Images of the Nile
8 days from £859
Aboard the luxury boat, the M.S Magic, embark on a fascinating educational journey to discover the ancient civilization of Egypt on the Images of the Nile cruise. Explore the land of the pharaohs with a range of sightseeing options and learn of the regions history and stories behind the monuments from the onboard Egyptologist.
- Cruise Luxor to Aswan and return to Luxor
- Aswan
- Optional extension to Sharm-el-Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
- Superb sightseeing along the Nile
- Luxor, West Bank, East Bank, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan and the opportunity to visit Abu Simbel
Full Itinerary
Day 1 - London Heathrow to Luxor:
EgyptAir flight to Luxor. On arrival, transfer to the MS Magic (D).
Day 2 - Luxor to Esna:
Take an optional morning excursion to the West Bank including Valley of the Kings. In the afternoon travel to Esna to overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Esna to Edfu to Kom Ombo to Aswan:
Sail to Edfu, and visit the temple of Horus before sailing to Kom Ombo and then proceeding to Aswan to overnight (B,L,D).
Day 4 - Aswan:
Take an optional morning excursion around Aswan including the Aswan High Damn and an afternoon motorboat or felucca trip on the Nile. Overnight in Aswan (B,L,D).
Day 5 - Aswan to Kom Ombo:
Opportunity to fly to Abu Simbel in the early morning. In the afternoon sail back to Kom Ombo for the night (B,L,D).
Day 6 - Kom Ombo to Esna to Luxor:
Sail to Esna then onwards to Luxor to overnight (B,L,D).
Day 7 - Luxor:
Take an optional morning excursion to the East Bank, Karnak and Luxor temples. Spend the afternoon at leisure (B,L,D).
Day 8 - Luxor to London Heathrow:
Spend the morning at leisure, before your EgyptAir flight home or extend your stay in Egypt (B,L).
Departures: From London Heathrow every Monday.
What's Included:- Services of an English-speaking Egyptologist while sightseeing (if booked)
- All entrance fees at archaeological sites as appropriate (if booked)
- Meals included as detailed; Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D)
Optional excursions, tips for the guide or driver.
Please Note:Local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour content. There may also be some instances where the ship will make night time passages.
Egyptologists:We provide the best, highly qualified English speaking Egyptologists, who recount the timeless stories of the pharaohs and bring the wonders of the ancient temples and River Nile to life.
Your Cruise Boat:MS Magic II ****+
Optional Excursions:For the benefit of our many repeat guests, Images of the Nile excludes excursions in order to maximise free time.
The following Cruise Excursion Package from £116 per person can be pre-booked:
- West Bank - Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Colossi of Memnon and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (day 2)
- Edfu - The Temple of Horus (day 3)
- Kom Ombo and The Temple of Sobek (day 3)
- Aswan - High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple and Motorboat or felucca trip on the Nile (day 4)
- East Bank - Luxor and Karnak Temples (day 7). Abu Simbel by air excursion £130 per person.
Optional excursions, tips for the guide or driver.
