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Egypt

Voyage down the Nile or an overland adventure are journeys into ancient history and one of the most fascinating cultures, with myriad gods, pharaohs and 4000 year-old temples.

TIME ZONE

GMT +2

LANGUAGE

ARABIC

CURRENCY

POUND

TIME TO GO

ALL YEAR ROUND

CAPITAL CITY

CAIRO

JAN

19

0.5 

Month

High ºC

Rain MM

FEB

20

0.3

MAR

23

0.1

APR

28

0

MAY

32

0

JUN

34

0

JUL

35

0

AUG

35

0

SEP

33

0

OCT

30

0

NOV

25

0

DEC

20

0.2

Pharaohs and the Philae ...
Oberoi's Egypt

7 nights - Cairo - Luxor - Esna - Edfu - Quina - Luxor

An unparalleled luxury combination of Cairo and cruise down the Nile with the blend of comfort and quiet efficiency that are the hallmarks of Oberoi. Navigate in style through the cradle of ancient civilisation making stops at historical landmarks that tell the story of a Pharaonic dynasty spanning thousands of years.

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Cartouche and Coptics
The Sun Ray Navigation

7 nights - Esna - Aswan - Edfu - Luxor

A spectacular and enchanting voyage through small riverside towns centred on ancient temples. Lush palm groves, fields of crop, mud-brick villages and reed fringed river banks, not forgetting the tranquility of the river dotted with billowing sails of the many feluccas. The newly refurbished M.S. Sun Ray is one of the most stylish vessels to navigate the Nile - a wonderful way to discover Egypt.

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Gracing the Nile
The Dahabiyya Meander

10 nights - Cairo - Luxor - Esna - Kom Ombo - Aswan

Enjoy the highlights of Cairo followed by this unique cruising experienceon board the Sonesta Dahabiyya. As it plies the Nile visiting the many fascinating highlights from Luxor to Aswan or v.v. this small vessel combines comfort and beauty in a most inspiring way, promising a remarkable, rewarding cruise experience with legendary hospitality.

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Aswan to Abu Simbel
Lake Nasser

4 nights - Aswan - Kalabsa - Beit Al Wali - Wadi El Saboua - Dakka - Meharakka - Amada - Derr - Kassr Ibrim - Abu Sibel

Combined with Cairo or a Nile cruise, see a side of Egypt less explored culminating in the spectacular arrival on the shores of Abu Simbel. Youll find fascinating insights into history aboard the luxurious Kasr Ibrim.You'll rediscover the treasures of ancient Nubia, where temples, tombs and forts from the time of the Pharaohs to the classical Greeks and Romans keep watch...

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