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Egypt by Train, Boat & Plane
17 daysfrom $9,467
Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour
Grand Tour of Egypt & Five-Star Nile Cruise
Embark on an extensive cultural tour of Egypt, featuring a five-star Nile cruise, the Great Pyramids, spectacular Abu Simbel and other treasures of Ancient Egypt
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Cairo Sheraton, Cairo
Flying directly from London to Cairo
Your journey begins at London Heathrow as you meet the Tour Manager and the rest of the group before boarding a direct flight to Cairo. On arrival, transfer to the five-star Cairo Sheraton, a modern riverfront hotel. Over dinner, meet the specialist Egyptologist guide who will guide throughout the holiday.
Meals: Dinner
- Day 2railovernight: Four Seasons, Alexandria
Reaching the historic port city of Alexandria
After an early breakfast, travel by First Class rail to Alexandria. Sightseeing tour includes the ancient catacombs, Alexandria lighthouse, Roman theatre and Pompey's Pillar. Lunch at a restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Visit the Library of Alexandria. Afternoon and evening free.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 3overnight: Crowne Plaza, West Cairo
El Alamein & Wadi El-Natrun en route to Cairo
Depart Alexandria and drive to the El Alamein battlefield, one of the significant British victories of World War Two. Continue to Wadi El-Natrun, a desert valley with 12 lakes and a fascinating history including its role in mummification and as a Christian monastic sanctuary. Arrive in Cairo and transfer to the five-star hotel in West Cairo near the Great Pyramids. Evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 4overnight: Crowne Plaza, West Cairo
The Great Pyramids and Sphinx
Full day touring Egypt's pyramids, Cairo and the Great Egyptian Museum. Visit the Great Pyramid of Giza (oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World), the Great Sphinx, and the new Great Egyptian Museum – the largest archaeological museum in the world, housing the entire Tutankhamun collection. Afternoon transfer back to hotel; evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 5railovernight: Sonesta St George Hotel, Luxor
By rail from Cairo to Luxor
Early breakfast then embark on a train journey through the heart of Egypt from Cairo to Luxor in Upper Egypt, arriving in the evening. Picnic lunch provided on board. Check into the five-star hotel on the east bank of the Nile.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 6overnight: MS Mövenpick Sunray (Nile Cruise)
Ancient Karnak and the temples of Luxor
Transfer from hotel to the five-star cruise ship MS Mövenpick Sunray. After lunch, explore the East Bank of the Nile: the ancient Karnak Temple complex (largest of its kind in Egypt) and the striking Luxor Temple built by Amenhotep III and Ramesses II, featuring the Avenue of Sphinxes. Return to ship for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 7overnight: MS Mövenpick Sunray (Nile Cruise)
Uncovering the Valley of the Kings & Queens
Relaxing morning cruising the Nile. After lunch on board, disembark to explore the West Bank by coach: guided tour of the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Seti I Tomb (entrance included). Return to ship for dinner, then set sail overnight to Edfu via Esna.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 8overnight: MS Mövenpick Sunray (Nile Cruise)
Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
Arrive in Edfu and tour the Temple of Edfu (Temple of Horus), the second largest and one of Egypt's best preserved temples, uncovered by French archaeologist Auguste Mariette in the 1860s. Return to ship for lunch. Afternoon excursion to the symmetrical Kom Ombo double temple. Relax on deck before dinner on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 9overnight: MS Mövenpick Sunray (Nile Cruise)
Aswan High Dam & Philae Temple
Sail to Aswan during breakfast. After lunch, tour the Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple (dedicated to the cult of Isis) and the Unfinished Obelisk. Board a traditional felucca for a relaxing trip to Kitchener Island. Return to ship for a final dinner on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 10overnight: Cairo Sheraton, Cairo
The magnificent twin temples of Abu Simbel
Early departure from the cruise ship for a short flight directly to Abu Simbel. Visit the colossal twin temples on Lake Nasser, carved during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II and rescued from destruction in 1963 by UNESCO. Fly back to Cairo and transfer by coach to the first hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 11overnight: Cairo Sheraton, Cairo
A full day guided tour of Cairo
Guided tour of Cairo including the Coptic Museum (world's largest collection of Coptic Christian artefacts), the Coptic Hanging Church (Suspended Church) and the Jewish Synagogue. Afternoon at leisure. Evening coach transfer to a restaurant overlooking the Nile for a final dinner with the group and Egyptologist guide.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 12
Homeward bound
After an early breakfast, transfer to Cairo's international airport for the direct flight back to London Heathrow.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
- 7 nights' five-star hotel accommodation
- 4-night cruise onboard MS Mövenpick Sunray
- AC Class rail travel
- All rail, ferry and coach travel throughout the tour
- Direct return flights from London Heathrow to Cairo
- All internal flights (including flight to/from Abu Simbel)
- Breakfast each day
- 6 lunches
- 6 dinners
- All guided tours and excursions
- Entrance to the Great Egyptian Museum
- Entrance to the Seti I Tomb
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance
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