Cairo, Luxor & Nile Cruise
Holiday Highlights
- Discover Cairo and visit the Egyptian Museum
- Gaze in awe at Giza's fabled Pyramids and Sphinx
- See the Temples of Karnak and Luxor
- Visit the Aswan High Dam
- Sail on a felucca round Kitchener Island
What's Included
- Three nights' bed and breakfast accommodation in the five-star Cairo Pyramids Hotel, plus one lunch
- Seven nights' full-board accommodation aboard five-star rated MS Royal Princess
- Return flights to Cairo, returning from Luxor (via Cairo)
- Internal flights from Cairo to Luxor
- Coach travel and transfers throughout
- Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced Tour Manager
Itinerary
Day 1
Fly to Cairo and transfer by coach to your five-star hotel in the shadow of the Pyramids at Giza, for a three-night stay.
Day 2
Enjoy a full day's guided tour, which will include a visit to the Pyramids - the vast, extraordinary monuments to the ancient Egyptians' wealth and power watched over by the fabled Sphinx. A highlight will be Cairo's Egyptian Museum, with its fabulous treasures recovered from the tomb of the Boy King Tutankhamun. This evening, return to the Pyramids for the 'Sound and Light' optional excursion. On this mystical trip you'll hear the tale of how the Pyramids were built and what life was like in Ancient Egypt in 2611 BC, with a spectacular light show adding to the story-telling.
Cairo, Luxor and Nile Cruise Touring Hotels
You will be staying in a series of good hotels, of at least a European three-star standard.
Cairo Pyramids Hotel, Cairo (nights 1-3)
MS Royal Princess (nights 4-10)
Terms and conditions
This offer applies to new bookings on selected air-inclusive holidays and river cruise only made between 14th March and 25th April 2019 (inclusive) only. Prices shown when booking do not include the discount. The discount will be applied to your booking once the promo code (ESCAPE) has been entered and will be confirmed before purchase. The discount applies to your final holiday price at the time of booking (excluding holiday insurance if selected). The exact discount will vary depending on the holiday booked. This offer excludes all ocean cruises and holidays to the UK (including the Isle of Man and Jersey), cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time.
Passports and visas
British citizens will require a visa to enter Egypt. The current cost is US$25 (approximately £19). You can obtain your visa on arrival and should make payment in Sterling, US Dollars or Euros. Passports must be valid for six months beyond the return date to the UK and contain one blank page for the visa.
Foreign Office Travel Advice
Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.
Grand Egyptian Museum at Giza
The Grand Egyptian Museum at Giza, containing many treasures of Tutankhamun, is expected to open in 2018. The tour will be adjusted to include the new museum when it is opened to the public.
Cruise itinerary
Please note that the order of included day-to-day visits on board the cruise is subject to change.
Travel vaccinations
Requirements and advice can vary over time, and from person to person, so please contact your GP about eight weeks before your trip to check whether you need any vaccinations or any other preventive measures.
Road Conditions
In developing countries road networks are continually being improved and expanded, which can mean that, from time to time, roadworks and rough road surfaces can extend journey times. Some journeys are made on winding mountain roads and passes, which may also make for slow travelling - although the scenery is usually worth it! Many roads do not have separate pavements or safety barriers, and great care should be taken when crossing or walking alongside roads.
Hotel transfer times
The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes.
Special requirements
If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.
Disabled access
The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made. In many developing countries access is sometimes not as easy as at home. Should you have walking difficulties, getting around monuments and attractions may be harder and, in some cases, impossible. Should you have any concerns whatsoever please do contact us prior to travel.
Itinerary changes
Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.