NOSTALGIC NILE 8 Days from £1995 pp twin share with flights
Sail the ancient waterways of the Nile Valley aboard our intimate and fully inclusive wooden sail boats the dahabiyyas.
DAY 1 – Fly to Luxor Morning EgyptAir fl ight to Luxor (via Cairo). Embark on your dahabiyya for the start of a relaxing week spent cruising on the Nile.
DAY 2 – Luxor This morning your East Bank sightseeing begins with a visit to Karnak Temple. Relax onboard after lunch before an evening visit to the magnifi cent setting of the Luxor Temple. Overnight mooring in Luxor. (B,L,D)
DAY 3 – Luxor Today explore the West Bank and enter the atmospheric setting of the Valley of the Kings, where the tombs of the once mighty pharaohs lie amongst the desert landscapes of the Nile Valley. Also visit the Valley of the Queens and the magnifi cent mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, passing the imposing Colossi of Memnon en route. Later commence the journey to Esna where you will pass through the lock and overnight in Esna. (B,L,D)
DAY 4 – Esna Today your voyage continues, with a visit to the magnifi cent and spectacularly preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, constructed in the 3rd century BC and, after Karnak, the largest temple in Egypt. Overnight private mooring beside a Nile island. (B,L,D)
DAY 5 – Kom Ombo
Sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Ptolemaic temple, uniquely dedicated to two gods – the falcon god Horus and Sobek, the crocodile god. Its superb location overlooking the Nile and perfect double symmetry make this one of the most picturesque on the river. Overnight private mooring beside a Nile island. (B,L,D)
DAY 6 – Aswan A fi nal morning of cruising will bring us to Aswan. This afternoon visit the High Dam, Old Dam and the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser when the dam was constructed. Overnight at your private mooring near Aswan. (B,L,D)
DAY 7 – Aswan
Optional excursion by air to Abu Simbel, Please advise at the time of booking if you would like to take this excursion (page 22, £195 per person). Overnight in Aswan. (B,L,D)
DAY 8 – Fly to the UK Fly to Cairo and connect with EgyptAir fl ight to Heathrow. (B)
8-day Tour code: EGNA DEPARTURES 2013
05 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 27 Apr, 04 May, 11 May, 18 May, 14 Sep, 21 Sep
02 Feb, 09 Feb, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 28 Sep, 30 Nov, 07 Dec, 14 Dec
16 Feb, 30 Mar, 06 Apr, 16 Nov, 23 Nov
23 Feb, 02 Mar, 05 Oct, 02 Nov, 09 Nov, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
09 Mar, 16 Mar,
23 Mar, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct 25 May, 31 Aug, 07 Sep DEPARTURES 2014
04 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan 01 Feb, 08 Feb, 12 Apr 15 Feb, 29 Mar, 05 Apr 22 Feb, 01 Mar
08 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar 19 Apr, 26 Apr
Your price includes:
Flights Scheduled direct flights, including all UK and overseas airport taxes and applicable fuel surcharges
Accommodation and meals 11 Days: Luxury hotel, unique ‘dahabiyya’, 11 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners; 8 Days: Unique ‘dahabiyya’, 7
breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners. Wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee are included on the cruise;
Guide Experienced English-speaking guide on board the dahabiyya, exclusive to your cruise boat
Transportation Private air-conditioned vehicle, exclusive to your group for transfers Sightseeing As detailed, including entrance fees
Tipping Included for transfers, porters, the private guide and crew on board the dahabiyya
Business Class Supplement from £775 Balloon Flight £85 Abu Simbel £195
Further dates in 2014 are available (Advance Registration) Flight time: approximately 4½ hours London/Cairo Local time: Egypt is GMT +2 Visas: A visa is required for Egypt Recommended Health Requirements: Polio, Hepatitis A, Typhoid
Price £2095 £2195
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£2425 £2495 £1995
£2125 £2245 £2345 £2445 £2475 £2495
Single Cabin Supplement
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CAIRO – YOUR 11-DAY OPTION 3 nights from £435 pp
Extend your time in Egypt with 3 nights in the vibrant capital Cairo, staying at the luxurious Oberoi Mena House in a Pyramid view room. This is the ideal way to start your dahabbiyya cruise and we include a tour of the Egyptian Museum and Pyramids at Giza with an experienced Egyptologist, helping to lay the foundations for your journey ahead.
Price Includes: - 3nts Pyramid View Room at Oberoi Mena House - Guided tours of the Egyptian Museum and Pyramids at Giza - Transfers to and from your hotel -
An additional dinner aboard your dahabiyya on day 1 of the main tour.
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