| Ancient
Nile
Red Sea Resort Edition
14-Day
Edition : Board Aswan - including
the Red Sea
Domestic air fare between Cairo and the cruise and Denderah Temples
on board the Ultra Deluxe
All suites : Moon
Goddess Nile Cruise
Boarding Aswan - Click
here for boarding Luxor
Honeymoon
on the Nile - Enjoying a drink before sunset on deck
How
would you like to cruise the Nile the way the Pharaoh & Cleopatra did
?
These graceful boats will allow you to cruise the great river in a stately
Pharaonic style. Our "soft adventure" cruise visits all of Upper Egypt's
top sights, and gives you the chance to see the timeless Nile as adventurers
have seen it throughout the ages.
Add Abu Simbel , compare
with the 7 day cruise only version ,
the sleeper train.,
or add a week hotel
stay in Luxor
DAY
1 - ASWAN, Camel Caravan! (LD) WEEKLY
- Year Round
Departure
day will be based on Moon Goddess sailing dates .
Early morning transfer in Cairo from your hotel to the airport. Transfers
are always on a private basis. Air fare is included in economy class
, with a free upgrade to business class when available. Board
cruise in Aswan or Luxor
Early morning arrival in Aswan, drop our luggage and a brief
stop on board the cruise then only for those who are interested: a complimentary
camel caravan & ride to visit a local Nubian Village and enjoy tea
with the locals.
( Click here for
boarding the cruise in Luxor )
On
board your Nile cruiser
, check-in , and get ready for a delicious lunch. Complimentary welcome
fruit basket awaits you in your cabin. In the afternoon we enjoy a leisurely
sail by graceful felucca among the rocky islands of the Nile.
DAY
2 - ASWAN & KOM OMBO (BLD)
First we tour( for guests staying on board the Amarco & Radamis
we include the new Nubian Museum).
Today we tour the awesome Aswan dams, and next an ancient granite
quarry complete with an unfinished obelisk. Then we go by motor launch
to the Island Temple of Philae
, dedicated to the Ancient Goddess ISIS :
The
Mystery of Isis
Two
millennia ago the Mediterranean world was enthralled by the mystery
of Isis:
"I,
Isis, am all that has been, that is or shall be; no mortal man hath
ever seen me unveiled."
Called
Aset by the ancient Egyptians, the goddess was a Madonna in the Mediterranean
tradition that stretches far, far back to the primitive Mother Goddess
from Anatolia, home to some of the oldest human communities on earth.
Isis
was the powerful and quick-witted protector of her son Horus, the Sun
God. Ancient peoples throughout the Mediterranean regarded Isis and
Horus as the perfect Madonna and Child. Another legend says she was
also the mother of the fertility god Min who, judging from the depiction
of him on temple walls, needed no help from Viagra!
Because
of her wisdom and skill at protection, she was admired as a good magician
capable of healing the sick and protecting the dead in their journey
to the Underworld.
Isis
is portrayed regally, as a queen seated on a throne (which may be the
meaning of her name), often holding her son Horus as a baby. Other images
show her with broad, magnificent gilded wings able to protect the world.
Isis,
the great Mother Goddess. Come explore her mystery in timeless
Egypt when you Travel in Style! Re-embarking on our Nile cruiser, we
sail downstream to Kom Ombo to visit its twin temples. Overnight
at Edfu.
DAY
3 - EDFU & ESNA (BLD)
In Edfu, climb aboard horse-drawn carriages, and clip-clop through
the town to the Temple of Horus, Egypt's best-preserved temple.
Re-embarking, we cruise to Esna and its great temple dedicated
to Khnum, the creator-god. We re-board in time to enjoy lunch
as we sail further north for Luxor.
Evening finds us in Luxor.
DAY
4 - LUXOR (BLD)
We tour today as well the magnificent tombs in the Valley
of the Kings ,
including that of Tutankaomn.
We tour as well the great temple of Queen Hatshepsut, we stop at the
Colossi of Memnon on the way back to our cruise.
