Ancient Nile
Sharm El Sheikh Red Sea Resort Edition

A 12-day package with an 8 day Nile cruise . Weekly on Sat , Sun or Mon. Embarkation: Luxor

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 - LUXOR Saturday & Thursday ( 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.

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.

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)
In Aswan : Get ready for the tour of Aswan Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, The Nubian Museum, and Philae Temple ,then 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 is always included 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 / Sharm El Sheikh - Saturday (BD)
After breakfast, check - out. Board your non stop flight Luxor / Sharm , or via Cairo to the delightful resort town of Sharm El Sheikh on the Red Sea and your hotel .
Transfers are always included . Compare with elgouna / Hurgada Version

DAY 9 - SHARM EL SHEIK Sunday (B)
Full day at leisure, relax enjoy , it is Sharm El Sheik, head for the beach!

DAY 10- SHARM EL SHEIK- Monday (B)
Relax! This is your day to absorb all that you've seen and experienced so far, not to mention the bright Egyptian sun and sparkling sea.

Day 11 -Cairo - Tueday (cB)
Fly back to Cairo , air fare is included in our rate , transfer is included to your hotel in Cairo .

DAY 12 - CAIRO -Wednesday (B)
After breakfast transfer to the Airport for your flight home - Bon Voyage !

Itinerary is subject to change without notice.

Rates are  per person in USD

Special Promotion for MS Solitaire. MS Renaissance
Private car and private Egyptologist at no extra charge for all your Nile Cruise shore excursions

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

Christmas, New Year's & April 1- 20 : Please add 20% holiday supplement.

Rate Includes :

• Nile cruise as per itinerary , including all meals & shore excursions.
  
  
• Hotel accommodation with tax & breakfast daily as per itinerary .
  
  
• Domestic air tickets in Egypt as per itinerary , "Y" class. Or business class when you purchase Deluxe Category
  
  
• All entrance fees.
  
  
• The service of an English Speaking guide
  
  
• All meals: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, as listed .
  
  
• Afternoon tea daily onboard.
  
  
• Complimentary Large bottled water per person delivered to your cabin daily, on board the cruise .
  
  
• One small bottled water is included ( per person ) with each meal ( breakfast / lunch / dinner), on board the cruise

Not Included:

• Tips
• Any type of insurance, we'll be glad to send you the flyer upon request.

Additional optional diving :

Inclusions:
Diving Guide

Two dives per day.

Daily transfers between your hotel and the port/ boat

Tank and weights. ( Other items may be rented on the spot)

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. Itinerary is subject to change without notice.

Jacquie Kennedy & Abu Simbel:
All Americans alive during the 1960s remember President John F Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. Most Americans from that time also remember Abu Simbel, the dramatic, ancient Pharaonic temple threatened by the rising waters blocked by the new Aswan High Dam. It's worth remembering that it was Jacquie Kennedy who provided crucial support for the mammoth rescue project. Without her help, Abu Simbel might have been lost. Read More

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.

Sample hotels used in Sharm El Sheikh

 Deluxe:
- Sofitel , Sonesta , Sheraton, Marriott, Hilton Sharm Water  - Iberotel Grand Sharm , Reef Oasis Beach  
Upgrade is available at additional $$ fro : Four Seasons , Ritz Carlton and the Grand Hyatt .

 First Class :
- Aida Partner Hotel 4 stars.  - Beach Albatross Sharm 4 stars.

- Queen Sharm Vera 4 stars.  - Amar Sina Village 4 stars. - Falcon Hills 4 stars.  

 Tourist Class :
- Cleopatra Tsokkos 3 stars.  - Tivooli Hotel 3 stars.  - UNI Sharm 3 stars.

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 varies between Deluxe & First class.

Why book with us ?

This 12 -day itinerary combines a Nile Cruise of Ancient Egypt with Classical Athens & the romance of the honeymoon Greek Isle of Santorini
Arrive any day (subject to cruise availability: Mar-Oct)