Ancient Nile Cruise
An 11-day cruise and tour in Egypt . Including Abu Simbel Temples and air fare within Egypt. We have even included all the tips . Board Aswan - including Denderah Temples

Compare with 7- Day , or the 8 -day cruise version

How would you like to cruise the Nile the way the Pharaoh & Cleopatra did ? These graceful boats will allow you to cruise the great river in a stately Pharaonic style. Our 7-day "soft adventure" cruise visits all of Upper Egypt's top sights, and gives you the chance to see the timeless Nile as adventurers have seen it throughout the ages. This 11 -day Nile cruise is the perfect for covering the Highlights of Ancient Nile Package as well as Denderah temple . Weekly on Wed , Embarkation: Luxor or Aswan. Click here for the 11 -Day version with Abu Simbel, Aswan & Luxor Hotel Stays . Add 2 extra nights in Cairo .

DAY 1 -Cairo / ASWAN / ABU SIMBEL / (LD) WEEKLY - Year Round on Tuesdays & Wednesday
Transfer is included from your hotel in Cairo . Private car/ driver
Air fare is included , ticket is issued & delivered in Cairo, economy class , please reconfirm your arrival in Egypt with our local rep by phone as soon as land in Cairo , please advise the name of your hotel, or ask us for help in booking your hotel.

Early morning arrival in Aswan , after a brief stop, the plane continues to Abu Simbel.
Fly over 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 Abu Simbel : your private air-conditioned vehicle, private guide and private chauffeur will be waiting for you at the airport in Aswan
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 we begin our leisurely drive back along to Abu Simbel Airport and fly back to Aswan and your cruise. Private car & driver for all your transfers today .

On board your Nile cruiser , check-in , and get ready for a delicious lunch. Complimentary welcome fruit basket awaits you in your cabin. In the evening , your guide will call on you for a private horse-drawn carriage ride throughout Aswan souks and the waterfront.

DAY 2 - ASWAN & KOM OMBO - Thursday (BLD)
Today we tour the awesome Aswan dams, and next an ancient granite quarry complete with an unfinished obelisk. Then we go by motor launch to the island temples of Philae, rescued from rising waters , dedicated to the Ancient Goddess ISIS.

Re-embarking on our Nile cruiser, we sail downstream to Kom Ombo to visit its twin temples. Overnight at Edfu.

DAY 3 - EDFU & ESNA - Friday (BLD)
In Edfu, climb aboard horse-drawn carriages, and clip-clop through the town to the Temple of Horus, Egypt's best-preserved temple. Re-embarking, we cruise to Esna and its great temple dedicated to Khnum, the creator-god. We re-board in time to enjoy lunch as we sail further north for Luxor.
Evening finds us in Luxor.

DAY 4 - LUXOR - Saturday (BLD)
We tour today as well the magnificent tombs in the Valley of the Kings , We tour as well the great temple of Queen Hatshepsut, we stop at the Colossi of Memnon on the way back to our cruise. The gigantic Great Temple of Amon at Karnak, and the mighty Temple of Luxor are our goals in the afternoon, we overnight in Luxor

DAY 5 - LUXOR - Sunday (B)
Sip tea and enjoy your lunch, as we leave for Qena. Afternoon tea is served on deck, reach Qena in time for dinner , we dock at Qena for the night.

DAY 6 - DENDERAH / LUXOR - Monday (BLD)
After breakfast we drive inland to tour Denderah Temple. Among the best preserved in Egypt. This temple as a sight to hold. Indiana Jones would have felt at home, with the massive stones & underground passages.

Denderah's Temple of Hathor, one of the best-preserved in all of Egypt, and also one of the most important. In the ancient beliefs, Hathor was the consort of the god of daylight, ruler of the west, and protector or the underworld. In the manner of wise desert wayfarers, we'll leave before dawn to take advantage of cool temperatures. Our air-conditioned van will take us through timeless Nile-side villages, where life revolves around the irrigation and harvest of crops. Finally, we'll reach the temple precincts. We'll take note of the unusually deep tombs, and pass under the celebrated Zodiac, in a chapel dedicated to Osiris. (Denderah is the traditional site of his rebirth.)

