Encountering Abu Simbel, 
the great temple of Egypt
Cruising the Nile aboard 
the MS Mövenpick Sunray
Entering the atmospheric 
Valley of the Kings
Embark on an extensive cultural discovery of Egypt, the location 
of our first-ever tour, featuring a five-star Nile cruise, the Great 
Pyramids, spectacular Abu Simbel and many other treasures.
Day 1. From London to Cairo
Your holiday begins as you board your 
flight from London Heathrow to Cairo. 
On arrival, we transfer to the five-star 
Cairo Sheraton and meet our specialist 
tour guide, an expert Egyptologist, 
before our first dinner together.
Day 2. Exploring Alexandria
Travelling by First Class rail, we head 
north to the port city of Alexandria 
for a sightseeing tour of the city’s 
historical sites, before visiting the 
Library of Alexandria, the world’s most 
famous library of Classical antiquity.
Day 3. El Alamein & Wadi El-Natrun
This morning, we drive to the site of 
the El Alamein battlefield, one of the 
significant British victories of World 
War Two. We continue to a guided 
tour of the beautiful village of Wadi 
El-Natrun, before arriving in Cairo.
Day 4. The Great Pyramids & Sphinx
After breakfast, we visit the iconic 
pyramids, the most well-known of 
which is the Great Pyramid of Giza, 
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the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the 
Ancient World, and the Great Sphinx. 
Today’s tour ends with a visit to the 
new Grand Egyptian Museum where 
you are free to explore its treasures.
Day 5. By rail from Cairo to Luxor
Embarking on a train journey from 
Cairo to Luxor today, we can admire 
incredible views and daily life along 
the Nile from the train windows. 
Days 6 & 7. Cruising along the Nile
Today marks the start of a four-night 
cruise along the Nile from Luxor to 
Aswan. We visit the ancient Karnak 
Temple complex, the largest in Egypt 
and the striking Luxor Temple. On Day 
7, we explore the spectacular Valley 
of the Kings, the Temple of Queen 
Hatshepsut and the tomb of Pharoah 
Seti I, considered one of the finest 
examples of Ancient Egyptian art.
Days 8 & 9. To Edfu and Aswan
Continuing our five-star cruise, we 
arrive in Edfu to tour its temple, the 
second largest and one of Egypt’s 
best preserved temples, before an 
excursion to the Kom Ombo Temple. 
Sailing to Aswan on Day 9, we visit 
the High Dam, the fascinating Philae 
Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk, 
before boarding a traditional sailing 
boat, a felucca, to Kitchener Island.
Day 10. The temples of Abu Simbel
We leave our cruise ship early this 
morning for a short flight directly to 
Abu Simbel to tour the colossal twin 
temples, situated on Lake Nasser, 
before transferring back to Cairo. 
Day 11. Guided tour of Cairo
We are taken on a guided tour of the 
capital, visiting the Coptic Museum, 
the intriguing Coptic Hanging church – 
also known as the Suspended Church 
– and the Jewish Synagogue. Your 
afternoon is at leisure before we enjoy 
our final dinner overlooking the Nile.
Day 12. Homeward bound
After an early breakfast at our hotel, 
we are transferred to the airport for 
our flight back to London Heathrow.
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