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For charter and a PRIVATE Nile Cruise booking :
A NON REFUNDABLE deposit of $ 250 PER PERSON
for Royal Cleopatra is required within 7 days from the date we confirm. Any booking made 45 days or less requires FULL PAYMENT.
If you cancel a chartered private boat less than 44 days or less , a 100 % cancellation fees apply, there is no refund,

Cruise the Nile aboard the
Royal Cleopatra Felucca
Dahabiya Sailing Boat



The 5 days/ 4 nights Sailing -
Weekly Boarding from Aswan ( or Luxor )
We are famed for being ahead of all the others when it comes to
special Egyptian adventures

 

Honeymoon on the Nile

The Royal Cleopatra Nile felucca cabins are air-conditioned

Click here for images of your Felucca

 

 

Try this Unique Felucca cruise on the Nile .
A Nile Felucca cruises refitted to accommodate couples , honeymooners, anniversary, families or small groups (especially those who want to the thrill of navigating the Nile in their own craft ,with a professional local captain on board of course available at all times.

Neues Angebot: Cleopatra Kreuzfahrt auf dem Nil - Luxus auf dem Nil - Cleopatra Stilvoll den Nil befahren

 

 

 

Royal l Cleopatra

comfort cabins on Royal Cleopatra

 

 

 


An Egyptian-built Yacht, lateen-rigged, 62 feet long by 24-1/2 feet wide, capable of sleeping from two to six people. Your felucca Nile Cruiser has a main salon/ reception area, bar , sun deck and two large state rooms


The state rooms each with private bathroom (sink, shower and toilet) and a large panoramic window giving unobstructed views of the Nile, may be configured with two or three single beds, one queen size bed, or one queen size bed & one single.


At night, under the ever-clear Egyptian sky, the sun-deck is great places for stargazing, and even alfresco sleeping. You may wish to enjoy your breakfast on deck or in the privacy of your cabin.

Your crew accommodated in separate quarters, includes a captain and a professional guide available to answer your questions on Egypt, its history, people , an civilization at any time during your cruise.


If you would like more privacy, indeed, an unforgettable vacation, then you might want to consider cruising the Nile in your own vessel.

Please call us for availability. Our goal is to provide you with one - of - a -kind experiences that will enrich your life and make your vacation unforgettable. This is certainly one of them.

Here's a typical cruise itinerary, departing weekly from either Luxor or Aswan:

 

 

 

Day 1 Aswan - Sunday- Weekly - Year Round (D)


Arrive Aswan in the morning. ( please verify your arrival flight details .
Board your Nile felucca, get settled ,c
heck-in , and board your Felucca the Royal Cleopatra ( rated: modest 3 stars) . Your crew will be available to welcome you : the captain, sailor, chef, housekeeper and of course your Resident Egyptologist.

Welcome drink served upon arrival "Karkadeh - Local herb tea". Lunch will be served . Welcome fruit basket awaits you in your cabin , then enjoy a tour of the Island Temple of Philae dedicated to the Ancient Egyptian 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!

Followed by lunch , We sail for El Balouly Island , watch sunset as we sip tea on deck. Dinner follows, then to bed, with the ripples of the Nile gently rocking you to sleep. Welcome fruit basket on board.

 

 

 

Day 2 KOM OMBO Monday (BLD)
Set sail in , headed for Kom Ombo. We visit its twin temple dedicated to the crocodile god of the Nile, then relax on board as we sail to Maneha for lunch. The evening finds us at fares island and dinner. Camp style meals when we are sailing along and among the smaller islands & villages.
The Staff of Life: The Camel , time permitting we may be able to visit Draw's Camel market.

 

 

 

 

Day 3 Cruising the Nile Tuesday (BLD)
Breakfast on board. Enjoy another grand day of sailing on the Nile watching villages & scenery that changed little since Biblical times.
Lunch at Selwa. Get ready for a galabya costume party, (a galabya will be delivered to your cabin with our compliments), a native barbecue dinner will be served on a small islands in the river .

