Cruise the Nile in Style aboard the
" Cleopatra" Sailing Boat

5 days/ 4 nights - Weekly from Aswan -Air Fare Included

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Try this Unique Felucca cruise on the Nile . Nile Felucca cruises refitted to accommodate couples , honeymooners, anniversary, families or small groups (especially yachters 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. You'll travel in the style of the great 19th - century European and American explorers and grandnees.

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.

Royal Cleopatra

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.

Royal Cleopatra
(launched : Dec 2001)

Come ! Relive the legend

Here's a typical cruise itinerary,

departing weekly from either Luxor or Aswan:

Day 1 Cairo - Aswan Sunday (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 Aswan.
Arrive Aswan in the morning, private airport transfer . Board your Nile felucca, get settled, then enjoy a tour of the Island Temple of Philae dedicated to the Ancient Egyptian Goddess : ISIS, followed by lunch at a local restaurant , 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 the Royal Cleopatra, 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. Returning to the Royal Cleopatra, we sail for Esna . 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, 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.)

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.

Rate are per person in USD $

Please remember that we can also arrange a cruise for you on one of our large, spacious, luxurious air-conditioned Nile cruisers with all the conveniences: a different experience from the intimate ambiance of the "Royal Cleopatra."

Rates are per person in US:
Itinerary is subject to change without notice.

Rate include:

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

Cleopatra Length : 19 Meters. Beam : 5.20 meters. Cabin : 4.61 Meters x 2.41 Meters	Sun deck : 8.10 Meters x 5.20 Meters Cabin's size: 4.61 Meters x 2.42 Meter
Available on board : * For men's electrical shaver : 220 Volt / 110 Volt    converter. ( no electricity/ no hot water at night) * Hairdryer. Shampoo, conditioner, soap. * Music at the bar. * Life Jackets
For families and private parties of 5- 6 guests : ( The sofa bed in the foyer is a double bed)	Read more on " Cleopatra, Antony and Caesar" The Greatest Love Story of all Time

For private sailing for Honeymooners
Total cost for 2 guests inclusive of air fare : $3350

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.

* The 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 ??

Ivan & Larisa - Royal Cleopatra
virtualchick@icqmail.com

<< Visit 21-9-2002 - 26-9-2002

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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The Staff of Life: The Camel

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!

Le base de la vie: Le chameau

Vous connaissez peut-être le chameau comme une bête de mauvaise humeur, mais pour des générations de nomades, ce brute magnifique a été bien plus qu'une simple curiosité. Les chameaux sont l'abris: leur peau devient les tentes des Bedouins. Ils protègent du froid durant la nuit avec les couvertures et vêtements tissés de leur laine. Leur lait nourrit les enfants, et leur chair, rôtie par les feux de campements de désert, nourrit les voyageurs. Ils sont des sports et des loisirs. Et oui, les chameaux sont des compagnons dans l'immensité des sables, avec des personalités et des caprices, exigeant d'une part une main ferme et d'une autre une âme qui les comprend.

Nous serons assez privilégiés pour prendre un regard sur l'homme et le chameau, en voyageant des rives du Nil au village de Draou. C'est à ce marché que les commerçants ont apporté leurs chameaux de toute la Nubie depuis dès siècles. Nous pourrions peut-être même observer l'arrivée d'une caravane qui a voyagé du Soudan. Nous recevrons des avis sur ce que le paysan cherche en achetant un chameau en plein marché, et même essayerons à évaluer la marchandise, tout en rencontrant une gamme de caractères fascinants, humains et autrement. Et nous nous perdrons dans les négociations, les gestes, les sons, les arômes, et l'agitation de la foire des chameaux, pendant que nous arriverons à comprendre comment serait inconcevable la façon de vie des Nubiens sans ces bêtes magnifiques. C'est une chance de prendre un regard privilegié sur la vie du désert, une chose rarement étendue aux visiteurs. N'y manquez pas!