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Temples
and Timeless Vistas
A 9 -Day Egypt Fantasy Tour including
a Red Sea - Sharm El Sheikh Resort stay
Inclusive of all transfers, 5 Day Nile Cruise , Abu Simbel , one week
stay in Sharm El Sheikh
Domestic air fare in Egypt and one hotel night in Luxor or Aswan
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with the 8 day version or , Hurgada
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& Itinerary for : 4 days , 8
Days Cruise
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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 - 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!
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 Old Cataract Hotel, overlooking the Nile and the ancient
island of Elephantine. Remainder of the day at leisure.
DAY 6 - ASWAN / Abu Simbel / Cairo /Sharm El Sheikh - Thursday
(B. Lunch box. )
Private transfer to the airport , fly to Abu Simbel. Your private air-conditioned
vehicle, private driver & private Egyptologist will be waiting for
you when you land in Abu Simbel .
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 by ourselves in the quiet
of the morning, admiring their ancient aura and artistry, after which
retire to a comfortable hotel for refreshments. Just as planeloads of
visitors arrive to throng the temples we fly
back to Cairo via Aswan .
Domestic air fare is included , issued & delivered in Egypt. In
Cairo , we meet you at the airport and assist with your transfer to
your flight to Sharm and your hotel.
DAY 7 - Sharm El Sheikh or Hurgada
(B)
Relax,
enjoy the Red Sea & your luxury resort in Sharm El Sheikh . Breakfast
is included daily .
If you prefer an " All Inclusive resort , please let's know in
advance, with an "All Inclusive resort , you'll enjoy Breakfast
breakfast
For families:
This is a children friendly hotels/resorts/destinations !
DAY
8 -
Enjoy Your Day as you wish :
(B)
Full day on your own, or ask us for optional tours .
Day 9 -Cairo (cB)
Fly back to Cairo , transfer is included to your hotel or connect
to your international flight.
End
of our service - Bon Voyage ! Itinerary
is subject to change without notice.
RATES per
person in USD
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5
stars - Deluxe
5
stars -Sample Deluxe Nile Cruises:
MS Monaco , MS
Monte Carlo , MS Princess Sara, MS Queen of Hansa , MS Mojito
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| Triple |
US$
2075.00 |
| Double |
US$
2180.00 |
| Single |
US$
308.00 |
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All
shore excursions, entrance fees, , guided sightseeing as per itinerary
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The
service of an English Speaking guide.
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One
night hotel accommodation in Aswan (Old Cataract hotel or the Movenpick
Aswan ), or in Luxor : Old Winter Palace or the Sonesta St. George),
with tax, breakfast & service charge.
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Two
night hotel accommodation in Cairo , with tax & breakfast.
- Hotel
accommodation in Sharm El Sheikh with tax & breakfast
- Welcome
fruit basket upon check-in. One large bottle of water per person daily
while on board the cruise. Tea / coffee with each meal. Plus bottled
water with each meal
- All
outside Nile Cruise cabins, including all tax & service charges.
- All
meals on board the cruise : B = Breakfast,
L = Lunch, D = Dinner.
Afternoon tea daily onboard.
- All
transfers as listed, all by private car/vehicle & private driver.
- Domestic
air fare within Egypt , tax included, as per itinerary , round trip
, economy class .
- For
Christmas/New Year's and the month of April :
Please add % 20supplement, 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.
Other
choices:
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
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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