We take a great pleasure in presenting an exclusive tour, which brings together Cairo, where past and present meet and the magic 
and mystery of The Nile. Your tour begins:
Cairo is a must for anyone fascinated by the magnificent Great Pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza. Situated on the Nile, Cairo is exciting, vibrant and fascinating; it is a perfect blend of old and new. For centuries travellers have been fascinated by the mystical allure of the Nile. A relaxing cruise in luxurious surroundings, alongside Egypts many archaeological wonders, provides the perfect combination for an unforgettable holiday.
Our Classic Nile Itinerary takes you from Luxor to Aswan, visiting some of the most spectacular ancient sites in the world including the stunning Valley of the Kings, the burial place of the Pharoahs including that Tutankhamen and the breathtaking temples Karnak and Luxor.
Friday- Day 1:
Depart UK with Egypt Air, Arrive Cairo International Airport. Met and transferred to the hotel of your choice in Cairo.
Saturday-Day 2:
Optional-Depart morning to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt and then to Saqqara, where the Step Pyramid built by King Djoser, the first Pharaoh to have his tomb built in monumental dimensions. His enormous Step Pyramid stands as a symbol of strength and powerful state, with the divine king at its centre. After lunch, the tour continues to Giza, where the famous Pyramids stand as monuments to the Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt and the Great Sphinx, which has kept its secrets for centuries.
Evening at leisure.
Sunday- Day 3:
Optional-Depart after breakfast to The Egyptian Museum, containing fabulous treasures from Egypts ancient past including the magnificent Tutankhamun collection. After lunch, the tour continues to the Citadel, a fortress built in 1183 AD, which houses a number of important monuments, including The Mosque of Mohamed Ali and Al-Gawahara Palace. The day finishes with a visit to the Khan el Khalil Bazaar.
Evening at leisure.
Monday- Day 4:
Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your short flight south to Luxor. On arrival at Luxor Airport you will be met and transferred to our five star Deluxe Nile cruise vessel, dinner and overnight stay in Luxor.
Tuesday- Day 5:
Enjoy your first Egyptian sunrise, followed by a visit to the West Bank to the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon sailing and overnight night stay at Esna.
Wednesday- Day 6:
Morning departure to Edfu where you will visit the extraordinaryTemple of Horus, the mythical son of Isis and Osiris. Here, according to myth, Horus avenged the murder of his father Osiris by defeating his fathers brother Seth in combat. Sail on to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris and then onto Aswan for the night.
Thursday-Day 7:
Visit the High Dam
Finished in 1971; it has ensured up to three harvests a year. The Unfinished Obelisk still rooted to the bedrock of pink granite and the Temple of Isis on Philae Island, with an optional excursion to the ancient wonder of Abu Simbel by air, priced at £120.00 pp, or £60.00 pp by road. Overnight at Aswan.
Friday- Day 8:
Relax and enjoy a trip in a traditional felluca around Elephantine Island which will lead you to the Botanical Gardens on General Kitchener island given as a gift in 1890. Here, visitors enjoy the beautiful flowers imported from Africa, India and the Far East. Sail and overnight at Esna.
Saturday- Day 9:
