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Tours in Egypt
Alexandria & Nile Cruise: Cleopatra's Egypt
11 DAYS / 10 NIGHTS
from £3,800 / US$4,743 per person*
Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hasan, Cairo, Egypt
Harbour, Alexandria Egypt
Temple of Hatshepsut, Luxor, Egypt
River Nile, Egypt
Karnak Temple, Luxor Egypt
Entrance, Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Hotel Aswan
Tour Highlights
- Explore historic Alexandria – the city founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC
- Gaze on the great pyramids of Giza and marvel at the sphinx in Cairo
- Cruise on the Nile for three nights and enjoy the stunning scenery of Egypt float by from your sundeck
- Walk into the richly painted royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor
- Relax by the River Nile in Aswan
Tour Overview
CAIRO • ALEXANDRIA • ASWAN • NILE CRUISE KOM OMBO • EDFU • LUXOR
The Alexandria and Nile Cruise holiday reunites Alexandria, the Mediterranean city where classical Greek learning and culture reached its apogee, with the magnificent Egyptian pharaonic treasures lying between Cairo and Aswan, to deliver a more complete picture of ancient Egyptian civilisation.
This private tour also features a Nile cruise; like the fabled Queen Cleopatra VII, who once sailed up the Nile with Julius Caesar aboard the state barge Thalamegos, you’ll also be able to behold the timeless beauty of Upper Egypt from the world’s longest river. Alexandria, the Mediterranean city founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, holds an almost irresistible appeal to history students, yet this glory of the Hellenistic world is usually omitted from tours of Egypt.
The impact of earthquakes, invasions, and the ravages of time over the past two thousand years have certainly been cruel to Alexandria, but as the author E.M Foster wrote in 1922: ‘The “sights” of Alexandria ‘fascinate when we approach them through the past’. Visitors who delve beneath the surface of Alexandria will be thrilled to find vestiges of the city that was once the supreme beacon of classical culture, where renowned glories, including the Museion and Library, The Soma (Tomb of Alexander the Great), and ‘Pharos’ lighthouse – a Wonder of the Ancient World – once stood.
With a good guide at your side, it is almost impossible not to be captivated by the stories and images that are conjured up by Alexandria – the city where Cleopatra met Mark Antony, the mathematician Euclid developed his system of geometry, Theocritus penned his idylls, Claudius Ptolemy drew his famed map of the world, and Arius and Athanasius debated the nature of Christ.
The Alexandria and Nile Cruise holiday is an Egypt holiday with a real difference, with a visit to Alexandria making a fascinating addition that complements the many astounding wonders along the River Nile.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Cairo
Land at Cairo International Airport under your own arrangements (if you would like a quote for international flights, please ask us). On arrival, you’ll be met and assisted with visas (included), and then a private transfer will bring you to your hotel located on the banks of the River Nile.
ACCOMMODATION (3 nights)
Sapphire: Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino (Deluxe room)
Diamond: St. Regis Cairo (Astor room)
Day 2 Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum
Visit the pyramid complex of Giza with a private guide to see the Great Pyramid of the Pharaoh Khufu and the enigmatic Sphinx. This afternoon, you will have a crash course in ancient Egyptian history at the Grand Egyptian Museum and gaze at the spellbinding exhibits that include the golden treasure of Tutankhamun.
Day 3 Cairo
Set off on a walking tour through the vibrant streets of Islamic Cairo and the Khan El Khalili bazaar for an immersion into the traditional Middle East, then visit the stunning purpose-built Mummies Hall at the Nation Museum of Egyptian Civilisation.
Day 4 Train to Alexandria
Travel from Cairo by express train to Alexandria, where you’ll meet your guide. The Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa will be your first stop. Proceed on foot to ‘Pompey’s Pillar’ before visiting the amphitheatre at Kom El Dikka and the Mosque of Nebi Daniel (the site of Alexander’s tomb?). After a late lunch at the Fish Market, visit Qaitbey Fort, where the Pharos once stood, then check in at your hotel.
