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Experience the real romance of Egypt with this wonderful holiday combining the ancient sights of Egypt with a cruise down the legendary Nile, a trip to Cairo and a relaxing stay in the popular Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheikh.

Itinerary

Day1: Fly to Luxor. Depart UK for Luxor. Transfer to the ship (approx 20 minutes) for your cruise.

Day 2: Luxor to Edfu
Early morning visit to the West Bank to the Valley of the Kings, and Queens, hatshepsut’s Temple and Colossi of Memnon. Return for buffet lunch and departure for the lock at Esna. After dinner, enjoy an informal cocktail party to meet the management of the boat. Overnight in Edfu.

Day 3: cruise to Aswan
Morning visit to the Temple of Edfu and the local market. Lunch will be served en route to Aswan for a two-night stay. Evening Galabeya party in traditional Egyptian costume.

Day 4: Aswan
Morning visit to the high Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Philae. In the afternoon sail by felucca around Kitchener’s Island and its Botanical Gardens. After dinner, there will be an Egyptian style ‘treasure hunt’.

Day 5: Aswan to Kom ombo
At leisure or an optional excursion to the Temple of Abu Simbel, by coach (approximately £70) or by air (approximately £180). Afternoon optional excursion to a Nubian Village. Late afternoonthe boat will sail to Kom Ombo. Dinner, evening entertainment and overnight on board.

Day 6: cruise to luxor
At leisure, as the boat heads to Luxor. After dinner, enjoy the delights of a traditional belly dancer.

Day 7: luxor
Morning visit to the Temple of Karnak, the papyrus museum and the perfume shops of Luxor. Afternoon visit to the Temple of Luxor. Evening, optional excursion to the Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple.

Day 8: Transfer to the airport for the short flight to Cairo.Overnight stay on bed & breakfast and time to explore this fascinating bustling city. Take an
optional excursion to the Pyramids or see the marvellous treasures in the Egyptian Museum or simply spend time at leisure exploring this vibrant
capital city.

Day 9: Transfer to the airport for the short flight to Sharm El Sheikh. On arrival transfer to your hotel for a stay of 5 nights.

Days 10-13: Time to relax and enjoy the many facilities this resort has to offer. For the adventurous why not take a trip on a desert safari or experience the rich underwater world by snorkelling or learning to dive. Whether its watersports or sunbathing this lovely cosmopolitan resort has something for everyone.

Day 14: Morning at leisure. Transfer late afternoon for your direct return flight back to the UK.

DEPARTURES 2010	OPTION A	OPTION B
Oct 4, 11, 18, 25	£1699	£1899
Nov 8, 15	£1549	£1749
Dec 13	£1699	£1899
Dec 20	£1999	£2199
Dec 27	£1899	£2099
DEPARTURES 2011
Jan 3, 10, 17	£1499	£1699
Jan 24, 31, Feb 7	£1549	£1749
Feb 14, 21, 28	£1599	£1799
Mar 7, 14, 21, 28	£1599	£1799
Apr 4, 11, 18	£1699	£1899
Apr 25	£1549	£1749
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30	£1499	£1699
Jun 6, 13, 20, 27	£1449	£1649

	NILE CRUISE 7 NIGHT FULL BOARD	CAIRO 1 NIGHTS B&B	Sharm el Sheikh 7 NIGHTS B&B
OPTION A	Viking Princess	Fairmont Heliopolis	Hilton Sharm Dreams
OPTION B	Royal Viking	Fairmont Heliopolis	Savoy Sharm