Magic of the Nile
Magic of the Nile
Magic of the Nile
11 Days Starting and ending in Luxor, Egypt
Visiting: Luxor, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Edfu, United Kingdom
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Tour code:
TTMTN
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on the "Magic of the Nile" tour, a luxurious river cruise that takes you on an unforgettable journey through Egypt's most iconic sites. Begin with a VIP door-to-door travel service and international flights from London Heathrow. Enjoy three nights in a hotel and seven nights aboard the elegant MS Livingstone, complete with a restaurant, bars, spa, and more. Explore the East and West Banks of Luxor, including the Temples of Karnak and Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Hatshepsut. Sail to Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan, visiting the Aswan High Dam, Temple of Philae, and the Nubian Museum. Indulge in 29 meals and drinks, and experience the serene beauty of the Nile with guided excursions and leisure time.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to Luxor. On arrival, we transfer to our hotel for the next three nights, situated close to the Nile.
Day 2
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is free. Take in the swaying palms and sweeping views across the mighty Nile from several vantage points across the hotel’s elegant communal areas, as you enjoy a spot of sunbathing and reading. If you’d like to explore, take a stroll to the nearby shopping district and wander the eclectic shops.
Day 3
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, there’s more time to relax poolside. Or you can take an optional excursion to the fascinating Dendera temple complex. Its honey-hued Temple of Hathor is home to gloomy yet astounding chambers, crypts and flawless hieroglyphs. It was here too that the celebrated Dendera zodiac was discovered, one of the world’s earliest recorded depictions of the zodiac.
Day 4
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: MS Livingstone
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, we transfer to our ship for a seven-night cruise along the Nile aboard MS Livingstone - a small but luxurious ship that carries 124 passengers, with 65 cabins, a restaurant, two bars, spa, swimming pool, Jacuzzi and library.
Once settled in, we’ll head out on an included excursion to the East Bank of Luxor to experience the astounding temple complexes of Karnak and Luxor, two sites once linked by the wonderful Avenue of Sphinxes. Karnak is a breathtaking complex of more than 100 hectares with immense pylons and obelisks, tranquil lakes and sanctuaries and the Hypostyle Hall, where 134 soaring columns, each with a diameter of more than 3m, are arranged in perfect geometric rows. The slightly smaller, yet still vast site of Luxor temple complex is just as impressive.
Afterwards, we’ll return to the ship to freshen up before our evening meal.
Day 5
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: MS Livingstone
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, we head out to explore the West Bank, beginning at the spectacular Valley of the Kings. Our guide will introduce a few of the most impressive tombs and you may also choose to enter the plainer, ‘cursed’ Tomb of Tutankhamun (extra charge). We also visit the impressive mortuary temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, before returning to the ship. We continue our Nile cruise, sailing to Edfu, where we’ll moor overnight.
Day 6
Location: Kom Ombo
Accommodation Name: MS Livingstone
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
There can be few more serene ways for you to pass time than sailing down the Nile on a river ship. We sail to the fascinating Greco-Roman double-temple of Kom Ombo, arriving late morning. A temple dedicated to the falcon-headed Horus, Egyptian god of the sky, hunting and war; and crocodile god Sobek, the god of the Nile, creator of the world, and worshipped for his strength and fertility. We return to the ship and set sail to Aswan.
Day 7
Location: Aswan
Accommodation Name: MS Livingstone
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today pays tribute to ancient and modern feats of architectural engineering, with visits to the 111m-high Aswan High Dam and then a motorboat ride to the Temple of Philae - painstakingly relocated by UNESCO to protect the temple from the dam’s floods. It’s perhaps Egypt’s most captivating and beautiful temple and an optional light show in the evening brings to life ancient stories of gods and goddesses, under a magical glow.
Day 8
Location: Aswan
Accommodation Name: MS Livingstone
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning is for leisure. Relax on deck with a good book, or perhaps explore the riverside city independently. Alternatively, choose an optional excursion to the legendary Abu Simbel, built by Ramses II. In the afternoon, we’ll feel the wind on our faces as we travel by felucca to the serene botanical gardens on Kitchener’s Island - a peaceful paradise of exotic birds and bright flowers.
Day 9
Location: Edfu
Accommodation Name: MS Livingstone
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We visit the Nubian Museum this morning, a stunning showcase of Nubia’s history, art and culture. Later, we’ll continue making our way back to Luxor, stopping overnight in Edfu.
