Nile Cruise

10 days - from $930

• Cruise the Nile Valley in our small, exclusive and informal riverboat
• Discover some of the most remarkable archaeological sites in the world
• A fascinating blend of old and new

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Great Antiquities
Cairo is a hectic city with plenty of atmosphere to interest the traveller, from the bustling bazaars to the skyline of mosques whose call to prayer rings out across the city. We'll visit the Pyramids and Sphinx and of course see the exquisite collection of artefacts in the Egyptian museum.

Aboard our Riverboat
Travelling along the Nile Valley by train, we reach Luxor - a town almost as ancient as time itself. Here we make a donkey trek to Hatshepsut Temple & Valley of the Kings then explore Karnak's colossal Temple of Amun. Aboard our private chartered Nile riverboat we absorb the traditional way of life along the river and stop to see the great temples at Edfu and Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god, Sobek.

Exploring Aswan
Arriving in Aswan, you can shop in the bazaar or take trips into the desert - perhaps visiting the famous rock-cut temple of Abu Simbel or joining a camel trek across the desert to the abandoned Monastery of St Simeon. Finally, we return to Luxor.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Join Cairo. 2 In Cairo; visit Pyramids, Sphinx and Museum. 3 Train to Luxor; board Nile riverboat. 4 In Luxor; by calesh to Karnak Temple. 5 Donkey trek to Hatshepsut Temple & Valley of the Kings visit; sail Edfu via Esna lock. 6 Visit Edfu Temple; sail Kom Ombo and Aswan. 7 In Aswan; optional camel trek to St Simeon's Monastery. 8 Aswan; optional visit to Abu Simbel. 9 Bus to Luxor. 10 Tour ends Luxor. Note: Certain cruises may operate on an alternative itinerary, with either 3 nights or 7 nights aboard the Nile riverboat.

Accommodation: 5nts hotel - staying at standard accommodation throughout, 4nts Nile riverboat in 2-berth cabins, plunge pool, restaurant, bar and lounge area; 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 4 dinners included.
Transport: Bus/Calesh/Train/Donkey Trek/ Nile riverboat.
Comment: Enjoy the comfort of our small, exclusive riverboat and explore the antiquities of Cairo, Luxor and Aswan. Be prepared for some early starts as we sometimes explore before the heat of the day. On rare occasions, the Doma may not be available and in these circumstances Explore reserve the right to use alternative larger vessels that may not be exclusive to our group.
Group: Approx. 18 to 24.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s), captain and crew on Nile riverboat. Some local guides.
Trip Reference: EG

Dates & Prices
Start	End	Prices in US$	Local Payment	Availability
10 Jan 09	19 Jan 09	$950	None
17 Jan 09	26 Jan 09	$950	None
24 Jan 09	02 Feb 09	$950	None
31 Jan 09	09 Feb 09	$950	None
07 Feb 09	16 Feb 09	$950	None
14 Feb 09	23 Feb 09	$950	None
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28 Feb 09	09 Mar 09	$950	None
07 Mar 09	16 Mar 09	$950	None
14 Mar 09	23 Mar 09	$950	None
21 Mar 09	30 Mar 09	$950	None
28 Mar 09	06 Apr 09	$990	None
04 Apr 09	13 Apr 09	$1010	None
11 Apr 09	20 Apr 09	$1010	None
18 Apr 09	27 Apr 09	$950	None
25 Apr 09	04 May 09	$950	None
02 May 09	11 May 09	$950	None
09 May 09	18 May 09	$950	None
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23 May 09	01 Jun 09	$950	None
27 Jun 09	06 Jul 09	$950	None
04 Jul 09	13 Jul 09	$950	None
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01 Aug 09	10 Aug 09	$950	None
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29 Aug 09	07 Sep 09	$950	None
05 Sep 09	14 Sep 09	$950	None
12 Sep 09	21 Sep 09	$950	None
19 Sep 09	28 Sep 09	$950	None
26 Sep 09	05 Oct 09	$950	None
03 Oct 09	12 Oct 09	$1010	None
10 Oct 09	19 Oct 09	$1010	None
17 Oct 09	26 Oct 09	$1010	None
24 Oct 09	02 Nov 09	$1010	None
31 Oct 09	09 Nov 09	$1010	None
07 Nov 09	16 Nov 09	$1010	None
14 Nov 09	23 Nov 09	$1010	None
21 Nov 09	30 Nov 09	$1010	None
28 Nov 09	07 Dec 09	$1010	None
05 Dec 09	14 Dec 09	$950	None
12 Dec 09	21 Dec 09	$950	None
19 Dec 09	28 Dec 09	$1100	None
26 Dec 09	04 Jan 10	$1100	None
02 Jan 10	11 Jan 10	$990	None
09 Jan 10	18 Jan 10	$990	None
16 Jan 10	25 Jan 10	$990	None
23 Jan 10	01 Feb 10	$990	None
30 Jan 10	08 Feb 10	$990	None
06 Feb 10	15 Feb 10	$990	None
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20 Feb 10	01 Mar 10	$990	None
27 Feb 10	08 Mar 10	$990	None
06 Mar 10	15 Mar 10	$990	None
13 Mar 10	22 Mar 10	$990	None
20 Mar 10	29 Mar 10	$990	None
27 Mar 10	05 Apr 10	$990	None
03 Apr 10	12 Apr 10	$1060	None
10 Apr 10	19 Apr 10	$1060	None
17 Apr 10	26 Apr 10	$990	None
24 Apr 10	03 May 10	$990	None
01 May 10	10 May 10	$990	None
08 May 10	17 May 10	$990	None
15 May 10	24 May 10	$990	None
22 May 10	31 May 10	$990	None
26 Jun 10	05 Jul 10	$990	None
03 Jul 10	12 Jul 10	$990	None
10 Jul 10	19 Jul 10	$990	None
17 Jul 10	26 Jul 10	$990	None
24 Jul 10	02 Aug 10	$990	None
31 Jul 10	09 Aug 10	$990	None
14 Aug 10	23 Aug 10	$990	None
21 Aug 10	30 Aug 10	$990	None
28 Aug 10	06 Sep 10	$990	None
04 Sep 10	13 Sep 10	$990	None
11 Sep 10	20 Sep 10	$990	None

Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2009 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2009/10 brochure, due to be published in October 2008.

The price of a Single Room Option does not necessarily guarantee a single room for every night of the tour. For more information, please refer to the trip dossier / more details for this tour.
Single rooms are available for this tour at a supplement from US$ 365, depending on availability.

Nile Cruise

10 days - from $930

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Dates & Prices