombo
Prices are per person including scheduled international & domestic flights (as per itinerary), in-destination transfers, activities and excursions as detailed & all accommodation
This is a tailor-made tour that can be designed to your exact requirements
|
Reference : Audley Travel