ABTA 40 Years | Mon-Fri: 9am to 5:30pm | Sat: 9am to 5pm | Sun & Bank Holidays: 10am to 4:00pm
ABTA 40 Years | Mon-Fri: 9am to 5:30pm | Sat: 9am to 5pm | Sun & Bank Holidays: 10am to 4:00pm
C&K have designed this itinerary to inspire you, featuring their best hotels and experiences in every thrilling destination. To tailor-make this itinerary just for you and with exclusive discounts – only at Travel Club Elite, call free 0800 707 6229 and speak to our Cox and Kings specialists.
Day 1 | Fly to Cairo
Arrive in Cairo and transfer to the Kempinski Nile Hotel for a 2-night stay.
Day 2 | Cairo
Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx before exploring the highlights of the vast Grand Egyptian Museum. Those wishing to explore the museum in greater depth may wish to add an extra night in Cairo.
Kempinski Nile Hotel • Breakfast
Day 3 | Fly to Luxor
Early morning flight to Luxor. Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings before transferring to Esna to board the elegant Karnak Dahabiya for a 5-night Nile cruise.
Karnak Dahabiya • Dinner
Day 4 | Esna • Edfu
Visit the ancient site of El-Kab before sailing to Edfu. This afternoon, explore the remarkably preserved Temple of Edfu, followed by a barbecue dinner on Fawaza Island.
Karnak Dahabiya • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 | Edfu • Kom Ombo
Sail via the village of Bassaw to Djebel Silsila, visiting the Temple of Horemheb en route.
Karnak Dahabiya • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 | Kom Ombo • Aswan
Visit the unique double Temple of Kom Ombo before continuing to Herdiab Village to learn about traditional Nile farming. Dinner is served on Herdiab Island.
Karnak Dahabiya • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 | Aswan
Sail into Aswan and visit the beautiful Temple of Philae before enjoying the evening Sound & Light Show.
Karnak Dahabiya • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 | Aswan
Disembark and transfer to the historic Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan for a 2-night stay.
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan • Breakfast
Day 9 | Aswan
Day at leisure. Optional excursions include a visit to a Nubian village or Aswan’s colourful bazaars (additional cost).
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
Day 10 | Fly to the UK via Cairo
Transfer to the airport for your flight home via Cairo. • Breakfast
Perched on the banks of the Nile River, the Kempinski Nile Hotel Garden City is located in the Egyptian capital’s bustling downtown. The contemporary luxury hotel has 191 guest rooms and suites with refined, transitional decor. Two restaurants offer a choice of Turkish and Mediterranean fare. Other amenities include a rooftop pool, bar and spa.
Karnak Dahabiya is a classic, antique-style sailing boat, echoing the elegance of the vessels that once carried pashas along the Nile in the 19th century. Its ivory-white interiors reflect a refined British colonial style, creating an atmosphere of timeless charm. The beautifully decorated and canopied sundeck is perfect for relaxing as you glide past Egypt’s exotic landscapes.
Fronting the western bank of the Nile in the heart of Aswan, the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan occupies a former Victorian palace perched on the edge of the Nubian Desert. Moorish arches and Persian carpets round out this contemporary luxury hotel’s bespoke decor, complementing the tasteful design aesthetic of its 131 guest rooms and suites.
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