Travel Extras
Nile Cruise Itinerary
For centuries travellers have been fascinated by the mystical allure of the Nile. A relaxing cruise in luxurious surroundings, alongside Egypt’s many archaeological wonders, provides the perfect combination for an unforgettable holiday.
Typical Itinerary ONLY - Check individual Nile cruise boats for specific itineraries.
Day 1
Meet and transfer from Luxor airport to your cruise vessel, dinner and overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 2
Enjoy your first Egyptian sunrise, followed by a visit to the West Bank to the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon sailing and overnight night stay at Esna.
Day 3
Morning departure to Edfu where you will visit the extraordinary Temple of Horus, the mythical son of Isis and Osiris. Here, according to myth, Horus avenged the murder of his father Osiris by defeating his uncle, Seth in combat. Sail on to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris and then onto Aswan for the night.
Day 4
Visit the High Dam – finished in 1971 which has ensured up to three harvests a year in the Nile Valley, the Unfinished Obelisk - still rooted to the bedrock of pink granite and the Temple of Isis on Philae Island. After lunch Relax and enjoy a trip in a traditional felluca around Elephantine Island sailing to the Botanical Gardens on General Kitchener Island given as a gift in 1890. Here, visitors enjoy the beautiful plants imported from Africa, India and the Far East. Optional tour to the Nubian village available in the afternoon or relax on the sun deck. Evening entertainment provided by the Nubian folk show and overnight in Aswan.
Day 5
Morning optional excursion to the ancient wonder of Abu Simbel by air available, priced at *£130.00 pp or by road at *£65.00pp. After lunch sail to Esna and overnight. Party night on board while moored in Esna.
Day 6
Visit the partly excavated Temple of Khnum at Esna. Dedicated to the ram-headed god Khnum, who was the patron god of the cataracts , who is said to have fashioned mankind from Nile clay on his potter’s wheel. Sail back to Luxor and overnight.
Day 7
Tour the East Bank with a visit to Luxor Temple, originally joined to Karnak by an avenue of sphinxes. Visit Karnak which covers a huge area including several temples, the largest being the Temple of Amun. Overnight in Luxor with an optional Karnak Sound and Light show priced at *£22.00 per person.
Day 8
Check out of your suite 11.00am and leisure time in Luxor before your transfer to Luxor airport for the return flight home.
Note: The order or content of your itinerary may be amended due to lock closures, low water levels or any other unforeseeable circumstances.
Due to the large numbers of Nile cruise boats upon the Nile, when docked in Aswan and Luxor it is probable that other boats will moor along side your boat.
General Information: Occasionally, due to operational difficulties a change of vessel can occur. However, the sightseeing itinerary will remain the same.
Traditionally, a tip is expected at the rate of £4.00 per person per night which includes coach drivers, bell boys, housekeeping staff, crew and bar/restaurant staff. Additional tipping is not expected. Credit cards are not accepted on board Nile cruisers.
Orbital Travel act as agents for the activity operator/supplier.Please note that the contract for these excursions, tours and activities is between the client and the local suppliers who offer them. Local suppliers are independent of Orbital Travel Limited.Optional Excursions are payable in Cash at the time of booking.
*Optional excursion prices are correct at the time of going to press.
26th February 2010
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