Classic Nile Tour
"Cruise from one awe-inspiring monument to the next, taking in and learning about
some of Egypt's ancient and intriguing historical sights, all from the luxurious
comfort of your first class cruise ship with the Classic Nile tour. Take
advantage of some of the extra special optional excursions on the way, or
simply relax onboard and observe the peaceful goings-on of everyday life from
the sun-deck."
special offers and discounts
■ Cruise Luxor to Aswan ■ Aswan ■ Superb sightseeing along the Nile ■ Edfu Temple ■ Kom Ombo Temple ■ Abu Simbel ■ Motorboat or felucca on the Nile
Classic Nile Itinerary
Day 1 - Heathrow/Luxor
Join your cruise boat for check-in and spend the rest of the day at leisure
Onboard: M.S Jaz Regency
Day 2 - Luxor/Edfu
Enjoy the wonders of Egypt, with a historical trip through Esna on your way to Edfu; take an
optional excursion to the West Bank including the Valley of the Kings and the temple of Queen
Hatshepsut.
Hotel: M.S Jaz Regency
Day 3 - Edfu/Kom Ombo
Visit the Temple of Horus, Dedicated to the falcon-headed sky god, the huge edifice of the
Temple of Horus, is perhaps the best preserved of Egypt’s ancient shrines and provides an excellent
insight into how temples once looked. Continue on to Kom Ombo, and visit the fascinating Temple of
Sobek, Set on the banks of the Nile, the Temple is unique in that it was dedicated to two divinities,
falcon-headed Haroeris and the crocodile god, Sobek. Later, continuing your journey through to
Aswan.
Hotel: M.S Jaz Regency
Day 4 - Kom Ombo/Aswan
Visit a modern-day example of monumental construction as you sail to the spectacular Aswan High Dam.
Standing over 300ft high, it took 35,000 workers 11 years to complete. Later, enjoy and ride on a
Felucca to view Elephantine Island. Nestled among its lush palm groves are a number Nubian houses
painted bright blue, pink and yellow.
Hotel: M.S Jaz Regency
Day 5 - Aswan/Esna
Enjoy a morning at leisure in Aswan or join the optional excursion out to Abu Simbel to see the
figures of the gods and pharaohs adorning the façade of the Temple of Ramses II.
Hotel: M.S Jaz Regency
Day 6 - Esna/Luxor
Set sail early morning towards Luxor, for your chance to visit the Temple of Karnak,
this expansive site incorporates no fewer than three shrines as well as a myriad of obelisks
and monuments. Returning to Luxor, visit the architectural masterpiece that is Luxor Temple.
Follow an avenue of sphinxes down to the shrine itself and discover its elegant array of courtyards
and chapels overlooking the sparkling waters of the Nile.
Hotel: M.S Jaz Regency
Day 7 - Luxor/Qena/Luxor
In Quena, explore the remains of the Temple of Denderah built in honour of the cow-headed
Egyptian goddess of love, Hathor, the great Temple of Denderah is actually a Roman creation.
Make sure you take a look at the astronomical ceiling in the Hypostyle Hall before sailing back
to Luxor for you final night on the cruise ship.
Hotel: M.S Jaz Regency
Day 8 - Luxor
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK or your extended stay in Egypt.
Inclusions
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