Temples and Timeless Vistas Nile Cruise

A five-day Nile cruise and Abu Simbel Excursion


A perfect add-on to a Cairo visit. Weekly on Sat , Mon , Tue, Wed & Thu.
Embarkation Luxor or Aswan - Inclusive of air fare in Egypt - Compare to driving to Abu Simbel

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DAY 1 - LUXOR ( or Aswan) Saturday (LD)

Please advise the name of your hotel in Cairo or in Sharm El Sheikh . Or ask us for assistance with a hotel in Cairo ? or in Sharm El Sheikh
Transfer is included ( private car/driver) from your hotel to the airport.
Domestic air fare between Cairo or Sharm El Sheikh and the cruise is included.
If/when you are handling your own air fare between Cairo & the cruise. Please click here .
Or if you prefer to use the overnight sleeper train between Cairo and Luxor , please click here.

We have several boats that do start on different days of the week to accommodate your schedule: You may start this 5 day sailing Weekly on any Saturday , Monday , Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
Check in on your cruiser at noon. Complimentary welcome drink is served upon arrival.
Welcome fruit basket awaits you in your cabin .
After lunch, we visit the great temples of Luxor and the mighty Karnak, then return to our Nile cruiser in time for afternoon tea.

DAY 2 - VALLEY OF THE KINGS Sunday (cBLD)
We tour today as well the magnificent tombs in the Valley of the Kings, including Tut-Ankh-Amon's tomb, and the great temple of Queen Hatshepsut, we stop at the Colossi of Memnon on the way back to our cruise, then it's on to Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon.

Afterward, we'll continue on Luxor's west bank to 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.

DAY 3 - EDFU & KOM OMBO Monday (cBLD)
We cruise by Esna to Edfu, where we board horse-drawn carriages for the ride to the Temple of Horus. Returning to our ship, we set sail for Kom Ombo. In the evening, there's a jolly galabia party aboard.

DAY 4 - KOM OMBO & ASWAN Tuesday (cBLD)
We explore the twin Temples of Haroeris and Sobek at Kom Ombo, then sail south to Aswan. After lunch we board a graceful felucca and cruise among the islands, returning to our ship in time for tea.

DAY 5 - ASWAN ABU SIMBEL Wednesday (cB)
After breakfast we check out, visit the awesome Aswan dams, and next an ancient granite quarry complete with an unfinished obelisk, then board a motor launch to visit the the Island temple of Philae , dedicated to the Ancient Goddess ISIS

Returning to Aswan Airport by late morning. A short flight to Abu Simbel.

There we'll marvel at the temples dedicated to Ramses the Great and Queen Neferatri, saved from rising waters of the Nile when the High Dam was built. In the 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 , admiring their ancient aura and artistry, after which retire to a comfortable hotel for refreshments. Then we fly back to Aswan . Domestic air fare is included , issued & delivered in Egypt: Aswan Abu Simbel Aswan .

Connect in Aswan and on to Cairo by air . Domestic air fare is included as well back to Cairo .
In Cairo , we meet you at the airport & escort you back to your hotel or assist with your transfer to another connecting international flight. End of our service - Bon Voyage !

Itinerary is subject to change without notice. Add extra night in Aswan ? or Cairo

Compare with the overnight in Abu Simbel version

RATES per person in USD for the total 5 day Cruise

Inclusions:

• All shore excursions, entrance fees, the service of an English Speaking guide.

• Welcome fruit basket upon check-in.

• Large bottle of water per person per day delivered to your cabin.

• All outside cabins, including all tax & service charges.

• All meals: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner. Afternoon tea daily onboard.

• One small bottle of water per person with each meal

• Complimentary transfer from/to airport / railway station / Cruise in each of Luxor & Aswan.

• Abu Simbel Excursion, including transfers, group tour in Abu Simbel & entrance fees.

• Domestic air fare: Cairo or Sharm El Sheikh to Luxor , as well as Aswan / Abu Simbel Aswan / Cairo , all in economy class.

RATES per person in USD for the total 5 day Cruise

Rates do not include:

• Tips.
• Insurance ( we'll be glad to send you the flyer)
• Drinks with meals. Meals not specifically mentioned. Tips for guides and hotel personnel.
  Expenses of a personal nature
  

Children discount :
10 % on the adult double rate. ( 9 years of age or younger), must be raveling with an adult. No children discount on triple or single rates.

Transfer Between Hurgada & Luxor :
Minimum 2 guests : Rate per person : $55 + $15 handling fee. . Private air conditioned car & driver

Boarding the cruise is from either Luxor or Aswan, depending on the availability at the time of booking.  

Dining Room Reservations: Meet other passengers :
YOU will not require any, our dining rooms do accommodate all our guests in one seating, one less thing to worry about while you are on the Nile. Enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere with several different languages being heard at dinner.

Do we get sea sickness while sailing the Nile ?
This is river sailing, so do not expect any waves , no rough seas ! Your Nile cruises is actually a floating hotel that moves from place to place along the Nile. Actual cruising times are short and pleasant.

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.

Clothing on Board:
Lightweight comfortable & casual clothing. Swimsuits, sun hat. Dining room dress code is casual for breakfast & lunch, but smart casual for dinner. All ships are fully air conditioned

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