Included in this offer :

• 8-day / 7-night group tour
• 4-night 5* cruise (local standards) in a Standard Cabin
• Stay in 5*-star hotels for 3 nights
• Full-board from breakfast on day 2 to breakfast on day 8
• Flights departing from the city of your choice
• Return airport/hotel and inter-hotel transfers
• A local Egyptology guide for the duration of the stay
• Excursions and visits mentioned in the programme
• Welcome and assistance at the airport

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WONDERS OF THE NILE & STAY IN LUXOR

Your Egyptian adventure begins in Luxor. Then, set off to explore Kom Ombo and Aswan before returning to Luxor.

Your day-by-day itinerary: (example itinerary for a Saturday departure)

Day 1: Luxor - Arrival
Day 2: Luxor - Esna
Day 3: Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo
Day 4: Kom Ombo - Aswan
Day 5: Luxor
Day 6: Luxor
Day 7: Luxor
Day 8: Luxor - Departure

Please note:

• The number of nights may vary depending on your arrival day, as cruises depart from Luxor only on Mondays and Saturdays. The itinerary is therefore adjusted to correspond with the cruise's departure.
• The order of visits may also change due to local constraints (sailing time, passage through locks, etc.), but all visits mentioned in the programme will be completed.
• Boats and hotels are rated 5-star according to local standards, which may differ from European 5-star standards.
• The person who welcomes you is not a guide, but an assistant who will help you with the formalities.
• Completing the formalities may take some time.
  

Practical information:

• For all reservations made on the French market, you will be accompanied by a French-speaking guide

  
  For all reservations made on the English market, you will be accompanied by an English-speaking guide

  
  For all reservations made on the German market, you will be accompanied by a German-speaking guide

  
  For all reservations made on the Italian market, you will be accompanied by an Italian-speaking guide

Your detailed itinerary

DAY 1: LUXOR

After arriving at the airport, you will be transferred to the port of embarkation, where you can settle into your cabin on board the boat.

Lunch is served on board.

Free afternoon.

Dinner and an overnight stay on board.

DAY 2: LUXOR - ESNA

Have breakfast on board.

Depart for a tour of the left bank of the Nile and the city of Thebes, home to the eternal tombs of the pharaohs from the 18th to the 20th dynasty.

You will visit three tombs in the Valley of the Kings. From the 18th Dynasty onwards, and throughout the New Kingdom, pharaohs were no longer buried in temples or monuments dedicated to their final journey. Instead, it was on the west bank of the Nile, in the land of the Afterlife, that Thutmose I and all the subsequent pharaohs chose to be buried. The colossal monuments of the Old Kingdom, such as the pyramids and mastabas, were replaced by tombs carved into the rock with carefully sealed and camouflaged entrances. The main motivation was undoubtedly to keep out tomb robbers.

Lunch will be served on board.

Sail towards Esna.

Dinner and overnight stay on board.

DAY 3: ESNA - EDFU - KOM OMBO

Breakfast.

Sail to Edfu.

Lunch on board.

Then, depart for a visit to the splendid Temple of Horus in Edfu. This architectural masterpiece is one of the best-preserved sites in ancient Egypt and a fine example of Ptolemaic art from the Greco-Roman period. Enter the temple through the large pylon, which is adorned with enormous reliefs depicting the king and the gods. This leads to the courtyard, where the walls recount the various rituals performed by the king. Two large black granite falcons representing the god Horus guard the entrance to the temple.

Continue the cruise to Kom Ombo.

Dinner and overnight stay on board.

DAY 4: KOM OMBO - ASWAN

Have breakfast.

In the morning, visit the Kom Ombo Temple, located a few minutes' walk away. This unique temple, standing alone on a promontory on the banks of the Nile, dates back to the Greco-Roman era. It comprises two magnificent sanctuaries: one dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god; and the other to Horus, the falcon god.
Built during the Ptolemaic period (Greco-Roman era), it stands on the site of an earlier temple from the New Kingdom (dedicated to Thutmose III of the 18th Dynasty). The temple stands on top of a hill overlooking the Nile from a height of 15 metres. Its most striking feature is that it is dedicated to two deities: Haroeris (also known as "Horus the Great" or "Horus the Elder"), the falcon god, and Sobek, the crocodile god.
Everything in this temple is dual: it has two entrances, two parallel corridors and rooms arranged symmetrically on either side of these, all of which lead to the double sanctuary.

Sail to Aswan, the former capital of Nubia.

Enjoy lunch on board.

Then visit the Temple of Philae.

Next, visit the Papyrus Institute.

Enjoy dinner on board and spend the night on the boat.

There is an optional activity available at an additional cost. This can be booked and paid for on site with our local representative:
A sound and light show at Philae Temple.

DAY 5: LUXOR

Breakfast is served on board.

Free morning.

Lunch is served on board.

Coach transfer to Luxor for dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.

There is an optional activity available at an additional cost. This can be booked and paid for on site with our local representative:
Excursion to Abu Simbel by coach: During the construction of the Aswan Dam, the temples of Abu Simbel were saved from rising waters and rebuilt 110 metres higher. They were built to glorify Ramses II and his wife Nefertari. In 1965, they were dismantled and rebuilt identically 110 metres higher!
The Colossi of Ramses are the largest in Egypt and are carved into the cliff face and dedicated to three of the most famous gods of Pharaonic Egypt: Amun Re, Ramses and Ptah.
Take a tour inside to discover the ceilings and walls decorated with reliefs, and visit the nearby Temple of Hathor with its vestibule and sanctuary.

