Treasures of Egypt

Combine the amazing cultural sights of Luxor and life on the Nile with a visit to bustling Cairo and the Pyramids of Giza. After exploring the sights of ancient Egypt, why not relax in the Red Sea Resort of Sharm El Sheikh.

Full Itinerary

Day 1 - Heathrow / Luxor
Afternoon EgyptAir flight to Luxor. If this flight is not available you will depart a day earlier, travelling via Cairo, and overnight at Fairmont Heliopolis before flying down to Luxor. On arrival, transfer to MS Magic. (D)

Day 2 - Luxor/Esna
Take an optional excursion to the West Bank including the valley of the Kings and East Bank including the Karnak temple, before proceeding to Esna. (B,L,D)

Day 3 - Esna / Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan
Sail to Edfu and visit the temple of Horus, before sailing on to Kom Ombo and then proceeding to Aswan to overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 4 - Aswan
Enjoy optional excursions around Aswan including the Aswan High Dam and a motorboat trip on the Nile. Overnight in Aswan on board the MS Magic. (B,L,D)

Day 5 - Aswan
After an opportunity to fly to Abu Simbel in the early morning, transfer to the Basma Hotel. (B,L)

Day 6 - Aswan / Cairo
After a morning EgyptAir flight to Cairo, transfer to the Intercontinental Pyramids Park, Giza (see p.98). (B)

Day 7 - Cairo
Spend today at leisure, undertaking your own explorations. See the nearby Pyramids and Sphinx. (B)

Day 8 - Cairo / Heathrow
Depart on your afternoon EgyptAir flight, non-stop to Heathrow, arriving late afternoon or fly to Sharm El Sheikh for your beach extension. (B)

What's Included:

• Services of an English-speaking Egyptologist while sightseeing (if booked)
• All entrance fees at archaeological sites as appropriate (if booked)
• Airport transfers
• Meals included as detailed; Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D)

What's not Included:

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 be instances where the ship will make nightime passages.

Egyptologists:

We provide the best, highly qualified 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 *****

Optional Excursions:

For the benefit of our many repeat guests, Treasures of Egypt excludes excursions in order to maximize free time. The following can be pre-booked:

Cruise Excursion Package from £85

• West Bank. Valley of the Kings. Valley of the Queens. Colossi of Memnon
• Edfu, the Temple of Horus
• Kom Ombo. The Temple of Sobek
• Aswan. High Dam. Unfinished Obelisk. Philae Temple. Motorboat or felucca trip on the Nile
• East Bank. Karnak Temples. Some excursions involve climbing steps and hills and may not be suitable for those with walking difficulties. Please ask your Hayes & Jarvis Representative for details.

Esna Lock closure: During the closure of the Esna Lock (in June and Dec 2009), cruise boats will be moored at Esna, incurring slightly longer journeys to/from Luxor for sightseeing. Please ask our Travel Consultants for further details.