In Search of Ancient Lands of Egypt
The Luxury Edition

A 14 day tour of Egypt for those who can afford and want the best

Private touring of : Cairo , and Abu Simbel. This tour includes as well a Sharm El Sheikh Red Sea resort stay , and a on week Ultra Deluxe Nile Cruise
Private Egyptologist even while on board the Nile Cruise

DAY 1 - CAIRO
Arrive any day in Cairo
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.

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

Private air condition vehicle for your all your transfers and tours in Egypt . Private chauffeur .

For Hotels in Cairo : Four Seasons ( standard room ), Grand Hyatt ( club rooms ) or the Mena House Palace wing ( you may mix & match Cairo stay first stay at Four Seasons and return stay Mena House Palace Wing

Visa will be issued upon arrival.
As you exit the gate, you will pass through a door or two , down some stairs , then walk for 2-5 minutes , until you pass the duty free shops, at the end of a wide corridor , you will see the security officers. There you will be met by a local representative, who will be holding a sign with the name you prefer to use for the sign .
Our local representative will then take your passport to obtain a stamp from the cashier / bank window and escort you to speak with the passport officer. He will escort you through another last check on your passport as you exit the passport control, into customs area, he will assist you in collecting your luggage and clearing customs . After exiting the terminal, our local representative will escort you (private vehicle) to the hotel

DAY 2 - CAIRO (BLD)
Private air condition vehicle and private Egyptologist for your tour today . Private chauffeur .

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.
After lunch Egyptian-style, we'll 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 on board the Hyatt boat complete with exotic Egyptian entertainment.

DAY 3 - Aswan - Nile Cruise - Wednesdays , Fridays and Saturdays depending on the cruise (BLD)
Very early breakfast or if you prefer , we will ask the hotel to prepare a snack box for your breakfast ( please alert your guide the night before ) . Early morning flight( always in business class ) to Aswan or luxor , all transfers are on a private basis, always with an air conditioned car.
A welcome fruit basket awaits you on board your Nile Cruise. Relax, unpack, and settle into your accommodations on board for the next week . Remainder of the day at leisure. Check -in and get ready for a delicious lunch on board. After the captain's cocktail, there will be a folk show to entertain you after dinner.

Please note that the Nile vessels and cruise itineraries are subject to change.
Sample luxurious Nile cruises: Presidential suite on the Monaco or Mojito ,
Presidential suite on the Queen TiYi , Movenpick Royal Lotus ( Swiss Management)
Sonesta Star Goddess ( Mozart or Beethoven suites) , Sonesta Moon Goddess all suites with private balconies

Private air condition vehicle and private Egyptologist for your tour today . Private chauffeur .

DAY 4 -Aswan - Kom Ombo (BLD)
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
Then it is on to 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!

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!
Sail for Kom Ombo to explore the twin temples of Haroeris, the sun god, and Sobek, the crocodile god, then continue our voyage to Edfu and Esna , where we dock for the night as we take our turn in going through the Esna Locks .

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 air condition vehicle and private Egyptologist for your tour today . Private chauffeur .

DAY 5 - Luxor (BLD)
Sail to Luxor , upon arrival , we 'll proceed to tour the charming Luxor Museum. Then we'll set out overland to visit the Great Temple Complex of Amon at Karnak, the largest religious compound on earth , where for 20 centuries each and every Pharaoh and king built a temple , or raised an Obelisk in honor of the gods. We follow the newly uncovered Avenue of the Sphinxes to the Temple of Luxor. WE will stop for tea at the Old Winter Palace, then we'll return to the ship to get ready for dinner, and a belly dance show .
Evening Karnak Sound & Light Show.
Complimentary "Egyptian sweets" platter will be delivered to your cabin today with our compliments.

Private air condition vehicle and private Egyptologist for your tour today . Private chauffeur .

DAY 6 - 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 and the 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, on to Medinet Habu and the Ramesseum before we head back to the cruise. Remainder of the day at leisure. Yet just before sun-set , your guide will call on you , and we will head out in a horse drawn carriage to tour the local souks and medina.