 

 

Day 4-  EDFU - ESNA/ LUXOR Wednesday (BLD)
We dock in Edfu, climb aboard horse-drawn carriages, and clip-clop through the town to the Temple of Horus, Egypt's best preserved , we sail for Esna , walk through the local village and tour the "Khnum" Temple , after our tour and returning to the Royal Cleopatra , we bid farewell to the crew, check out, then we switch transportation modes to get a closer look at life along the riverbank, making our way to Luxor by car, check -in at one of the deluxe hotels ( Movenpick, Steinberger Nile Palace, Sonesta, Sheraton or similar).

 

 

 

Day 5 - LUXOR - Thursday (B)
We tour the magnificent tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens, including the great temple of Queen Hatshepsut, stopping also at the Colossi of Memnon before breaking for lunch . In the afternoon we stand in awe before the gigantic Great Temple of Amon at Karnak, and the mighty Temple of Luxor. With these vivid impressions in mind, we drive to the airport for the flight to our onward destination. (Please consult us regarding flights.)

 

 

 

 

Rates per person in USD $

Individual bookings
up to 6 guests
Triple
$ 1695.00
Double
$ 1795.00
Single
$ 3370.00

 


The Cleopatra accommodates up to six guests comfortably. We will be pleased to include a seventh family member on a complimentary basis in the limited available space.

 

Included:

  • Meals as indicated, preset menu: BLD: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner.
  • Shore excursions are included as indicated.
  • Resident guide/Egyptologist onboard.
  • One bottle of water per person per day.
  • Tea or coffee with each meal
  • Welcome fruit basket.
  • Fuel, docking fees.
  • The service of an English Speaking guide. Resident on board your yacht.
  • Transfers as indicated.
  • The service of a small tug boat with it's 2 crew member , that will always be on a standby sailing with us, in case of lack of wind to power our sail.
  • One night hotel accommodation in Luxor at the Hilton, Meridien or , Steinberger Nile Palace, Sonesta , Sheraton, or similar , tax & continental breakfast included.
  • One night hotel accommodation in Aswan at Movenpick Elephantine Island Hotel or similar , with tax and Continental breakfast.

 

 

 

Not included:

  • Tips.
  • Travel Insurance
  • Any item of personal nature, i.e. laundry, phone calls. etc.
  • Any item that's not specifically listed in the "inclusions"
  • Any air fare

 

 

<< ..... We stopped at some less visited monuments/locations where we were the only tourists. It really gave a wonderful look at what life is like in Egypt along the Nile. We truly enjoyed the experience.

Thanks for all of your help in making the arrangements. >>

 

If you don't care to charter the boat yourselves, consider renting a stateroom on one of our weekly cruises .You'll share the Royal Cleopatra with only a few other adventurers. Itineraries are subject to change without notice.

Regrettably, discounts are not available for children on this cruise/tour.

 

Please note that sailing boats are subject to delay , if there is no wind, itinerary is subject to change , we keep the right to use car between sites while the boat caches sup with us , in case the winds slows us down. If for whatever reason there is extreme delay , due to weather or traffic on the Nile through the different locks and/or other factors, our obligation is limited to accommodating you on a 5 star deluxe Nile Cruise instead of the Royal Cleopatra sailing boat.

 

No airfares included. Please click here to add domestic air fare

 

 

 

 

Honeymoon cruise, Nile Cruise, Royal Cleopatra Cruise

 

Available on board :

* For men's electrical shaver : 220 Volt / 110 Volt converter. ( no electricity/ no hot water at night)
* Hairdryer. Shampoo, conditioner, soap.


 

For private sailing for Honeymooners

We can ensure that you and your new spouse would have the utmost privacy and
you can request when and what you would like to tour along your journey.
In addition, we have a wonderful chef to make your intimate dining one to
remember, whether you want private dining in your cabin or one on deck. This will be entirely up to you!
Flowers and other details can also be arranged for additional prices. These are just some ideas we have for you.

