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Luxury on the Nile
14 day edition- With Extra Time in Aswan and Luxor
Egypt : Gods, People
and Pharaohs: Cairo , Alexandria & Abu Simbel , Including a
5 day Ultra Deluxe Nile Cruise - PRIVATE guide throughout
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DAY
1 - CAIRO - Daily - year round subject to availability
Our Cairo staff greets you and escorts you through the excitement
and hubbub of the terminal, and onward to your hotel. Traditional
sweets await you, with our compliments. You'll have time to relax
and unwind. Egyptian visa may be issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport,
you pay the fee locally , no photos required , (valid only for a limited
number of nationalities such as : American, EU, Canadian, Australian,
NZ , Korean , Singaporean and Japanese citizens. Passports must be
valid for at least 6 month upon arrival). Private air condition car
for your transfer. Private chauffeur
DAY
2 - CAIRO (BLD)
Private air condition car for your tour today . Private
chauffeur .PRIVATE
guide throughout
Your
exploration of ancient Egypt begins today! We'll start after breakfast
with the Egyptian Museum. Here you'll see the treasures of the ancient
pharaohs: Mummies Hall is included , statuary, and precious
stones and metals.
Travelers have long come to Cairo just to gaze on these sights alone.
But there's more, on we go to the Coptic & Jewish
ancient quarter then the Royal Manial Palace of the former Crown
Prince Mohamed Ali. After lunch Egyptian-style, we'll motor to the
mysterious Sphinx and the Pyramids on the edge of Cairo.
Conclude a memorable day as we host you on a Nile dinner cruise complete
with exotic Egyptian entertainment.
DAY
3 - CAIRO- Dahshour / Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx (BL)
Breakfast at the
hotel . Private chauffeur, we spend a full day walking
"Indiana Jones' territory.
After
breakfast, we'll motor to the edge of Cairo, to the mysterious Sphinx
and the Pyramids of Giza. The
museum of the Royal Barge of Cheops The museum is built over the rectangular
pit that housed the Royal Barge for thousands of years , the wooden
boat was readied for the king's daily journey with the sun god, Ra
. Discovered in 1954, in a completely dismantled state, the 43-metre
(140-foot) cedar boat is a rare window on the Royal boats used by
the kings of Ancient Egypt.
Those
who are fit and adventurous enough may wish to penetrate into the
heart of the Great Pyramid, to the King's Chamber your ticket is included
with our compliments (or the interior of Kephren Pyramid). Taking
a camel ride (Included) is entirely your own choice!
Continue
to Dahshour, the newly-opened pyramid field south of Cairo.
We visit the great pyramid of Senfru, father of Cheops, and other
structure:
The "Discovery" of Dahshour:
For almost half a century, the great field of huge pyramids near the
desert village of Dahshour, 25 miles south of Cairo, has been off
limits to the public. Confined within the perimeter of a military
base were many pyramids, including the great 4500-year-old pyramid
built by Senfru, father of Cheops. Senfru's pyramid, the largest in
Egypt until his son built Giza's Great Pyramid, is rhomboidal in shape:
it tapers more distinctly on its upper half. All the pyramids were
coated in thick plaster at one time. Most have lost these protective,
decorative sheaths, but Senfru's--miraculously--is still in place.
Lunch is included PRIVATE
guide throughout .

DAY
4 - LUXOR- The Legendary Old
Winter Palace - (B)
If you prefer that Cairo guide escorts you on the flights &
all the way on board the cruise, please add $ 250 per person .
Early morning flight to Luxor, your private guide will escort you
as well from Cairo on all the flights in Egypt, all transfers are
on a private basis, always with an air conditioned car.
Business class Cairo to Luxor. A welcome fruit basket awaits you at
the charming Old Winter
Palace. Morning at leisure. In the afternoon , we'll enjoy a guided
tour of the Luxor Museum, then a leisurely walk to the next door Amon
Ra Temple . After which we will enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride
along the Nile water front. If you wish to extend your stay in Luxor
as well as Aswan, please click
here. PRIVATE
guide throughout
DAY
5 - LUXOR- Your Ultra Deluxe Nile Cruise - (BLD)
Breakfast at the hotel . Morning at leisure. Transfer before noon
to your Nile Cruise. Relax, unpack, and settle into your accommodations
on board for the next four nights. A welcome Fruit Basket AND Egyptian
Sweets awaits you in your cabin. Afternoon tour of the Great Temple
of Amon at Karnak, which is impossible to cover in one or 10 visits,
but we are trying to share with you a bit more as we we include Karnak
temples tour today to focus on one area , then come back again tomorrow
to visit another area of Karnak. We'll return in time for afternoon
tea. You'll have a chance to explore your ship before dinner, which
tonight features an international buffet. Evening Karnak Sound & Light
Show. PRIVATE
guide throughout
DAY
6 - LUXOR/ EDFU (BLD)
We'll cross the Nile to view an array of ancient splendors: the
tomb chambers of the Valley of the Kings; the imposing tomb-temple
of Queen Hatshepsut in the Valley of the Queens
We'll
set out to visit the Great Temple of Amon at Karnak, followed by the
mighty Temple of Luxor and Colossi of Memnon.
