Treasures of Nubia and the Ancient Nile

A 14-Day Adventure with an 8-day Nile Cruise and a Lake Nasser Nubian Cruise.
Inclusive of air fare between Cairo & the Cruise

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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 8-day "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. If you're on your honeymoon, we can provide a private boat . ( More cruise images)

DAY 1 - Start weekly in Cairo year round . Fly to / ASWAN/ NUBIAN CRUISE : Monday (LD)
Please advise your hotel contact in Cairo , or ask us for help with accommodation in Cairo .
We drive to the airport for the flight to Aswan, where we board our lake cruiser. Complimentary welcome fruit basket in ear cabin. After lunch aboard, we visit the Temple of Kalabsha, originally constructed in Pharaonic style, but later remodeled in Greco-Roman style and dedicated to the god Mandoulis. Next we visit Beit el Wali, a work of Pharaoh Ramses the Great, followed by a stop at Kertassi Kiosk, dedicated to the goddess Isis. We dine aboard our floating hotel.

DAY 2 - CRUISING Tuesday (BLD)
Lake Nasser, Egypt's great man-made inland sea formed by the waters held behind the Aswan High Dam. As we head south towards Wadi el Seboua, you have time to relax on deck, take a dip in the pool, read up on Egyptian history, and get to know your fellow travelers.

DAY 3 - WADI EL SEBOUA, DAKKA & AMADA Wednesday (BLD) Our first port of call is at the Temple of Wadi el Seboua, dedicated by the mighty Ramses the Great to two of ancient Egypt's most powerful gods. Our next stop is Dakka Temple, followed by a visit to Amada and the tomb of Penout, the powerful viceroy of Nubia, one of ancient Egypt's richest regions. Known as the "Land of Gold," Nubia was famous for the stream of gold, ivory, precious stones and minerals which made their way from Africa to Egypt via the Nubian Nile. We dock at Kasr Ibrim, where we dock for the night.

DAY 4 - KASR IBRIM & ABU SIMBEL Thursday (BLD)
As the sun brightens the lake shore we gaze at the citadel of Kasr Ibrim, a once-mighty fortress which time and weather have rendered fragile, the only structure of its kind still extant in Nubia. We learn about the history of Nubia and this fortress, then, after lunch, set sail for Abu Simbel. Arriving at the great temple, we have time to explore its colossal facade and surroundings before enjoying dinner and spectacular sound-and light show with the temple as our backdrop.

DAY 5 - ABU SIMBEL - ASWAN Friday (BD)
Get up early today to enjoy the extraordinary vision of the temple of Abu Simbel at dawn, when the sacred sunlight penetrates deep into its holy of holies as its architect intended. The morning sun bathes the ruddy stone in golden light, providing perfect conditions for photography. We fly to Aswan where we connect to Luxor , transfer to your hotel, Sonesta St. Geroge or the Winter Palace (Old Palace or the Pavilion ( subject to availability) , enjoy the local souks or the water front.

DAY 6 - LUXOR Saturday, (BLD)
After breakfast at the hotel , our local rep will assist with your transfer to the Nile Cruise.

Welcome fruit basket, 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.

DAY 7 - 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 8 - 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 9 -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 10 - KOM OMBO -Wednesday (BLD) .
Morning at leisure. Enjoy lunch as we sail in the afternoon we sail for Kom Ombo. Where we dock for the night.

DAY 11- 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 12- LUXOR - Friday (BLD)
After breakfast, on to see the most recent discoveries housed in the relatively new & charming Luxor Museum. Return to our Nile cruiser in time for lunch. Remainder of the day at leisure

DAY 13- LUXOR - Saturday (BD)
After breakfast, check - out. Transfer is included to the Airport. Air fare is included in our rate for the flight back to Cairo , and your hotel in Cairo : Sonesta or similar .
Dinner is included tonight at Zeituni at the Four Seasons.

Bon Voyage.

RATES are  per person in USD - Deluxe Cruises / Hotels
Sample Nile Cruise

Rate Includes :

• All shore excursions.
• Domestic air fare in Egypt with possible free upgrade to business class ( subject to availability)
• All Transfers in Cairo, Luxor , Aswan and Abu Simbel as per itinerary between the Airport & the cruise.
• Airport transfers always on aprivate basis .
• Welcome fruit basket on board the Nile Cruise and Lake Nasser Cruise .
• A complimentary Galabya gift on board the Nile Cruise
• One large bottle of water ( per person) delivered to your cabin daily)
• All entrance fees.
• The service of an English Speaking guide
• All meals: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, as listed .
• Afternoon tea daily onboard.
• The Nile cruise and Lake Nasser cruise ( 5 stars deluxe)
  

Not Included:

• Any type of insurance
• For private guide, private air-conditioned car, private driver for the cruise shore excursions ( Nile and Lake Nasser ) , please add $350 per person to the above listed rate.
• Trip cancellation insurance.

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