Fly from one of seven UK airports with KLM / Air France via Amsterdam into Cairo, or directly with British Airways from London Heathrow. Arrive late evening and transfer to your hotel for a two night Special Stay.
Two Night Stay: Cairo
Today we have included a tour of Coptic Cairo and Old Cairo, visiting the key Christian Churches and sites of historical significance. Tonight meet your Egyptologist and fellow travellers for a welcome dinner.
This morning travel to the city of Alexandria established in 331BC. Included visit to the colourful local fish markets and stop at Qait Bay Citadel. SCENIC ENRICH Enjoy an Included lunch at the Greek Club overlooking Alexandria’s colourful harbour. Included visit to the Bibliotheca Alexandria. SCENIC ENRICH Enter the Museum of Antiquities to discover the treasures found lying on the Mediterranean seabed.
Two Night Special Stay: Alexandria
Included tour of the Roman Theatre in the heart of the city. Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE choose from: (1) Pompey’s Pillar and the Kom el Shoqafa Catacombs; or (2) The Royal Jewellery Museum; or (3) The National Museum. SCENIC ENRICH Tonight dine in the elegant Byblos Restaurant.
This morning drive to El Alamein, included is your visit to the Commonwealth War Cemetery and the Military Museum. Return to Cairo for a two night Special Stay. This evening enjoy a private soirée including canapés and welcome drinks. SCENIC ENRICH- an introductory lecture on Egypt with your Tour Director who is an expert Egyptologist and detailed information on your itinerary.
Two Night Special Stay: Cairo
SCENIC ENRICH Scenic Tours have planned your itinerary at the Pyramids of Giza, to allow plenty of time to explore. Included is the Great Pyramids, the panorama, the Solar Boat Museum and the famous Sphinx.
SCENIC ENRICH Fly direct to Abu Simbel on your Included private charter flight. Check in to your luxury cruise boat and enjoy an included lunch. Late afternoon, after the crowds have departed, join your Tour Director for an Included tour of the amazing temples of Ramses ll and his Queen Nefertari. SCENIC ENRICH Tonight’s highlight is the Sound and Light Show in front of the temples at Abu Simbel.
Next Three Nights: Lake Nasser Cruise
N.B The flight between Cairo and Abu Simbel has a baggage restriction of 15kg per person, additional baggage to a maximum of 5kg per person will be transported by land to meet you on arrival into Aswan on Day 7 and charges may apply for any baggage in excess of these limits.
This morning sail past the temple of Kasr Ibrim. Then enjoy your Included visit to the temples of Amada and Derr and the Tomb of Penut. Relax, enjoy the scenery and the facilities of your luxury cruise boat whilst sailing to Wadi El Sebou.
Join your Tour Director this morning for an Included tour. Walk through the avenue of sphinxes guarding the entrance and learn the hidden secrets of the temple of Wadi El Sebou. Cruise to Aswan to moor for the night.
Included morning visits to the well preserved Kalabsha Temple. Then take a motorboat to the Temple of Isis at Philae where your Tour Director will guide you on an Included tour. Stop at the Aswan High Dam then check in to your luxurious Nile River cruise boat. Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE activity choose from: (1) motorboat cruise on the upper Nile; or (2) Nubian Village visit; or (3) a felucca ride (weather permitting).
Three Night Cruise: ms Sun Ray - Exclusive to Scenic Tours
Set sail early morning for Kom Ombo and an Included tour by your expert Tour Director to the temple of Sobek. Then sail to Edfu for your Included visit to the Temple of Horus. Set sail for Luxor and tonight enjoy the lively Galabeya (traditional Egyptian dress) party onboard.
Today is a highlight as you explore the west bank of the Nile. See the Colossi of Memnon and enjoy Included visits to the imposing Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings. SCENIC ENRICH A highlight is your Included entry into the colourful tomb of Tutankhamen. Late afternoon enjoy an Included visit to Luxor Temple. Return to the cruise boat for the Belly Dancer and Whirling Dervish Show.
Disembark this morning for your Included tour of the spectacular complex of Karnak Temple. Then journey by luxury coach to Dendara. SCENIC ENRICH a highlight is your Included visit to the magnificent temple of Hathor where you will be amazed by thewell preserved colourful hieroglyphics and temple complex. Continue to your magnificent resort located on the shores of the Red Sea.
Two Night Special Stay : Red Sea
Opportunity to choose the following add on experience, Balloon Flight over the West Bank of the Nile.
Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE activity choose from: (1) a massage or hydrotherapy treatment; or (2) a round of golf; or (3) snorkel the Red Sea; or (4) semi submersible boat cruise. Tonight enjoy your Included gourmet buffet dinner at The View restaurant, sampling from the four live cooking stations.
Morning at leisure to make the most of the resort facilities. Included afternoon flight to Cairo.
Two Night Special Stay: Cairo
Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE activity choose from: (1) Islamic Cairo and Khan el Khalili Bazaar; or (2) Coptic Cairo and Old Cairo; or (3) Saqqara and the Step Pyramid. SCENIC ENRICH Scenic Tours have planned your itinerary to allow plenty of time to explore the incredible Egyptian Museum at your own pace. Your Included tour takes in King Tutankhamen’s collection and then SCENIC ENRICH be fascinated when you enter the Mummy’s Room. SCENIC ENRICH This evening enjoy your Included dinner with fabulous views over the Nile.
After breakfast transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight back to the UK, either directly to London Heathrow with British Airways, or via Amsterdam/Paris with KLM / Air France to one of 15 UK airports.Optional extension to Jordan available at an additional cost.
Brochure: IS/WW/GBP1213
Tour code: UANC.1