Presidential Nile Cruise

Enjoy a relaxing Nile cruise from Luxor aboard one of Presidential Nile Cruises' well-appointed cruise boats - an ideal way to experience the fabulous sights and highlights of a fascinating civilisation in comfortable surroundings with friendly staff.

Tour overview
•   Seven night Nile cruise
•   See the temples of Karnak and Luxor
•   Explore Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo
•   Visit Aswan's famous High Dam and the Temple of Philae
•   Enjoy a felucca sail on the Nile
•   Optional excursion to Abu Simbel by air
•   Discover the sights of Luxor's West Bank

Extend your stay - by 3 or 7 nights
•   Enjoy three nights exploring Cairo at the start of the tour
•   Relax and enjoy watersports at the Red Sea holiday resort of Hurghada
•   Stay in Sharm el Sheikh with its renowned beaches and Red Sea dive sites

Guide

Aboard the Presidential Nile Cruise you will be accompanied by a local English speaking tour guide/Egyptologist. Extensions are not escorted but assistance is provided in each destination by our local representative.

MEAL PLAN
• Prices include all meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner aboard the Presidential Nile Cruise, breakfast is included on Cairo and Hurghada extensions.

ACCOMMODATION
• Four star hotels on Cairo and Hurghada extensions.

GRATUITIES
• We recommend small amounts given regularly. For guides and boat crew we recommend tipping at the end of your cruise/tour.

NB
• Kuoni accept children aged 10 years and above on Presidential Nile Cruises. Other operators may permit children under the age of 10 years on the cruise boats. Cruise itineraries are subject to change with little or no notice, due to unforeseen circumstances. Entrance fees to Egypt’s antiquities can increase with little notice.

DAY 1 LONDON to LUXOR
• EgyptAir flight from Heathrow to Luxor. On arrival transfer to one of Presidential Nile Cruise's vessels. Overnight in Luxor.

DAY 2 LUXOR to EDFU
• This morning, visit the temples of Karnak - known as Ipet-isut (most selected/sacred of places) - and the temples of Luxor. In the afternoon sail to Edfu, passing through the lock in Esna. Overnight in Edfu.

DAY 3 EDFU to KOM OMBO to ASWAN
• Morning visit to the Temple of Horus in Edfu before sailing to Kom Ombo. Visit the temple in Kom Ombo, an unusual double temple dedicated to the crocodile god, Sobek, and the falcon god, Horus. Sail onwards to Aswan for an overnight stay.

DAY 4 ASWAN
• Visit the High Dam and the Temple of Philae. In the afternoon enjoy a felucca sail on the Nile. Overnight stay in Aswan.

DAY 5 ASWAN to ABU SIMBEL to EDFU
• Spend this morning at leisure or embark on an optional excursion (at extra cost) to Abu Simbel by air, where a 30 minute flight transports you to this fascinating archaeological site on the banks of Lake Nasser. This afternoon, sail to Edfu and stay overnight.

DAY 6 EDFU to LUXOR
• Sail to Luxor passing through Esna lock. Overnight Luxor.

DAY 7 LUXOR
• Morning visit to the West Bank with sights including the Valley of the Kings and the Colossi of Memnon. Enjoy this afternoon at leisure. Overnight Luxor.

DAY 8 LUXOR to LONDON
• Transfer to the airport for your return EgyptAir flight from Luxor to Heathrow.

CAIRO (PRE TOUR) REF EG096
Begin your Egypt experience with three nights in Cairo, allowing you time for optional excursions to marvel at the Pyramids of Giza and the magnificent Egyptian Museum. Spend three nights at the Mövenpick Cairo in a Standard room.

HURGHADA FROM £220 REF EG083

Why not choose to extend your stay on the Red Sea in Hurghada staying at the Hurghada Marriott in a Standard room for seven nights.