In
Search of Egypt's Ancient Lands
A
Grand 11 Days in Egypt with an 8 day Nile Cruise
Boarding Aswan - Start Weekly Year round in Cairo
See the Pyramids,the Sphinx, the timeless temples along the Nile in
Luxury fit for a Pharaoh. Meet the locals: Enjoy a home hosted meal.
Tour Starts Weekly in Cairo , year round.
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 11-day "soft adventure" cruise visits Cairo,
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.
DAY
1 - CAIRO : Arrive weekly ( year round) on a Wednesday or Thursday :
Upon
arrival, we escort you to your comfortable hotel. Meridien, Hilton or
Sheraton. Complimentary visa is issued upon arrival for the following
nationalities; American, EU , Canadian & Japanese, your passport
must be valid for at least 6 month beyond date of arrival.
All
transfers in Egypt are on a private basis.
Private air conditioned vehicle, private
chauffeur
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 - CAIRO & GIZA - Home Hosted Dinner - Thursday (cBLD)
Today we see Cairo's major sights: the Egyptian Museum, including
the Mummies Room. Lunch at a local restaurant. In
the afternoon we see Giza's major sights: Giza Pyramids, and
the mighty Sphinx.
All
tours in Cairo are on a private basis. Private
air conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur
Complimentary
Dinner is included at a local home:
Meet the locals,
you may wish to bring token gifts to exchange with the host family (
T shirt , small souvenirs of your home town): This
evening we'll venture where few ordinary visitors ever tread . . . right
into the homes of some of the people of Cairo ! You'll be invited to
a family dinner, and while you enjoy wholesome home-cooked specialties,
you'll learn about and appreciate the outlook, aspirations, and way
of life of your hosts. Be assured, as curious as you may be about your
new friends, they're sure to have questions about your own background.
Once the ice is broken, you'll enjoy a lively evening, and find that
you have more in common than you ever suspected. Of course, you may
enjoy a quiet evening with your travel companions, by letting us know
your preferences.
Add an extra day of touring in Cairo & Giza ? Please
click here
DAY
3 -Aswan ( or LUXOR) - Friday
(BLD)
Morning flight to Aswan , (
Or add Abu Simbel Excursion) we'll escort you to your Nile cruises
. Check- in is at noon, if/when the domestic flight confirmation dictates
an early morning arrival, your cabin may not be ready before noon ,
yet all the public facilities on board are at your disposal.
Complimentary welcome fruit basket awaits you in your cabin.
Get
ready for
the tour of Aswan Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, , 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!
We
head back for our lunch aboard. Enjoy an afternoon on board as we sail
north.
DAY
4 - EDFU - Saturday (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.
DAY
5 - Full day on board your cruise - Sunday (cBLD)
Enjoy a relaxing full day on board your ship as we set sail for Luxor
. Afternoon tea is always served on the sundeck.
DAY
6 - Luxor - Monday (cBLD)
Today we tour the Valley of the Kings, including King Tut's tomb,
Valley of the Queens, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi
of Memnon. After lunch on to the Gigantic Temple of Karnak &
the great temple of Luxor , then we see the most recent discoveries
housed in the relatively new & charming Luxor Museum. Return
to our Nile cruiser in time for afternoon tea. Evening Sound & Light
show at Karnak Temple.
DAY
7 - Full Day Cruising - Tuesday (cBLD)
Enjoy scenery that changed little since Biblical time as we cruise and
pass through Esna Locks , in our way to Kom Ombo where we dock for the
night.
DAY
8- KOM OMBO - Wednesday (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 Aswan.
DAY
9 -ASWAN & CAMEL CARAVAN - Thursday (BLD)
After breakfast , check-out. If you , please join
us on a complimentary short camel caravan ride to a near by Nubian Village
for tea with the locals. afternoon at leisure
, or take an optional tour to Abu Simbel by plane.
DAY
10 - Cairo - Friday (B)
After breakfast , check-out. If you , fly back
to Cairo and your hotel .
