DAY 1 - CAIRO - Arrive any day- 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. Visa fee is included & issued upon arrival. Available only to American, Japanese , Canadian, Singaporean & EU citizens, your passport must be valid for at least 6 month beyond the date of arrival.

Private air condition car for your transfer. Private chauffeur

For Hotel upgrade in Cairo / Sharm / Amman : Four Seasons or the Mena House Palace wing / Pyramid's view ( you may mix & match Cairo stay first stay at Four Seasons , or stay Mena House Palace Wing, as well as Four Seasons or the Ritz in Sharm El Sheikh , Four Seasons Amman please add: $769 per person in double

DAY 2 - CAIRO (aBLD)
Private air condition car for your tour today . Private chauffeur .
American or Buffet breakfast .

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 and motor to the mysterious Sphinx and the Pyramids on the edge of Cairo.

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!

Conclude a memorable day as we host you on a Nile dinner cruise complete with exotic Egyptian entertainment.

DAY 3 - CAIRO (aBL)
Start the day with a tour of the treasure filled Islamic Art Museum , Saladin's Citadel , followed by a walking tour of the legendary Khan El Khalili Bazaar district.
Lunch at a charming local restaurant in the heart of this charming part of old Cairo .
Then on we go to the Coptic & Jewish ancient quarter , before we head back to your hotel

Evening Sound and light show at Giza and the Pyramids

DAY 4 - ASWAN ( or Luxor) (B)
Private air condition car for your transfer. Private chauffeur .

Our Cairo personnel will escort you to the airport to board your flight to Aswan and your hotel.

Morning tour of Aswan Dams, the Unfinished Obelisk, then 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. Back in Aswan, we'll board a launch to visit the Temples of Philae, rescued from rising waters when the High Dam was built. This Island temple of Philae was 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!

DAY 5 - ASWAN / ABU SIMBEL / NILE CRUISE (BLD)
Very early breakfast at the hotel . 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.

There 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 begin our leisurely drive back along the shore to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Aswan . Domestic air fare is included , issued & delivered in Egypt. Private air conditioned Van / Private guide for Abu Simbel excursion covering : all transfers in Aswan & Abu Simbel, entrance fees & Abu Simbel/Aswan.

Jacquie Kennedy & Abu Simbel Temples in Egypt :

All Americans alive during the 1960s remember President John F Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. Most Americans from that time also remember Abu Simbel, the dramatic, ancient Pharaonic temple
threatened by the rising waters blocked by the new Aswan High Dam.

It’s worth remembering that it was Jacquie Kennedy who provided crucial support for the mammoth rescue project. Without her help, Abu Simbel might have been lost. Arrive early in Egypt, extend one day to be able to see Abu Simbel . Read More

In Aswan we'll escort you to your Luxury floating hotel. You'll settle in to your cabin on your Luxury Nile cruiser where a fruit basket awaits you, then enjoy lunch on board.

DAY 6 - ASWAN / KOM OMBO / NILE CRUISE (BLD)
We'll sail down river at a stately pace to Kom Ombo, the twin temple dedicated to the crocodile river god, Sobek. Sail on to Edfu where we dock for the night. While you are on board the cruise, afternoon tea will be served daily on deck.

DAY 7 - EDFU, ESNA (BLD)
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, and by evening, we'll be in fabled Luxor.
Egyptian sweets platter will be delivered to your cabin today with our compliments.

DAY 8 - LUXOR (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 including Nefertari's Tomb ( closed fro most of 2004, that 's why we 'll tour instead the Ancient Worker's Village); and the Colossi of Memnon.

Queen Nefertari's tomb will be closed until further notice for urgent repairs, so we 'll be touring instead : Ancient Workers Village at Deir El Medineh, the first known "Workers Village" these were the true creative heroes who built the temples & tombs for the mighty Pharaohs of the Nile Kingdom.

Deir El Medinah is on Luxor's west bank you 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.

As soon as Nefertari is opened again, we will reinstate it in our programs.

