Nile River Cruise | Classic Nile Cruise Holidays.

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To book, call Shearings direct on 0844 824 3535 and quote S9990 for the Travel 55 discount price

Classic Nile Cruise
8 Day Holidays by Air - 5% Discount

A cruise along the Nile is a truly unforgettable experience. There is no better way to trace the passage of Egypt's history than this gentle cruise. We take you to some of the most spectacular sites, so come and discover the ancient wonders of the world.

Holiday highlights • Valley of the Kings • Temples of Karnak and Luxor • Explore Aswan and the High Dam • Felucca trip on the River Nile

Cruise Itinerary

Monday: UK to Luxor
Fly direct to Luxor, then transfer to the Viking Princess.

Tuesday: Luxor - West Bank - Edfu
Early morning start crossing to the West Bank to visit The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's Temple, the Valley of the Queens and Colossi of Memnon. Buffet lunch on board as we sail for Esna, passing through the Esna lock. Informal cocktail party after dinner, then dock overnight in Edfu.

Wednesday: Edfu to Aswan
Visit the Temple of Edfu then roam the local market to prepare for tonight's Galabeya Party. On board, enjoy lunch, a dip in the plunge pool, a book or just the views as we sail to Aswan. Galabeya party this evening with dressing up in traditional Egyptian costumes. We dock in Aswan late for a two-night stay.

Thursday: Aswan
Morning visit to the High Dam, Old Granite Quarries, Unfinished Obelisk, then the Temple of Philae. Later sail around Kitchener's Island and its Botanical Gardens by felucca.

Friday: Abu Simbel to Kom Ombo
Spend today at leisure or on optional excursions. Most popular is the Temple of Abu Simbel, by coach or air. Later you could visit a Nubian Village via camel or boat. Then we sail to Kom Ombo with a visit to a Ptolemic Temple. Evening entertainment on board.

Saturday: Kom Ombo to Luxor
The day is at leisure, arriving in Luxor late. After dinner, enjoy a traditional belly dancing show.

Sunday: Luxor
Take an optional Hot Air Balloon trip for a bird's eye view of the magnificent wonders of the West Bank and countryside. Afterwards, visit the Temple of Karnak, the papyrus museum and traditional perfume shops of Luxor. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Luxor then search the markets for souvenirs. Optional excursion to the Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple for the final evening.

Monday: Luxor to UK
The morning is at leisure or take the optional Hot Air Balloon flight. In the afternoon, disembark and transfer to the airport.

Included Excursions
• Valley of the Kings & Queens • Temple of Edfu • Visit to the High Dam & the Temple of Philae • Felucca trip to the Botanical Gardens • Visit to Ptolemic Temple • Temple of Karnak & Luxor

Optional Excursions
• Tomb of Tutankhamun • Temple of Abu Simbel • Sound & Light show at Karnak • Hot air balloon ride over the West Bank

Classic Nile Cruise 2012 Departures - Tour Code RAEGYA
• 7 nights full board cruise • Return flights & transfers • Excursions as per itinerary • Departs: Monday Returns: Monday
Shearings Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: S9990 + Tour Code
Jan 2, 9	£749 £712	June 18, 25	£799 £760
Jan 16, 23	£799 £760	July 2, 9, 16	£799 £760
Jan 30	£799 £760	July 23, 30	£799 £760
February 6	£799 £760	August 6, 13	£799 £760
February 13, 20	£849 £807	August 20, 27	£799 £760
February 27	£849 £807	September 3, 10	£799 £760
March 5, 12	£849 £807	September 17, 24	£849 £807
March 19, 26	£849 £807	October 1, 8, 15	£899 £855
April 2, 9	£899 £855	October 22, 29	£899 £855
April 16, 23	£849 £807	November 5, 12	£899 £855
April 30	£849 £807	November 19, 26	£849 £807
May 7, 14	£749 £712	December 3, 10, 17	£799 £760
May 21, 28	£749 £712	December 24, 31	£949 £902
June 4, 11	£699 £665
Single supplement £299 Prices are based on a twin berth cabin Lower Deck. Upgrades are available

To book, call Shearings direct on 0844 824 3535
and quote S9990 for the Travel 55 discounted price

All holidays subject to availability and to Shearings trading charter