Day 1 UK to Cairo

Fly to Cairo and stay three nights at the locally rate 5-star Pyramisa Cairo (4Q). Set in the heart of the city overlooking the Nile, this 377-room hotel is close to a downtown shopping area. D

Day 2 Sightseeing tour of Cairo

An included tour of Egypt's compelling capital visits the Citadel including the Mohammed Ali Mosque and the bazaar.

This afternoon, an included excursion visits the world-famous Egyptian Museum, which houses artefacts from Tutankhamun's tomb. B, L, D

Day 3 Cairo

An optional morning tour visits Memphis and Sakkara.

An optional afternoon trip visits the Pyramids and Sphinx. B, L, D

Day 4 Cairo to Aswan

Fly to Aswan for three nights at the 450-room, locally rated 5-star Pyramisa Island Resort (4Q). B, L, D

Day 5 At leisure in Aswan

Enjoy some free time in Aswan, which occupies a beautiful setting on the Nile. B, L, D

Day 6 Aswan High Dam

Look forward to your included trip to Aswan High Dam and the Philae Temple complex, painstakingly recreated on a new site after it's original site was deluged by Lake Nasser. B, L, D

Day 7 Aswan - Luxor

Travel to Luxor by train through scenic countryside and board MS Nile Plaza (5⚓) for a six-night Nile cruise. B, L, D

Day 8 Kom Ombo - Aswan

Sail to Kom Ombo in the morning and visit the ancient temple dedicated to Horus and Sobek. Continue sailing to Aswan where you moor overnight. B, L, D

Day 9 Aswan

An optional trip visits Abu Simbel and the temples of Ramses II. This afternoon, enjoy an included traditional felucca cruise. B, L, D

Day 10 Aswan - Edfu

Spend the morning at leisure. This afternoon, continue your river cruise to Edfu on the west bank of the Nile. B, L, D

Day 11 Edfu - Luxor

Spend the morning at leisure then continue to Luxor where you will moor overnight. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner. Perhaps join an optional excursion to a Sound and Light show. B, L, D

Day 12 Valleys of the Kings and Queens

You'll pass the Colossi of Memnon, gigantic statues that once guarded the funerary temple of Amenophis III,on today's included excursion. The highlight will undoubtedly be a visit the City of the Dead in Thebes where you can walk through the Valleys of the Kings and Queens. In the afternoon, perhaps take the opportunity to visit the Karnak and Luxor Temples on an optional excursion. B, L, D

Day 13 Luxor-UK

Travel to the airport for your return flight to the UK. B