Cox and Kings Egyptian Grand Tour

– International flights (and domestic flights if applicable)
– UK departure and overseas airport taxes
– 4- & 5-star accommodation
– Selected meals:
– Local Transfers in a private chauffeur-driven vehicle
– The support (if required) of an English speaking local representative
– Local guides and entrance fees where applicable

– Tour the temples and tombs of Lake Nasser
– See the carved reliefs at the temples of Kalabsha and Abu Simbel
– Witness the impressive Pyramids of Giza
– Take a felucca ride at Aswan

Day 1: Fly to Cairo

Fly from London to Cairo with British Airways. Transfer to the Four Seasons First Residence for 2 nights.
(No meals)

Day 2: Cairo

Full-day tour of the Egyptian Museum, citadel and bazaar.
(Breakfast)

Day 3: Fly to Luxor

Transfer to Cairo airport for an early morning flight to Luxor. On arrival, transfer to the MS Mövenpick Royal Lily for a 4-night cruise. Afternoon visit to the temples of Luxor and Karnak.
(Breakfast and Lunch)

Day 4: Luxor

Morning visit to the Valley of the Kings and Queens and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Sail to Edfu via Esna lock.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Day 5: Edfu • Kom Ombo

Morning visit to the Temple of Horus. Afternoon cruise to Kom Ombo and visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Cruise to Aswan.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Day 6: Aswan

Morning visits to the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Philae. Afternoon felucca trip on the Nile.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Day 7: Fly to Abu Simbel

Transfer to Aswan airport for the flight to Abu Simbel. On arrival, board MS Prince Abbas for a 3-night cruise. In the afternoon, visit the Abu Simbel temple complex, and return in the evening for the sound and light show.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Day 8: Qasr Ibrim

Sail to Qasr Ibrim. Visit the Temple of Amada, an 18th-dynasty temple, the rock-cut Temple of Derr and the Tomb of Penout.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Day 9: Wadi El Sebua

Morning visit to the Temple of Wadi El Sebua. Afternoon cruise to Aswan.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Day 10: Aswan • Fly to Cairo • Giza

Disembark in the morning, visit the Temples of Kalabsha and transfer to the airport for a flight to Cairo. On arrival, transfer to the Intercontinental CityStars hotel for 1 night. Tour of Giza to see the pyramids and the Sphinx.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Day 11: Fly to London

Early morning transfer to Cairo airport. Fly to London with British Airways.
(Breakfast)

Four Seasons at the First Residence, Cairo

Set on the west bank of the Nile, 30 minutes from the pyramids at Giza, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence sets the standard for luxury hotels in the capital. Close to the shops and restaurants of Cairo’s prestigious downtown area, it has impressive views of the Great Pyramids and the Nile.

InterContinental Citystars Cairo, Cairo

The InterContinental CityStars Hotel has direct access to the ‘Stars Centre’, one of the largest and most modern retail and leisure complexes in the Middle East with over 500 shops, an exhibition centre, 16 cinemas and a family entertainment centre. The hotel is approximately 10 minutes drive from Cairo airport. Downtown Cairo is 15 km from the hotel, while the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx are approximately 35 km away.

MS Prince Abbas, Abu Simbel

The Mövenpick Prince Abbas, which sails between Aswan and Abu Simbel, is a modern boat with 43 well-equipped cabins. All rooms feature en suite shower, individually controlled air conditioning, a television, minibar and choice of twin or double beds. On-board facilities include a swimming pool, jacuzzi, gym, library and spacious sundeck with a bar.

The Mövenpick Royal Lily, Luxor

The Mövenpick MS Royal Lily is the flagship vessel of the Mövenpick Nile cruise range, sleek and modern in style with light, airy interiors. The 56 cabins are spacious and contemporary with individually controlled air conditioning, a choice of double or twin beds, plus a television, minibar and shower room.