Ancient Nile
Fantasy Cruise with Abu Simbel Temples

Inclusive of air fare between Cairo & the Cruise

Our 9 day tour includes an eight-day Nile cruise and the mighty temples of Abu Simbel . Weekly on Sat , Sun or Mon. Embarkation: Luxor , no surprises, no hidden costs. !!!!!

Rates & Itinerary for : 4 days , 5 Days , 7 Day Cruise . Compare with the 10 Day version with Cairo stay.

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 9 -Day "soft adventure" ( including an 8-day 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. If you prefer to be on your own private Nile Cruise or on your honeymoon, anniversary , we can provide a private boat .

DAY 1 - LUXOR Saturday & Monday , & Thursdays weekly sailing , year round (LD)
Provide us with your hotel details in Cairo , and we'll provide you with a complimentary transfer to Cairo Airport, domestic air fare is included, issued & delivered in Cairo.
In Luxor we meet you also at the Airport and escort you to your Nile cruise. Complimentary welcome drink. You'll find a fruit basket in your cabin , with our compliments.

Morning tour of Deir El Medinah, the first known "Workers Village" these were the true creative heroes who built the temples & tombs for the mighty Pharaohs of the Nile Kingdom.

Morning tour of Deir El Medinah, the first known "Workers Village" these were the true creative heroes who built the temples & tombs for the mighty Pharaohs of the Nile Kingdom.

Deir El Medinah is on Luxor's west bank you 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.

Return to the cruise for a delicious lunch, complimentary welcome fruit basket in your cabin. Afternoon at leisure , maybe to explore the local bazzar on your own. Evening Sound & Light show at Karnak Temple.

Nile Cruise Shore Excursions : For private guide, private air-conditioned car, private driver for cruise shore excursions, please add $250 per person to the above listed rate.

DAY 2 - VALLEY OF THE KINGS Sunday (cBLD)
Today we tour the Valley of the Kings, including King Tut's tomb, Valley of the Queens.

Then it's on to Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. After a shipboard lunch. Sail for Edfu where we dock for the night.
Cabin amenity tonight: One large bottle of water ( one for each guest).

DAY 3 - EDFU & ASWAN Monday (cBLD)
In Edfu, we board horse-drawn carriages for the ride to the Temple of Horus. The best preserved temple in Egypt. Returning to our ship, we set sail for Aswan .Complimentary Galabya , you may wish to try on for the evening when there's a jolly galabia party aboard .A complimentary galabya will be delivered to your cabin.

DAY 4 -ASWAN & CAMEL CARAVAN Tuesday (BLD)
Get ready for the tour of Aswan Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, The Nubian Museum, and Philae Temple ,before we head back for our lunch aboard. In the afternoon we board a graceful felucca and cruise among the islands of the Nile, be our guest if you wish on a complimentary short camel caravan to a near by Nubian Village for tea with the locals. Return to the ship in time for your "High Tea". Cabin amenity: Complimentary Egyptian sweets/pastry platter.

DAY 5 - KOM OMBO Wednesday (BLD)
Breakfast on board. Enjoy lunch as we sail in the afternoon we sail for Kom Ombo. Where we dock for the night.

DAY 6- KOM OMBO Thursday (BLD)
We explore the twin Temples of Haroeris , the Sun God, and Sobek , the Crocodile God, at Kom Ombo, . Returning to our ship in time for tea. We set sail for Luxor.

DAY 7- LUXOR Friday (BLD)
After breakfast, on to the Gigantic Temple of Karnak & the great temple of Luxor are our goal this morning , after lunch we see the most recent discoveries housed in the relatively new & charming Luxor Museum. Return to our Nile cruiser in time for afternoon tea

DAY 8- LUXOR Saturday (BLD)
After breakfast, check - out. Disembarkation/ Aswan
After breakfast, we check out. Fly to Aswan ( This portion of the domestic air is part of our inclusions & rate), and to your hotel : Deluxe : the Movenpick Aswan Hotel ( on the Island of Elephantine in the Middle of the Nile ), or the legendary colonial style : Old Cataract ( Subject to availability- Supplement applies : $ 150 per person to be added to the deluxe rate ) . For First Class hotels we use Basma Hotel or similar.
Lunch and Dinner are included at the hotel .

DAY 9 - Abu Simbel/ Aswan/Cairo - Private air-conditioned vehicle, private Egyptologist , private chauffeur -- Sunday (B)
Very early breakfast. Abu Simbel We've planned our visit to Abu Simbel to be a highlight of your Egyptian adventure. Rising before dawn, we drive along the shore of Lake Nasser, watching the sky lighten and the sacred sun rise above the horizon.
In Ramses the Great 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 refreshments. Just as planeloads of visitors arrive to throng the temples we fly to Aswan and connect t your flight back to Cairo , domestic air fare is included in our rate. Upon arrival in Cairo , we'll escort you back to your hotel or the International terminal at Cairo Airport. Bon Voyage. Have a nice flight .

For Dec 20 - Jan 5 , Easter : Please add 15 %

Deluxe Nile Cruises : Rates are  per person in USD for the full program

Compare with the Presidential Suite Rate

For Dec 20 - Jan 5 , Easter : Please add 15 %

Rate Includes :

• All shore excursions , including all entrance fees.

• Domestic air fare in economy class between Cairo & the cruise, and all domestic transfers between the airports & the cruise.

• Abu Simbel Excursion by private guide & private air-conditioned vehicle.
  Including all entrance fees.

• One large bottled water ( per person ) delivered daily while you are on board the cruise.

• The service of an English Speaking guide

• All meals: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, as listed .

• Afternoon tea daily onboard.

• One night hotel accommodation in Aswan with tax & service charges.
  
  
  
  

Not Included:

• Any type of insurance, we'll be glad to send you the flyer upon request.
• Tips to guide
• International air fare
  
• Tips : Suggested : Driver :$3 USD per person for transfers. $5 Per person for full day touring.
  Guides : $$10 Per person for Full Day touring
  Cruise : $7 USD per person for all of the crew per day / give at end of the cruise to the reception for the " Tips pool "
  
• For private guide, private air-conditioned car, private driver for the cruise shore excursions, please add $350 per person .
  
  
  
  

Cruise itinerary varies from one boat to another, some sites may not be covered by one boat or another, please check & verify the itinerary we confirm for exact details on the final confirmation for your booking.

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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

Departure days vary between Deluxe & First class.