Combine a fascinating 7-night cruise along the Nile with time to relax on the Red Sea Coast at Sharm El Sheikh. Egypt's incredible history and superb beach resorts in one excellent itinerary.

Sample Itinerary:

Day 1 UK to Luxor - Fly from Heathrow to Luxor. On arrival transfer to the Mövenpick MS Hamees. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 2 Luxor to Esna - Morning visit to the West Bank with sights including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. This afternoon, sail to Esna and stay overnight.

Day 3 Esna to Aswan - Sail to Edfu and on to Kom Ombo. Visit the temple in Kom Ombo, an unusual double temple dedicated to the crocodile god, Sobek, and the falcon god, Horus. Sail onwards to Aswan for an overnight stay.

Day 4 Aswan - Visit the High Dam and the Temple of Philae. In the afternoon enjoy a felucca sail on the Nile. Overnight stay in Aswan.

Day 5 Aswan - Spend this morning at leisure or embark on an optional excursion (extra cost) to Abu Simbel by air, where a 30 minute flight transports you to this fascinating archaeological site on the banks of Lake Nasser.

Day 6 Aswan to Esna - This morning sail to Kom Ombo, through Edfu and overnight at Esna.

Day 7 Esna to Luxor - Sail to Luxor, passing through Esna lock. Visit the temples of Karnak – known as Ipet-isut (most selected/sacred of places) – and the temples of Luxor. Overnight Luxor.

Day 8 Luxor - Disembark the ship and transfer to Luxor airport for the short flight to Sharm el Sheikh, where you'll be met and transferred to your hotel for a seven night stay. Prices are based on the Novotel Sharm el Sheik on a Bed & Breakfast basis, with a range of other hotels also available. Different durations are also possible.

Day 15 Sharm el Sheikh to UK - Transfer to Sharm airport for the return flight to Heathrow, via Cairo.