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Jewels of the Nile & The Red Sea

(13 days, Cairo - Cairo, 2013)
Jewels of the Nile & The Red Sea
This 13 day tour explores the best of Egypt, including a visit to the Pyramids of Giza and a luxury Nile River cruise, before ending with a visit to the Red Sea.
Cairo to Cairo (Round Trip)
From the light of the desert to the waters of the Red Sea to a cruise on the mighty Nile; at the crossroads of Africa, Asia and Europe lies Egypt, a land bursting with a lively artistic scene, colourful folkloric traditions, exceptional cuisine and of course, unforgettable ancient treasures including the Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, the temples of Luxor and the grand monuments of Abu Simbel.

  • 6 night land tour
  • 3 night Nile Cruise
  • 3 night Lake Nasser Cruise

Scenic Tours Ultimate Inclusions

  • Garden Pyramid View Room at the Mena House Oberoi, Cairo
  • Balcony Cabins aboard ms African Dreams
  • Two night stay at the luxurious Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay
  • Deluxe Room at the Fairmont Nile City
  • Charter flight direct from Cairo to Abu Simbel
  • Fully Escorted including cruises
  • Expert Tour Director - who is a qualified Egyptologist
  • Audio Headset for all Guided Tours
  • Dedicated Egypt Based Team
  • Scenic Airport Representatives
  • Personalised Airport Transfers
  • ALL TIPPING, GRATUITIES and PORTERAGE INCLUDED
So much more with Scenic

Included Scenic Enrich

  • Private soiree at the Mena House Oberoi, Cairo, Exclusive to Scenic Tours
  • Full day touring the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the amazing Solar Boat Museum, Exclusive to Scenic Tours
  • Take a charter flight direct to Abu Simbel, Exclusive to Scenic Tours
  • Witness the Sound and Light Show at the temples of Abu Simbel
  • Enter the colourful tomb of Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings
  • Visit Hathor’s Temple at Dendara and see the colourful hieroglyphics
  • Half day touring the Egyptian Museum including entry to the Mummy’s Room
  • Private farewell dinner overlooking the Nile, Exclusive to Scenic Tours

Included Scenic Free Choice

  • In Aswan, relaxing motorboat cruise on the upper Nile; or visit a traditional Nubian Village; or take a felucca ride (weather permitting)
  • In the Red Sea, choose a round of golf; relax and enjoy a Thallasso Treatment; or take a semi-submersible cruise on the Red Sea
  • In Cairo, see the sights of Islamic Cairo; or Coptic Cairo; or see the Step Pyramid of Saqqara

Included Scenic Dining

  • 28 superb meals including 12 Full Breakfasts (FB), 7 Lunches (L), 2 Highlight Dinners and 7 Dinners (D)

Included Scenic Special Stays

  • Mena House Oberoi, Cairo - Garden Pyramid View Rooms
  • Kempinsk iHotel Soma Bay, Exclusive to Scenic Tours
  • Fairmont Nile City, Cairo - Deluxe Rooms, Exclusive to Scenic Tours

