Temples and Timeless Vistas

Presidential Suite Version

Five Day Nile Cruise Board Luxor -Abu Simbel Edition

Inclusive of Domestic air fare in Business Class

Weekly on Sat , Mon , Tue, Wed & Thu. Embarkation Luxor or Aswan

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.

DAY 1 - CAIRO / Luxor ! (LD)
Please advise your local contact in Cairo or hotel name . We will pick you up in time for your early morning private transfer to Cairo Airport. Domestic air fare is included in business class . Ticket is issued and delivered in Cairo . Arrive at Luxor or Aswan , all airport transfers are all included on a private basis.
Board your Nile cruiser in time for a delicious lunch. Complimentary welcome fruit basket awaits you in your cabin.

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 luxury cruiser is at noon. Welcome drink is served upon arrival. Most of the domestic flights do arrive early morning, your suite may not be available at the time of your arrival. But all public facilities are open and available to you . A Welcome fruit basket awaits you , lunch, afternoon tea and dinner are included on board .

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, 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.
we visit the great temples of Luxor and Karnak, then return to our Nile cruiser in time for afternoon tea.

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,
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, 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 .We fly to Abu Simbel ( Business class ) , a private Egyptologist will escort you from Aswan touring these two mighty temples:

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 you had back , group transfer to Abu Simbel Airport. Connect in Aswan , and fly back to Cairo . Domestic air fare is included in business class . Ticket is issued and delivered in Cairo

At Cairo Airport: Our representative escorts you to the International Terminal for your homeward flight. Bon Voyage

For guests who wish to extend and stay at the legendary Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan, please click here

Special promotional Rates for The Deluxe Suite on board the
M/S Queen TI-YI- Ultra Luxury category

RATES per person in USD for the 5 Day cruise

Rate for the Presidential or Deluxe suite on board
M/S Moon Goddess , or Amarco

RATES per person in USD

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 on a private basis, private air conditioned car / driver. In Edfu it's a horse drawn carriage. In Kom Ombo , you dock next to the temple & walk.
• All entrance fees.
• Domestic air fare in Egypt , with all tax. BUSINESS CLASS.
• All tips for all those that help make your stay on board an enjoyable one.
• All private transfer in each of Cairo , 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

Rates do not include:

• Any hotel accommodation
• Insurance ( we'll be glad to send you the flyer)
• International air 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

Rate does not include international airfares. You may arrange your own transportation to Egypt . Or we 'll be glad to assist with the air fare .

• For Christmas/New Year's and the month of April :
  Please add % 10 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 Queseir 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.  

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.

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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

Massage on the Nile

Indulge yourself as you honeymoon on the Nile, and spoil yourself like Cleopatra . . . at our expense. What could be more relaxing than sailing along the Nile, watching silent feluccas glide by, and timeless villages twinkling at twilight. Slip below to a soothing session with a specialist skilled in the arts of relaxation and massage, before the two of
you retire to your cabin.

Travel in Style is pleased to offer a complimentary 30-minute massage to couples who honeymoon on the Nile. This offer is available on select vessels; such as the Amarco , please inquire when booking. Additional sessions 30-minute sessions are available for $50 Per person