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Egypt on a Yacht


The 17 -Day Version with Alexandria , Cairo, Fayoum Oases and a
Nile cruise onboard a Deluxe Dahabia

For our guests who can afford and want the best in touring Egypt

The new  Alexandria Library
The New Alexandria Library

 

 

 

Here's the best of Egypt : a good look at Cairo and a one week Yacht Felucca cruise along the Nile, a foray into Fayoum Oases and even include the Abu Simbel Ramses temples in Nubia , locally escorted. Tour Starts Weekly in Cairo Year Round .

 

 

 

 

 

 

DAY 1 - CAIRO : Sunday - Weekly in Cairo , year round
Our representative greets you at the airport and whisks you to your hotel. Visa fee is included and will be issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport for : American, EU , Canadian , Singaporean & Japanese citizens. You are responsible for having your passport in order valid at least for 6 month beyond the date of your arrival in Cairo. Welcome fruit basket & Egyptian pastry awaits you in your room with our compliments.

Hotels : City Stars Inter.continental . Nile Hilton , Cairo Conrad or Grand Hyatt or similar

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 -Monday (BLD)
On your first full day in Egypt we show you the Egyptian Museum including the " Mummies Room" and KING Tut’s golden treasures room. Tour Manial Palace before we head for lunch at a local restaurant.
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On to Al-Azhar Park and El Darb El-Ahmar , then the Citadel of Saladin, and Mohammed Ali Mosque, made of alabaster, then wander through the alleys of the charming Khan El-Khalili Bazaar district.

The Agha Khan Development Network The Azhar Park Project in old Islamic Cairo and the Conservation and Revitalization of Darb al-Ahmar historical treasures

Evening Dinner cruise on board the Hyatt Dinner cruise or similar .
Private Egyptologist - Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle . Private Chauffeur

 

 

 

 

Day 3 - OLD CAIRO –Tuesday (BL)
Morning tour of the old Jewish Quarter that became the Christian Coptic Quarter , tour the Coptic Museum , Abu Serga and “ El-Moalaka” Coptic Churches, as well as Beni Ezra Synagogue , not to mention the spot where it is said that “Baby Moses” was found by the Egyptian Queen . Lunch is included at a local restaurant , after which we head for the Citadel of Saladin, and Mohammed Ali Mosque, made of alabaster, as well as the Rifai Mosque then wander through the alleys of the charming Khan El-Khalili Bazaar district.
Private Egyptologist - Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle . Private Chauffeur

 

 

 

DAY 4 - CAIRO - Fayoum Oases – Wednesday (BL)
Private Desert Caravan Desert Safari to Fayoum Oases for the Day
The wilds of the desert begin right on the outskirts of Cairo, and continue for hundreds of miles to the east and west, through sands, rock, mountains, oases, and a surprising variety of scenery and inhabitants.
Join us for a day ranging across the desert like modern nomads. In place of camels, we’ll travel in comfortable, reliable four-by-four Toyota Land Cruisers. Your guide and drivers will meet you at your hotel, and soon you’ll leave bustling Cairo behind as you undertake the drive toward the Oasis of El Fayoum, 150 kilometers to the southwest. Hard as it is to believe, a great inland sea once covered these sands. It was a holy reserve of sacred crocodiles, symbolized by the god Sobek.
We’ll visit the temple of Kom Oshim, drive over ancient lake beds, and alongside the waters of today’s Fayoum Lake to reach the fishermen’s village of Chak Chouk. There we’ll stop for a lunch of fish caught fresh that morning. There will be time to wander the village lanes and discreetly watch the everyday activities of baking flatbread, irrigating crops from the lake’s waters, and bringing in the catch. We’ll also include the craft and pottery museum where the best works of local artisans are on display.
Then it’s into our four-by-fours again, for an off-road adventure! We’ll head alongside and across desert washes, between dunes, and over ancient lake beds for 35 kilometers to the Valley of the Whales. Incredibly, these great mammals once thrived in waters surrounded by sands. We’ll stop and gaze in amazement at their fossilized remains alongside smaller sea creatures that remain in stone. In the evening, you’ll return to your hotel in Cairo.
Private Land transportation in air-conditioned four-wheel-drive Toyota Land Cruiser
Services of a private guide and English-speaking driver . Lunch at a local restaurant including one large bottle of water and tea or coffle for each guest

 

 

 

DAY 5 - CAIRO – Thursday (B)
Full day on your own , explore the city on your own as you wish, or ask us for optional tours.

 

 

 

DAY 6 - CAIRO- GIZA - Friday- Private Egyptologist - Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Private Chauffeur
(BL)
After breakfast , drive to the edge of Cairo , we are now in Giza , stand in awe in front of the Sphinx , and the mighty Pyramids of Giza, complimentary short Camel ride is included, to allow you a photo with the Pyramids in the background, time is limited , so please do not go for what the camel driver tries to convince you , i.e. go for a long ride around the Pyramids . Lunch is included at the Mena House or Meridien Pyramids. After lunch we head for Memphis & Sakkara , visiting some of the Mastabas and Zoser Step-Pyramid .