Special
sites that are included on a complimentary basis for our guests
Special
sites that are included only for our guests :
Afterward,
we'll continue on Luxor's west bank to get a totally different perspective
on ancient Egyptian life, at the ancient workers' settlement of Deir
el-Medinah. While most of the imposing stone monuments and sites of
Egypt honor the lives and after-lives of royalty, Deir el-Medinah gives
us unique and surprising insights into the ordinary citizens who constructed
and decorated the tombs.
Here
we'll see the excavated homes shared by laborers with their domestic
animals. These quarters were surprisingly large, with three good-sized
rooms, courtyard, kitchen, and even storage cellars. While ancient Egypt
might not have been a workers' paradise, we'll see that artisans and
builders were highly regarded in their community. We are proud to be
the only operator to offer regular visits to this singular ancient settlement
in its tour and cruise programs. The
gigantic Great Temple of Amon at Karnak, and the mighty Temple
of Luxor are our goals in the afternoon, we overnight in Luxor,
DAY
5 - LUXOR (B)
Sip tea and enjoy your lunch,
as we leave for Qena. Afternoon tea is served on deck, reach Qena in
time for dinner ,we dock at Qena for the night.
DAY
6 - DENDERAH / LUXOR (BLD)
After breakfast we drive inland to tour Denderah Temple. Among the best
preserved in Egypt. This temple as a sight to hold. Indiana Jones would
have felt at home, with the massive stones & underground passages.
Denderah's
Temple of Hathor, one of the best-preserved in all of Egypt, and also
one of the most important. In the ancient beliefs, Hathor was the consort
of the god of daylight, ruler of the west, and protector or the underworld.
In the manner of wise desert wayfarers, we'll leave before dawn to take
advantage of cool temperatures. Our air-conditioned van will take us
through timeless Nile-side villages, where life revolves around the
irrigation and harvest of crops. Finally, we'll reach the temple precincts.
We'll take note of the unusually deep tombs, and pass under the celebrated
Zodiac, in a chapel dedicated to Osiris. (Denderah is the traditional
site of his rebirth.)
Sail back to Luxor as we sip our afternoon tea on deck.
Evening Welcome Cocktail & Dinner . Evening
Sound & Light show at Karnak Temple. Cabin amenity : One large bottle
of water.
DAY
7- Disembarkation and fly back to Cairo and connect to Sharm El Sheikh
(B)
After breakfast, we check out.
Private car & driver for the transfer to the airport fly back to
Cairo to connect to Sharm El Sheikh or fly non stop Luxor Sharm, depending
on the flight & cruise schedule.
On
to the delightful resort town of Sharm El Sheikh on the Red Sea and
your hotel
.
Transfers are always included . Compare
with elgouna / Hurgada Version
DAY
8 to Day 13 - SHARM EL SHEIK (B)
Head for the beach, dive, snorkel, enjoy dinner with the bedouin or
simply do nothing, the choice is yours.
Relax! This is your time to absorb all that you've seen on the Nile
and experienced so far, not to mention the bright Egyptian sun and sparkling
sea.
Day 14 -Cairo - (cB)
Fly back to Cairo , air fare is included in our rate , transfer is included
to your hotel in Cairo or the International terminal .
RATES are
per person in USD
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Rates per
person Sharing in
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Triple
Occupancy
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US$
2689
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Double
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US$
2795
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Single
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US$
3925
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For
Christmas/New Year's and the month of April :
Please add %15 supplement, to any of the listed rates.
Includes
:
- All
Nile Cruise shore excursions, entrance fees, the service of an English
Speaking guide , all as indicated.
- Seven
night hotel accommodation in Sharm El Sheikh at Baron Sharm or the
Hyatt , with tax and breakfast daily.
- Domestic
air fare in Egypt as per itinerary , in economy class, with tax, and
free upgrade to business class when available.
- All
meals on board the cruise : B = Breakfast,
L = Lunch, D = Dinner.
- Afternoon
tea daily onboard the Nile Cruise .
- Transfers
in Cairo , Sharm , Luxor and Aswan as per itinerary , transfers are
provided on a PRIVATE car and private driver basis.
- Welcome
fruit basket upon check-in on board the Nile cruise.
- Welcome
drink served upon arrival on board the Nile cruise.
