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Temples
and Timeless Vistas
The Five Day Nile Cruise . Inclusive of all transfers
and Round-trip Domestic air fare in Egypt . We
have even included all the tips
No hidden charges, no additional tax
Our
five-day Nile cruise is the perfect add-on to a Cairo
visit. Weekly on Sat , Mon , Tue, Wed & Thu. Embarkation Luxor
or Aswan .
DAY 1 - CAIRO - LUXOR (LD)
Please
advise the name of your hotel in Cairo. Or ask us for assistance with
a hotel in Cairo ?
Transfer is included ( private car/driver) from your hotel to the airport.
Domestic air fare between Cairo & the cruise is included.
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 .
Transfer is included from Luxor Airport to the Cruise.
Check in on your luxury cruiser at noon. After lunch, we visit the great
temples of Luxor and Karnak, then return to our Nile cruiser in time
for afternoon tea.
Flying from Sharm El Sheikh, same rate applies for the Non -Stop flights.
The non-stop flights are not daily. If you need to fly via Cairo : Please
add : $ 150 ( Including our handling fee and one transfer in Sharm from
your hotel to Sharm El Sheikh Airport connecting to Cairo and on to
Luxor
DAY
2 - VALLEY OF THE KINGS (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. 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. In The evening it is off to Karnak
Temple for an evening Sound & Light show, bring a jacket and a flash
light.
DAY
3 - EDFU - KOM OMBO (BLD)
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 (BLD)
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.
In the evening your guide will call on you for a horse drawn carriage
ride throughout Aswan souks and water front .
DAY
5 - ASWAN - Nubian Museum, Camel Caravan, Nubian Village - Fly back
to Cairo (B)
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 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.
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
.Transfer is included ( private car/driver) back to Aswan airport
Domestic air fare is included as well back to Cairo . In Cairo , we
meet you at the airport and 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.
RATES per
person in USD for the 5 stars - Deluxe
Inclusive of domestic air fare within Egypt:
Sample
Deluxe Nile Cruises: M/S Monaco , M/S
Monte Carlo
M/S Mojito , M/ S Queen of Hansa, M/
S Princess Sara , M / S Beau Soleil,
Per
person in USD $
Sharing in |
Outside
Cabin |
Junior
Suite |
| Triple
Occupancy |
US$
1274 |
US$
2025 |
| In
Double |
US$
1395 |
US$
2180 |
| In
Single |
US$
2090 |
US$
3050 |
RATES per
person in USD for the 5 day Cruise : 4 stars -
First Class
M/S Nile Dream . M/S Ruby , or similar
| In
Triple occupancy |
US$
1045 |
| Sharing
in Double occupancy |
US$
1195 |
| In
Single occupancy |
US$
1745 |
For
a PRIVATE: CAR/DRIVER and private GUIDE for all the shore
excursions for the duration of the cruise , please add :$ 250 per
person.( This doesn't apply when you book the Presidential Suite)
For
Christmas / New Year / Easter : please add 20 % to any of the rates
Inclusions:
- All
shore excursions, entrance fees, the service of an English Speaking
guide.
- Welcome
fruit basket upon check-in. One large bottle of water per person daily
while on board the cruise
- All
outside cabins, including all tax & service charges.
- All
meals: B = Breakfast, L
= Lunch, D = Dinner. Afternoon tea daily onboard.
- All
transfers as listed, all by private air conditioned vehicle and private
chauffeur.
-
Domestic air fare between Cairo & the cruise, tax included.
- One
small bottle of water per person with each meal, while on board the
cruise.
- Five
day Nile cruise with all shore excursions and all meals while on board
the cruise with tea or coffee with each and every meal on the cruise.
- One
large bottle of water per person , delivered to your cabin each day
, while on board the cruise.
- Tips
to porters, drivers, crew on board your cruise and even the guides
Rate
doesn't include :
- Any
charge of personal nature such as phone calls, laundry etc.
- Any
International air fare
- Trip
cancellation insurance
General
Notes :
- Boarding
the cruise is from either Luxor or Aswan, depending on the availability
at the time of booking.
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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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