• Tour Highlight :
  • Cairo
  • Giza
  • Aswan
  • Nile Cruise
  • Edfu
  • Esna
  • Luxor
     
• Days 1 - Arrive Cairo   Hotel
  Welcome to Egypt. Our representative will meet you to ensure a smooth path through Immigration and Customs. Time to explore at leisure before meeting your tour guide and fellow travellers this evening.
   
• Days 2 - Cairo to Aswan   Overnight Train   ( B ,D )
  First to the Egyptian Museum where our guide will take us back to ancient Egypt and the time of the Pharaohs. From here to Giza for a guided tour of the Great Pyramids and Sphinx. In the evening, we board our overnight train for Aswan.
   
• Days 3 - Nile Cruise - Aswan   Cruise Ship   ( B ,L ,D )
  Arriving in Aswan mid-morning we view the unfinished obelisk and visit the High Dam. We sail on a felucca to the Botanical Gardens before joining our cruise ship for a sumptuous lunch.
   
• Days 4 - Nile Cruise - Aswan to Edfu   Cruise Ship   ( B ,L ,D )
  This morning, why not join our fantastic excursion to Abu Simbel - the most complete example of ancient Egyptian architecture? Built by Pharaoh Ramses II more than 3,000 years ago, the temples were moved over a period of years to their new site safely above the waters of Lake Nasser. After lunch, we cruise to Kom Ombo to view this unique temple, shared by two Gods. We reach Edfu, where we spend the night on-board.
   
• Days 5 - Nile Cruise - Edfu to Luxor   Cruise Ship   ( B ,L ,D )
  Today starts with a visit to Egypt's best preserved temple dedicated to Horus, the Falcon God. Casting off, we spend the afternoon on-board watching Upper Egypt slip by. We arrive in Luxor (the ancient city of Thebes) in time to view the temple of Luxor.
   
• Days 6 - Luxor to Cairo   Overnight Train   ( B ,D )
  A visit to the Valley of the Kings – the place where King Tutankhamun was buried, before we make our way to the magnificent temple of Karnak. In the afternoon see the Colossos of Memnon and why not join us for a visit to a traditional Egyptian village? Later, we board our overnight train to Cairo.
   
• Days 7 - Cairo   Hotel   ( B ,D )
  First to Sakkara to see the oldest pyramid in the world - the Step Pyramid. We continue on to the Citadel, Alabaster Mosque, Sultan Husan Mosque and time to shop in the bazaar. A chance to join us for a Light and Sound show at the Pyramids on our final evening together.
   
• Days 8 - Depart Cairo  ( B )
  Time to swap addresses and say farewell to your new-found friends as your tour ends after breakfast.
   

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• Tour code : BBEG( Summer 2009 )
• Important Trip Details
  • Start 7.00pm and end approx. 8.00am.
  • Prices above are twin share.
  • For Departure point, please refer to page : Pre & Post Accommodation
  • Single room Supplement additional is US$365
• Please refer to Pre & Post Accommodation for some great deals that can save you money on your trip.
• Prices correct at time of website going live. Subject to confirmation at time of booking.
• Booking Conditions - Click here for more Information
  

• 7 nights twin or triple share hotel accommodation.

  • 2 nights in hotels,

  • 2 nights twin berth sleep couchette on train

  • 3 nights Nile Cruise

• 7 Breakfast (B), 3 lunches (L) & 6 three-course Dinner (D)
• A dedicated crew with an experienced & professional Egyptian Tour Manager
• Coach transfer.
• Sightseeing tours of all major cities
• Local taxes & service charges
• Transfer from airport to hotel upon arrival.
• The Nile Cruise : Cruise the Nile on a superb ship featuring luxury cabins, all with private shower, WC, TV &  air-conditioning.
• Cruise Amenities : Swimming pool, Sun deck, Restaurant, Lounge, Bars, Gift shop, Disco

* Please note : The first & last days have been designed to allow you to start & finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation.