Consistently one of our most popular trips, everyone will discover their own favourite part. It might be riding donkeys through the fields of Upper Egypt to the Valley of the Kings, snorkelling the Red Sea coral gardens, discovering the islands of Aswan or spending three wonderfully relaxing days aboard MS Amy.
CAIRO See the treasures in the Egyptian Museum and visit the Citadel and Khan El Khalili bazaars. (B)
Day 3
CAIRO We start our day with a guided tour to see the great Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza. Free afternoon. Overnight sleeper train to Aswan. (BD)
Day 4
ASWAN This afternoon we sail around the islands of Aswan by traditional felucca sailboat. (B)
Day 5
ASWAN Free day in Aswan. There is time to visit the temples of Abu Simbel. (B)
Day 6
NILE CRUISE Board MS Amy in time for lunch and begin our cruise to Luxor. (BLD)
Day 7
NILE CRUISE Our cruise take us to the riverside temple of Kom Ombo and the temple of Horus at Edfu. (BLD)
Day 8
NILE CRUISE Our cruise take us to the riverside temple of Kom Ombo and the temple of Horus at Edfu. (BLD)
Day 9
LUXOR Disembark in Luxor and transfer to the hotel. This afternoon we ride in horse drawn carriages to the amazing Karnak temple complex. (BD)
Day 10
LUXOR We get up before sunrise to ride sturdy donkeys to the Valley of the Kings. Our route back offers magnificent views of the Nile Valley and passes the Colossi of Memnon. The afternoon is free. (B)
Day 11
LUXOR - RED SEA Travel by air-conditioned coach to the Red Sea resort of Hurghada. (BD)
Day 12
RED SEA Cruise in local boats to nearby coral reefs for a day of snorkelling. (BL)
Day 13
RED SEA – CAIRO We drive via the Red Sea coast on our return journey to Cairo. (BD)
Maximum Group Size 15 Included in the price:
Airport transfer to hotel day 1
Staffing: Fully Escorted By leader, services of Egyptologists
Transport: Private air-conditioned coach, private Nile cruise boat, first class sleeper train, horse drawn carriage, donkeys, local boats on Red Sea
Activities: Donkey ride to the Valley of the Kings, Red Sea snorkeling
Accommodation: 9 nights tourist class hotels, 3 nights on board Nile cruise boat, 1 night 1st class sleeper train
Meals: As per itinerary B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
Entrance Fees: Included for all sites visited as part of itinerary Not Included:
International flights. For a flight-inclusive quote please contact us.
This holiday is offered by the Imaginative Traveller ATOL 3986
Consistently one of our most popular trips, everyone will discover their own favourite part. It might be riding donkeys through the fields of Upper Egypt to the Valley of the Kings, snorkelling the Red Sea coral gardens, discovering the islands of Aswan or spending three wonderfully relaxing days aboard MS Amy. 
