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Ancient
Nile
Dendera Edition
Our
eight-day Nile cruise is the perfect add-on to a Cairo visit.
Weekly on Sat , Sun, Mon & Thursdays . Embarkation: Luxor . All
inclusive ,no surprises, no hidden costs. !!!!!
Add : add air fare
between Cairo & the Cruise - Add 3 Nights Hotel In
Cairo .
Add Abu Simbel
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for the full listing of Nile Cruises
Rates
& Itinerary for : 4 days , 5
Days , 7 Day Cruise
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 . (
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DAY
1 - LUXOR Saturday ( Weekly, YEAR ROUND) (LD)
Provide us with your arrival details in Luxor and we'll provide you
with a complimentary transfer, to your Nile cruises ( we can
assist with the flight or train from Cairo for additional fee) Check-
in is at noon, if/when you arrive earlier , your cabin may not be ready
, yet all the public facilities son board are at your disposal.
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
2 - VALLEY OF THE KINGS Sunday (cBLD)
Today we tour the Valley of the Kings, including King Tut's tomb,
Valley of the Queens.
Queen Nefertari's tomb is closed for urgent repairs, so we 'll
be touring instead : Ancient Workers Village at Deir El Medineh, as
soon as Nefertari is opened again, we will reinstate it in our programs.
The
Queen for whom the sun shines : ( closed )
Long before Cleopatra humbled the ruler of Rome, an Egyptian queen held
power over the heart and soul of Ramses, Egypt's greatest pharaoh. In
the 12th century BC, a brokenhearted Ramses built a grand funerary tomb
for Queen Nefertari, "the Beautiful one," in the Valley of the Queens.
It's been exquisitely restored with the aid of an American endowment,
and is among the rarest sights in all Egypt: the only great tomb ever
built by a pharaoh for his late queen. Artistically, it is the closest
thing you could ever come to see the original Ancient Egyptian art in
all of its glory and finesse.
Because of its fragile nature, only a limited number of visitors are
allowed entry each day. We are the only company to include a visit to
Nefertari's tomb in our daily program. Because of the limited access
we must rise early for our visit, appropriate as Ramses named Nefertari
"the one for whom the sun shines."
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
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!
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.
Evening
Sound & Light show at Philae Temple.
DAY 5 - KOM OMBO Wednesday (BLD) Morning
tour of Kalabsha Temple dedicated to the ancient god Mandulis,
and the goddess Isis . Built during the reign of the Roman Emperor
Augustus , the small rock-cut temple of Beit El Wali, built
by Ramses the Great , and the small yet charming Kiosk of
Qertassi. 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 /Denderah Abydos Temples- Saturday (BL)
After
breakfast, check-out , we drive inland to tour Denderah & Abydos
Temples. 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
IN A DAY
We'll
travel to Denderah to visit the 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.) Our full
day will also include a visit to Abydos, traditional home of Osiris,
god of the underworld, and a stopping point on the journey of wayfaring
souls. We'll enjoy a box lunch, and return to Luxor late in the afternoon.
Transfer is included to the train station or the Airport.
Click
here for Ancient Nile With a 2
nights hotel stay in Cairo .
Bon
Voyage. Have a nice flight .
Rates
are per person in USD
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| Triple |
US$
1130 |
| Double |
US$
1161 |
| Single |
US$1720 |
| Rates
are per person in USD |
First
Class Cruise |
| Triple |
US$
931 |
| Double |
US$
940 |
| Single |
US$1400 |
For
Dec 20 - Jan 5 , Easter : Please add 10 %
Compare
with these different version of Ancient Nile Programs
Rate
Includes :
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All shore excursions.
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All entrance fees.
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The service of an English Speaking guide
- All
meals: B = Breakfast, L
= Lunch, D = Dinner, as listed .
-
Afternoon tea daily onboard.
- Bottled
water delivered daily to your cabin ( one large bottle for each guest)
- Tea
or coffee with each meal
- King
Tut's tomb
Not
Included:
- Any
airfare. You may arrange your own transportation to the cruise departure
point at Luxor/Aswan.
- Any
type of insurance.
- For
private guide, private air-conditioned car, private driver for the
cruise shore excursions, please add $ 250 per person to the above
listed rate. This doesn't apply when you book a Presidential Suite.
Domestic airfare in Egypt is not included : add air
fare between Cairo & the Cruise
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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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 varies between Deluxe & First class.
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Christmas, New Year's & Easter: Please add 10% holiday supplement.
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