Egypt
on a Yacht
The 15 -Day Version with Alexandria , Cairo and a
Nile cruise onboard a Deluxe Dahabia
DAY
1 - CAIRO Tuesday - Weekly in Cairo , year
round
Our representative greets you at the airport and whisks you to your
hotel. Visa fee is included and will be issued upon arrival at Cairo
Airport for : American, EU , Canadian , Singaporean & Japanese citizens.
You are responsible for having your passport in order valid at least
for 6 month beyond the date of your arrival in Cairo. Welcome
fruit basket & Egyptian pastry awaits you in your room with our
compliments.
Hotels
: City Stars Inter.continental . Nile Hilton , Cairo Conrad or Grand
Hyatt or similar
Visa
will be issued upon arrival.
As you exit the gate, you will pass through a door or two , down some
stairs , then walk for 2-5 minutes , until you pass the duty free shops,
at the end of a wide corridor , you will see the security officers.
There you will be met by a local representative, who will be holding
a sign with the name you prefer to use for the sign . Our local representative
will then take your passport to obtain a stamp from the cashier / bank
window and escort you to speak with the passport officer. He will escort
you through another last check on your passport as you exit the passport
control, into customs area, he will assist you in collecting your luggage
and clearing customs . After exiting the terminal, our local representative
will escort you (private vehicle) to the hotel
DAY
2 - CAIRO - Wednesday (BL)
On your first full day in Egypt we show you the Egyptian Museum including
the " Mummies Room" .
Lunch is included at a local restaurant . On
to the Citadel of Saladin, and Mohammed Ali Mosque, made
of alabaster, then wander through the alleys of the charming Khan El-Khalili
Bazaar district.
DAY
3 - CAIRO - Thursday (BL)
Morning at leisure , your guide will call you around 11 AM .
Lunch is included at a local restaurant .
On
to Al-Azhar Park and El Darb El-Ahmar ,
then the Citadel of Saladin, and Mohammed Ali Mosque,
made of alabaster, then wander through the alleys of the charming Khan
El-Khalili Bazaar district.
The
Agha Khan Development Network The Azhar Park Project in old Islamic
Cairo and the Conservation and Revitalization of Darb al-Ahmar historical
treasures
DAY
4 - CAIRO- GIZA - Friday (BL)
After breakfast , drive to the edge of Cairo , we are now in Giza ,
stand in awe in front of the Sphinx , and the mighty Pyramids of
Giza, complimentary short Camel ride is included, to allow you a
photo with the Pyramids in the background, time is limited , so please
do not go for what the camel driver tries to convince you , i.e. go
for a long ride around the Pyramids . Lunch is included at the Mena
House or Meridien Pyramids. After lunch we head for Memphis & Sakkara
, visiting some of the Mastabas and Zoser Step-Pyramid .
Day 5 - Saturday - Cairo to Luxor and board
your deluxe air conditioned Felucca
Very
early morning breakfast and transfer to Cairo Airport. Flight is included
in our rate, in economy class , tax included . Morning arrival at Luxor
. We'll meet you at the airport , and escort you
to your
deluxe air conditioned Nile cruise felucca or dahabbiya , Board Luxor
( or Aswan ) .
Embarkation in Luxor for a relaxing week sailing the Nile on a luxuriously
appointed Dahabbiya.
After
lunch, excursion to the West Bank for visits to the burial places of
the Pharaohs - the Valley of the Kings - where Howard Carter discovered
the tomb of Tutankhamen in 1922. Continue to the adjacent Valley of
the Queens, the temple of Medinet Habu and the Colossi of Memnon.
Overnight
moored on the Nile banks of Luxor. Sample
Deluxe Felucca / Dahabia : El Bey (His
Lordship)
. El Hanem (The Lady) , Zahra (Flower) ,
and Nesma (Breeze) , Dongola, Zarafa
Day
6 - Sunday - Luxor - On board your Yacht Nile Cruise
You will visit the magnificent temple complex of Amon-Ra at Karnak,
with its vast hypostyle hall of 137 columns, followed by the imposing
28 th Dynasty Luxor Temple.
Overnight
moored in Luxor.
Day
7 - Monday - Luxor to Esna - On board your Yacht Nile
Cruise
Today will be a leisurely day. After breakfast, commence sailing to
Esna where your Dahabbiya will moor
Day
8 - Tuesday - Edfu - On board your Yacht Nile Cruise
This morning you will sail to Edfu to visit the wonderfully preserved
Temple of Edfu. Overnight
on board as we will look for an island in the middle of the Nile where
we moor.