 

 



Day 7 - Saturday
- Cairo to Luxor and board your deluxe air conditioned Felucca
Very early morning breakfast and transfer to Cairo Airport. Flight is included in our rate, in economy class , tax included . Morning arrival at Luxor . We'll meet you at the airport , and escort you to your deluxe air conditioned Nile cruise felucca or dahabbiya , Board Luxor ( or Aswan ) .

Embarkation in Luxor for a relaxing week sailing the Nile on a luxuriously appointed Dahabbiya.

After lunch, Private excursion to the West Bank for visits to the burial places of the Pharaohs - the Valley of the Kings - where Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen in 1922. Continue to the adjacent Valley of the Queens, the temple of Medinet Habu and the Colossi of Memnon.
Private Egyptologist - Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle . Private Chauffeur

Overnight moored on the Nile banks of Luxor. Sample Deluxe Felucca / Dahabia : El Bey (His Lordship) .  El Hanem (The Lady)  ,  Zahra (Flower)   ,  Abeer, Nesma (Breeze) , Dongola and Zarafa

 

 

 

 

Day 8 - Sunday - Luxor - On board your Yacht Nile Cruise
You will enjoy a private visit to the magnificent temple complex of Amon-Ra at Karnak, with its vast hypostyle hall of 137 columns, followed by the imposing 28 th Dynasty Luxor Temple.
Private Egyptologist - Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle . Private Chauffeur

Overnight moored in Luxor.

 

 

 

Day 9 - Monday - Luxor to Esna - On board your Yacht Nile Cruise
Today will be a leisurely day. After breakfast, commence sailing to Esna where your Dahabbiya will moor

 

 

Honeymoon cruise, cruise on boardthe Royal Cleopatra , sailing boat royal cleopatra

 

 

 

Day 10 - Tuesday - Edfu - On board your Yacht Nile Cruise
This morning you will sail to Edfu to visit the wonderfully preserved Temple of Edfu ( small size 10-14 total English speaking group tour ) .
Overnight on board as we will look for an island in the middle of the Nile where we moor.

 

 

 

Day 11 - Wednesday - Kom Ombo - On board your Yacht Nile Cruise
Today you will sail to Kom Ombo visit ( small size 10-14 total English speaking group tour ) see the Ptolemaic temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus, god of the morning sun.
Overnight moored beside a Nile island.

 

 

Day 12 - Thursday - Aswan - On board your Yacht Nile Cruise
A leisurely day sailing to Aswan where the dahabiya moors overnight.

 

 

 

Day 13- Friday - Aswan Abu Simbel - (BLD)
Private Egyptologist - Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle . Private Chauffeur
Today you will enjoy a private visit the Aswan High Dam (completed in 1971); the Old Dam (completed in 1902) and the ' unfinished obelisk', lying in situ since the days of the pharaohs. You will also visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, a structure rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser at the time of the High Dam's construction.

Abu Simbel :
This afternoon we take a short flight to
Abu Simbel , where your private air-conditioned vehicle , private chauffeur and private guide will be waiting for you at the airport :
In Ramses the Great 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 fly back to Aswan and your Nile cruise . Air fare is always included ( business class ) .


 

 

 

Day 14 - Saturday - Aswan - Fly back to Cairo and on to Alexandria
Breakfast aboard the dahabiyya and check-out.
We bid farewell to the crew, we switch transportation modes and head for Aswan Airport and your flight back to Cairo, from the airport proceed with your private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur and private guide to Alexandria and your hotel: Helnan Palestine or the Four Seasons ( standard room ) . Air fare is always included within Egypt, economy class , tax included .

 

 

 

DAY 15 - ALEXANDRIA - Sunday (BL)
Conqueror of the Mediterranean Coast - Alexander the Great
In 332 BC, Egypt was laboring under Persian military control when Alexander the Great arrived to drive out the invaders without the shedding of a drop of blood. The Persian governor surrendered and the conquering hero was hailed as a liberator and given Egypt's double crown symbolizing control of Upper and Lower Egypt. Alexander reinstated Egypt's traditional government and founded the city of Alexandria at the country's most important crossroads: where the Nile meets the Mediterranean.

Today, we'll get to known Alexandria in depth, as we visit the Roman Amphitheater, the Koum El Shougafa Tombs, lunch is included in an Alexandrine restaurant.


