Nile Discovery

Itinerary

Day 1 Cairo

Arrive at Cairo International airport. An arrival transfer from the airport to the hotel is included. Join your fellow customers and tour leader in the evening for a group meeting to learn more about the tour.

Day 2 Cairo - Aswan

In the morning accompanied by a qualified, English speaking Egyptologist, we visit the Egyptian Museum housing over 100,000 relics including the magnificent treasures of King Tutankhamun. We then visit the Great Pyramid of Giza, which is one of the surviving 'seven ancient wonders of the world'. In the evening we board the first class overnight train to Aswan, a city with a relaxed and appealing charm after the hustle and bustle of Cairo.
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Day 3 Aswan

We arrive in the morning and transfer to the cruise boat docked on the banks of the Nile. After freshening up in our cabins we board a felucca to sail around the Elephantine and Kitchener Islands, viewing the Nilometer, Aga Khan Mausoleum and the Tombs of the Nobles on the West Bank of the Nile. We continue to a Nubian Village to learn about the lifestyle and customs of the original inhabitants of this region. Returning to the cruise boat we enjoy lunch on board. In the afternoon there is free time to visit the colourful markets in Aswan before returning to the cruise boat for dinner.
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Day 4 Aswan - Edfu

Early morning there is the option to visit the amazing temple complex of Abu Simbel. Otherwise this morning we can visit the markets. Lunch is onboard. In the afternoon the cruise boat departs and we can watch life on the banks of the Nile from the panoramic decks. A time of complete relaxation to enjoy the facilities on board. On the way we pass via Kom Ombo and stop to visit the temple.
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Day 5 Edfu - Luxor

The journey continues to the town of Edfu where we visit the temple, dedicated to the falcon headed sky god, Horus. Disembarking we travel by horse and carriage to visit the almost intact ‘Temple of Horus’.
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Day 6 Luxor

We continue along the river arriving at the ancient capital of Thebes. A highlight for all visitors to Egypt is the guided tour of the Valley of the Kings, which after the Pyramids of Giza is the most famous site in Egypt. This magnificent necropolis houses the tombs of the pharaohs, including that of King Tutankhamun. We also visit Ramesseum Temple, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. We head back to the East Bank for lunch then our guide introduces us to the amazing Temple of Karnak as we take a trip by air-conditioned coach to explore the Temple of Luxor. The tour of the East Bank continues, discovering the magnificence of what once was the capital of Egypt. There is time to visit the colourful market of Luxor for gold and silver which Egypt is justly famous. In the evening we board the overnight first class train to return to the capital. B .
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Day 7 Cairo

Arriving in Cairo mid morning we transfer to the hotel to freshen up. The rest of the day is spent further exploring Cairo. We visit the necropolis of Saqqara, including the Step Pyramid of King Zoser. Returning to the city we visit Coptic Cairo and some of the oldest churches in the history of Christianity. In the afternoon we take time to visit the vibrant Khan el Khallili market.
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Day 8 Cairo

The tour ends at the hotel after breakfast.