Sail back to Luxor as we sip our afternoon tea on deck.
Evening Cocktail & Dinner . Cabin amenity : One large bottle of water.

DAY 7 - LUXOR - Tuesday (BLD) - Private Egyptologist - Private Car
Breakfast on board . Today we visit the temple where Pharaoh went to meet the Gods - Return to Karnak and the Temple of Man : We set out early today for our second visit to the massive Temple of Karnak, arriving in time to see the first rays of sunlight shine on Sekhmet, the lion-headed goddess of war. We then proceed to the Temple of Ptah, known also as the Temple of Dreams. Husband of Sekhmet, Ptah is the ruler of the underworld, often represented as a mummy, then return to our Nile cruiser for a delicious lunch and afternoon tea. Remainder of the day at leisure. Evening Sound & Light show at Karnak Temple. Cabin amenity : One large bottle of water.

DAY 8 - Return to the West Bank - Sunday (cBLD) Private Egyptologist - private Car
Return to the great Valley of the Kings, to tour King Tut's tomb : Tut-Ankh-Amon's tomb, on to Medinet Habu and the Ramesseum.

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. In the evening , your guide will call on you , for a private horse-drawn carriage ride throughout Luxor souks and waterfront.

DAY 9 - Esna EDFU & KOM OMBO - Wednesday (cBLD)
Private Egyptologist - Private Car
We cruise by Esna , while the cruise is going through the locks, we will be touring the Temple of Esna , only discovered in the late 30's by chance , in the heart of the Esna village.

Cruise to Edfu, enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the sundeck, or venture out for a second tour of the Temple of Horus. Returning to our ship, we set sail for Kom Ombo.

In the evening, there's a jolly galabia party aboard. A complimentary Galabya will be delivered to your cabin with our compliments.

DAY 10 - KOM OMBO & ASWAN Tuesday (cBLD) Private Egyptologist - private Car
We return to explore in-depth twin Temples of Haroeris and Sobek at Kom Ombo, always with a : Private Egyptologist and a Private Car , then sail south to Aswan. After lunch , enjoy an afternoon graceful felucca and cruise among the islands, returning to our ship in time for tea.

DAY 11 - ASWAN - Nubian Museum, Camel Caravan, Nubian Village, Wednesday (cB)
After breakfast we check out, visit Kalabsha Temple and next , the breath-taking Nubian Museum . 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 . Private car & driver for the transfer to the airport , air fare is included . Fly back to Cairo , complimentary transfer to the International terminal or your hotel in Cairo . End of our service. Bon Voyage !

Itinerary is subject to change without notice.

RATES per person in USD for the total 7 day Cruise

Please add 20 % supplement to the deluxe rates for : M/S Tuya , M/A TiYi, Sonesta M/S Moon Goddess , Movenpick M/S Royal Lotus , M/S Radamis, M/S Amarco

Includes :

• All shore excursions, entrance fees, the service of an English Speaking guide , all as indicated.
• Domestic air fare Cairo Aswan & Luxor Cairo in economy class with tax included
• All meals: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner.
• Afternoon tea daily onboard.
• All tips for the drivers, guides , porters , and all the crew on board the cruise
• Complimentary : Arrival & Departure transfers in Cairo , Luxor & Aswan , are provided on a PRIVATE car & driver basis.
• Welcome fruit basket upon check-in.
• Large bottle of water per person per day delivered to your cabin.
• Tea or coffee and one small bottle of water per person with each meal

First class cruise category : RATES per person in USD

Not Included :

• Hotel accommodation in Cairo
• International air fare
• Travel Insurance

• For Christmas/New Year's and the month of April :
  Please add %10 supplement, to any of the listed rates.
  
• Children discount : 25 % 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.
  
  
  

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