 

 

Guide on board :

For your enhanced privacy and security, your sailing crew will spend the night on a small tug, which will always be at your disposal to assure your progress even on windless days. Your Egyptologist-guide will have his own quarters aboard the Royal Cleopatra, or, if you prefer, he can stay ashore and be called upon only during the day. He will accompany you during your visits and assist with your touring and free-time activities, always keeping to your sailing schedule. For the serious Egyptologists and devoted amateurs among our guests, we can even customize a private charter and schedule to allow you to spend extended time at selected sites with your guide.

 

 

When you book with us :

1 - Please advise if there is any special dietary requirements that you would like us to mention to the chef on-board the boat?

2 - Will any member of your party / family be celebrating a Birthday, Anniversary, or Special Event?

3 - Do you wish that the Tour Guide stay on-board the boat with your party? He or She will have their own cabin and bathroom facility , when you have children in your party , then the guide is extremely helpful in entertaining children, but this is entirely up to you. Please note, that the guide - if staying on-board - will also share meals with you and your family on the sun deck. Clients like to know these details in advance, so to plan accordingly.

We can put a request for some meals to be shared, if you prefer this or all meals.

If you choose the guide to stay ashore, he or she will meet you at all the site seeing - except for Daraw Camel Market and Gabal El-Sasilah. These locations are very remote. Therefore, guide will not be able to reach these locations from land.

 

 

 

The Royal Cleopatra is a traditional wind-driven sailing craft
And is subject to the uncertainties of wind, weather and riverine traffic conditions on the Nile. We will do our best to follow published itineraries, but they must be considered tentative in all cases. We reserve the right to modify or cancel any sailing itinerary as conditions warrant. In case of insufficient wind, weather danger or difficult riverine traffic conditions on the Nile or through the Nile locks, or other cause of cancellation, we reserve the right to accommodate Royal Cleopatra passengers aboard a deluxe Nile cruise vessel, and / or to transport passengers between some sites by motor vehicle along the Nile, to be able to keep up with the itinerary , at our option.

What others are saying about sailing on board the Royal Cleopatra ??
Read more on the History of Feluccas

 

 

The Staff of Life: The Camel

 

You may know the camel as a gangling, ill-tempered beast of burden, but for generations of desert-dwellers, this magnificent brute has been far more than a curiosity. Camels are shelter: their skin is fashioned into the tents of Bedouins. They ward off the night chill, in blankets and clothing woven from their wool. Their milk nourishes the young, and their flesh, roasted over open fires at desert encampments, feeds the sojourner. They are sport and recreation. And yes, camels are company in the vastness, with personalities and quirks, requiring at once a firm hand and an understanding soul.

We'll be privileged to take a close-up look at man and camel as we journey from the banks of the Nile to the village of Draw. Here, traders from all over Nubia have brought their camels to market over the centuries. We might even witness the arrival of a caravan that has journeyed all the way from the Sudan. We'll get tips on what to look for when in the market for a camel, try our hand at evaluating the merchandise, and encounter a cast of characters, human and otherwise. And we'll get caught up in the haggling, gestures, sounds, aromas, and excitement of the camel fair, as we come to understand just how unimaginable would be the Nubian way of life without these magnificent, lumbering quadrupeds. It's an insider's look at desert life afforded rarely to visitors. Don't miss it!

 

 

 

What other guests say about Royal Cleopatra ?

 

 

Wallace Party - On the Royal Cleopatra - Private cruising on the Nile :

Hi,

I've been meaning to email you since we arrived home - the trip was Great!!! All the crew was helpful and friendly - they had their work cut out for them helping us with the old ladies, but they were fabulous with them .

everyone had a fantastic time-the accommodations were lovely and the food delicious. Id certainly recommend it to others!!

Finally, Ahmed, our tour guide was the best - again, friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to be with for 5 days - as much as we loved our guide in Cairo, we were sad to leave Ahmed!!

Thanks for everything

Jen

 

 

 

Royal Cleopatra is a modified felucca type vessel, officially called a sandal , is modestly furnished and crewed by it's own private staff of 5 members: Captain, Sailor, Chef, Housekeeper, and Resident Tour Guide. There are exactly two cabins on-board the vessel, each with its own bathroom.

