Explore the cradle of the most ancient civilisations on a tour that takes you back to the Pharaonic times and the rustic landscape of historical Egypt.

Day 1: Cairo
Arrive in Cairo where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Evening is at leisure and you could opt to enjoy a leisurely cruise with dinner on the historic River Nile. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: Cairo
A full-day tour of some of the most awe-inspiring monuments of the country – The Pyramids of Giza, The Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum. In the evening you could opt to visit the famous Khan-El-Khalili Bazaar. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 3: Cairo – Luxor
Take a short flight in the morning from Cairo to Luxor. Enjoy a visit to the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor. Evening at leisure or enjoy the sound and light show at the Karnak Temple. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 4: Luxor
Enjoy an enthralling visit to the west bank and the Valleys of the Kings and Queens as well as the Colossi of Memon. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 5: Luxor – El Gouna (230 kilometres)

In the morning you drive to El Gouna and check into the Movenpick Resort & Spa. Surrounded by lagoons and landscaped luscious gardens, this resort is a great place to relax. Overnight in El Gouna.

Day 6: El Gouna
The full-day is at leisure to enjoy the resort and its many leisure facilities. Overnight in El Gouna.

Day 7: El Gouna – Cairo
After breakfast, you transfer to the airport in Hurgada for your flight to Cairo and your onward flight home.

* Prices subject to change due to currency fluctuation and market conditions
* Prices exclude airport taxes

Price Includes

Economy Class airfare Mumbai/Dubai/Cairo/Luxor-Hurghada/Cairo/Dubai/Mumbai
2 nights accommodation each in Cairo, Luxor and El Gouna
Daily Buffet breakfast
All transfers and tours as per the itinerary in the brochure on private-vehicle basis
Room tax and service charges.

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Splendours of the Nile - Rates on request
8 Days/7 Nights tour

A Nile cruise aboard The Oberoi Philae or The Movenpick Radamis 1 is undoubtedly one of the most relaxing and enjoyable ways to travel. Sailing along this historic waterway in style and comfort, there is no better way in which to discover the archaeological heritage of Egypt. Emirates Holidays offers you Nile cruises aboard these fine vessels, where you will find spacious and comfortable cabins, superb cuisine and excellent facilities. And exploring ashore is easy with our range of included and optional guided excursions.

Day 1: Cairo
Arrive at Cairo International Airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: Cairo
Tour the Egyptian Museum, then head out of Cairo to Giza to explore the Great Pyramids as well as the 50-metre-long Sphinx. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 3: Luxor
Take a short flight from Cairo International Airport to Luxor and upon arrival transfer to the riverside pier for embarkation. Visit the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor. Overnight on board in Luxor.

Day 4: Esna
After breakfast, visit the west bank and Valleys of the Kings and Queens before lunch and end the day with an afternoon sail to Esna. Overnight in Esna.

Day 5: Kom Ombo
After breakfast, visit the Temple of Khnum in Esna before sailing to Edfu. Following lunch, you tour the Temple of Horus, before cruising to Kom Ombo. Overnight in Kom Ombo.

Day 6: Aswan
After breakfast, visit the Temple of Kom Ombo before sailing to Aswan and enjoying lunch on the sun deck. This is followed by a felucca ride to the Botanical Gardens. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 7: Cairo
After breakfast visit the High Dam and the Old Dam of Aswan, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Philae Temple. Transfer to Aswan Airport for the flight back to Cairo where you are met and taken to your hotel for your overnight stay.

Day 8: Cairo
Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your return or onward flight.

* Prices subject to change due to currency fluctuation and market conditions
* Prices exclude airport taxes

Price Includes

Economy class airfare Dubai/Cairo/Luxor-Aswan/Cairo/Dubai
3 nights' accommodation in Cairo with buffet breakfast
4 nights' accommodation on cruise on full-board basis,
All transfers and tours as per itinerary in the brochure on seat-in-coach basis
Room tax and service charges.