On
to Edfu. Horse-drawn carriages meet us at riverside to take us through
Edfu to the Temple of Horus, best-preserved in all of Egypt. Later,
we'll cruise to Esna. Relax on deck or on your private terrace, and
gaze at timeless Egypt. In the evening, we'll celebrate in Egyptian
style, dressed in galabias ( A Galabia will be delivered to your
cabin with our compliments), the galabia is the flowing national
costume. While you are on board the cruise, afternoon tea will be
served daily on deck. PRIVATE
guide throughout
DAY
7 - EDFU, KOM OMBO, ASWAN (BLD)
At EDFU: Horse-drawn carriages meet us at riverside to take us to
the Temple of Horus, best-preserved in all of Egypt. After our visit,
we'll re-embark, and enjoy lunch while we proceed upriver. We'll disembark
at Kom Ombo to explore the twin temples of Haroeris, the sun god,
and Sobek, the crocodile god, then continue our voyage to Aswan, while
we party after dinner. Complimentary "Egyptian sweets" platter
will be delivered to your cabin today with our compliments. PRIVATE
guide throughout
DAY
8 - ASWAN (BLD)
After breakfast, we'll visit the dams at Aswan, including the High
Dam, a modern wonder in this ancient land. At the ancient granite
quarry, we'll see an obelisk left unfinished, then board a 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!
Our
farewell dinner is a buffet of Egyptian specialties, followed by a
show featuring oriental performers, including, of course, a belly
dancer. PRIVATE guide throughout
DAY
9 - Disembark - CAMEL CARAVAN/SAILING BOATS (BL)
After breakfast on board, we'll have the opportunity to experience
Egypt at its most authentic, as we sail the Nile in a graceful Felucca,
the age-old sailing vessel of the river. If you wish, try your hand
at camel riding! We'll take a traditional caravan to enjoy tea with
Nubian villagers. Check-out from the suite is after breakfast. Luggage
will be sent to the Old Cataract , then you return from the tour to
check-in at the OLD Cataract. Afternoon
High Tea included on the famous terrace over looking the Nile, where
Agatha Christi wrote "Death On the Nile " Remainder of the day at
leisure. Make sure you retire to bed early tonight, you leave tomorrow
for Abu Simbel before sunrise PRIVATE
guide throughout .
DAY
10 - ABU SIMBEL - Ramses the Great Master Builder of All Times
(B)
Very early breakfast. Abu Simbel We've planned our visit to Abu Simbel
to be a highlight of your Egyptian adventure. Rising before dawn,
we drive along the shore of Lake Nasser, watching the sky lighten
and the sacred sun rise above the horizon. We reach the great temples
while the air is clean, clear and cool, and the sun's light still
golden;just right for photographs.
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 begin our leisurely drive
back along the shore to Aswan . PRIVATE
guide throughout .
Back
in Aswan and your hotel.
DAY
11 - Aswan / Cairo (B)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before we connect by air to Cairo, at
Cairo airport, our local rep will assist with the transfer back to
you Hotel .

Octavious visiting Alexander the Great's Tomb in Alexandria just
after he defeated Cleopatra & Marc Anthony.
He left his coat as a token of respect to Alexander the Great. The
search continues for Alexander the Great's Tomb
DAY
12 - Alexandria (BL)
WE leave Cairo before sunrise for a very full day tour of Alexandria
covering : the Catacombs, the Roman Amphitheater, Qayet Bey Fortress
Qayet
Bey Fort was
built on the same site of the ancient wonder of the world : the famous
Alexandria Light House. A brief stop at " El Selsela" the
site of the Underwater reserve where Cleopatra Place was discovered,
as well as Caesar Kiosk. Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit the Crown
Jewels Museum, then its off to the new site for the Alexandria Library
Then
we 'll visit the new museum in Alexandria , the building was originally
built in 1926 for the US consulate in Alexandria and is a masterpiece
in 1920's architecture & Mediterranean style buildings.
Wadi
El Natroun - Cairo , we head south back to Cairo .
We stop at Wadi El Natroun monastery , where early Coptic Christians
retreated here to escape the Roman persecution in the 4th century
AD. The Egyptian Pope of Alexandria is always chosen from the Monks
of wadi El Natroun. Reach Cairo early evening
DAY
13 -CAIRO - HOME HOSTED FAMILY DINNER (BD)
You'll have one more opportunity to experience the excitement of this
great city and, of course, do some last-minute shopping.
This evening we'll venture where few ordinary visitors ever tread
. . . right into the homes of some of the people of Cairo ! You'll
be invited to a family dinner, and while you enjoy wholesome home-cooked
specialties, you'll learn about and appreciate the outlook, aspirations,
and way of life of your hosts. Be assured, as curious as you may be
about your new friends, they're sure to have questions about your
own background. Once the ice is broken, you'll enjoy a lively evening,
and find that you have more in common than you ever suspected. Of
course, you may enjoy dinner in a quiet restaurant with your travel
companions, by letting us know your preferences.
