Ancient Egypt 14 nights from London to Luxor and Hurghada Red Sea

Ancient Egypt 14 nights from London to Luxor and Hurghada Red Sea

Fly Directly from London to Luxor, Discover the wonders of Ancient Egypt on this popular holiday which gives the best chance to see as many as of Egypt's outstanding tombs, temples and monuments as possible, the relax and enjoy the Red Sea with an extension to Hurghada

Day 1 Monday - Luxor: Depart the UK to Luxor. You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your chosen cruise boat. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 2 Valley of the Kings: Cross over to the West Bank of the Nile for the first excursion, The Valley of the Kings. From here visit the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut. Visit Colossi of Memnon. Lunch, Dinner, Overnight in Esna.

Day 3 Edfu and Kom Ombo: Early morning visit to the Temple of Horus at Edfu. The cruise continues upstream to Kom Ombo where there is a late afternoon visit to the Ptolemic Temple dedicated to the gods Haroeris and Sobek. Afterwards still sailing upstream the boat will arrive in Aswan where you will remain for two nights.

Day 4 Aswan: Visit to the High Dam, the Old Granite Quarries, the Unfinished Obelisk and then by boat to the Temple of Philae. lunch board a Felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailing boat for your included cruise down the Nile and around the picturesque Kitchener Island before returning for dinner.

Day 5 Abu Simbel: The morning can be spent at leisure to roam Aswan some more or alternatively join the optional excursion to Abu Simbel to see the four colossal statues of Ramses II, excursion is available by coach or by air In the afternoon an optional bird watching excursion and a visit to a Nubian house can be arranged.

Day 6 Nile River: Today we enjoy a quieter day sailing downstream along the Nile before arriving late evening in Esna. During this pleasant journey you can choose to take a dip in the pool, catch up on some reading or simply enjoy the view. Overnight on board in Esna.

Day 7 Luxor Temples: Sailing from Esna to Luxor arriving at lunch time. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Karnak  and Temple of Luxor. In the evening there is an optional excursion to the exhilarating Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple

Day 8 Luxor/Hurghada: Drive from Luxor to Hurghada (4 Hours) , Transfer to Hurghada resort  for a 4 night stay.

Days 9-11 Hurghada: Opportunity to relax and enjoy the facilities of the hotel and resort. Take advantage of your additional days in Hurghada with a host of optional excursions to enjoy, Snorkelling and diving tours

Day 12 Fly to Cairo: Fight to Cairo. On arrival transfer to your hotel for a stay of 3 nights.

Days 13-14 Cairo: Cairo is must for anyone. A representative will be on hand to help you make the most of this vibrant city with a host of optional excursions to book including the Egyptian Museum with its fabulous treasures of Tutankhamun. Away from the city center there is the magnificent Great Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza.

Day 15 Cairo: Morning at leisure before transferring to the airport for the return flight to the London Heathrow