Ancient Nile

With Two Nights in Cairo . Abu Simbel Excursion driving along lake Nasser
A grand 10 Day tour with a one week Nile cruise : Inclusive of air fare in Egypt
Weekly in Cairo on Fri ,Sat , Sun , Mon or Wed . Embarkation: Luxor

We have even included all the Tips. No Hidden Charges. No Additional taxes

Costume Party - Galabya Party on board the Nile 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 - Friday Cairo Weekly in Cairo year round
Arrival at Cairo Airport, Visa fee is included & issued upon arrival for citizens of : Western Europe, US, Australia, NZ, Canada, & Japan, you're responsible for your passport being in order & valid at least for 6 month beyond the date of arrival. Transfer is included to your hotel: Deluxe : Grand Hyatt , Sofitel el Gezirah , Cairo Sheraton or similar, First Class : Oases or Maadi.

Visa will be issued upon arrival.
As you exit the gate, you will pass through a door or two , down some stairs , then walk for 2-5 minutes , until you pass the duty free shops, at the end of a wide corridor , you will see the security officers. There you will be met by a local representative, who will be holding a sign with the name you prefer to use for the sign .

Our local representative will then take your passport to obtain a stamp from the cashier / bank window and escort you to speak with the passport officer. He will escort you through another last check on your passport as you exit the passport control, into customs area, he will assist you in collecting your luggage and clearing customs . After exiting the terminal, our local representative will escort you (private vehicle) to the hotel

DAY 2 - LUXOR Saturday (BLD)
After an early breakfast at the hotel we'll assist with your transfer to Cairo Airport to board your domestic flight to Luxor ( included in our rate), in Luxor we'll provide you as well with a transfer, to your Nile cruises . 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.

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 3 - 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 4 - 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 5 -ABU SIMBEL - Tuesday (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. We reach the great temples while the air is clean, clear and cool, and the sun's light still golden;just right for photographs.

In the 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 begin our leisurely drive back along the shore to Aswan in time for lunch

Day 6 ASWAN & CAMEL CARAVAN Wednesday (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!

In the afternoon we sail for Kom Ombo. Where we dock for the night.

DAY 7 - 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 8- 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 9 - LUXOR /CAIRO Saturday (B)
After breakfast, check - out. Transfer is included to the the Airport as well as your flight back to Cairo , in Cairo transfer is included to your hotel: Deluxe : Grand Hyatt , Gezirah Sheraton or similar, First Class : Novotel by the Airport, or Oases by the Pyramids. Complimentary dinner at the hotel.

DAY 10 - Sunday Cairo (B)
After breakfast, check-out, transfer to Cairo Airport. Bon Voyage. Have a nice flight .

RATES are  per person in USD

Christmas, New Year's & Easter: Please add 15% holiday supplement

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

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

Rate Includes :

• Nile cruise as listed with all shore excursions.

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

• All entrance fees.

• The service of an English Speaking guide

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

• Afternoon tea daily onboard.

• All transfers in Cairo & Luxor

• Hotel accommodation in Cairo as stated.

• The visa for Egypt is issued a complimentary basis (upon arrival at Cairo Airport), they must be holding American, Australian, NZ, Canadian, EU, or Japanese Passport.
  Passports must be valid at least for 6 month beyond date of arrival.

• Airfare. Cairo Luxor Cairo

• Large bottled water per person (on the cruise), delivered with our compliments to your cabin.

• Complimentary Small bottled water ( per person), while on board the cruise) , with every meal breakfast/lunch/dinner.

• All the tips to your drivers, porters, guides and crew on board your Nile Cruise.

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Not Included:

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

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

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.