DESTINATIONS / RED SEA AND EGYPT / CAIRO NILE CRUISE

Location: This palatial hotel has enchanted guests including Kings, Emperors, Heads of State and celebrities since 1869. A luxury experience of Egypt’s glorious past.

Set in 40 acres of tranquil gardens in the shadow of the Pyramids at Giza, some 60 minutes transfer from Cairo airport.

Accomodation: 520 elegantly furnished rooms and suites in the Palace and Garden wings of the hotel. Garden wing rooms are more modern with air-conditioning, satellite TV, safe, phone, ensuite bath, shower & wc and balcony with garden or Pyramids view. The historic Palace wing has original features with generously proportioned rooms, high ceilings and fine upholstery.

Facilities: An excellent choice of bars and restaurants, swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness centre and boutiques.

Diving: Diving is not possible in Cairo.

Location: A 5 star deluxe ship with lavish interiors, teak panelling, parquet floors, Oriental carpets and impeccable service.

Cairo (2 nights), Cruise (4 nights), Cairo (1 night) Optional extensions to the Red Sea.

Thu Depart Heathrow by British Airways flight to Cairo. Met and transferred to the Mena House Oberoi for two nights stay.
Fri Full day excursion to the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, the Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalli bazaars.
Sat Fly to Aswan and join your Nile cruiser Oberoi Philae for lunch. Afternoon visit the Botanical Gardens by felucca followed by afternoon tea. Evening cocktail reception and a la carte dinner with music and dancing. Overnight onboard Aswan.
Sun Visit the High Dam, Unfinished Oblisk and Philae Temple. Sail to Kom Ombo. After lunch visit the Temple of Sobek . Sail to Edfu. Egyptian buffet dinner and Galabiya costume party. Overnight onboard Edfu.
Mon Visit the Temple of Horus. Sail to Esna, cross the lock and continue to Luxor. Dinner and overnight onboard Luxor.
Tue Visit the West Bank including the Valley of the Kings, Deir El Madina Habou and Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon at leisure to explore the wonders of Luxor. Dinner and overnight onboard Luxor.
Wed Disembark after breakfast. Visit the Temples of Karnak and Luxor. Opportunity to extend your stay to the Res Sea or fly to Cairo for overnight Mena House Oberoi.
Thu Morning transfer for British Airways flight back to Heathrow.

Accomodation: 58 fully equipped and elegantly furnished air-conditioned cabins with minibar, safe, TV, ensuite shower & wc and large balcony with sunlounger.

Facilities: Restaurant, lounge bar, plunge pool, sun deck, fitness centre, library, gift shop and hairsalon.

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