Private air condition vehicle and private Egyptologist for your tour today . Private chauffeur .

DAY 7 - Luxor / Esna (BLD)
A grand day of sailing as we turn around and head back south , on to Esna as we enjoy the deluxe facilities son board our luxurious floating Nile Palace.

DAY 8 - Edfu (BLD)
On to Edfu. A Horse-drawn carriages meet us at riverside to take us through Edfu to the Temple of Horus, best-preserved in all of Egypt, we continue our cruise heading south , and going through the town of Kom Ombo in our way to Aswan.

DAY 9 -Aswan - CAMEL CARAVAN (BLD)
We reach Aswan where we'll visit the dams , including the High Dam, a modern wonder in this ancient land. At the ancient granite quarry If you wish, try your hand at camel riding! We'll take a traditional caravan to enjoy tea with Nubian villagers. Afternoon at leisure . We 'll head for the Old Cataract for an afternoon High Tea ( included) on the famous terrace over looking the Nile, where Agatha Christi wrote "Death On the Nile " , horse drawn carriage ride throughout the local town . Return to the cruise in time for dinner . Make sure you retire to bed early tonight, you have a long day tomorrow .

Private air condition vehicle and private Egyptologist for your tour today . Private chauffeur .

DAY 10 - ABU SIMBEL - Ramses the Great - Master Builder of all Times (B. Lunch Box . D)
After breakfast, check-out . Lunch box will prepared by your cruise chef.
Take a short flight ( always in business class) to the great temples of Abu Simbel . Your private air-conditioned vehicle, and private Egyptologist will be waiting for you at Abu Simbel Airport .
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 , after which retire to a comfortable hotel for refreshments, always included as well as tea/coffle /bottled water .
Then we fly back to to Cairo, ( always in business class) , at Cairo airport, our local rep will assist with the connection to fly to Sharm El Sheikh ( always in business class) .

Private air condition car always for your transfers. We'll settle you into your Luxury hotel in Sharm : Hyatt, The Ritz, The Four Seasons Hotel or similar.

Private air condition vehicle and private Egyptologist for your tour today . Private chauffeur .

DAY 11 - Sharm El Sheikh (B)
Full days at leisure . Hit the water , or venture into the nearby Bedouin village to see how the local people live-as you like.

DAY 12 - MOUNT SINAI - St. CATHERINE ( Santa Katarina / Catarina ) Monastery (B. Lunch Box)
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.
If you decide to take up this offer , please note that we leave before sunrise , suggest that you go to bed early on Day 11 . Lunch box will be prepared by your hotel chef.
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 - SHARM EL SHEIK - CAMEL CARAVAN or Horseback Ride (B)
This is your day to absorb all that you've seen and experienced so far, not to mention the bright Egyptian sun and sparkling sea. Sunset Camel Caravan or on Horseback :
A two hour caravan on camels, if you prefer to enjoy a 2 hour of horse back riding, please do let's know, but in this case the horse ride will not be into the Sahara .
The camel caravan is fully escorted & guided as well by local Bedouins through the desert and through the mountain passes of El Aat mountain , we stop at the highest point in the valley for a cup of tea with the Bedouin, take in the the evening charm of the desert & nature before we head back to your hotel.

DAY 14 - DEPARTURE (aB)
Private air condition car for your transfer. Private chauffeur . Our Sharm El-Sheikh -based staff escorts you to the airport, where you'll begin your journey home . Salaam and Bon Voyage!

This tour starts daily 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.
Sample luxurious Nile cruises: Presidential suite on the Monaco or Mojito ,
Presidential suite on the Queen TiYi , Movenpick Royal Lotus ( Swiss Management) Sonesta Star Goddess ( Mozart or Beethoven suites) , Sonesta Moon Goddess all suites with private balconies

Felucca sailing is included in Aswan

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

For travel at Easter, Christmas or New Year's, a 15 percent supplement applies.

On board your ultra deluxe Nile Cruise

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