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Day
1- LUXOR- Monday - Weekly - Year Round (D)
Please verify the hotel
or address where our local rep will meet you in Cairo and assist with
your transfer to Cairo Airport to board your flight heading for Luxor.
Our local rep will meet you at Luxor Airport with a private air conditioned
vehicle, and escort you to
your hotel.
Today We tour the magnificent tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens, including the great temple of Queen Hatshepsut, on to 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.
This afternoon we stand in awe before the gigantic Great Temple of Amon at Karnak, and the mighty Temple of Luxor. In the evening , your guide will call on you for a private horse-drawn carriage ride throughout Luxor's souks and waterfront. Dinner is included at the hotel.
Day
2- LUXOR, EDFU - ROYAL CLEOPATRA Tuesday (BLD)
Breakfast at the hotel. Board your private air conditioned vehicle to
Esna :tour Esna Temple of Khnum, discovered in late in the 19th Century,
it was well protected & preserved , buried under the main village's
square for thousands of years. On to Edfu
Check-in , and board your Deluxe 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, sail to Edfu where we climb aboard your private horse-drawn carriages, and clip-clop through the town to the Temple of Horus, Egypt's best preserved , watch sunset as we dock north of Edfu and sip tea on deck. Dinner follows , then to bed, with the ripples of the Nile gently rocking you to sleep
Day
3- Grand Day of Sailing the Nile - Wednesday (BLD)
Breakfast in your cabin, or on the sundeck, after
sun rises we continue our sailing south. Enjoy a grand afternoon of
sailing on the Nile watching villages and scenery that changed little
since Biblical times. We enjoy lunch at one of the small islands on
the way. After lunch We sail further upstream heading for GABAL ELSISILAH
and tour the ancient sandstone quarries. A charming off the beating
track site that 's not yet overwhelmed with large groups of tourists,
all meals and afternoon tea : always included while on board your felucca
Day
4- KOM OMBO TEMPLE - FARES - Thursday (BLD)
Breakfast on board , we continue our sailing onward to Kom Ombo , visit
its twin temple dedicated to the crocodile god of the Nile, a true Greco
Roman masterpiece. Inspect the ancient wall carvings that document the
measurements and detailed description of the medical instruments available
to the Ancient Egyptian.
Watch sunset as we sip tea on deck. Dinner follows, then on to Fares
where we dock for the night . Enjoy the Egyptian southern clear skies
with thousands of stars to watch ! A galabya will be delivered to your
cabin with our compliments
Day
5- Aswan - Friday (B)
Breakfast on board. We visit the Draw Camel Market, before reaching
to Aswan, where we bid farewell to your crew and off to: visit the awesome
Aswan dams, and next an ancient granite quarry complete with an unfinished
obelisk, then board a motor launch to visit the Island temple of Philae,
dedicated to the Ancient Goddess 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 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!
Back
on land we head to your hotel : Movenpick Aswan or Isis Island Hotel,
or similar.
Day 6- Abu Simbel - Private Guide - Back to Cairo Saturday (B-Snacks)
Very early Breakfast is included at the hotel .
Abu Simbel : One way private air-conditioned vehicle and return by air : We've planned our visit to Abu Simbel to be a highlight of your Egyptian adventure. Rising before dawn, we drive along the shore of Lake Nasser, watching the sky lighten and the sacred sun rise above the horizon. We reach the great temples while the air is clean, clear and cool, and the sun's light still golden;just right for photographs. By law the local tourist police must escort us whenever we take you on a desert highway, so we will have a police escort between Aswan and Abu Simbel , departure time is subject to change to meet local tourist police requests.
In Ramses the Great larger temple, colossal figures of Ramses
are seated with the gods and attended by his queen and daughters. The
smaller temple is dedicated to Queen Nefertari, who appears as Hathor,
the goddess of love, joy and fertility, symbolized by the benevolent
cow. We explore these fine temple by ourselves in the quiet of the morning,
admiring their ancient aura and artistry, after which retire to a comfortable
hotel for refreshments: Sandwiches with tea or coffee , one large bottle
of water is included .
Just as planeloads of visitors arrive to throng the temples we head
for the airport , fly back to Cairo ( via Aswan). In Cairo , our local
rep. will be waiting for you and assist with your transfer to the International
Terminal or your hotel in Cairo
. Bon
Voyage. Have a nice flight .End
of our services. We'll be glad to assist with any additional service
or hotel nights in Aswan.
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, and can assist with your free-time activities. If you
prefer, he can stay shore and be called upon only to accompany you during
your daytime visits.
Rates per person in USD $
| Individual
bookings up to 6 guests |
Rate
are per person in USD $ |
| Per
person in Triple |
$
2835 |
| Double |
$
2984 |
| Single |
$
4270 |
For
staying at the Old Winter Palace in Luxor - Nile View Room :
Please add : $ 95 USD per person in double
Rates are per person in US$ . Itinerary is subject to change without
notice.
Included:
Not included:

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 - Please advise your preferred language :
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.
Regrettably, discounts are not available for children on this cruise/tour.
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. Lightweight comfortable & casual clothing.
Swimsuits, sun hat.
For men, suggest to bring a battery operated shaver.
Boat shoes are required on board the boat
The Royal Cleopatra Dahabiya is a lateen-rigged Nile sailing vessel, 62 feet long by 24-1/2 feet wide, with sleeping accommodations for two to six people.
Spacious quarters include a main salon, bar, and sun deck. Each of two staterooms has private sink, shower, and toilet, and two single beds.
A skilled river captain is on board at all times . A guide is at your disposal to plan your itinerary and escort you through the sites you choose to visit. The crew has completely separate quarters, to ensure your privacy.
Meals may be taken as you wish in your cabin, in the salon, or on deck while you watch the timeless way of life along the banks of the river, and villages twinkling at dusk. The temptation to spend at least one night gazing at stars and sleeping on deck may be irresistible. Enjoy luxury and unique adventure, made possible at a price delightfully within your reach through Travel in Style!
Please
note, that the Royal Cleopatra is truly a boat and considered a soft
adventure type travel. The Royal Cleopatra is not a luxury sail boat.
It is a modest accommodation with basic furnishings and facilities.
The boat consists of 2 sleeper cabins with private bathrooms. There
is a kitchenette, reception area, and sun deck on-board. The crew on-board
sleeps in a separate compartment and are extremely helpful and entertaining
along the sail. We do not serve alcoholic beverages. However, please
feel free to bring along your own. We recommend that you purchase any
alcoholic beverages at a duty free shop prior to exiting any of the
international airport here in Egypt.

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