Ancient Nile

Inclusive of air fare between Cairo & The Nile Cruise . The 7 Day version including Denderah Temples . We have even included all the tips . No hidden charges. No Additional tax

On board the Sonesta M/S Moon Goddess ( or similar )
The Ultimate in Cruise Luxury . All suites Nile Cruises - All suites with private balconies

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This 7-day Nile cruise is the perfect for covering the Highlights of Ancient Nile Package as well as Denderah temple . Weekly on Wed , Embarkation: Luxor or Aswan. All inclusive ,no surprises, no hidden costs,even tips are included. !!!!! Click here for the 11 -Days edition with Abu Simbel, Aswan & Luxor Hotel Stays

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 7-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)- Map -Nile Cruise Route

DAY 1 - LUXOR or ASWAN WEEKLY - Year Round on Wednesday (LD)
We'll meet you at your hotel , transfer is included from the hotel to Cairo Airport, ( if you require assistance with your hotel in Cairo, please do let us know). Air tickets between Cairo & the Nile cruise are included in our rate, issued & delivered in Cairo.

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) , please try to arrive before noon. 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. A complimentary welcome fruit basket awaits you in your cabin

After a delicious lunch, we leave for Qena. Afternoon tea is served on deck, reach Qena in time for dinner , Complimentary welcome fruit basket.

Nile Cruise Shore Excursions : For private guide, private air-conditioned car, private driver for cruise shore excursions, please add $150 per person to the above listed rate. This supplement doesn't apply when you book the Presidential Suite.

DAY 2 - DENDERAH / LUXOR Thursday (BLD)
After breakfast we drive inland to tour Denderah Temple. 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 Nileside 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.)

Sail back to Luxor as we sip our afternoon tea on deck.
Evening Welcome Cocktail & Dinner . Evening Sound & Light show at Karnak Temple. Cabin amenity : One large bottle of water.

DAY 3 - KARNAK- ANCIENT CITY OF GODS Friday (BLD)
Morning tour of Ancient Workers Village. After lunch we tour the Mighty Karnak Complex of temples, Obelisks, Avenue of the Sphinx , the Sacred Lake, and the smaller Amon Luxor Temple. Cabin amenity: Complimentary Egyptian sweets/pastry platter.

DAY 4 - VALLEY OF THE KINGS Saturday (BLD)
This morning we visit 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. Complimentary Galabya delivered to your cabin

DAY 5 - EDFU ,KOM OMBO & ASWAN Sunday (BLD)
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 KOM OMBO We explore the twin Temples of Haroeris , the Sun God, and Sobek , the Crocodile God . Returning to our ship in time for tea. We set sail for Aswan .Complimentary Galabya , you may wish to try on for the evening when there's a jolly galabia party aboard.

DAY 6 -ASWAN & CAMEL CARAVAN Monday (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" Evening Folk show & Belly dance .

DAY 7- Disembarkation/ Aswan Tuesday (BL)
After breakfast, we check out. 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.

Air tickets between Cairo & the Nile cruise are included in our rate, issued & delivered in Cairo.

Private car & driver for the transfer to the airport in Aswan, as well as in Cairo where we will escort you back to your hotel.

RATES per person in USD

Nile Cruise Shore Excursions :
For a private guide, private air-conditioned car, private driver for cruise shore excursions, please add $ 250 per person to the above listed rate. This supplement doesn't apply when you book the Presidential Suite.

Includes :

• All shore excursions
• Entrance fees.
• The service of an English Speaking guide , all as indicated .
• All meals: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner.
• Afternoon tea daily onboard.
• Arrival & Departure transfers are provided on a PRIVATE car & driver basis.
• Domestic Airfare is included: between Cairo & the Nile Cruise:
  Cairo/Aswan: --- Luxor/ Cairo .

• Welcome fruit basket upon check-in.
• Large bottle of water per person per day delivered to your cabin.
• Tea or coffee and one small bottle of water per person with each meal
• Complimentary welcome drink upon arrival on board the Nile Cruise.
• We have even included all the tips to your porters, guides, drivers and crew on board your cruise . No hidden charges. No Additional tax.

Not Included :

• Any Airfare , You may arrange your own transportation to the cruise departure point at Luxor/Aswan.
• Travel Insurance
• Any Hotel accommodation

• Click here for the edition without the air fare & transfers