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When to travel?
The most popular time to visit Egypt is from October to May. Nights will be cool and most days warm and sunny, although in December and January daytime temperatures can be cool. In the summer months temperatures can reach over 40 degrees Celsius but planning your day effectively can mean avoiding the masses and enjoying a less crowded visit to some of the most popular sites in the world. Temperatures in the desert can vary between day and night, being very hot during the day but much cooler once the sun goes down.
Tour Overview
The ancient Nile Valley Explore Egypt’s magnificent ancient sites from the comfort of your Nile cruiseboat. Start your journey at the Pyramids of Giza before heading south. Discover the ancient temples of the Nile Valley on one of the world’s best known river voyages.
Enriching tailormade journeys – for you This bespoke journey features some of our favourite spots in Egypt. You can choose to take our destination experts’ recommendations and travel just as you see the itinerary here, or contact us to add your own special touches; spend the evening with a Nubian family or enjoy a spectacular sound and light show at Karnak Temple. We’re here to design your perfect holiday. Call us on 0844 875 1897.
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Leave the UK and fly to Cairo, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Grand Pyramids Hotel
Grand Pyramids Hotel
Located within easy reach of both the city centre and the pyramids the Grand Pyramids hotel offers its guests a comfortable stay. Rooms are spacious, and have a private balcony with views over the gardens, swimming pool or the pyramids. Facilities at the hotel include a choice of restaurants and bars, an outdoor and indoor swimming pool, and a fitness centre.
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Cairo sightseeing
Kick off your holiday with a memorable tour of Cairo’s sights. First, you'll visit the famous and lesser-known pyramids, such as the impressive stepped Pyramid of Saqqara, the bent Pyramid of Dashur plus the Great Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza – the last remaining of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. You'll then have the opportunity to discover a wealth of antiquities at the Egyptian Museum and enjoy haggling in the souks of old Cairo.
Arriving in Aswan, there's time to refresh at your hotel before a visit to a Nubian village, providing an insight into Egyptian culture and family life.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Basma Hotel Included meals: Breakfast
Basma Hotel
Located on a hill overlooking the Nile and Aswan, this hotel has spacious rooms and a swimming pool with great terrace. It is a short taxi ride from the centre of Aswan.
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Camel trek
Enjoy a camel trek through the desert to the abandoned Coptic Monastery of St. Simeon. It's a good way to see Egypt's desert landscape from a unique and adventurous vantage point.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Basma Hotel Included meals: Breakfast
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Start your Nile cruise
A Nile cruise is one of the world’s greatest river cruises; its palm-fringed desert scenery has been depicted in countless films over the years. Relax and enjoy the landscapes pass by from the comfort of your chosen riverboat. You will stop at the world famous Valley of the Kings where Tutankhamun's tomb was founded in 1922 and visit one of Egypt's finest temples at Karnak. Enjoy cruising to the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo, and watch daily life unfold along the banks as you travel. You'll also visit Aswan's High Dam, Obelisk and Philae Temple, located on an island in the Nile.
Overnight Comfort Level Cruise Boat
in Nile Saray Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Nile Saray
The MS Nile Saray is a comfortable cruise boat for your journey down the Nile. It has two sundecks, swimming pool, Jacuzzi and bars, including a sundeck bar. Local and international cuisine is served in the restaurant.
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Luxor
Today you disembark your cruise ship and have a free day. You may choose to relax by the pool at your hotel or maybe take an optional visit to the temples of Abydos and Dendara where you can access the roof for great views of the countryside.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in El Luxor Included meals: Breakfast
El Luxor
Located on the Corniche, this hotel is in a good location close to the centre of Luxor. The rooms are comfortable and the hotel has a choice of restaurants and a swimming pool.
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Valley of the Nobles
Today you have a half day trip to the little visited Valley of the Nobles with its 400 tombs and Valley of the Workers to see where the labourers lived while building the tombs. You also visit Medinat Habu with its fabulously bright preserved paintings.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in El Luxor Included meals: Breakfast
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Fly to the UK
This morning you transfer to the airport for your flight home, via Cairo.
