MS Sun Ray Cruise

One of our most popular cruise ships, the MS Sun Ray with its elegant and traditional design, stylish features and spacious public areas, creates the perfect environment from which to discover the wonders of Egypt along the Nile with your superbly knowledgeable Egyptologist.

Tour overview
•   Two nights in Luxor
•   Seven night Nile cruise
•   See the temples of Karnak and Luxor
•   Visit the Temple of Horus
•   Sail to the double temple at Kom Ombo
•   See the famous High Dam at Aswan and the Philae Temple
•   Optional excursion to Abu Simbel by air
•   Explore the Valley of the Kings and other ancient sights on Luxor's West Bank

Guide

Accompanied Day 4 to Day 10 by a local English speaking tour guide/ Egyptologist. Extensions not escorted but assistance is provided by our local representative.

MEAL PLAN
• Prices include breakfast in Cairo and breakfast, lunch and dinner on board the MS Sun Ray. Breakfast is included in Luxor and Sharm el Sheikh on the extension. ACCOMMODATION
• Four star in Cairo and on extensions.
GRATUITIES
• In Egypt we recommend small amounts are given regularly. For guides and boat crew we recommend tipping at the end of your cruise/tour.
NB
• Itineraries may be demanding and are subject to change without notice.

DAY 1 LONDON TO CAIRO

Depart from Heathrow on EgyptAir and upon arrival transfer to Le Meridien Pyramids in Cairo for three nights in a Deluxe city room.

DAY 4 CAIRO TO LUXOR
Fly with EgyptAir from Cairo to Luxor and embark the MS Sun Ray for your seven night Nile Cruise. Overnight in Luxor. Early next morning visit to the East Bank, see the magnificent temples of Karnak and Luxor, built in honour of the Egyptian sun god Amun Ra. In the afternoon visit the Dendera Temple by coach. Overnight in Luxor.

DAY 6 LUXOR TO EDFU
This morning visit the West Bank and see the Colossi of Memnon who once guarded the Mortuary Temple but now stands alone. Visit the Valley of the Kings and Queens with temples still covered in original paintings and colours. Make a stop at the Temple of Hatshepsut, the only female pharaoh. Overnight in Edfu.

DAY 7 EDFU TO ASWAN
This morning visit the stunning temple of Horus in Edfu, the most  well-preserved temple in Egypt. In fact, original coloured paint still remains from 2000 years ago. Sail to Kom Ombo, a unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris, set on a beautiful site on the banks of the Nile. Continue sailing to Aswan for overnight.

DAY 8 ASWAN
After breakfast marvel at the High Dam, an amazing feat of engineering built to provide electricity for rural areas of Egypt. Visit an ancient quarry to see an obelisk, broken during carving. Finally, visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Isis, located on a small island on the Nile. Overnight in Aswan.

DAY 9 ASWAN
Today is free for you to explore Aswan or alternatively an optional excursion (at extra cost) by air to Abu Simbel to see the temple built by Ramses II. Moved to save it from flood waters, visitors can explore the temples and have a chance to stand at the feet of the colossal statues of Ramses II, which are over 20 feet high. This afternoon enjoy a relaxing felucca ride, the traditional boat used to sail on the Nile. Overnight in Aswan.

DAY 10 ASWAN TO LUXOR
Set sail for Luxor and stay overnight.

DAY 11 LUXOR TO LONDON
After breakfast disembark and transfer to the airport for your EgyptAir flight via Cairo to Heathrow arriving later the same day.

CRUISE & LUXOR & SHARM EL SHEIKH

DAY 1
• EgyptAir from Heathrow. Board the MS Sun Ray and follow the itinerary opposite (Day 3 onwards).

DAY 8
• Transfer to the Steigenberger Nile Palace for three nights in a Cityview room.

DAY 11
• EgyptAir flight to the Red Sea and the Novotel Sharm el Sheikh for three or more nights in a Standard Beach Wing room.

DAY 14
• EgyptAir flight to Heathrow via Cairo arriving later the same day.