Figures from Mark Twain to tycoons to heads of state have journeyed to Egypt for the adventure. Treasures and sights unfold at a stately pace: ancient columned temples, tombs containing inestimable riches, green fields irrigated by life-giving waters, looming desert ridges. Of course, there are excursions before and after to the mysterious Sphinx and to the venerable and modern wonders of Aswan. Add Jerusalem . Compare with the 24-Days El Amarna Version

On Board the All Suites Moon Goddess - All with private Balconies

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Enjoy the ultimate version of this Egyptian adventure. Enjoy the most luxurious steamer accommodation available: The Four Seasons Hotel and Mena House ( Palace Wing , overlooking the Pyramids , on this upscale package. Leave any day ( Subject to availability of air space & Nile cruise)

DAY 1 - CAIRO
Our Cairo staff greets you and escorts you through the excitement and hubbub of the terminal, and onward to your hotel. Traditional sweets platter , and fruit basket await you in your room , with our compliments. You'll have time to relax and unwind. Visa fee is included & issued upon arrival. Available only to American, Canadians, NZ, Australian, Japanese , EU citizens, your passport must be valid for at least 6 month beyond the date of arrival.

Private air condition car for your transfer. 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 (BL)
Private air condition car for your tour today . Private chauffeur. Private Egyptologist .

Your exploration of ancient Egypt begins today! We'll start after breakfast with the Egyptian Museum. Here you'll see the treasures of the ancient pharaohs: mummies, statuary, and precious stones and metals. Travelers have long come to Cairo just to gaze on these sights alone. But there's more. After lunch Egyptian-style, we'll motor to the mysterious Sphinx and the Pyramids on the edge of Cairo. Taking a camel ride is entirely your own choice!

DAY 3 - ABU SIMBEL / ASWAN (B. Lunch Box. D)
Very early breakfast is included at your hotel in Cairo. Please alert our local rep. in Cairo if you prefer vegetarian meals for you Lunch Box today. ( must be ordered the night before)

Always : Private air condition car for your transfer. Private chauffeur .

Our Cairo personnel will escort you to the airport to board your flight to Aswan and connect by air to Abu Simbel , where you PRIVATE car/driver & guide will be waiting for you at ABU SIMBEL airport , tour the mighty temples of Ramses the Great & Queen Neferatri then fly back to Aswan and the legendary colonial style : Old Cataract ( Subject to availability).

Ramses the Great's huge desert temple at Abu Simbel marked the southern border of the pharaoh's dominions. Rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser by an international effort, it is a marvel of sacred engineering. Twice a year‹and only then‹the sun penetrates to the Holy of Holies, illuminating the stone figures of Ramses and Nefertari. Afternoon High Tea included on the famous terrace over looking the Nile, where Agatha Christi wrote " Death On the Nile " Remainder of the day at leisure. Dinner is included as well at the Old Cataract.

DAY 4 - ASWAN- Board your Nile Cruise (BLD)
American or buffet breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure . Board the cruise from Aswan or Luxor

By noon we'll escort you to your Luxury floating hotel. You'll settle in to your cabin on your Nile cruiser, where a fruit basket awaits you, then enjoy lunch on board. We'll have the opportunity to experience Egypt at its most authentic, as we sail the Nile in a graceful Felucca, the age-old sailing vessel of the river. If you wish, try your hand at camel riding! We'll take a traditional caravan to enjoy tea with Nubian villagers. Back in Aswan, enjoy a welcome dinner on board your cruise.

Enjoy your cruise shore excursion with a Private air -condition car , private chauffeur , and private Egyptologist.

DAY 5 - ASWAN / KOM OMBO (BLD)
Board a launch to visit the Temples of Philae, rescued from rising waters when the High Dam was built. Then, back aboard our cruiser, we'll sail down river at a stately pace to Kom Ombo, the twin temple dedicated to the crocodile river god, Sobek. While you are on board the cruise, afternoon tea will be served daily on deck.

Enjoy your cruise shore excursion with a Private air -condition car , private chauffeur , and private Egyptologist.

DAY 6 - EDFU, ESNA (BLD)
Horse-drawn carriages meet us at riverside to take us through Edfu to the Temple of Horus, best-preserved in all of Egypt. Later, we'll cruise to Esna, and by evening, we'll be in fabled Luxor.
Egyptian sweets platter will be delivered to your cabin today with our compliments.

Enjoy your cruise shore excursion with a Private air -condition car , private chauffeur , and private Egyptologist.

DAY 7 - LUXOR (BLD)
We'll cross the Nile to view an array of ancient splendors: the tomb chambers of the Valley of the Kings; the imposing tomb-temple of Queen Hatshepsut in the Valley of the Queens ; and the Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon we tour the charming Luxor Museum. Evening Sound & Light show at Karnak

Enjoy your cruise shore excursion with a Private air -condition car , private chauffeur , and private Egyptologist.

DAY 8 - Fly Back to CAIRO (B)
After breakfast we'll visit the imposing Great Temple of Amon at Karnak and the Temple of Luxor before heading to the airport to catch our flight to Cairo. Private air condition car for your transfer. Private chauffeur. We'll settle you into your hotel.

Enjoy your cruise shore excursion with a Private air -condition car , private chauffeur , and private Egyptologist.

DAY 9 - CAIRO (aB)
One more day in Cairo, at leisure. You'll have one more opportunity to experience the excitement of this great city and, of course, do some last-minute shopping. Evening Sound & Light show by the Pyramids.

DAY 10 - DEPARTURE (aB)
Private air condition car for your transfer. Private chauffeur .Our Cairo-based staff escorts you to the airport, where you'll begin your journey home. Bon Voyage!

This tour starts daily in Cairo , throughout the year. Subject to the availability of air space & the Nile Cruise.

Please note that the Nile vessels and cruise itineraries are subject to change.
Click here for more info on the luxurious M/S TiYi , the all suites with private balconies M/S Senator , the Movenpick Radamis II , M/S Philae ( private balconies) the all suites M/S Amarco , or M/S Moon Goddess

RATES per person, in deluxe accommodations, in US$:

Concierge / Club Level / Superior rooms at hotels
And accommodation in a Suite on board the Cruise ( subject to availability)


RATES per person, in deluxe accommodations, in US$:

Per Person in : Triple occupancy : US$ 4490.00

Per Person in : Double US$ 4410.00

Per Person in : Single US$ 5645.00

Rate includes:

• Private Felucca on the Nile Private Cruise 2-6 guests : M/S Royal Cleopatra
• Dining room reservations are not required. Our cruise vessels have a single seating, simplifying life on board.
• Days are warm, and sometimes hot, in Luxor and Aswan, while evenings and mornings can be cooler.
• Comfortable walking shoes and clothing of natural fabrics are suitable for shore excursions.
• On board, dress is relaxed for breakfast and lunch, smart casual for dinner. Take a sun hat and, of course, a swimsuit.
• All ships are fully air-conditioned. Typical amenities (which vary from vessel to vessel; inquire for details) include large view windows; in-cabin minibar, hair dryers and safes; and pools, boutiques, and dance lounges.