Included Scenic Highlights

  • Tour Abu Simbel and the temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari
  • Luxury Cruise for 3 nights on LakeNasser between Abu Simbel and Aswan
  • Lake NasserTemple visits – Amada, Derr, Tomb of Penut, Wadi el Seboua and KalabashaTemple
  • Cruise for 3 nights in luxury on the Nile between Aswan and Luxor
  • Guided visits to the Nile temples of Kom Ombo, Edfu and Philae
  • Tour Luxor including Karnak, Luxor and Queen Hatshepsut temples, the Valley of the Kings and Colossi of Memnon
  • Enjoy a relaxing two night stay at the Red Sea
Day 1: Cairo
Welcome to the bustling city of Cairo. On arrival at Cairo International Airport you will be met by a Scenic Tours Representative for your Included transfer* to your hotel. SCENIC ENRICH This evening join your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a private soiree including canapés and drinks.
Two Night Special Stay: Cairo
Day 2: Cairo (FB,D)
SCENIC ENRICH Scenic Tours have planned your itinerary at the Pyramids of Giza, to allow plenty of time to explore. Included is the Great Pyramids, the panorama, the Solar Boat Museum and the famous Sphinx.
Day 3: Abu Simbel - Lake Nasser Cruise (FB,L,D)
SCENIC ENRICH Fly direct to Abu Simbel on your Included private charter flight. Check in to your luxury cruise boat and enjoy an included lunch. Late afternoon, after the crowds have departed, join your Tour Director for an Included tour of the amazing temples of Ramses ll and his Queen Nefertari. SCENIC ENRICH Tonight’s highlight is the Sound and Light Show in front of the temples at Abu Simbel.
Three Night Cruise : ms African Dreams. Exclusive to Scenic Tours
Day 4: Abu Simbel - Wadi El Sebou (FB,L,D)
This morning sail past the temple of Kasr Ibrim. Then enjoy your Included visit to the temples of Amada and Derr and the Tomb of Penut. Relax, enjoy the scenery and the facilities of your luxury cruise boat whilst sailing to Wadi El Sebou.
Day 5: Wadi El Sebou - Aswan (FB,L,D)
Join your Tour Director this morning for an Included tour. Walk through the avenue of sphinxes guarding the entrance and learn the hidden secrets of the temple of Wadi El Sebou. Cruise to Aswan to moor for the night.
Day 6: Aswan - Nile River Cruise (FB,L,D)
Included morning visits to the well preserved Kalabsha Temple. Then take a motorboat to the Temple of Isis at Philae where your Tour Director will guide you on an Included tour. Stop at the Aswan High Dam then check in to your luxurious Nile River cruise boat. Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE activity choose from: (1) motorboat cruise on the upper Nile; or (2) Nubian Village visit; or (3) a felucca ride (weather permitting).
Three Night Cruise: ms Sun Ray or ms Jaz Minerva
Day 7: Aswan - Luxor (FB,L,D)
Set sail early morning for Kom Ombo and an Included tour by your expert Tour Director to the temple of Sobek. Then sail to Edfu for your Included visit to the Temple of Horus. Set sail for Luxor and tonight enjoy the lively Galabeya (traditional Egyptian dress) party onboard.
Day 8: Luxor (FB,L,D)
Today is a highlight as you explore the west bank of the Nile. See the Colossi of Memnon and enjoy Included visits to the imposing Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings. SCENIC ENRICH A highlight is your Included entry into the colourful tomb of Tutankhamen. Late afternoon enjoy an Included visit to Luxor Temple. Return to the cruise boat for the Belly Dancer and Whirling Dervish Show.
Day 9: Luxor - Red Sea (FB,L)

Disembark this morning for your Included tour of the spectacular complex of Karnak Temple. Then journey by luxury coach to Dendara. SCENIC ENRICH a highlight is your Included visit to the magnificent temple of Hathor where you will be amazed by the well preserved colourful hieroglyphics and temple complex. Continue to your magnificent resort located on the shores of the Red Sea.
Two Night Special Stay : Red Sea

Opportunity to choose the following add on experience, Balloon Flight over the West Bank of the Nile.

Day 10: Red Sea (FB,HD)
This morning choose your Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE activity: (1) a massage or hydrotherapy treatment; or (2) a round of golf; or (3) semi-submersible submarine cruise. The afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy the facilities of your resort and take advantage of your Included snorkelling equipment to explore the underwater world of the Red Sea. Tonight enjoy your gourmet buffet dinner at The View restaurant, sampling from the four live cooking stations.
Day 11: Red Sea - Cairo (FB)
Morning at leisure to make the most of the resort facilities. Included afternoon flight to Cairo.
Two Night Special Stay: Cairo
Day 12: Cairo (FB,HD)
Included SCENIC FREE CHOICE activity choose from: (1) Islamic Cairo and Khan el Khalili Bazaar; or (2) Coptic Cairo and Old Cairo; or (3) Saqqara and the Step Pyramid. SCENIC ENRICH Scenic Tours have planned your itinerary to allow plenty of time to explore the incredible Egyptian Museum at your own pace. Your Included tour takes in King Tutankhamen’s collection and then SCENIC ENRICH be fascinated when you enter the Mummy’s Room. SCENIC ENRICH This evening enjoy your Included dinner with fabulous views over the Nile.
Day 13: Cairo (FB)
Your tour ends today. After breakfast you are transferred* to Cairo International Airport for your onward or homebound flight (flight not included).

*Check transfer entitlements with your travel agent. For passengers who have already received documentation -  refer to your booking summary.

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