Cairo 2 nights | The exciting and chaotic city of Cairo is the capital of Egypt and known worldwide for its close proximity to the three famous Great Pyramids and the stunning Sphinx. Nicknamed the ‘City of a Thousand Minarets’ for its profusion of domes and minarets, Cairo is an amalgam of cultures as it stands at... |
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| Luxor | The busy, riverside city of Luxor, is one of Egypt’s major tourist destinations. Home to an estimated 350,000 residents the city welcomes thousands of travellers to see some of the world’s most famous attractions. From the river it appears the city is dominated by the magnificent Temple of Luxor, ... |
| Karnak | The small town of Karnak is home to an estimated 20,000 residents and stands on the western bank of the River Nile. It is effectively a suburb of the city of Luxor, which lies approximately 2 kilometres to the south, and surrounds the vast and ancient ruins of the Karnak Temple for which the town i... |
Nile Cruising 7 nights | |
| Esna | The small town of Esna is located on the west bank of the River Nile approximately 55 kilometres south of Luxor and 155 kilometres north of Aswan. It is well known for being the location of two Nile barrages, the original built by the British in 1906 and the newer one built during the 1990’s. The ... |
| Kom Ombo | Kom Ombo is a small rural settlement located 4 kilometres to the east of a sharp bend in the River Nile, approximately 50 kilometres north of Aswan. The town, which is home to an estimated 60,000 residents, is centrally located in a large floodplain area that is known for its local production of su... |
| Aswan | Aswan is the most southerly city in Egypt and stretches along the eastern bank of the island-studded River Nile, and is overlooked by the dry, sand-blown hills of the Western Desert. This picturesque city is located approximately 250 kilometres south of Luxor, and stands at the northern edge of the... |
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| Aswan | Aswan is the most southerly city in Egypt and stretches along the eastern bank of the island-studded River Nile, and is overlooked by the dry, sand-blown hills of the Western Desert. This picturesque city is located approximately 250 kilometres south of Luxor, and stands at the northern edge of the... |
| Abu Simbel | The tourist village of Abu Simbel is a relatively small settlement catering basically to the needs of visitors, providing food, accommodation and transport services for those attracted by the magnificent Temples of Abu Simbel. These well known temples, which have become one of Egypt’s best known ic... |
| Edfu | The small town of Edfu is located on the western shore of the River Nile, approximately 100 kilometres north of Aswan, and 85 kilometres south of Luxor. Home to over 60,000 residents this rural market town is largely involved in agricultural as it is surrounded by a large expanse of fertile land. ... |
Luxor 1 night | The busy, riverside city of Luxor, is one of Egypt’s major tourist destinations. Home to an estimated 350,000 residents the city welcomes thousands of travellers to see some of the world’s most famous attractions. From the river it appears the city is dominated by the magnificent Temple of Luxor, ... |
| Abydos | Abydos was one of the most ancient and holiest cities in Upper Egypt and was located on the eastern edge of the Western Desert, approximately 11 kilometres to the west of the River Nile. At its peak the city was home to the national cult centre for Osiris and Isis and as such became a major pilgrim... |
| Dendera | The village of Dendera is located approximately 60 kilometres north of Luxor and stands directly on the western banks of the River Nile, across from which and 5 kilometres to the east stands the larger, provincial town of Qena. The floodplain area around Dendera is generally comprised of irrigated... |
Luxor 1 night | The busy, riverside city of Luxor, is one of Egypt’s major tourist destinations. Home to an estimated 350,000 residents the city welcomes thousands of travellers to see some of the world’s most famous attractions. From the river it appears the city is dominated by the magnificent Temple of Luxor, ... |
Hurghada 2 nights | The city of Hurghada is Egypt’s premier tourist resort and is located on the east coast of the African continent and is part of the Red Sea Riviera. Offering year round warm weather, bright blue skies and guaranteed sunshine, visitors are provided with over 100 international standard hotels, orient... |
| Cairo | The exciting and chaotic city of Cairo is the capital of Egypt and known worldwide for its close proximity to the three famous Great Pyramids and the stunning Sphinx. Nicknamed the ‘City of a Thousand Minarets’ for its profusion of domes and minarets, Cairo is an amalgam of cultures as it stands at... |