The Queen for whom the sun shines : ( closed for repairs)
We rise very early in the morning to be able to secure entry to the recently restored tomb of her Majesty Queen Nefertari, wife of the mighty Pharaoh Ramses the Great , limited to the first 100 visitors.
Long before Cleopatra humbled the ruler of Rome, an Egyptian queen held power over the heart and soul of Ramses, Egypt's greatest pharaoh. In the 12th century BC, a brokenhearted Ramses built a grand funerary tomb for Queen Nefertari, "the Beautiful one," in the Valley of the Queens. It's been exquisitely restored with the aid of an American endowment, and is among the rarest sights in all Egypt: the only great tomb ever built by a pharaoh for his late queen. Artistically, it is the closest thing you could ever come to see the original Ancient Egyptian art in all of its glory and finesse.
Because of its fragile nature, only a limited number of visitors are allowed entry each day. We are the only company to include a visit to Nefertari's tomb in our daily program. Because of the limited access we must rise early for our visit, appropriate as Ramses named Nefertari "the one for whom the sun shines."

DAY 9 - LUXOR- Disembark - (B)
Breakfast , check out . This morning , we'll visit the imposing Great Temple of Amon at Karnak and the Temple of Luxor before heading to your hotel in Luxor. In the afternoon we tour the charming Luxor Museum. Evening Sound & Light show at Karnak ( bring a jacket)

DAY 10 - LUXOR, Sharm or ( Via CAIRO) (B)
We'll visit the imposing Great Temple of Amon at Karnak and the Temple of Luxor before heading to the airport to catch our flight to Sharm El Sheikh or depending on the day of the week it may be via Cairo .Private air condition car always for your transfers. We'll settle you into your Luxury hotel in Sharm : Sonesta , Hyatt, Marriott , Sofitel Hotel or similar.

DAY 11 - Sharm El Sheikh (aBD)
American or Buffet breakfast .
Full day at leisure . Hit the water , or venture into the nearby Bedouin village to see how the local people live-as you like. Dinner is included daily on a complimentary basis at the hotel.

DAY 12 - MOUNT SINAI - St. CATHERINE ( Santa Katarina / Catarina ) Monastery (aBL)
American or Buffet breakfast .
Relax! This is one more day in "Paradise", enjoy the beach the Egyptian sun and maybe fishing , snorkeling or diving in the Red Sea. Or join us on a complimentary tour to Mount Sinai then in the cool before sunrise, we drive into the wilderness of Sinai, through which Moses led his people to the Promised Land. Our goal is the Monastery of St. Catherine, built on the site of the  burning bush  at the base of Mount Sinai. We tour the monastery, rich in history,icons and sacred paintings, returning to Sharm late in the evening. You must be in good physical condition if you wish to consider climbing Mt. Sinai. The climb is not recommended for those affected by heights.

DAY 13 - AQABA, PETRA (aBLD )
American or Buffet breakfast .
We'll drive to the port of Nuweiba, where we'll board the Red Sea ferry. Across the water in Aqaba, with Israel and Saudi Arabia in sight, our Jordan-based representative waits to greet you. You'll drive north under a towering ridge of mountains, and arrive at your hotel in Petra for the night. Complimentary Jordanian visa fee (valid only for American , Australian , Canadian, Dutch, German & Japanese citizens. Passports must be valid for at least 6 month upon arrival). Lunch is included in Sinai or in Aqaba. Complimentary welcome dinner at the hotel in Petra .

DAY 14 - PETRA (aBLD)
American or Buffet breakfast .
We'll spend the entire day at Petra, the stunning desert city hewn by the Nabateans from solid cliffs of pink and violet sandstone. Petra was known in the bible as Sela, and rediscovered only in 1812. You'll feel like Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark as you penetrate into the city through a narrow sandstone gorge, the Siq, and wander among the Temple of the Winged Lion, tombs, Roman theater, and the imposing Treasury.
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner are all included today

DAY 15 - WADI RUM DESERT / AMMAN (aBL)
American or Buffet breakfast .
Visit the Wadi Rum Desert (with a short ride in a 4 Wheel Drive vehicle) and its awesome moonlike landscape, where the film “Lawrence of Arabia” was shot. On to Amman on the Desert Highway. Lunch is served enroute at a local restaurant. Overnight in Amman. Add an extra night in Amman.

DAY 16 - AMMAN / JERASH, Bedouin Dinner (aBLD)
Morning tour of Amman . Then drive to Jerash, among the best-preserved Roman cities in the world, to tour its temples, theaters, churches and colonnaded streets. Lunch at a local restaurant. Evening dinner show in Amman.

DAY 17 - DEPARTURE FOR HOME (aB)
American or Buffet breakfast . Departure tax is included
Our staff escorts you to the airport of Amman for your flight home. Bon Voyage.
Private air condition car for your transfer. Private chauffeur .Our Amman -based staff escorts you to the airport, where you'll begin your journey home.
Salaam and Bon Voyage !

