Best of
the Nile
6
- Day In Egypt with a 4- days Nile Cruise and Abu
Simbel
Includes One
Night in Luxor , all transfers
One way Flying Cairo to Aswan & One way sleeper train Luxor to Cairo
Cruise embarkation from Aswan or Luxor . Map
-Nile Cruise Route .
Presidential Suite Version
Compare with the Round-trip fights
between Cairo & the Cruise . Add 2 nights in Cairo
DAY 1 - CAIRO ABU SIMBEL / ASWAN & KOM OMBO Wednesday & Fridays
(LD)
Please advise the name of your hotel in Cairo. Transfer is included
( private car/driver) from your hotel to Cairo Airport.
Air fare is included, ticket issued in Cairo . Fly
to Abu Simbel :
In
Abu Simbel : Tour the mighty Temples of Ramses the Great & his Queen:
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, before we
head back to Aswan by air and your Nile Cruise.
We have several vessels available , embarkation on Wednesdays &
Fridays Transfer is included , complimentary fruit basket awaits you
on board.
Visit the Aswan High Dam, the red granite quarries of the ancient pharaohs,
and the
Island temple of Philae , 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!
After a shipboard lunch, we set sail for Kom Ombo, where we explore
the twin Temples of Haroeris and Sobek. We continue our cruise to Edfu,
where we dock for the night.
Luxury on
the Nile - The All Suites : Amarco
Supplement applies
DAY
2 - EDFU & LUXOR Thursday (cBLD)
We board horse-drawn carriages (or motor vans) for the ride to Edfu's
Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved Ancient Egyptian temples
on the Nile. After lunch , we continue our cruise down the Nile to Luxor.
Afternoon tea is served on the sun -deck. Dinner & entertainment
on board.
DAY
3 - LUXOR & THEBES Friday (cBLD)
Today we tour the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple
of El Deir El Bahari , and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch,
the afternoon is free for shopping. Afternoon tea is served on deck.
Dinner & folk dance show on board.
DAY
4 - LUXOR & KARNAK / Saturday (cB)
We tour the Great Temple of Amon at Karnak , the "mother"
of all temples, and the smaller yet charming Temple of Luxor,
checking out of our cruise vessel before lunch, and on to your hotel
in Luxor : Le Meridien Luxor Nile View Room. For Old Winter Palace please
add $ $95 per person in double
Afternoon tour of the Ancient Workers Village at Deir El Medineh,
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.
DAY 5 - LUXOR & KARNAK / Sunday (cB)
Transfer to the train station. If you prefer to add an extra night
in Luxor , please click here.
Sleeper train ticket between the cruise and Cairo is included, issued
& delivered in Cairo .
Overnight on board the sleeper train, private compartment, upper &
lower berth dinner & breakfast included on board.
DAY 6 -Cairo Monday (cB)
In
Cairo our local rep will meet you & assist with your transfer back
to your hotel, or connecting flight to Sharm El Sheikh or Europe / USA.
Bon Voyage . If you wish
to add an extra day in Cairo , please click here.
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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. Read More
Rate
for Four Stars First Class
Rates per person in USD
| Triple |
US$
950.00 |
| Double |
US$
1060.00 |
| Single |
US$
1390.00 |
Christmas,
New Year's & Easter Weeks : Please add %15 to the above listed rates
Sample
4 stars cruises : Presidential Nile Cruise , Ruby , Nile Dream
Rates
for the Five Star Deluxe
Rates per person in USD
Sample
deluxe cruises
M/S
Monaco , M/S Monte
Carlo
, M/S Mojito
Queen of Hansa ,MS Solitaire.
MS Renaissance . MS Beau Soleil
MS Adonis ,
M/S Florence. MS Renaissance. MS Solitaire
| Triple |
US$
1075.00 |
| Double |
US$
1120.00 |
| Single |
US$
1790.00 |
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Rates
are per person in US $
-
Itinerary
is subject to change without notice.
-
Christmas,
New Year's & Easter Weeks : Please add %15 to the above listed
rates.
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Rates
are per person in US Itinerary is subject to change without notice.
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For
a PRIVATE: CAR/DRIVER & GUIDE for all the shore excursions
for the duration of the cruise ,
please add :$ 150 per person . Private Japanese speaking guide is
available for an additional $150 per person
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Children
Discount:
- Four year of age ( or younger) ,
sharing with parents : Free of charges.
-
Four years & one day up to 11 years of age : % 40 discount.
Sharing with a minimum of 2 adults
- 12 years of age or older : Regular rate applies
Rate
Includes :
- Bottled
water (large bottle per person daily while on board the cruise)
- Welcome
fruit basket
- All
meals & afternoon tea (daily)
- All
shore excursions. Including all entrance fees.
- All
entrance fees and the service of an English speaking guide .
- Meals
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch,
D = Dinner. As well as afternoon tea daily.
- One
way flying " Y" economy class tax included , between Cairo
, the cruise & Abu Simbel. Tax included
- One
way sleeper train ( modest 3 stars ) , as per itinerary , tax included.
- Abu
Simbel group tour by air, unless you choose a private guide ( supplement
applies).
- One
night hotel accommodation in Luxor at Le Meridien Luxor, Sheraton
, Sonesta or similar
- Complimentary
Galabya delivered to you on board the Nile cruise
Not
Included :
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choices
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
Children
Discount:
- Four year of age ( or younger) , sharing
with parents : Free of charges.
-
Four years & one day up to 11 years of age : % 50 discount. Sharing
with a minimum of 2 adults
- 12 years of age or older : Regular rate applies
Not
Included :
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