Day 10
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: MS Livingstone
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The day is free on board, as a serene morning of sailing awaits. Drink in the views of everyday life on the Nile, before we arrive back in Luxor this afternoon.
Day 11
Location: United Kingdom
Meals Included: Breakfast
We transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.
What's Included
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International flights
Prices are based on return flights with EgyptAir from London Heathrow (may be indirect via Cairo).
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Accommodation
3 nights in hotel and 7 nights cruise on MS Livingstone.
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Local Titan tour manager and Egyptologist
A local Titan tour manager and an Egyptologist will accompany the tour.
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Meals
29 meals: 10 breakfasts (days 2-11), 9 lunches (days 2-10), and 10 dinners (days 1-10).
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Excursions and visits
Visit the East Bank of Luxor, including the Temples of Karnak and Luxor; the West Bank of Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon; the Temple of Kom Ombo; the Aswan High Dam and Temple of Philae; the Nubian Museum; and sail on a felucca to Kitchener’s Island.
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Drinks
Drinks with lunch and dinner at the hotel and drinks on board between 11am and 10pm.
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Single-entry tourist visa
A single-entry tourist visa is included.
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Portable audio headset system
A portable audio headset system is provided on excursions.
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VIP door-to-door travel service
Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service is included.
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Transport in destination
Travel in destination by coach.
What's Not Included
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Optional excursions
Optional excursions such as the visit to the Dendera temple complex and the light show at the Temple of Philae are not included.
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Personal expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks outside the specified times are not included.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel includes international flights with EgyptAir from London Heathrow, transfers, and a seven-night cruise along the Nile aboard the MS Livingstone. Local transportation is provided by coach.
Accommodation
Enjoy 3 nights in a hotel situated close to the Nile and 7 nights on the luxurious MS Livingstone, featuring 65 cabins, a restaurant, two bars, spa, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, and library.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of travel service is included in the tour?
The tour includes Titan's VIP door-to-door travel service, which collects you from home for your flight to Luxor and also provides a vehicle for the journey home upon your return.
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 3 nights in a hotel and 7 nights on the MS Livingstone, a small but luxurious ship with 65 cabins, a restaurant, two bars, a spa, a swimming pool, a Jacuzzi, and a library.
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Are there any optional excursions available during the tour?
Yes, there are optional excursions available. For example, on Day 3, you can take an optional excursion to the Dendera temple complex. On Day 8, there is an optional excursion to the legendary Abu Simbel, built by Ramses II.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes 29 meals: 10 breakfasts (days 2-11), 9 lunches (days 2-10), and 10 dinners (days 1-10). Drinks with lunch and dinner at the hotel and drinks on board between 11am and 10pm are also included.
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What kind of guided tours are included in the itinerary?
The tour includes guided visits to several significant sites such as the East Bank of Luxor (Temples of Karnak and Luxor), the West Bank of Luxor (Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon), the Temple of Kom Ombo, the Aswan High Dam, the Temple of Philae, and the Nubian Museum.
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Is there any leisure time included in the tour?
Yes, there is leisure time included. For example, Day 2 is free for you to enjoy the hotel’s amenities or explore the nearby shopping district. Day 8 also has a morning for leisure where you can relax on deck or explore the riverside city independently.
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
Transportation during the tour includes international flights with EgyptAir from London Heathrow, travel in destination by coach, and a seven-night cruise along the Nile aboard the MS Livingstone.
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Are there any special experiences included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes special experiences such as sailing on a felucca to Kitchener’s Island, visiting the Nubian Museum, and an optional light show at the Temple of Philae.
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Is there a local guide provided during the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a local Titan tour manager and an Egyptologist to guide you through the various excursions and visits.
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Are there any additional costs for certain activities?
Yes, some activities may incur additional costs. For example, entering the Tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings requires an extra charge.
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Do I have to pay a Single Supplement?
In most cases a single supplement will apply. If the price for a Single room for sole occupancy is not shown, please ask our team for details and we will be able to check the details for you.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We've been taking our customers across the world on escorted tours for more than 40 years
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Our commitment to sustainable travel is part of our ethos. We love exploring the world and hope that, alongside our customers, we can be part of a bigger change in respecting the people and wildlife on our planet and minimising the impact we have on our environment.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
With some COVID-19 rules and restrictions still in place there are a few details that you need to know. This information is subject to change. It’s your responsibility to monitor changes and ensure you fulfil all relevant criteria for travel. Rest assured that we’re on hand to help and answer any questions you might have.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You’ll receive your Final holiday documents via email approximately 14 days prior to your departure.
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