This tour is perfect for those who want to see as much as possible of Egypt - we visit all the highlights of the Nile Valley and enjoy a wonderfully relaxing cruise on our private cruise boat, but we also have the chance to explore the Mediterranean city of Alexandria and to climb Mt Sinai for one of the most beautiful sunrises you are ever likely to see.

Itinerary:
Day 1 CAIRO Arrival day.
Day 2 CAIRO In the morning we visit the Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza where we enjoy a guided tour. Later this afternoon we drive north to the Mediterranean city of Alexandria. (B)
Day 3 ALEXANDRIA A morning guided tour of the National museum, Catacombs and Pompey's Pillar. This afternoon we drive back to Cairo where we board the first class sleeper train for our journey to Luxor. (BD)
Day 4 LUXOR - ESNA On arrival, transfer to M/S Melodie, our Nile cruise boat. We take horse-drawn carriages to the great Temple of Karnak before we start cruising to Esna. Overnight in Esna. (BLD)
Day 5 ESNA - KOM OMBO Sail south to the riverside Temple of Kom Ombo. On arrival we visit the temple, dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris. (BLD)
Day 6 KOM OMBO - ASWAN We sail to Aswan and on arrival the day is free to explore this beautiful town. (BLD)
Day 7 ASWAN This morning there is the opportunity to visit the famed temple of Abu Simbel. Free day in Aswan. (BLD)
Day 8 ASWAN - EDFU Cruise up the Nile towards Edfu. (BLD)
Day 9 EDFU - LUXOR Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu before we continue sailing to Luxor where we spend the night. (BLD)
Day 10 LUXOR We get up before sunrise to ride sturdy donkeys to the Valley of the Kings. Our route back offers magnificent views of the Nile Valley and passes the Colossi of Memnon. The afternoon is free. Overnight in Luxor. (BLD)
Day 11 LUXOR - RED SEA Travel by air-conditioned transport to the Red Sea where the remainder of the day is free. (B)
Day 12 HURGHADA - ST CATHERINE Rise early to board the hydrofoil from Hurghada to the Sinai, then transfer to St Catherine where we spend the night near the foot of Mt Sinai. (BD)
Day 13 ST CATHERINE - CAIRO We get up early to join pilgrims in climbing Mt Sinai for sunrise. The views from the top over the Sinai mountains are absolutely magnificent. Afternoon transfer back to Cairo. (B)
Day 14 CAIRO Morning guided tour of the Egyptian Museum with the chance to see the famous mummies. The afternoon is free. (B)
Day 15 CAIRO Tour ends. (B)