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Nile Valley Highlights

9 days - from $1495

An outstanding introduction to Egyptian history – from the great pyramids to the persistent delights of medieval Cairo A wonderful journey of discovery through the Nile Valley. In Cairo, explore the outstanding Egyptian Museum, the pyramids and Sphinx, before travelling to Luxor to see the elaborate Karnak Temple. Browse the bazaars too, and visit the renowned Valley of the Kings and the splendid Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. A relaxing cruise takes us south, upriver along the timeless Nile. Along the way, disembark at the riverside temples at Edfu and Komombo, before arriving in the laid-back city of Aswan. wander its seductive streets and waterfront and perhaps take an optional excursion to the grand Abu Simbel. On return to Cairo, our final day is spent amongst the lively, evoctive medieval quarter, with visits to the 17th century Gayer Anderson Museum, the mosque of Ibn Tulun and the bustling Khan al-Khalili Bazaar.

Highlights

  • Cruise past Kom ombo and Edfu Temples
  • Cruising the Nile
  • Dancing in Cairo – try or see
  • Easy going Aswan
  • Face to face with Egypt’s mummies, Cairo
  • Give in to Cairo
  • Luxor
  • The Giza Plateau – the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx
  • Valley of the Kings

Itinerary:

Day 1: (Sat) Arrive Cairo and transfer to hotel.2: Visit Egyptian Museum, pyramids and Sphinx. Sleeper train to Luxor.3: Arrive Luxor. Horse-drawn carriages to Karnak Temple. Board Nile cruise boat.4: Visit Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon.5-6: Sail to Aswan. Visit Edfu and Komombo Temples.7: Free day in Aswan. Optional visit to Abu Simbel. Sleeper train to Cairo.8: Arrive Cairo. Visit medieval quarter, including Gayer-Anderson Museum, Ibn Tulun Mosque and Khan al-Khalili bazaar.9: Trip ends in Cairo this morning (Sun).
Included: Peregrine tour leader, professional local guides, arrival transfer, transport, sightseeing and entrance fees.
Not Included: Flights, meals unless specified, drinks, departure taxes, visas, travel insurance, tips (see below), spending of a personal nature, optional sightseeing, departure transfer.
Meals: 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 6 dinners
Valid From: 01 Jan 09
Valid Until: 31 Dec 69
Starts/Ends: Cairo to Cairo
Trip Reference: PGNV

Dates & Prices

Start End Tour Prices in US$ Availability
04 Sep 1012 Sep 10$1495
11 Sep 1019 Sep 10$1495
18 Sep 1026 Sep 10$1495
25 Sep 1003 Oct 10$1495
02 Oct 1010 Oct 10$1495
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30 Oct 1007 Nov 10$1495
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25 Dec 1002 Jan 11$1495
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26 Feb 1106 Mar 11$1495
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31 Mar 1208 Apr 12$1495
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28 Apr 1206 May 12$1495

Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2010 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2010/11 brochure, due to be published in October 2009.