Escape Worldwide's Travel Calendar
May - Discover historic Egypt |
| Explore the wonders of Egypt when the weather is perfect and the prices are unbeatable. Our flexible holidays will show you the best of this incredible country, taking in the highlights of its long history with time to relax on the Nile or on the Red Sea if you wish! |
Suggested Itineraries. . . |
NILE CRUISE - MS HAMEES
7 night Nile Cruise |
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7 night Nile Cruise - MS Hamees |
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| 07 MAY |
£759 |
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Flights from Heathrow.
Prices subject to availability and are strictly limited at these prices - when they're gone they're gone. |
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DAY 1 LONDON to LUXOR
EgyptAir flight from Heathrow to Luxor. On arrival transfer to 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 to LONDON
Transfer to the airport for your return EgyptAir flight from Luxor to Heathrow.
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CAIRO, LUXOR & SHARM EL SHEIKH
12-night city + beach holiday |
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3 nights Cairo - Movenpick Cairo
4 nights Luxor - Sofitel Pavillon Winter
5 nights Sharm - Novotel Sharm el Sheikh |
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LUXOR
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| 14 MAY |
£889 |
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Flights from Heathrow.
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DAY 1 UK TO CAIRO
Fly from Heathrow to Cairo. Met on arrival and transfer to your hotel for a three night stay. Prices are based on the Movenpick Cairo Resort on a Bed & Breakfast, with a range of other hotels also available. Other durations are also possible.
DAYS 2-3 CAIRO
Enjoy a further two nights in Cairo, with various excursions pre-bookable. Explore the Khan El Khallili Bazaar of the Pyramids at Giza.
DAY 4 CAIRO TO LUXOR
Return transfer to Cairo airport for the short flight to Luxor, where you'll be met and transferred to your hotel for a four night stay. Prices are based on the Sofitel Pavillon Winter, on a Bed & Breakfast basis, with a range of other hotels also available. Different durations are also possible.
DAYS 5-7 LUXOR
Spend a further three nights in Luxor, visiting temples or just chilling out by the Nile.
DAY 8 LUXOR TO SHARM EL SHEIKH
Return transfer to Luxor airport for the short flight to Sharm el Sheikh, where you'll be met and transferred to your hotel for a five night stay. Prices are based on the Novotel Sharm el Sheikh on a Bed & Breakfast basis, with a range of other hotels also available. Different durations are also possible.
DAYS 9-12 SHARM EL SHEIKH
Spend a further four nights in Sharm, exploring the resort's superb restaurants, great nightlife and incredible underwater world.
DAY 13 SHARM EL SHEIKH TO UK
Transfer to Sharm airport for the return flight to Heathrow, via Cairo.
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NILE CRUISE, ASWAN & LUXOR
10-night cruise & stay holiday |
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4 night Nile Cruise - MS Hamees
2 nights Aswan - Movenpick Resort
4 nights Luxor - Steigenberger Nile Palace |
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NILE CRUISE
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ASWAN
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LUXOR
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| 21 MAY |
£929 |
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Flights from Heathrow.
Prices subject to availability and are strictly limited at these prices - when they're gone they're gone. |
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DAY 1 LONDON to LUXOR
EgyptAir flight from Heathrow to Luxor. On arrival transfer to 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.
DAYS 5-6 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. Later, transfer to your Aswan hotel for a two night stay - prices are based on the wonderful Movenpick Aswan, with other hotels and durations also available.
DAY 7 ASWAN TO LUXOR
Road transfer to Luxor, where you'll be met and transferred to your hotel for a four 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 8-10 LUXOR
Spend a further three nights in Luxor, visiting temples or just chilling out by the Nile.
DAY 11 LUXOR TO UK
Transfer to Luxor airport for the return flight to the UK. |
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