In
Search of Egypt's Ancient Lands
The Red
Sea and Alexandria Version
A
grand 17 Day Tour s in Egypt with an 8 day Nile Cruise and a stay
in a Red Sea Resort
in El Gouna or Hurgada

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. 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. If you're
on your honeymoon,
DAY
1 - CAIRO : Arrive weekly on a Fridays or a Saturday ( subject to cruise
availability which sails on Day 3 on Saturdays & Mondays) :
Upon
arrival, our local rep. will escort you to your comfortable hotel.
All transfers in Egypt are on a private basis. Private
air conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur
.
Visa
may be secured upon arrival , please pay the $ 15 fee in cash at Cairo
Airport , please pay in USD or Euro , this is available for a limited
number of nationalities such as American , Australian, NZ , Canadian,
EU , Singaporean, and Japanese Citizens , if in doubt about your eligibility
, please contact the Egyptian Consulate nearest you .
After exiting the terminal, our local representative will escort you
to the hotel
: Hilton, the Grand Hyatt, Cairo Marriott or similar.
DAY
2 - CAIRO - GIZA - Sunday (cBLD)
Today we see Cairo's major sights: the Egyptian Museum, including
the Mummies Room. Lunch at Abu El Sid or local restaurant. In
the afternoon we see Giza's major sights: Giza Pyramids, and
the mighty Sphinx.
DAY
3 - LUXOR - Monday (LD)
Morning flight to Luxor , we'll escort you 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 on board are at your disposal.
complimentary welcome fruit basket awaits you in your cabin.
Queen Nefertari's tomb is closed for urgent repairs, so we 'll
be touring instead : 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. Evening
Sound & Light show at Karnak Temple.
DAY
4 - VALLEY OF THE KINGS Tuesday (BLD)
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 a shipboard lunch. Sail for Edfu where we dock
for the night.
DAY
5 - EDFU & ASWAN Wednesday (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
6 -ASWAN - CAMEL CARAVAN Thursday (BLD)
Get ready
for the tour of Aswan Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, The Nubian Museum,
and Philae Temple an
Island 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!
,before
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"
DAY 7 - KOM OMBO Friday (BLD)
Morning at leisure or join us for an optional tour to Abu Simbel by
plane.
In
the afternoon we sail for Kom Ombo. Where we dock for the night.
DAY
8- KOM OMBO Saturday (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
9- LUXOR Sunday (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
10- LUXOR/
Hurgada or El Gouna Red Sea - (B, D)
Check- out, breakfast on board . Private air conditioned car/van Enjoy
the beach or take one of the local optional tours. Breakfast and
dinner are included daily .
For families with children , this is a children friendly hotels/resorts/destinations
!
Day
10 - Hurgada or El Gouna Red Sea - (cB.
D)
Enjoy the beach or take one of the local optional tours. Breakfast
and dinner are included daily
Extend your stay in Hurgada as you wish ( please ask us)
Day 11- Hurgada or El Gouna Red Sea - (cB.
D)
Enjoy the beach or take one of the local optional tours. Breakfast
and dinner are included daily .
Extend your stay in Hurgada as you wish ( please ask us)
Day
12 - Hurgada or El Gouna Red Sea - (B.D)
Enjoy the beach or take one of the local optional tours. Breakfast
and dinner are included daily
Extend your stay in Hurgada as you wish ( please ask us)
Day 13 - Cairo / Alexandria (cB)
Fly back to Cairo , connect by air or drive ( air conditioned vehicle
) for the transfer to Alexandria and your hotel: Helnan Palestine in
Montazah.
DAY
14 - Alexandria (BL)
Full day tour of the Catacombs, the Roman Amphitheater, Qayet Bey Fortress
built on the same site of the ancient wonder of the world : the famous
Alexandria Light House. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.
DAY
15 - Alexandria - Wadi El Natroun Monasteries (BL)
Today
we 'll visit the new museum in Alexandria , the building was originally
built in 1926 for the US consulate in Alexandria and is a masterpiece
in 1920's architecture and editerranean style buildings.
A
brief stop at " El Selsela" the site of the Underwater reserve
where Cleopatra Place was discovered, as well as Caesar Kiosk. Lunch
at a local restaurant , then its off to the new site for the Alexandria
Library before heading back to Cairo . We stop at Wadi El Natroun monastery
, where early Coptic Christians retreated here to escape the Roman persecution
in the 4th century AD. The Egyptian Pope of Alexandria is always chosen
from the Monks of wadi El Natroun. Reach Cairo early evening and your
hotel .

Octavious
visiting Alexander the Great's Tomb in Alexandria just after he defeated
Cleopatra & Marc Anthony. He left his coat as a token of respect
to Alexander the Great. The search continues for Alexander the Great's
Tomb.
DAY
16 - Cairo - Home Hosted Family dinner (B)
With your travel guide book in hand, explore Cairo as you wish or go
on a shopping spree, the choice is all yours.
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 l! 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.
DAY
17 - Departure -(B)
Our local rep. escorts you to the airport for your flight home.
Bon Voyage
Deluxe
Hotels & Cruise : RATES per person in USD $ :
The
Deluxe Nile Cruise : M/S Mojito , M/S Beau
Soleil M/S Monaco or
M/S Monte Carlo
or similar
| Triple |
US$
3870
|
| Double |
US$
3990
|
| Single |
US$
5450
|
Dec
20 - Jan 5 & Easter Week : Please add 20 % holiday supplement.
Ultra
Deluxe Category Based on :
The Four Seasons ( Standard Room) , the Grand Hyatt ( Grand Suite).
Cairo Marriott ( standard room)
Sonesta Nile Cruises ( All suites Category or similar)
Flying within Egypt in business class
RATES per person, in deluxe accommodations, in US$:
|
Hotel Accommodation
|
Hotel Room
|
| Cruise
Accommodation |
Sonesta M/S Star Goddess ( Mozart Suite)
Sonesta M/S Moon Goddess
or similar
|
|
Sharing in Triple occupancy |
US$
5770 |
|
Double occupancy |
US$
5860 |
| Single
occupancy |
US$ 7665 |
Sample
of the The Ultra Deluxe Nile Cruise :
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES :
- Egyptian
domestic airfares as described in the itinerary
in " Y " class . Please add $150 to upgrade to business
class.
- All
airport transfers and taxes 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 an bottled water with each / every meal while you are on
board the Nile Cruise.
- Guided
sightseeing by air-conditioned motorcoach, including all admissions
fees.
Not
included :
- Insurance
- International
air fare from / to your home country
-
Visa
may be secured upon arrival , please pay the $ 15 fee in cash at
Cairo Airport , please pay in USD or Euro , this is available for
a limited number of nationalities such as American , Australian,
NZ , Canadian, EU , Singaporean, and Japanese Citizens , if in doubt
about your eligibility , please contact the Egyptian Consulate nearest
you .
After exiting the terminal, our local representative will escort
you to the hotel
.
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