- Small
bottle of water including with each and every meal while on board
the Nile Cruise
-
Large bottle of water per person per day delivered to your cabin.
- Tea
or coffee and one small bottle of water per person with each meal,
on board the Nile Cruise
Not Included :
Presidential Suite rate Includes as well the service of
- A
PRIVATE ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE WHILE ON BOARD THE CRUISE covering
all shore excursions.
- Private
car/van / private driver and /or horse drawn carriage where available
- A
private valet to take care of your personal and additional touring
needs, ( Amarco cruise only).
- Just
for fun, we'll even engage a local fortune-teller, knowledgeable in
the mystic secrets of of this ancient land, to read the future in
your palm or your coffee grounds !
- Children
discount :
10 % on the adult double rate. ( 9 years of age or younger), must
be raveling with an adult. No children discount on triple or single
rates.
-
For
a PRIVATE: CAR/DRIVER & GUIDE for all the shore
excursions for the duration of the cruise , please add
:$ 150 per person.( This doesn't apply when you book the Presidential
Suite)
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Baby Sitting : Available upon request : $10 per child / per
hour
Massage
on the Nile
Indulge yourself as you honeymoon on the Nile, and spoil yourself
like Cleopatra . . . at our expense. What could be more relaxing
than sailing along the Nile, watching silent feluccas glide by,
and timeless villages twinkling at twilight. Slip below to a soothing
session with a specialist skilled in the arts of relaxation and
massage, before the two of
you retire to your cabin.
Travel in Style is pleased to offer a complimentary 30-minute massage
to couples who honeymoon on the Nile. This offer is available
on select vessels; such as the Amarco , please inquire when
booking. Additional sessions 30-minute sessions are available for
$50 Per person .
Encounter
your African heritage, not only in in Ghana, Senegal, but yes, also
in Egypt.
Sometimes passed by in the quest for roots, Egypt flows from the heart
of Africa, nourished not only by the waters of the Nile, but also by
the peoples and cultures of its continent. Egypt’s traditional
borders stretch far to the south, into the heart of the continent. The
Nubians, so evidently African, built the great temples of Luxor and
Abu Simbel. Tall and mighty, they embodied the ideals of the kingdom
in the personal guard of the Pharaohs and the presidential guard of
today. Cast a glance at the peoples of Egypt, and you’ll see Africa,
not only in Nubia, but in every walk of life, up to the presidency of
Anwar Sadat.
Don’t overlook the obvious! You’ll be welcomed in Egypt,
and you’ll feel at home, as part of the African family
Transfer
Between Hurgada & Luxor :
Minimum 2 guests : Rate per person : $55 + $15 handling fee. . Private
air conditioned car & driver
Boarding
the cruise is from either Luxor or Aswan, depending on the availability
at the time of booking.
Dining
Room Reservations: Meet other passengers :
YOU will not require any, our dining rooms do accommodate all our guests
in one seating, one less thing to worry about while you are on the Nile.
Enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere with several different languages being
heard at dinner.
Do
we get sea sickness while sailing the Nile ?
This is river sailing, so do not expect any waves , no rough seas
! Your Nile cruises is actually a floating hotel that moves from place
to place along the Nile. Actual cruising times are short and pleasant.
What
to Pack:
Most of the year look forward to warm, even hot weather in Luxor & Aswan,
morning & evenings are cooler. For Shore excursions, we suggest comfortable
cotton & natural fabric lightweight clothing. Comfortable walking shoes
are essential.
Clothing on Board:
Lightweight comfortable & casual clothing. Swimsuits, sun hat. Dining
room dress code is casual for breakfast & lunch, but smart casual for
dinner. All ships are fully air conditioned
Jacquie
Kennedy & Abu Simbel:
All Americans alive during the 1960s remember President John F Kennedy
and First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. Most Americans from that
time also remember Abu Simbel, the dramatic, ancient Pharaonic temple
threatened by the rising waters blocked by the new Aswan High Dam. It
’s worth remembering that it was Jacquie Kennedy who provided
crucial support for the mammoth rescue project. Without her help, Abu
Simbel might have been lost. Read
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