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Presidential
Suite Edition
Best
of the Nile
Five
Day Version : Including a 4- days Nile Cruise
And one night in Aswan or Luxor
Presidential
Suite on board the Nile Cruise . All domestic flights in Egypt in business
class We have even included all the tips . All Transfers are included
and are on private basis
Add
this 5-day package cruise to your Cairo stay to really feel the
magic of Egypt! Weekly Year Round .
Cruise embarkation from Aswan or Luxor on . Choose your day in Upper
Egypt to be before or after the cruise . In Aswan stay at the legendary
Colonial style hotel : The Old Cataract (Nile View)
In Luxor : The Old Winter Palace ( Nile View ) - Always subject to availability.
Add Petra
DAY 1 - ASWAN & KOM OMBO Wednesday & Fridays (LD)
We have several vessels available , embarkation on Wednesdays &
Fridays Complimentary transfer from the airport or the train station,
when you provide us with this information at the time you make your
booking.
Check in on our luxury cruiser in the morning, then visit the Aswan
High Dam, the red granite quarries of the ancient pharaohs, Nubian
Museum, and 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.
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,
afternoon tour of the small yet charming Luxor Museum . Afternoon tea
is served on deck. Dinner & folk dance show on board.
DAY
4 - LUXOR & KARNAK - Old Winter Palace Hotel - Saturday (cB)
After breakfast : Check-out.
We tour the Great Temple of Amon at Karnak , the "mother"
of all temples, and the smaller yet charming Temple of Luxor,
and on to your legendary hotel : The Old Winter Palace , Nile view room.
Subject to availability at the time we receive your booking .
In
the afternoon , we cross back to the West Bank to tour : Madinet Habu
Temple and 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 - Cairo - Sunday (cB)
After breakfast : Check-out. Private transfer back to the airport for
your flight back to Cairo .
At Cairo Airport , our local rep. will assist with your transfer to
your connecting International flight . Bon Voyage.
( More cruise images)
Luxury
on the Nile : M/S Amarco
Rates
for The Presidential on:
M/S Amarco , the Sonesta's Sun
Goddess , M/S Alexander the Great , M/S Sonesta Moon Goddess
RATES per
person in USD
Including
the of a Private guide / Egyptologist on board ( available on all cruises)
| Presidential
Suite |
Private
Touring |
| Triple |
US$
2820 |
| Double |
US$
2930 |
| Single |
US$
4820 |
Inclusions
when you book the Presidential Suite, you'll enjoy :
-
Nile
cruise as per itinerary with all shore excursions, are on a private
basis, private air conditioned car / driver. In Edfu it's a horse
drawn carriage or car . In Kom Ombo , you dock next to the temple
& walk.
- All
entrance fees.
- Domestic
air fare in Egypt with a free upgrade to business class , subject
to plane configuration and availability.
- One
night hotel accommodation in either Aswan at the Old Cataract or Movenpick
Elephantine ( Nile view room) ,or in Luxor ( based on your choice
) : Old Winter Palace ( Nile view room) , or Al-Moudira
-
All
tips for all those that help make your stay on board an enjoyable
one.
- Private
transfers in Egypt and Jordan as per itinerary
-
The
service of an English Speaking guide ( Private guide of course)
.
- Welcome
fruit basket upon check-in.
-
Large bottle of water per person per day delivered to your cabin.
- All
outside suites, including all tax & service charges.
- All
meals: B = Breakfast, L
= Lunch, D = Dinner. Afternoon tea daily onboard.
- Service
of a personal Butler service. ( On board the Amarco only)
- Service
of a Private guide/Egyptologist on board.
- Tea
or coffee plus bottled water with every meal
- Complimentary
Egyptian Galabya for the costume party on board
- Gratuities
: all tips to drivers, guides, porters etc.
General
Information :
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.
Rates
are per person in US Itinerary is subject to change without
notice.
Boarding
the cruise is from either Luxor or Aswan, depending on the availability
at the time of booking.
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
PRIVATE:
CAR/DRIVER and GUIDE for all the Nile Cruise shore excursions
for the duration of the cruise and Abu Simbel Tour. Private car/driver
for all the transfers
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.
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.
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
DRESS
CODE :
All
of our Nile cruise vessels are fully air conditioned. Onboard dress
is casual except at dinner, when smart casual is the rule. Lightweight
cotton and other natural fiber clothing is best, with swimsuits and
sun hats for the sundeck and pool. Bring a light sweater or light jacket
for cool mornings and evenings, but most days are warm to hot, with
very little rain. Comfortable walking shoes are essential for shore
excursions.
-
Airport
taxes
- Trip
interruption and cancellation insurance
- Personal
expenses, including excess baggage or shipping charges, beverages,
and personal charges in hotels for laundry, telephone, or other
services
- Optional
Excursion.
- Air
fare from/to your home country
- Hotel
in Cairo
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
CRUISE
THE NILE IN LUXURY...
Mark
Twain did it. Rockefeller did it. More recently, First Ladies
Barbara Bush and Laura Bush, and pop music legend Lionel Richie
did it:
cruise Egypt's timeless Nile in luxury.
Only
a few Nile cruisers qualify as the most luxurious vessels on
the Nile. In order to meet the requirements of Nubian Nile Cruises,
they must be the newest and best, with up-to-the-minute facilities
and all possible luxury services such as deluxe staterooms with
private bath
(shower and/or bathtub), 20-inch satellite TV, large picture
window, minibar, individual climate control, electronic entry
system and security deposit boxes, hair dryer and direct-dial
telephone.
The
service onboard, under the watchful control of companies renowned
worldwide for excellence, must be flawless and exceed guests’
expectations, and also reflect the warm traditional hospitality
of the Egyptian people.
Few
vessels qualify. Here they are:
Radamis
II
The four-deck, 72.3 - meter (237- foot ) - long Radamis II
operated by the Swiss Mövenpick hospitality experts has
80 luxurious staterooms (including six suites), swimming pool,
gourmet restaurant, three bars, nightly music and dancing
in the lounge/discotheque, onboard boutique,
hairdresser
Amarco
The brand-new, ultra-luxurious Amarco, launched in late 2003,
has 51 staterooms, all with large picture windows and Internet
access. Four junior suites (well equipped for handicapped passengers),
two Presidential suites and two Royal suites accommodate special
guests.
The
Amarco is the only vessel on the Nile with a true mini-gym (not
just an exercise room), and a mini-spa with two saunas, two
massage rooms and steam rooms. Two elevators take guests (especially
those who find stairs difficult) between decks.
Clients
of Travel In Style.com receive special consideration on these
luxury cruises. If you reserve your Presidential or Royal Suite
through Travel In Style.com , we will provide you with a private
valet to take care of your personal and touring needs, and a
private guide and Egyptologist to answer any questions you may
have about the wonders around you. Two
guests in each suite will be entitled to a 30-minute massage.
Just for fun, we'll even engage a local fortune-teller, knowledgeable
in the mystic secrets of ancient Egypt, to read the future in
your palm or your coffee grounds! These special services are
not available to other
passengers, even those who reserve Presidential Suites by other
means.
You must reserve through Travel In Style.com to enjoy them.
Though
the Nile is timeless, life is short. You may only cruise the
Nile once. Make it the voyage of a lifetime aboard one of
the ultra-luxury vessels available in North America
through Travel in Style, Inc. (www.travelinstyle.com).
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