Day
1 : Cairo Luxor- Saturday- Board your Yacht Dahabiya in Luxor (Lunch,
Dinner)
Unless you have booked your hotel in Cairo with us , please advise
the hotel name you have booked in Cairo. Transfer
is included from your hotel to the airport, always in a private air-conditioned
vehicle. Domestic air fare is included , with all taxes, with possible
free upgrade to business class ( subject to availability) . Transfer
is included from Luxor Airport to the Cruise , always in a private
air-conditioned vehicle. Get ready for
a relaxing week sailing the Nile on a luxuriously appointed Dahabbiya
,
and a fresh cup of coffle or tea, and a complimentary breakfast is
included today on board the Dahabiya. Boarding the Dahabiya is from
either Luxor or Aswan , we will confirm subject to availability at
the time of booking
Your
crew will be available to welcome you : the captain, sailor, chef,
housekeeper and of course your Resident Egyptologist) Welcome drink
served upon arrival "Karkadeh - Local herb tea" . Welcome
fruit basket awaits you in your cabin.
This
afternoon: we stand in awe before the gigantic Great Temple
complex at Karnak, and the smaller yet charming temple of Amon Ra
( Luxor Temple)
DAY
2 - Sunday - Luxor-
Esna - El Haggis- ,on board your Royal Deluxe Dahabiya (BLD)
Today, we rise early before sunrise. Breakfast around 05:30 AM . Start
our day around 6 AM to avoid the heat , as we head into the Sahara
and the West Bank , today We tour the
magnificent tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens,
including the great temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Medinet Habu Temple
, stopping
also at the Colossi of Memnon .Enjoy
lunch at one of the local restaurants , before we drive around 3 PM
heading south for Esna, and tour
Esna Temple of Khnum, discovered in late in the 19th Century, it was
well protected & preserved , buried under the main village's square
for thousands of years, excavated only in the late 30 's .
Board your Royal Deluxe Dahabiya cruise around 5 PM . Afternoon tea
and Dinner onboard.
DAY
3 - Monday -
EDFU - on board your deluxe Dahabiya (BLD)
Breakfast onboard . Lunch will be served, as we sail for Edfu.
In
Edfu, climb aboard your private horse-drawn carriages, and clip-clop
through the town to the Temple of Horus, Egypt's best preserved. We
dock at el Silsila island and evening walk on the island .
Watch sunset as we dock along this charming the islands in the middle
of the Nile, and sip tea on deck. Dinner follows , then to bed, with
the ripples of the Nile gently rocking you to sleep
Day
4 : Tuesday -
Temple of Silsila ,on board your Deluxe Dahabiya (BLD)
After breakfast, we tour Silsila Temple , sail on heading south
, enjoying
a grand day of sailing on the Nile watching villages and scenery
that changed little since Biblical times,
on to Fariz, visit the local village , sail on to Basher , where
your dahabiyya will moor for the night. For interested guest, an
evening walk to explore the village.
DAY
5 - Wednesday - Kom
Ombo - Daraw , on board your Deluxe Dahabiya (BLD)
Breakfast on board. We sail further upstream heading for Kom Ombo
Enjoy lunch on board . We reach Kom
Ombo visit see the Ptolemaic temple dedicated to the crocodile god
Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus, god of the morning sun.
Inspect the ancient wall carvings that documents the measurements
and detailed description of the medical instruments available to the
Ancient Egyptian.
Watch sunset as we sip tea
on deck. Dinner follows, then on to Daraw, where we dock for the night
. Enjoy the Egyptian southern clear skies with thousands of stars
to watch ! A galabya will be delivered to your cabin
with our compliments.
DAY
6 - Thursday - Camel Market - Daraw- Aswan,
on board your Deluxe Dahabiya
(BLD)
After breakfast on board.
explore the famous Daraw Camel market with camel caravans coming all
the way from the Sudan , enjoy lunch on board your Dongola or Zarafa
as we head for Aswan.
and enjoy a walk through the local town and village and dock for the
night .
DAY
7 - Friday - Aswan -
Disembarkation (B)
After breakfast on board , we bid farewell to our crew , check -out.
We start our day and tour
t he
mighty Aswan dams are our first goal this morning, followed by a trip
by motor launch to the Philae temples. this
Island temple , dedicated to the Ancient Goddess ISIS .