DAY
11 - Departure - Saturday (B)
Our staff escorts you to the airport for your flight home. Bon
Voyage
Deluxe
rate per person in USD $ :
| |
Category
I
|
Category II |
Category III |
| Triple |
US$
2270 |
US$
3610 |
US$
5800 |
| Double |
US$
2310 |
US$
3925 |
US$
5950 |
| Single |
US$
3820 |
US$
5100 |
US$
8250 |
Dec 20 - Jan 5 and Easter Week : Please add 15% holiday supplement.
( This supplement includes the New Year's Gala, no credit/refund if
you do not attend )
Category
I :
Deluxe Nile Cruise : M/S
Diamond , M/S Nile Vision , M/S Adonis ,M/S Mojito, M/S Monaco
or M/S Monte Carlo.
Deluxe
Hotels : Hilton, Sheraton,Sonesta , or similar
Category
: II
Sample Deluxe Hotels : Grand Hyatt . Cairo Marriott . J.W. Marriott
Cairo . Cairo Conrad , or Similar
Sample of the The Ultra Deluxe Nile Cruise :
On board the Oberoi Zahara Deluxe Nile Cruiser
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES :
-
Egyptian domestic airfares as described in the itinerary in "
Y " class . Complimentary upgrade to business class when available
, with the purchase of the deluxe category.
-
All
airport transfers are on a private basis in Egypt.
-
Hotel
accommodations in the category you select , including taxes.
-
Pre
set-menu (table d'hôte) meals as indicated in the itinerary
above.
-
Nile cruise based on your category selection, with all shore excursions
and meals .
-
Complimentary
welcome drink upon arrival on board the Nile Cruise.
-
Complimentary
welcome fruit basket on board the Nile Cruise.
-
Large
bottle of water ( per person ) delivered to you cabin daily while
you are on board the Nile Cruise.
-
Tea
or coffee and bottled water with each / every meal while you are
on board the Nile Cruise.
-
Guided
sightseeing by air-conditioned motorcoach, including all admissions
fees. All
tours in Cairo are on a private basis. Private
air conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur.
-
Visa
fee issued upon arrival for EU , American, Australian, NZ, Singaporean
& Japanese citizens, passport must be valid for at least 6 month
beyond the date of arrival.
Not
included :
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.
Other
Choices : Available as well in
10 , 12 , 13
days , or a 14 Days with Red Sea
resort , Abu
Simbel Edition - The
Ultra Deluxe Edition
Extend
your stay in El Gouna and Hurgada and maybe luxuriate at the legendary
Oberoi Sahl Hashish
Oberoi Hurgada -Sahl Hasheesh
Egypt
Dahabia and Felucca Tour
A 10 -Day Adventure . Tour Egypt The Way Ramses , Nefertiti and Cleopatra
did
Cairo , Luxor, Aswan, Edfu and Kom Ombo . Choose
from Sailing aboard a Sailing Boat / Felucca
Air Conditioned Dahabyia , or one of the Royal Family Dahabiyas
Nile felucca or a Royal Dahabia cruise , perfect for couples , honeymooners,
families, great for families with children , and great as well for small
group and parties.
With a professional local captain . And your resident English Speaking
guide on board of course available at all times
Compare
with Zarafa ( giraffe) Deluxe Felucca Photo Gallery
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.
Other choices:
The
Oberoi Zahra is the only luxury cruiser on the Nile with four therapy
rooms. Each therapy room features a private shower and steam room.
Uninterrupted views of the Nile, rejuvenating treatments and the finest
natural products create the perfect experience.
Recreation
•
Therapy Rooms
• Swimming pool
• Gymnasium
• Astronomy lectures
• Theatre
• Library and Cigar Lounge
• Internet / games room
Virtual
Tour
•
Laundry
• Boutique
• Medical service on call
• Egyptologist
• Own Small luxury coaches for sightseeing
• Private docking areas
Rates do not include spa treatments
Virtual
Tour
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