Orbital Travel takes great pleasure in presenting an exclusive tour, which brings together Cairo, where past and present meet and the magic and mystery of The Nile. Your tour begins:

FRIDAY

Depart London Heathrow Airport with Egypt Air
Arrive Cairo International Airport
Transfer to the hotel of your choice in Cairo.

SATURDAY

Depart morning to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt and then to Saqqara, where the Step Pyramid built by King Djoser, the first Pharaoh to have his tomb built in monumental dimensions. His enormous Step Pyramid stands as a symbol of strength and powerful state, with the divine king at its centre. After lunch, the tour continues to Giza, where the famous Pyramids stand as monuments to the Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt and the Great Sphinx, which has kept its secrets for centuries.

Evening at leisure.

SUNDAY

Depart after breakfast to The Egyptian Museum, containing fabulous treasures from Egypt’s ancient past including the magnificent Tutankhamun collection. After lunch, the tour continues to the Citadel, a fortress built in 1183 AD, which houses a number of important monuments, including The Mosque of Mohamed Ali and Al-Gawahara Palace. The day finishes with a visit to the Khan el Khalil Bazaar.

Evening at leisure.

MONDAY

Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your short flight south to Luxor. On arrival at Luxor Airport you will be met and transferred to our five star Nile cruise vessel in conjuction with our partners, Shalkamy Nile fleet. The Nile Cruise now begins. Details of the Nile cruise boats on the following pages.