Incredible Egypt 

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DAY 1

Wed Fly to Cairo
Take a morning flight from Dublin, clients are met on arrival at Cairo airport by our agents Traveline and transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to the five-star Oberoi Mena House which is right next to the spectacular Pyramids and Sphinx in Giza. Enjoy three nights with breakfast at this former royal hunting lodge. Transfer time from Cairo airport to Mena House Oberoi approximately 30 minutes.

DAY 2

Thu Cairo
Take an optional (2 half day excursions £135 per person) trip to see the world famous pyramids at Giza and the head of the sphinx which were built over 4,500 years ago and are right next to your hotel. Transfer time from Mena House Oberoi to Pyramids & Sphinx approximately 10 minutes, excursions are provided with private guide / transfers.

DAY 3

Fri Cairo
Travel into Cairo and visit the Egyptian Museum with its treasures from King Tutankhamon’s tomb and visit the Islamic section of the city. Transfer time from Mena House Oberoi to Egyptian Museum approximately 30 minutes, excursions are provided with private guide / transfers.

DAY 4

Sat Cairo Luxor
Private transfer from Mena House Oberoi to Cairo airport for 1 hour flight to Luxor with Egypt Air. Clients are met on arrival at Luxor airport by our agents Traveline and transferred by private air-conditioned vehicle to the Dahabiya Rihana on the west bank of the Nile. Clients will spend seven nights on this luxurious, traditional ship with full-board and many excursions included. In the afternoon visit the incredible Temple of Karnak with its enormous pillars and see Luxor itself.

DAY 5

Sun Luxor
One of the highlights of any holiday to Egypt is a visit to the west bank of the Nile where you can explore the dusty tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Queens and Nobles. You also visit the incredible Queen Hapshepsut’s Temple and the Colossi of Memnon with its two enormous, crumbling statutes.

DAY 6

Mon Edfu
Sail to Edfu and visit the Temple of Edfu which is the second largest temple after Karnak and is relatively well-preserved. Then sail to Al Ramady Island for an overnight stay.

DAY 7

Tue Aswan
Today you sail on up the Nile towards Aswan stopping at el Sheikh Fadl Island for tea and dinner, before reaching Aswan before nightfall.

DAY 8

Wed Aswan
Enjoy a visit to the beautiful Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam. Spend the afternoon at leisure in Aswan or relaxing on the ship.

DAY 9

Thu Kom Ombo
This morning clients have the opportunity to take an optional excursion and fly to the magnificent temple of Abu Simbel (excursion £230 per person) which is 180 miles south of Aswan. In the afternoon you sail on to Temple of Kom Ombo before reaching el Ramady Island where you moor for the night.

DAY 10

Fri Luxor
Sail on to Esna and Luxor where your journey ends, spending a night on the West Bank.

DAY 11

Sat Luxor
Disembark in Luxor and transfer to the airport in private air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor airport for your return flight via Cairo ** you may need to overnight in Cairo for 1 additional night subject to flight times.


Package includes:

• Return flights with British Midland from Dublin - London Heathrow - Cairo - London Heathrow - Dublin

• Private transfers in Cairo

• 3 nights B&B at the Mena House Oberoi, Garden Wing

• Return flight with Egypt Air Cairo – Luxor – Cairo

• Private transfers in Luxor

• 7 nights FB on Dahabiya Rihana & excursions as detailed in itinerary


Package excludes:

• Cairo excursions, 2 half days Pyramids, Sphinx & Cairo Museum £135 per person

• Abu Simbel excursion from Aswan £230 per person

Cabins

The Dahabiya Rihana is a small, beautifully crafted wooden ship, similar to the luxury river boats used by the Pharoahs and ancient Egyptians. It provides deluxe accommodation and complete cruising facilities. The Rihana has 8 deluxe cabins, 2 cabins with large King beds and 6 cabins with Twin beds.
Cabins also feature:

• Private bathroom with walk-in shower
• Individual controlled air conditioning
• Mini bar
• Large panoramic sound proof window
• Telephone with voice mail messaging
• In-cabin tea/coffee tray service
• Individual interactive TV
• Satellite channels when docked only
• Hairdryer
• Music system with daily programme
• Deluxe cabin amenities

Ship Activities

• Dining facilities. Wonderful meals are served in a shady area of the sundeck, or downstairs in the airconditioned lounge. guest are welcome to visit the kitchen and to even learn how to cook Egyptian food with the chef
• Bar The bar is on the sundeck, but drinks can be taken anywhere. Only local Egyptian wine, spirits and beer are available. You are welcome to bring your own duty free with you. There is no corkage charge
• Reading lounge
• Boutique and gift shop
• Same day laundry and express pressing service

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