Temples
and Timeless Vistas
A 6- Day Adventure on The Nile
Inclusive of all transfers, A 5 Day Nile Cruise &
Round-trip Domestic air fare
And one hotel night in Luxor or Aswan - Extend
your Stay
A
view from the legendary Colonial Style
Old Cataract Hotel In Aswan
Perfect
add-on to a Cairo visit. Weekly on Sat , Mon , Tue, Wed & Thu.
Embarkation Luxor or Aswan. Add
Abu Simbel
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for the full listing of Nile Cruises : Rates
& Itinerary for : 4 days , 8
Days Cruise
DAY
1 - CAIRO LUXOR Saturday (LD)
Please
advise the name of your hotel in Cairo. Transfer is included
( private car/driver) from your hotel to the airport.
Domestic
air fare between Cairo & the cruise is included.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
We
proceed to the Movenpick Aswan Hotel or for an additional $ 110 USD
per person in double, Upgrade to the Old Cataract Hotel : Nile View
Room , overlooking the Nile and the ancient island of Elephantine. Remainder
of the day at leisure. Extend
an extra night in Aswan or add it in Luxor prior to boarding the
cruise.
DAY 6 - ASWAN Thursday (cB)
Breakfast at leisure at the hotel.
Transfer is included back to Aswan airport. Domestic air fare is
included, ticket is issued & delivered in 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
an extra night in Aswan
RATES per
person in USD
| |
|
| Triple |
US$
1154.00 |
| Double |
US$
1295.00 |
| Single |
US$
1890.00 |
For
a PRIVATE: CAR/DRIVER & GUIDE for all the shore
excursions for the duration of the cruise , please add
:$ 250 per person.
| |
4
stars - First Class
Sample
Deluxe Nile Cruises
MS Ruby , MS Nile
Dream
Presidential Nile Cruise
|
| Triple |
US$
965.00 |
| Double |
US$1005.00 |
| Single |
US$1560.00 |
Inclusions:
Rates
do not include:
- Tips.
- Insurance
( we'll be glad to send you the flyer)
- Travel
from / to your home country
- Drinks
with meals. Meals not specifically mentioned. Tips for guides and
hotel personnel.
Expenses of a personal nature
- Baby
Sitting : Available upon request : $10 per child / per hour
- For
Christmas/New Year's and the month of April :
Please add %15 supplement, to any of the listed rates.
- 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.
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
Other
choices:
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