ACCOMMODATION (2 nights)
Sapphire: Steigenberger Cecil Hotel (Sea Facing room)
Diamond: Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano (Sea View Room)
Day 5 Alexandria
Start your sightseeing at Alexandria’s National Museum, which houses many artefacts from the city’s Hellenistic period, then visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, an important cultural centre overlooking the city’s ancient harbour. On this afternoon’s walking tour, you’ll visit the Cavafy Museum, stop for coffee at Delices, and explore the gardens of the Montazah Palace.
Day 6 Transfer to Cairo. Fly to Aswan
Leave Alexandria behind you and drive to Cairo Airport. Then, fly to Aswan with Egyptair. On arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel.
ACCOMMODATION (2 nights)
Sapphire: Aswan Movenpick Resort (Classic Partial Nile room)
Diamond: Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Hotel (Luxury room, Nile Wing)
Day 7 Aswan
Today will be at leisure to relax by the River Nile in Aswan. Alternatively, we can arrange a camel ride across the sands to the Coptic Monastery of St. Simeon or a relaxing private sunset sailing on a traditional wooden felucca (supplements apply).
Day 8 Board Nile Cruise, Aswan
After a leisurely start (or an optional excursion by air to see the Temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel), you’ll be met and transferred to your floating home for the next three nights. This afternoon, set off on a shared Egyptologist-led excursion to visit Aswan High Dam, the beautiful Temple of Isis on Philae Island, and the Quarries of the Pharaohs. After dinner, relax and enjoy the onboard disco. Overnight in Aswan.
ACCOMMODATION (3 nights)
Sapphire: The Farah Nile Cruise (Deluxe Cabin)
Diamond: HS Sonesta Sun Goddess Cruise (Presidential Suite)
Day 9 Cruise to Luxor (via Kom Ombo & Edfu)
Cast off from your moorings early this morning and sail through the exotic scenery of Upper Egypt to Kom Ombo where you will visit the temples dedicated to Horus the Elder and the crocodile god Sobek. Then, breakfast will be served as you cruise north towards Edfu. On arrival, discover the temple of the falcon-headed god Horus at Edfu with your Egyptologist. Lunch will be enjoyed as you cruise north to Luxor. A fancy dress party will be held this evening. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 10 Luxor (East Bank & West Bank)
Commence your Luxor sightseeing with a visit to the beautifully painted tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the rock-cut temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch on board, your Nile cruise explores the stunning Amon-Ra temple complex at Karnak. This evening, there will be a farewell Belly Dance performance. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 11 Farewell to Egypt
A private transfer will bring you to Luxor International Airport, where you will check in for your onward flight.
Customise your tour
1 NIGHT
Explore more of Cairo’s pyramids
2 NIGHTS
Relax in Aswan before your Nile cruise
3 NIGHTS
Travel to a beach on the Red Sea
Pricing Notes & Information
Price Guideline
*Price guideline, per person, based on two people sharing.
LOW SEASON
Sapphire Hotels from £3,800 (US$4,743)
Diamond Hotels from £4,950 (US$6,179)
HIGH SEASON
Sapphire Hotels from £4,200 (US$5,243)
Diamond Hotels from £5,380 (US$6,716)
What's Included
- Accommodation and sightseeing as described
- Services of Corinthian Travel’s representatives throughout your time in Egypt
- Egyptian visas
- Private Egyptologist guides in Cairo and Alexandria
- Entrance fees for specified sightseeing
- Private transfers (excursions from cruise are on a shared basis)
- Services of a shared Egyptologist guide on cruise excursions
- Meals: 9 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 3 Dinners
- Domestic flight in Economy Class (Cairo/Aswan)
Notes
Alexandria and Nile Cruise: Cleopatra’s Egypt is a private tour operating on a weekly basis throughout the year based on an arrival in Cairo on a Sunday.
Sightseeing from the cruise is on a shared basis and is accompanied by the ship’s resident Egyptologist. Boarding and disembarking the cruise requires negotiating small gangways, making the cruise potentially unsuitable for passengers who require assistance or have difficulties with mobility.
All prices are subject to availability at the time of booking. Prices do not include International flights (please ask us for a quote) and are per person, based on two people sharing a room and a minimum group size of two.
Single and sole traveller supplements will apply.
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