DAY 6: LUXOR

Have breakfast on board.

Visit Karnak Temple, the most theologically significant temple ever built, which took over 2,000 years to complete. Here, men paid homage to the same god: Amun. Some of the greatest kings, including Seti I, Ramesses II, Thutmose III and Ramesses III, succeeded one another here.

Lunch will be served on board.

Visit Luxor Temple, which was built to glorify the god Amun-Re. Each year, he celebrated his wedding anniversary with his wife Mut. A procession would leave Karnak Temple and follow the banks of the Nile to Luxor Temple. The latter was constructed during the reigns of two pharaohs: Amenhotep III and Ramesses II.

Return to the boat.

Free time.

Dinner and an overnight stay will be enjoyed on board.

DAY 7: LUXOR

Breakfast.

Visit the Temple of Medinet Habu, also known as the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III. This temple is a veritable castle and is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular funerary temples. A visit to this gigantic and monumental site is an essential part of any visit to Egypt. Ramesses III sought to restore Egypt to its former glory and, at the same time, immortalise the name of his illustrious ancestor. As soon as he ascended the throne, he began building his jubilee temple, which remains one of the largest in the Theban necropolis. This immense ancient fortification charms all visitors. It is magnificent in terms of both size and splendour. It is one of the few sites that still retains its beautiful colours. Then, enjoy lunch.

On the way back, there will be a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon: two giant twin statues carved from sandstone that bear witness to the past splendours of the Temple of Amenhotep III.

Dinner and an overnight stay will be provided at the hotel.

There is an optional activity available at an additional cost, which can be booked and paid for on site with our local representative.
A sound and light show at Karnak Temple.

DAY 8: LUXOR - DEPARTURE

Breakfast.

Transfer to the airport to catch your return flight.

Your accommodation

During your tour, you will spend 4 nights on board a 5-star cruise ship (according to local standards) and then 3 nights in a 5-star hotel or similar:

Cruise: 5-star M/S Zeina or similar

Luxor: 5-star Jolie Ville or similar

Your full board package

During your tour, you will be on a full-board basis from breakfast on day 2 to breakfast on day 8. (Excluding drinks)

GOOD TO KNOW

Tips: "Bakchich"! It's a word you'll quickly learn! Although it is easy to refuse solicitors, tipping is part of the culture and is a way of rewarding good service and a job well done. Tips for guides are never included. Whether or not to tip is at the discretion of each individual.

You may be offered a paid connection accessible throughout the boat. However, we cannot guarantee the quality of the connection available during your stay.

The baggage allowance for domestic flights is 23 kg in the hold and one small bag in the cabin, with a maximum weight of 7 kg. Any additional kilos will be charged on site.

Accommodation is in line with local standards.

Security checks at Egyptian airports can be extensive and unpredictable, depending on the number of tourists. This is why the tour leader plans the schedule as far in advance as possible.

Due to heavy traffic in Cairo, travel times may be long.

You will be grouped with other participants during excursions.
This package includes free time, during which you can explore at your leisure. However, you will be responsible for arranging your own transport.

Optional extras are subject to a surcharge, which is payable on site to your guide or local representative.

The order of visits may be changed due to local circumstances (e.g. sailing times or passage through locks), but all listed visits will be included.

The order of visits may also change due to local requirements, such as sailing times and passage through locks.

Visits may be fast-paced (see the day-by-day details for a full list of included visits), which means waking up very early in the morning (outside of the boat's sailing times).

Egypt is a cultural destination.

Please note that if you have booked the 'hotel only' package (without international flights), you must provide us with your flight details as soon as possible via the contact form located in "Help and Contact" at the bottom of the page. This will enable us to arrange your transfers.

Good to know

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.

Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.

For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.

Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.

The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.

Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...

Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.

Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.

See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.

In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.

You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.

You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.

There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.

Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.

In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.

Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.

Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

Formalities

The following details apply to any British citizen who, during a trip sold by PerfectStay goes to a foreign country. The following is a resource directing you to information related to your travel formalities (identification documents, vaccines, VISA, safety, travel advice, etc.), and may be subject to change. Please note that Brexit negotiations are likely to include travel document modifications, therefore please regularly check most updated information. Please see official resource for British citizens wishing to travel:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

The official UK Foreign Travel site has updates on safety and security, including incidents such as pickpocketing and robbery, along with larger incidents such as measuring the risk of terrorism.
Detailed country by country here:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

If you are travelling with minors, please be sure to verify whether or not you will require a consent: https://www.gov.uk/permission-take-child-abroad

Please note that these details serve as a guiding resource in order to ensure that you have access to important information in order to pursue the necessary travel formalities required before travelling abroad with PerfectStay. Please note that PerfectStay will not engage in obtaining travel documents for you, such as visas, and you are solely responsible for knowing the potential health risks you may face in the course of your travels for which you may require vaccinations or medications. PerfectStay is not responsible for ensuring your travel formalities are properly undertaken and will only act as an intermediary directing you to resources which have been known to provide reliable information concerning travel formalities specific to British citizens.

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Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.

Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.

To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.

The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

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NEED HELP FINALISING YOUR BOOKING?

020 3318 2660
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