The Nile by Royal Steamer

Day 1 London to Luxor
On arrival into Luxor you’ll transfer to the SS Misr, for the start of your 7 night Nile cruise. Sail later to Esna for overnight.

Vessel: SS Misr

Day 2 Esna
You’ll visit the temple of Esna, passing through the lock, before sailing on to Kom Ombo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Vessel: SS Misr

Day 3 Kom Ombo
Today you’ll disembark in Kom Ombo to visit the temple shared by twin gods, Sobek & Haroeris, and which stands on a bend in the river before continuing to Aswan. This afternoon you’ll cruise aboard a traditional Nile felucca to Lord Kitchener’s Botanical Garden and Elephantine Island, and in Aswan visit the Nubian Museum and enjoy afternoon tea at the newly restored historic Old Cataract Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Vessel: SS Misr

Day 4 Aswan High Dam
Your morning tour takes in Aswan’s High Dam, which took 11 years to build, and then travel by motorboat to the romantic island temple of Philae, dedicated to the Goddess Isis, on the island of Agilka.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Vessel: SS Misr

Day 5 Abu Simbel (Optional)
You’re at leisure today. There is an exciting opportunity for an optional tour (extra cost) of Abu Simbel. Built by Ramses II in 1257 BC, the temples would be lost forever under the waters of Lake Nasser but for UNESCO’s timely rescue operation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Vessel: SS Misr

Day 6 Luxor
You’ll return to Luxor today, visiting the beautiful Temples of Karnak and the Luxor Museum.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Vessel: SS Misr

Day 7 Valley of the Kings
This morning you’ll visit the Valley of the Kings where magnificent tombs are carved into desert rocks. You’ll also the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s only female Pharaoh.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Vessel: SS Misr

Day 8 Luxor to London
Return home, or extend with extra nights at Luxor, on the beach at the Hurghada or amongst the pyramids of Cairo.

Tour includes:

All flights specified
Private transfers
Local expert guides in resort
Inspirational sightseeing programme
6 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners

On a Journey of Distinction, you are not merely a bystander. They believe that the wonders, customs and cultures you experience will live on in the core of your being. They even go so far as to say that one of their holidays will change your life forever.

Their combination of Tour Managers and Local Guides is what makes Journey of Distinction so distinctive. When you’re embarking on a voyage of discovery, it’s reassuring to know that a seasoned traveller is with you every step of the way; planning, organising, checking details and offering their advice and support. Their groups all depart from the UK, and no one joins us along the way, so you have the reassuring constancy of always knowing your travelling companions.

Our Opinion
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