Check-in at the legendary Old-Cataract Hotel. Nile view room. Remainder
of the day at leisure.
Day
8 : Saturday- Aswan - Abu Simbel (Breakfast
and lunch box )
Private guide in Abu Simbel. Private driver. Private air-conditioned
vehicle
Breakfast at the hotel, then on to
the airport , fly to Abu Simbel. Your
private Egyptologist will escort you on board the flights
as well , in Abu Simbel , your private air-conditioned vehicle and
private chauffeur will be waiting for you . In 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 by ourselves in the quiet of the morning, admiring their ancient
aura and artistry, after which retire to a comfortable hotel for our
lunch plus , plus we will order locally in Abu Simbel sandwiches and
refreshments. After which we head for Abu Simbel Airport.
Fly back to Aswan and on to Cairo . Air fare is included in business
or first class , subject to the plane configuration, tax included.
In Cairo , we 'll assist with your transfer to your flight to Sharm
El Sheikh or Hurgada ( and el gouna) , you have the choice at the
time of booking to book Sharm El Sheikh or Hurgada / El Gouna .
Welcome
fruit basket awaits you at your room at the resort on the Red Sea.
Enjoy the top best resorts on the Red Sea , be it in Sharm El Sheikh
or El-Gouna
DAY 9 - Sharm El-Sheikh , Sunday (cB)
The day is yours to enjoy this unique desert beach resort. Relax by
the cerulean waters, take a camel ride at your option ,
and observe in the distance the steady line of ships heading to and
from the Suez Canal.
Sunset Camel Caravan or on Horse Backs :
A one hour caravan on camels, if you prefer to enjoy a one hour of
horse back riding, please do let's know, but in this case the horse
ride will not be into the Sahara .
The camel caravan is fully escorted & guided as well by local
Bedouins through the desert and through the mountain passes of El
Aat mountain , we stop at the highest point in the valley for a cup
of tea with the Bedouin, take in the the evening charm of the desert
& nature before we head back to your hotel.
DAY
10 - Sharm El Sheikh, Snorkel or Dive- Monday (cB)
The Red Sea just off "Sharm" is replete with fascinating
coral and aquatic species unique to this area. You'll spend the full
day today exploring these wonders as you snorkel or scuba dive
(for which proof of certification is a must )
Nile
View rooms at the legendary Old Cataract in Aswan
DAY
11 - Sharm El Sheikh, Cairo - Tuesday (cB)
After breakfast, transfer and fly back to Cairo , where our local
will be meet you and assist with the transfer to the International
terminal or a hotel in Cairo . Bon Voyage.
There
is no triple occupancy cabins . A
beach resort stay at Sharm El Sheikh
And a one week dream cruise on the Nile on a Royal Dahabia
Rates
are PER Person in USD
-
Sharing in Double : $ 5450 USD
- Sharing in a suite ( not available on all the Dahabiyas):
$ 6200 USD
- Per Person in single cabin: $ 7870 USD
Peak
Season :
Easter season ( 2 weeks ) , Christmas and New Year season ( 2weeks)
:
Please add : % 20 to the listed rates
.
Cancellation
policy for Dahabiya Cruise : All deposits and further payments
non-refundable
Children :
Infants that are younger than 2 years :Discount : 70% .
Children that are 2 to 12 years of age : Discount : % 20
Rate
Includes:
- All
transfers , always on a private basis .
- Guided
sightseeing including all entrance fees, all as per itinerary
.
- 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
- Domestic
air in Egypt, as per itinerary with taxes, and a possible free
upgrade to business class subject to availability.
- Abu
Simbel excursion as per itinerary , with a private Egyptologist
and private air-conditioned vehicle
- Deluxe
hotel accommodation in Sharm El-Sheikh at : Grand Rotana, Savoy,
Movenpick or similar , with breakfast daily and taxes
Rate
Does Not Includes:
- Tips.
- Travel
Insurance
- International
air fare, from /to your home country.
-
Visa
will be secured upon arrival in Cairo by paying $ 15 in cash ,
please have the exact amount , no photos required, this is for
a limited number of nationalities such as American , Australian,
NZ , Canadian, EU , Singaporean, and Japanese Citizens , if in
doubt about your eligibility , please contact the Egyptian Consulate
nearest you .
After exiting the terminal, our local representative will escort
you to the hotel
