Temples and Timeless Vistas

Presidential Suites Edition

Our five-day Nile cruise is the perfect add-on to a Cairo visit.
We have even included all the tips . No Hidden Charges. No Additional Tax.
Weekly on Sat , Mon , Tue, Wed & Thu. Embarkation Luxor or Aswan - Add Abu Simbel

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

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. Add air fare between Cairo & the cruise?

Please advise us with your flight details , at the time you book with us . Complimentary transfer in Luxor to your cruise . Check in on your luxury cruiser at noon. Welcome drink is served upon arrival.
Welcome fruit basket. After a delicious lunch, we visit the great temples of Luxor and 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 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 - Nubian Museum, Camel Caravan, Nubian Village, Wednesday (cB)
After breakfast we check out, visit the awesome Aswan dams, and next an ancient granite quarry complete with an unfinished obelisk, the Nubian Museum ,then board a motor launch to visit the Island Temple of Philae , dedicated to the Ancient 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!

Be our guest if you wish on a complimentary short camel caravan to a near by Nubian Village for tea with the locals, returning to Aswan Airport to Railway Station late afternoon.

End of our service - Bon Voyage ! Itinerary is subject to change without notice.

Special promotional Rates for The Deluxe Suite on board the Ultra Deluxe Movenpick
M/S Royal Lily , M/S Royal Lotus :

RATES per person in USD for the 5 Day cruise

Rate for the Presidential or Deluxe suite on board
M/S Moon Goddess or M/S Amarco , or the M/S Star Goddess ( Chopin Suite)

RATES per person in USD for the 5 day Cruise

Including the Service of a personal Butler service ( On board the Amarco only) & the service of a Private guide/Egyptologist on board ( available on all 3 cruises)

Inclusions when you book the Presidential Suite, you'll enjoy :

• All shore excursions, are provided with a private guide , private car& chauffeur / Horse drawn carriage
• All entrance fees.
• One private transfer in each of Luxor & Aswan between the Airport & the cruise.
• Two private transfers in Cairo between the Airport & your Cairo hotel .
• The service of an English Speaking guide ( Private guide of course) .
• Welcome fruit basket upon check-in.
• Large bottle of water per person per day delivered to your cabin.
• All outside suites, including all tax & service charges.
• All meals: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner. Afternoon tea daily onboard.
• Service of a personal Butler service. ( On board the Amarco only)
• Service of a Private guide/Egyptologist on board.
• Tea or coffee plus bottled water with every meal
• Complimentary Egyptian Galabya for the costume party on board
• All the tips to your porters, drivers, crew on board your Nile cruise and even your guides

Not Included :


- Any hotel accommodation.
- Insurance

- Any Air fare. You may arrange your own transportation to the cruise departure point at   Luxor/Aswan.   Or   we 'll be glad to assist with the air fare in business or Y class

• For Christmas/New Year's and the month of April :
  Please add % 20 supplement, to any of the listed rates.
  
  
  
• Children discount :
  20 % on the adult double rate. ( 10 years of age or younger), must be raveling with an adult.)
  
  
• Transfer Between Hurgada & Luxor or Al Qouseir Luxor :
  Minimum 2 guests : Rate per person : $65 . Private air conditioned car & driver
  
  
• Boarding the cruise is from either Luxor or Aswan, depending on the availability at the time of booking.  

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