Luxury Nile Cruise Travel Plan
HIGHLIGHTS:
- 7 nights on the exceptional luxury 5 star Sonesta St George, considered the most elegant ship on the Nile
- Exclusive to Weekend a La Carte clients PRIVATE GUIDED VISITS for the shore based tours, rather than joining the boat crowd.
- Visit Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Horus, Aswan Dam, Karnak and Luxor Temples.
You cannot overestimate the benefit the private tours will bring to your enjoyment of the array of historical sites you will visit.
The luxurious accommodation features double glass panoramic French windows that open onto the Nile, each cabin has its own Spa. The ship a Piano bar, Oversize pool, Spa, wellness centre as well as sun deck bar.
Once in a Lifetime Romantic Nile Cruise
DAY 1
Fly to Luxor and transfer to Sonesta St George for the start of your Luxury Nile CruiseOn arrival at Luxor airport you will be assisted with your Visa prior to a private driver transfer to the Sonesta St George for one of the most romantic weeks in your life. This will indeed be a luxury week break.
DAY 2
Private Guided visit to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon and Ramesseum.A private guide will take you to the Valley of the Kings in Upper Egypt which contains many of the tombs of pharaohs from the New Kingdom, including Ramsess the Great. Nearby is the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut which you will visit. After the Valley of Kings tour continue to see the famous 'Colossi of Memnon'. These massive quartzite statues which once flanked the entrance to Amenhotep III's mortuary temple now stand virtually alone in a field.
DAY 3
Sail to Edfu, Private Guided Tour of Temple of Horus, Galabeya PartyYour deluxe Nile Cruise will continue to visit Edfu, the site of the extraordinary Temple of Horus. Lunch and relax aboard the cruise whilst sailing to Kom Ombo.
DAY 4
Sail to Aswan, Private Guided Tour of Aswan High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk, Folklore showSail to Aswan to visit the impressive Aswan High Dam, and the only unfinished Obelisk. Folklore show on board in the evening.
DAY 5
Private Felucca Sail.Enjoy a 2 hour PRIVATE Felucca sail on the Nile passing by the historical Nilometer used to measure the Nile's water level and Elephantine Island.
DAY 6
Private Guided Visit to Kom Ombo, Sail to Edfu and EsnaYour Luxury Nile Cruise continues with an early morning sail to Kom Ombo to tour with your private guide the unique temple dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the falcon-headed god. Sail to Edfu whilst enjoying afternoon tea.
DAY 7
Private guided visit to Karnak and LuxorSail to Luxor where your private guide will take you to visit the Karnak and Luxor temples Travel along an avenue of ram-headed Sphinxes for 2 miles to Karnak Temple, the centre of worship in ancient Egypt.
DAY 8
Private transfer to airport for flight home after your luxury Nile CruiseBreakfast aboard the Cruise prior to disembarkation and private transfer to Luxor airport for flight home after your romantic week break away.
Price per person: From £2,145
Includes Flights, 7 nights full Board and Accommodation on Sonesta, Activities, Transfers, Private Vehicle & Private Guides
A La Carte Optional Extras
Private guided visit to Abu Simbel
Guided visit to the two magnificent temples of Abu Simbel.
Price Per Person From: £217
Price Per Person From: £217
Sound and Light Show Philae
The alluring sacred Temple of Philae is dramatically transformed in this magical sound and light show that takes you on a narrated journey to discover the legends of Osiris and Isis.
Price Per Person From: £48
Price Per Person From: £48
A La Carte Extensions
Cairo Highlights Private Tour Extension
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & King Tutankhamen burial treasures, fossilized skeletons of whales in the sand dunes. EITHER Visit Memphis & the Citadel Saladin, Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque OR Visit Alexandria
Visit treasures of Cairo including Giza Pyramids, museum containing King Tutankhamen burial treasures, Sphinx and the valley temple of Kephren
DAY 1
Transfer to Cairo and hotel for the start of your Cairo City Break and Tour.On arrival in Cairo you will be met and assisted through airport arrival formalities prior to transfer to hotel to start your luxury weekend break. Overnight in Cairo.
DAY 2
Private Visit Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Kephren TempleStart your Cairo Holiday with your private guide taking you on a day tour of Cairo.
You will visit the Egyptian Museum of antiquities, housing the magnificent treasures of Tutankhamen followed by the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Kephren.
You will visit the Egyptian Museum of antiquities, housing the magnificent treasures of Tutankhamen followed by the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Kephren.
DAY 3
EITHER Visit Memphis and the Citadel of Saladin, Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, Khan El Khalili bazaars OR Visit Alexandria via the desert roadEITHER Visit Memphis "the ancient capital of Egypt" and its funerary Necropolis of Sakkara.
Visit The Citadel of Saladin, Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, and world famous Khan El Khalili bazaars
OR Take a full day excursion by car to visit Alexandria. (Via the desert road), where you will visit the National Museum, Catacombs & Pompey’s pillar.
You will visit Montazah gardens surrounding King Farouk’s Palace and return to Cairo early evening.
Visit The Citadel of Saladin, Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, and world famous Khan El Khalili bazaars
OR Take a full day excursion by car to visit Alexandria. (Via the desert road), where you will visit the National Museum, Catacombs & Pompey’s pillar.
You will visit Montazah gardens surrounding King Farouk’s Palace and return to Cairo early evening.
DAY 4
Explore by 4 x 4 the desert and the fossilized skeletons of whales in the sand dunes.Today you will be driven through the desert to explore the sand dunes and to see the extraordinary sight of fossilized skeletons of whale in the sand, some dating back to 38 million years ago!
The skeletons found include sharks, whales, giant turtles, sea shells and mammals including primates. You will see 4 or 5 skeletons.
The skeletons found include sharks, whales, giant turtles, sea shells and mammals including primates. You will see 4 or 5 skeletons.
DAY 5
Transfer to Airport for flight home after your Cairo City Break.Transfer to Cairo International airport for your flight home after your special weekend away.
Price per person: From £995
Includes Internal Flight, 4 nights Accommodation with breakfast at Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel in Cairo, Activities, Transfers, Private Vehicle & Guides
Includes:-
- Flights
- 7 nights full board & accommodation on Sonesta
- Private vehicle & guide
- Activities outlined
- Private transfers
Departure airport:
- Gatwick
- Heathrow (via Cairo)
“The trip far exceeded our expectations thank you, the country was spectacular. Please convey our thanks to all the team that made this such a special holiday, they were all so friendly and informative and we felt very privileged to have the tours to ourselves”
"There was not one word of complaint that could be said about any part of it. The reps in Cairo and Luxor were courteous and efficient, everything went smoothly to plan.
Our guide was great, he was knowledgable and interesting. He also got the balance of talking and leaving us alone just right.
The boat is excellent - high quality in every respect especially the food. All in all, first class"
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