This tour starts daily from in Cairo , throughout the year. Subject to availability

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 ,

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The all suites M/S Amarco

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Why book with us ?

RATES per person, in deluxe accommodations, in US$:

- For travel at Easter, Christmas or New Year's, a 10 percent supplement applies.

- For Hotel upgrade in Cairo / Sharm / Amman : Four Seasons or the Mena House Palace wing / Pyramid's view ( you may mix & match Cairo stay first stay at Four Seasons , or stay Mena House Palace Wing, as well as Four Seasons or the Ritz in Sharm El Sheikh , Four Seasons Amman please add: $769 per person in double

Rate includes:

• Air transportation within Egypt as mentioned in itinerary, in business class, when available on board subject to according to aircraft configuration.
  
  
• All ground transportation private basis , including airport greeting.
  
  
• Complimentary welcome drink upon arrival on board the Nile Cruise.
  
• Complimentary welcome fruit basket on board the Nile Cruise.
  
• Large bottle of water ( per person ) delivered to you cabin daily while you are on board the Nile Cruise.
  
• Tea or coffee an bottled water with each / every meal while you are on board the Nile Cruise.
  
• Deluxe hotel accommodations, including tax based on: Marriott, Mena House ( New Wing) or The Grand Hyatt downtown overlooking the Nile.
  
  For Mena House Palace wing /Pyramid's view , please add: $489 for the total of 3 nights per person in double. In Sharm El Sheikh: The Hyatt,Marriott , Sofitel , Savoy , Sonesta or similar hotels.
  
• 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 , subject to availability.

  For guests booking Presidential Suites on board the cruise :
  Our guests , receive special consideration . When you reserve your Suite , we will provide you with a private valet to take care of your personal and touring needs, and a private guide / Egyptologist to answer any questions you may have about the wonders around you.

  Just for fun, we'll even engage a local fortune - teller , knowledgeable in the mystic secrets of ancient Egypt, to read the future in your palm or your coffee grounds!

• Sightseeing with guide and entrance fees to archaeological sites.
• Meals as indicated, with preset menu (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner), American breakfast (aB) in Cairo
• Visa fee upon arrival in Cairo and Jordan (applicable to Japan, US, EU Australian , NZ, Korea , Singaporean , and Canadian passport holders with six months of remaining validity)
• Jordanian visa and Egyptian visa fee (valid only for American, Australian, NZ, EU & Japanese citizens. Passports must be valid for at least 6 month upon arrival).
• Jordanian departure tax.
• Red Sea ferry ticket.

 

• Visa fee upon arrival in Cairo (applicable to Australian, NZ , EU, Mexican , S. African, S. Korean Singaporean, Japan, US, , and Canadian passport holders) , your passport must be valid and in order.

 

 

Honeymoon / Anniversary Special : Free in Cairo and /or while cruising the Nile :

M/S TIYI Deluxe Nile Cruise

 

 

 

Honeymooners & Anniversary guests will enjoy a free upgrade to the Presidential Suite , on board Queen TiYi, subject to availability - This is only valid with the purchase of Deluxe Category

 

Honeymoon / Anniversary Special : Free in Cairo and /or while cruising the Nile :

Zaffa:
Before the sunset , we have arranged for a welcome Zaffa (procession that will resemble an Arabian/Egyptian wedding party) with a troupe of dancers and musicians dressed with the Egyptian typical clothes, welcoming guests by singing and dancing Egyptian Folklore).

Or Repeat your vows in one of Cairo historical churches:
For guests who are interested in repeating their vows in one of Cairo churches:
Priest will be ready from the church according to your request (church) for the wedding vows. ( donation to the church will be expected - that 's at your discretion) . After the ceremony, Champagnes will be served to the new couple & guests.

Complimentary transfers in an air-conditioned sedan , are included between the hotel & the church , if you prefer a stretch limo supplement will apply.

 

 

More Choices :

• Compare with the 10 day version  
• Go fishing on Lake Nasser
• extend your stay in Upper Egypt
• Compare with the 24 -Day Edition .
• Add a short stay in an Oases .
• Add Jerusalem .
• Add Petra Jordan
• Add a visit to El Djarrah Cave that was discovered in 1873, and then forgotten for more than 100 years. Even today, few visitors are privileged to penetrate its depths to admire its stalactites and ancient rock art

 

 

 

 

 

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