You may wish to bring token gifts to exchange with the host family
( T shirt , small souvenirs of your home town).
DAY
14 - DEPARTURE (B)
Private air condition car for your transfer. Private chauffeur .Our
Cairo-based staff escorts you to the airport, where you'll begin your
journey home, either direct on Egyptair, or via Athens on Olympic
Airways. Salaam and Bon Voyage!
This
tour may start any day in Cairo throughout the year. Subject to the
availability of the Nile Cruise.
Please
note that the Nile vessels and cruise itineraries are subject to change.
Click here for more info on these luxurious cruises: Radamis ( Swiss
Management) ,Moon Goddess
all suites with private balconies ,
Moon
Goddess ( all state rooms do offer private balconies)

RATES
per person, in deluxe accommodations, in US$: Start Cairo
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Category
A |
Category
B |
Category
C |
| Hotel
in Cairo |
Grand
Hyatt or |
Four
Seasons
Standard Room
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Superior
Room at Four Seasons
And Nile View at
Old Cataract & Old Winter
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| Hotel
in Alexandria |
Hilton
or Palestine
Montazah Palace |
Hilton
or Palestine
Montazah Palace |
Four
Seasons Hotel
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| Cruise
Accommodation |
Ultra
Deluxe
Nile Cruise
Outside Cabin |
Ultra
Deluxe Nile
Cruise
Outside Cabin |
Suite |
Sharing in
Triple occupancy |
US$
4190 |
US$
5420 |
US$
5020 |
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Double occupancy |
US$
4330 |
US$
5510 |
US$
5310 |
| Single
occupancy |
US$ 5205 |
US$ 6855 |
US$ 6055 |
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For travel at Easter, Christmas or New Year's, a 20 percent supplement
applies.
Rate
includes:
- Air
transportation in Egypt as per itinerary, in business class, when
available on board subject to according to aircraft configuration.
- All
ground transportation private basis , including airport greeting.
- Deluxe
hotel accommodations, including tax and service charges
- Luxury
Nile cruise, with all meals, a welcome fruit basket, an Egyptian
sweets platter, complimentary bottle of water for each guest ,
delivered to your cabin daily while on board the cruise.
- All
shore excursions, aboard, these ultra luxury
Nile cruises :
M/S Amarco
,
Monaco
, M/S Royal Lotus , M/S Mojito
, M/S Queen TiYi , Movenpick
Radamis, Sonesta,
Diamond , or the M/S
Liberty , according to availability.
- Sightseeing
with guide and entrance fees to archaeological sites.
- Meals
as indicated, with preset menu (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch,
D = Dinner)
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Gratuities
, all tips to porters, drivers, guides, crew on board your cruise
etc.
- Trip
interruption and cancellation insurance
- Air
fare from / to your home country
- Personal
expenses, including excess baggage or shipping charges, beverages,
and personal charges in hotels for laundry, telephone, or other
services
- Egyptian
visa may be issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you pay the
fee locally , no photos required , (valid only for a limited number
of nationalities such as : American, EU, Canadian, Australian,
NZ , Korean , Singaporean and Japanese citizens. Passports must
be valid for at least 6 month upon arrival).
CRUISE
NOTES AND TIPS
- Dining
room reservations are not required. Our cruise vessels have a
single seating, simplifying life on board.
- Days
are warm, and sometimes hot, in Luxor and Aswan, while evenings
and mornings can be cooler.
- Comfortable
walking shoes and clothing of natural fabrics are suitable
for shore excursions.
- On
board, dress is relaxed for breakfast and lunch, smart casual
for dinner. Take a sun hat and, of course, a swimsuit.
- All
ships are fully air-conditioned. Typical amenities (which vary
from vessel to vessel; inquire for details) include large
view windows; in-cabin minibar, hair dryers and safes;
and pools, boutiques, and dance lounges.
Honeymoon
at the Cairo Four Seasons:

Four Seasons defines the essence of a superb honeymoon. As a destination
setting, for just you two, or your whole party, we make weddings
and honeymoons seamless and inspiring. For your first night, we
offer a retreat of peace and comfort - with a smooth start for your
trip to another Four Seasons honeymoon setting. Or
for your honeymoon with us, we can help you craft every unforgettable
detail.
Special photo for your honeymoon in Cairo at the Four Seasons :
Our talented in-house Pastry Chef can create a beautiful customized
special cake in the favor of your preference to enjoy the cake an
d a special candlelit dinner , we'll have a photographer at your
disposal for 30 minutes to take some photos for your honeymoon album
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If you have a photograph of a special cake you prefer , please e.mail
it to us as JPG, or include in your e.mail message, , we will be
happy to try to prepare that cake for you
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