Normally, we have the resident tour guide stay on-board with our guests, in the rear guide's cabin. However, and upon your request , for added privacy while you are on board , we would ask the resident tour guide to meet you at all sight seeing excursions along the way.

In addition, the craft is powered by sails only. We have a private tug boat (Called Garrar - In Arabic!) that would accompany you along the way, in-case of wind loss.


Although a very ancient way of traveling the Nile (ie. Felucca Style) - Felucca, Sandal, and Dahabia Private Charter has become a growing trend for vacationing in Egypt. Especially for those repeat customers, that want a new experience (rather than a typical Nile Cruise).

 

 

Egypt

Hi,

Kim asked that I tell you about our experience on the Royal Cleopatra. It was one of the highlights of our trip and many one of the highlights of our numerous trips.

As we glided on the river, we were passed by maybe 100 cruise boats and all we could think was - weren't we smart to go on the Royal Cleopatra.

It was not too large or too small.
Not too large- the cruise boats go up and down the river very quickly - usually in tandem with other boats. So they reach Kom Ombo with 10 other boats each holding 100 people - do the math. We usually managed to get to the sites when others were not there and had a leisurely- very leisurely chance to study the area. Also being a small boat, we were able to dock at places that the cruise boats could not. In addition, the cruise boats tie up 3 or 4 in a line when docked. Your view outside your cabin is probably of another cabin.
Not too small - we also saw some really small sailing boats on the river - they were all groups of 10 or more. There was no space to move around on the boat. It was more like a camping adventure. I like camping but not in such crowded quarters.
Just right. The R.C. is big enough for two couples or more (There were three beds in our room and there are two rooms for guests) - we were the only passengers. I am enclosing my trip log for the days on the R. C. so I will only add that it was not luxurious but comfortable. We had plenty of time to sit and read. Lots of fun excursions and the 5 days ended way too quickly. If you go - don't expect an Onasis fancy boat. It is a real boat. We sailed whenever possible - which was most of the time. The electricity is run by a generator. The generator is a bit noisy so its only on when necessary. The staff was wonderful. The food was excellent (except we could have used fresh bread midway through - we suggested to Kim to have the crew pick up bread along the way). Plenty of hot water but the water only runs with the generator on. You can ask the crew to turn on the generator whenever you need it to flush the toilet or shower. No booze aboard or buyable on the way - so bring your own if you want it.

We let Kim arrange our entire trip in Egypt. She even made my Cairo Tel Aviv airline reservations. Everything ran extremely smoothly.

Any questions, please ask.

Nili .....

 

 

 

Ivan & Larisa - Cleopatra
virtualchick@icqmail.com

<<

We arrived at Luxor Airport one hour early and called our contact person in Cairo (Mr./Sherif). He was really great and arranged transportation for us. The driver and representative in Luxor (Gamal) was very friendly and helpful. He explained many things to us as we went to the hotel.
We were very pleased with the hotel as well. The organization of all the excursions in Luxor was excellent,we felt quite special being driven around with our own air-condition van. The van driver was also very nice and friendly.
We practically enjoyed the flexibility of the whole thing since it was a private tour and we had our own guide everything could start or finish when wanted so we had plenty of time to relaxes well as the opportunity to adopt the tour to our own interests.
The Tour guide (Ahmed) was superb, He was always ready to help, his stories were very interesting, He was willing to answer any questions we had. He gave us advise on all sorts of things from archeology to local customs,We would definitely recommend him to anyone visiting Egypt,with his masters degree in Egyptology and his friendly attitude he is certainly the best friend one can hope for in Egypt.
"Royal Cleopatra" Felucca was defiantly one of the best experiences in our life. It is something not to be missed in exploring the wonders of Egypt, The accommodation and facilities are very comfortable and clean.The staff is very polite , friendly and helpful, They made us feel truly at home.Due to their efforts our stay on board was enjoyable and relaxing.
The cook was exceptional master,we actually found ourselves counting hours between meals. The food aboard was much better than the food we ate in Hilton Luxor, Egyptian cuisine is exquisite :):)!!
All in all,this trip was a trip to remember and hopefully repeat in the future.>>

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