Day
9 - Wednesday - Kom Ombo - On board your Yacht Nile
Cruise
Today you will sail to Kom Ombo visit see the Ptolemaic temple dedicated
to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus, god of the morning
sun. Overnight
moored beside a Nile island.
Day
10 - Thursday - Aswan - On board your Yacht Nile Cruise
A leisurely day sailing to Aswan where the dahabiyya moors overnight.
Day
11- Friday - Aswan Abu Simbel - (BLD)
Today you will visit the Aswan High Dam (completed in 1971); the Old
Dam (completed in 1902) and the ' unfinished obelisk', lying in situ
since the days of the pharaohs. You will also visit the Philae Temple,
dedicated to the goddess Isis, a structure rescued from the rising waters
of Lake Nasser at the time of the High Dam's construction.
Abu
Simbel
This afternoon we take a short flight to
Abu Simbel , where your private air-conditioned vehicle , private chauffeur
and private guide will be waiting for you at the airport :
In Ramses the Great the larger temple, colossal figures of Ramses
are seated with the gods and attended by his queen and daughters. The
smaller temple is dedicated to Queen Nefertari, who appears as Hathor,
the goddess of love, joy and fertility, symbolized by the benevolent
cow. We explore these fine temple , admiring their ancient aura and
artistry, after which we fly back to Aswan and your Nile cruise
Air fare is always included ( economy class )
Day
12 - Saturday - Aswan - Fly back to Cairo and on to Alexandria
Breakfast aboard the dahabiyya and check-out. We
bid farewell to the crew, we switch transportation modes and head for
Aswan Airport and your flight back to Cairo, from the airport proceed
with your private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur and private
guide to Alexandria and your hotel: Helnan Palestine or the Four Seasons
( standard room ) . Air fare is always included within Egypt, economy
class , tax included .
DAY
13 - ALEXANDRIA - Sunday (BL)
Conqueror of the Mediterranean Coast - Alexander the Great
In
332 BC, Egypt was laboring under Persian military control when Alexander
the Great arrived to drive out the invaders without the shedding of
a drop of blood. The Persian governor surrendered and the conquering
hero was hailed as a liberator and given Egypt's double crown symbolizing
control of Upper and Lower Egypt. Alexander reinstated Egypt's traditional
government and founded the city of Alexandria at the country's most
important crossroads: where the Nile meets the Mediterranean.
Today,
we'll get to known Alexandria in depth, as we visit the Roman Amphitheater,
the Koum El Shougafa Tombs, lunch is included in an Alexandrine restaurant.
Today
our tour includes as well : Qayet built
on the same site of the ancient wonder of the world : the famous Alexandria
Light House. A brief stop at " El Selsela" the site of the
Underwater reserve where Cleopatra Place was discovered, as well as
Caesar Kiosk , then its off to the new site for the Alexandria Library
before heading back to south. Time
permitting we 'll visit the new museum in Alexandria , the building
was originally built in 1926 for the US consulate in Alexandria and
is a masterpiece in 1920's architecture & Mediterranean style buildings.
Return to the hotel late afternoon
In
the evening we enjoy a leisurely walking guided tour of the old medina
and " El Raml "
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Octavious
visiting Alexander the Great's Tomb in Alexandria just after
the Roman Emperor defeated Cleopatra & Marc Anthony. He
left his coat as a token of respect to Alexander the Great.
The search continues for Alexander the Great's Tomb. |
DAY
14 - ALEXANDRIA / CAIRO - Monday (BL)
Breakfast , check out , proceed south towards Cairo , always in your
private air-conditioned vehicle, with your private chauffeur and private
guide . Midway between Alexandria and Cairo, we stop to visit the Wadi
El Natroun Monastery, one of the most important sites for the Egyptian
Coptic Church Establishment. Reach Cairo early evening and your hotel
: Grand Hyatt , J. W. Marriott or the Four Seasons ( standard Room)
DAY 15 - CAIRO/ Departure - Tuesday (B)
Our representative escorts you to the airport for your homeward flight.
Bon Voyage
Year Round ( Except Holiday season)
Rates are per person in USD $
Rate per person in double : $ 5415
Rate per person in single : $ 8180
Peak
Season :
Easter ( 2 weeks ) & Christmas and New Year ( 2weeks)
:
Rates are per
person in USD $
Rate per person in double : $ 6135
Rate per person in single : $ 9320
Rate
Includes:
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Nile
cruise shore excursions with all the guided sightseeing including
all entrance fees, all as per itinerary .
