b'Classic Grand Tour ALEXANDRIA +2 CAIRO Jordan11 +2of Egypt Libya Egypt1 LUXORA magnificent tour of Egypt, highly rated by our customers,by Coach by Rail 4 Aswanfeaturing a luxury Nile cruise, the Great Pyramids, Abu Simbelsby Air by Ship1 Nights in Hotelspectacular temples and other treasures of Ancient Egypt. 1 Nights by Ship Abu SimbelNILE RIVER ABU SIMBEL LUXORYOUR ITINERARYDay 1. Flying from London to Cairo Day 5. By rail from Cairo to Luxor Day 9. Touring AswanYour journey begins at LondonWe embark on a train journey throughThis morning, we sail to Aswan. Here, Heathrow where we meet before ourthe heart of Egypt from Cairo to Luxor,our tour takes in the High Dam, Philae flight to Cairo. On arrival, we transfertravelling along the banks of the Nile.Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk. to our riverfront hotel. During dinner,Arriving in the evening, we check in toLater, we board a traditional wooden we meet our Egyptologist guide. our hotel beside this evocative river. boat for a trip to Kitchener Island before the final night of our cruise. Day 2. To the port city of Alexandria Day 6. The West Bank of the NileThis morning we travel by scenic railToday, we begin our four-night NileDay 10. Twin temples of Abu Simbelto Alexandria. After checking in tocruise. Sailing the river, we disembarkAnother special highlight awaits today our hotel, our guide takes us to seeto explore the western shore by coach,as we fly to Abu Simbel to explore one ancient catacombs, the lighthouse,seeing the iconic Valley of the Kingsof Egypts most famous landmarks. Roman theatre and Pompeys Pillar. and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. After touring this remarkable temple complex, we fly back to Cairo and Day 3. Through history to Cairo Day 7. Karnak and Luxor temples check in to our hotel for two nights. Leaving Alexandria, we drive to theOur morning is spent exploring the historical site of El Alamein Battlefield.Niles east bank. The 2,000 year-oldDay 11. A morning touring CairoAfter time to reflect here, we continueKarnak Temple complex is the largestWe uncover Cairos highlights today towards Cairo, stopping for a tour ofin Egypt and we also visit the Luxorduring visits to the Coptic museum the village of Wadi El-Natrun. In Cairo,Temple with its Avenue of Sphinxes. and the Coptic Hanging church. Later, we check in to our five-star hotel. we enjoy our final group dinner at a The whole trip was Day 8. Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples restaurant overlooking the Nile.Day 4. The Great Pyramids Arriving in the town of Edfu in Uppermind-blowing and Ill never forget the tigers.Today brings another highlight ofEgypt, our tour includes the TempleDay 12. Homeward boundour tour. We set out with our expertof Edfu, also known as the Temple ofAfter an early breakfast, we transfer Brian, 2024guide on a full day of touring EgyptsHorus (the falcon-headed God). Weto Cairos international airport. Your phenomenal pyramids, the Greatreturn to our ship before an afternoonEgyptian holiday concludes as we Egyptian Museum and Cairo itself.excursion to the Kom Ombo Temple. board our flight to London Heathrow. 54 For more information on dates and prices, visit greatrail.com/EYJ26'