An
ideal package for those wishing to combine the sights of Upper Egypt
with time to relax and bask in the welcoming sun of an Egyptian
Resort.
A 7 night Nile Cruise offers you the chance to explore the historical
highlights of Upper Egypt. Why not continue your Egyptian experience
with a 7-night stay in Luxor, taking in more of the Country's wonderful history.
Sample Itinerary:
Day 1 UK to Luxor -
Depart from the UK for your flight to Luxor. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your Spring Tours Nile Cruise boat, for dinner and an overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 2 Luxor -
Wake up to breakfast on board, before heading to the West Bank by coach for sights to include the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch, depart for Edfu for dinner and your overnight stay.
Day 3 Luxor to Kom Ombo -
This morning, savour a delightful breakfast on board as you sail to the rural town of Kom Ombo for dinner on board and an overnight stay.
Day 4 Kom Ombo to Aswan
- Enjoy breakfast on board before heading to the serene city of Aswan, home to the Nubian people. Visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk (also known as the Granite Quarries) the Philae Temple and the Nubian Museum. Return to the boat for lunch on board with the afternoon free at your leisure. Dine on board ahead of your overnight stay.
Day 5 Aswan -
After breakfast, you will have the morning at your leisure, with an optional tour of Abu Simbel (extra cost). Enjoy lunch on board the vessel, before you head to the beautiful botanical gardens of Felucca. Dinner and overnight in Aswan.
Day 6 Aswan to Edfu
- Today you will have the chance to re-discover Kom Ombo, to visit the temples of Sobek and Horus the Elder. After lunch, sail back to Edfu where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 7 Edfu to Luxor -
Your final day on board will be spent mostly cruising. After lunch, you will arrive in the vibrant city of Luxor, where you will have the evening at leisure, before a final dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8 Luxor -
Wake up to breakfast on board, before an early disembarkation. From here, transfer to your hotel for a seven night stay. Prices are based on the Steigenberger Nile Palace on a Bed & Breakfast basis, with a range of other hotels also available. Different durations are also possible.
Days 9-14 Luxor -
Spend a further six nights in Luxor, exploring the sites or just relaxing at your hotel.
Day 15 - Luxor to UK
Transfer to Luxor airport for the return flight to Heathrow.