-
Private
Egyptologist and private car/driver for Cairo and Abu Simbel
tours as listed including all entrance fees and lunch.
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All
meals on board the DELUXE Felucca / Yacht / Dahabiya Nile cruise
: Pre set meals as listed including B
= Breakfast, (or cB, Continental Breakfast),
L = Lunch, D =
Dinner
-
Tea/
coffle and afternoon tea while on board the Deluxe Nile Cruise
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All
airfares within Egypt in "Y" class including tax as
listed .
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Private air conditioned car /driver for all transfers within
Egypt.
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Deluxe
hotel accommodation with tax & service charges.
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Visa
fee , visa will be issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport for
: American, Australian, NZ , Canadian, Singaporean & Japanese
citizens. You are responsible for having your passport in order
valid at least for 6 month beyond the date of your arrival in
Cairo.
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Accommodation in a private cabin : Double or single on board
The Dahabia / Felucca / Yacht Nile Cruise with all meals and
shore excursions ( there is no triple occupancy cabin on board
)
Rate
Does Not Includes:
Upgrade
to the Four Seasons
the Cairo Four Seasons Hotel
Add
Jordan and a Deluxe Dahabiya Sailing boat in Egypt
Many
visitors come to Egypt to fulfill their dream of sailing the Nile
on board a private boat.
These Four Dahabbiya allow you to experience the Nile 's romance in
an intimate, privileged setting. These dahabiyas take you back in
time to a gentler, more gracious era.
On
the Nile in Royal Style Feluccas or Dahabiyas are the traditional
sailing vessel of much of the Mediterranean world, and the traditional
Nile felucca, or Dahabia, was the mainstay of travel in ancient Egypt.
With
shallow drafts, sails, and oars, feluccas could navigate not only
the great river, but the maze of canals threading through its banks,
with or without wind, reaching every part of the kingdom.
Dahabbiyas
/ Feluccas long ago transcended their role as humble transports. They
held the ancient empire together, carrying troops, decrees, and the
very mystery of the pharaoh.
Private
docking areas:
Your Dahabia will moor on privately owned areas of the riverbank at
Luxor and Aswan, you will avoid the over crowded docking area of the
regular large size cruises.
In your felucca docking are you will be welcomed with the sight of
flowers and gardens that are frequented by exotic birds. These gardens
provide our ships with flowers and organically grown vegetables and
herbs.
Along the way, we moor on un-inhabited Nile islands, whose virgin
landscapes have hardly changed throughout millennia. Wandering the
gardens and Nile islands is an idyllic pastime, and the perfect compliment
to your visits to Egypt 's matchless monuments.
The Dahabbiyas are beautifully crafted wooden ships, outfitted in
colonial style with oriental and Egyptian touches. The interiors boast
period furnishing, and each cabin has its own distinct style and interior
.
The
Cabins:
Each boat has six delightfully appointed private cabins measuring
5.75 meters x 2.50 meters . The cabins (maximum occupancy two persons)
have private bathrooms of 1.25 meters x 2.50 meters with a wc, wash
basin, shower and hairdryer. Some cabins offer two single beds and
others have a double. Each Dahabia comfortably accommodates twelve
passengers sharing in doubles . Yet of course in a lot of cases we
have smaller parties that prefer to charter the boat for four, five
or six guests only .
The
cabins are named them in keeping with the ship's theme. For example,
on the Zahra ('flower') you will find the 'white lotus' cabin; on
the Nesma ('breeze') you have 'the zephyr', each with tasteful, individualized
embellishments.
The
cabins are located towards the front of the boat on the starboard
and port sides, separated by a central corridor. The communal lounge
covers the width of the boat, and is a lovely setting for enjoying
meals.
Engines
will only be used if wind is insufficient to sail, but generators
are available to provide electricity.
From
the bow, two staircases lead to the partially shaded top deck. Here,
guests can sunbathe or just enjoy the ride and spectacular views from
comfortable rattan deck chairs, or in oriental seating areas of colorful
cushions and carpets. Meals will also be served on the top deck, a
great place for cocktails and stargazing
A
skilled river captain is on board at all times . A guide is at
your disposal to plan your itinerary and escort you through the
sites you choose to visit. The crew has completely separate quarters,
to ensure your privacy.
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