MS Da Vinci Nile Cruise Itinerary

 

Day 1: Monday. UK - Luxor.
Depart from Gatwick or Manchester for your flight to Luxor. On arrival, transfer by coach (approx. 30 minutes) and embark.

Day 2: Tuesday. Luxor - Edfu.
In the morning, you cross to the West Bank and visit the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens and the imposing Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, sail to Edfu, passing through the Esna lock en route. Overnight at Edfu.

Day 3: Wednesday. Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan.
At Edfu there is a visit to the Temple of Horus, probably Egypt's best preserved temple. Sail to Kom Ombo for a visit to the Temple before sailing to Aswan.

Day 4: Thursday. Aswan.
In the morning you visit the High Dam and the Philae Temple which was dedicated to the gentle Goddess Isis. In the afternoon you can view the Aga Khan's Mausoleum and Botanical Garden whilst enjoying your trip on the Nile by felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailing boat. Take an optional excursion by boat to visit the Botanical Garden and Mango Island (EG£140, approx. £16 per person). In the evening, there is an opportunity to see the Sound and Light show at the Philae Temple (EG£200, approx. £23 per person).

Day 5: Friday. Aswan - Edfu.
Spend the morning at leisure in Aswan. Perhaps enjoy a trip on a horse-drawn carriage from the Old Cataract Hotel, where Agatha Christie wrote "Death on the Nile". Or take an optional sightseeing excursion by road or air to Abu Simbel (EG£600, approx. £70 per person by road/duration approx. 9 hours; EG£1100, approx. £129 per person by air/duration approx. 5 hours). Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes is spent at Abu Simbel. In the afternoon, sail to Edfu for an overnight stay.

Day 6: Saturday. Edfu - Luxor.
In the morning, relax on board as you sail back to Luxor, passing through the Esna Lock en-route. In the afternoon you visit the famous Karnak Temple, a superb example of ancient Egyptian architecture depicting life around 1600 BC, and the well-preserved Luxor Temple which is situated in the heart of town. Do not miss the Sound and Light show in the evening at the Karnak Temple (EG£230, approx. £27 per person).

Day 7: Sunday. Luxor.
A day to explore this bustling and colourful town at your leisure. Time to shop for those last minute souvenirs and take those final memorable photographs. Or take an optional full day excursion by air to Cairo and visit the Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and the bustling Khan-el-Khalili bazaar, with lunch included (EG£1660, approx. £194 per person). There is also an optional half day excursion by road to visit the Temple of Hathor at Dendera (EG£265, approx. £31 per person).

Day 8: Monday. Luxor - UK.
Morning at leisure. For an unforgettable end to your holiday, why not take an early morning optional hot air balloon flight over the West Bank (EG£735, approx. £86 per person, approx. 45 minutes in the air). After lunch on board, transfer by coach to the airport for your return flight to Gatwick or Manchester.

Itinerary is subject to change without notice.

Your 10 FREE included excursions...

1. Valley of the Kings
2. Valley of the Queens
3. Colossi of Memnon
4. Temple of Horus
5. Kom Ombo Temple

6. Aswan High Dam
7. Philae Temple
8. Felucca Trip on the Nile
9. Karnak Temple
10. Luxor Temple