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(Please note that the order of the itinerary is subject to change)

On arrival into Luxor you will be met and by your representative who will assist you with your visa (US$15pp paid on arrival) and then you will transfer to your cruise ship (approx. 20 minutes). Depending on your arrival time a welcome meeting will be held the first or second evening to discuss the week ahead. At least two days will be spent in Luxor due to the amount of excursions on the East and West Bank . Other stops include Kom Ombo, Edfu and Aswan .

All our Nile Cruises include the excursion package. The package includes all transfers and the following 11 excursions with an English speaking guide:
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Temple of Luxor
Temple of Karnak
Valley of The Kings (including entry to 1 Tomb)
Temple of Hatshepsut
Horus Temple in Edfu
Colossus of Memnon
Temple of two Gods Sobek & Heroeri in Kom Ombo
Botanical Gardens of Asman
Temple of Philae
High Dams
There will be an additional tour to Abu Simbel from Aswan booked and paid locally

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From 1st June - 30th June and 1st December - 17th December the itinerary is slightly different due to the Esna Lock closed Transfer will be from Luxor to Esna (approx 40mins) the ship will stay in Esna for three days to allow for excusions to Luxor and the West Bank. Esna is not a tourist attraction. Transfer from Luxor Airport to Esna to board cruise (approx 45mins)* It is customary to tip on Nile Cruises. Tips are partly a source of income. Expect to budget for approximately £30pp. This is normally collected at the beginning of the cruise.

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