Today our tour includes as well : Qayet 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 , then its off to the new site for the Alexandria Library before heading back to south. Time permitting 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. Return to the hotel late afternoon

In the evening we enjoy a leisurely walking guided tour of the old medina and " El Raml "

Private Egyptologist - Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle . Private Chauffeur

 


Octavious visiting Alexander the Great's tomb in Alexandria Octavious visiting Alexander the Great's Tomb in Alexandria just after the Roman Emperor 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 16 - ALEXANDRIA / CAIRO - Monday (BL)
Breakfast , check out , proceed south towards Cairo , always in your private air-conditioned vehicle, with your private chauffeur and private guide . Midway between Alexandria and Cairo, we stop to visit the Wadi El Natroun Monastery, one of the most important sites for the Egyptian Coptic Church Establishment. Reach Cairo early evening and your hotel : Grand Hyatt , J. W. Marriott or the Four Seasons ( standard Room)

Private Egyptologist - Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle . Private Chauffeur

 

 


DAY 17 - CAIRO/ Departure - Tuesday
(B)
Our representative escorts you to the airport for your homeward flight. Bon Voyage

 

 

 

Sample Deck Plan of  the four  Dahabias

 


 


 

 

 

 



Year Round ( Except Holiday season)

Rates are per person in USD $

Rate per person in double : $ 6815
Rate per person in single : $ 9890

 

 

 

 

Peak Season :   
Easter ( 2 weeks ) & Christmas and New Year ( 2weeks)
:


Rates are per person in USD $
Rate per person in double : $ 7750
Rate per person in single : $ 11,900

Upgrade to the Four Seasons

Honeymoon at the  Four Seasons  in Cairo

Ultra Deluxe - Four Seasons Hotel Category
There is no triple occupancy cabins


Cairo :
Based on Four Seasons Hotel - Always Nile View , Superior Room
If you prefer as well , mix and match :Mena House Palace Section, Pyramid view room ( subject to availability)



Alexandria:
Four Seasons San Stefano Hotel Alexandria, Superior Room , or a suite at the Palestine Montazah Palace Hotel

 

Year Round ( Except Holiday season)

Rates are per person in USD $

Rate per person in double : $ 9150
Rate per person in single : $ 12,110

 

 

 

Peak Season :   
Easter ( 2 weeks ) & Christmas and New Year ( 2weeks)
:


Rates are per person in USD $
Rate per person in double : $ 10,550
Rate per person in single : $ 13,900

 

Rate Includes:

 

 


  • Nile cruise shore excursions with all the guided sightseeing including all entrance fees, all as per itinerary . With Luxor and Aswan touring on a private basis : Private Egyptologist - Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle . Private Chauffeur

  • Private Egyptologist and private car/driver for Cairo , Alexandria and Abu Simbel tours as listed including all entrance fees and lunch.

  • All meals on board the DELUXE Felucca / Yacht / Dahabiya Nile cruise : Pre set meals as listed including B = Breakfast, (or cB, Continental Breakfast), L = Lunch, D = Dinner

  • Tea/ coffle and afternoon tea while on board the Deluxe Nile Cruise

  • All airfares within Egypt in "C " business class including tax as listed .

  • Private air conditioned car /driver for all transfers within Egypt.

  • Deluxe hotel accommodation with tax & service charges.

  • Visa fee , visa will be issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport for : American, Australian, NZ , Canadian, Singaporean & Japanese citizens. You are responsible for having your passport in order valid at least for 6 month beyond the date of your arrival in Cairo.

  • Accommodation in a private cabin : Double or single on board The Dahabia / Felucca / Yacht Nile Cruise with all meals and shore excursions
    ( there is no triple occupancy cabin on board )

Rate Does Not Includes:

 

 

 

 

Aswan to Luxor Cruise Itinerary

Cairo portion remains the same .

For the cruise portion :

Saturday - Board Aswan

Embarkation in Aswan for a relaxing week sailing the Nile on a luxuriously appointed dahabiyya. Overnight, the ship moors on the Nile banks of Aswan

 

Sunday
Today you will visit the Aswan High Dam (completed in 1971); the Old Dam (completed in 1902) and the ' unfinished obelisk', lying in situ since the days of the pharaohs. You will also visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, a structure rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser at the time of the High Dam's construction.

Overnight moored in Aswan.

 

Monday
Morning sail to Kom Ombo to see the Ptolemaic temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus, god of the morning sun.

Overnight moored beside a Nile island.

 

Tuesday
This morning you will sail to Edfu to visit the wonderfully preserved Temple of Edfu.

Overnight moored beside an island.

 

Wednesday
Today will be a leisurely day. After breakfast, commence sailing to Esna, and onwards to Luxor, where your dahabiyya moors overnight.

 

Thursday
Excursion to the West Bank to visit the great burial places of the Pharaohs - the Valley of the Kings - where Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen in 1922. Continue to the adjacent Valley of the Queens, Medinet Habu Temple and the Colossi of Memnon.

Overnight moored in Luxor.

 

Friday
This morning you will visit the magnificent temple complex of Amon-Ra at Karnak, with its vast hypostyle hall of 137 columns, followed by the imposing 28th Dynasty Luxor Temple.

Overnight moored in Luxor.

 

Saturday- Luxor -Disembarkation
Breakfast aboard the dahabiyya , check-out.

 

 

Add Jordan and a Deluxe Dahabiya Sailing boat in Egypt

 

 

 

Many visitors come to Egypt to fulfill their dream of sailing the Nile on board a private boat.
These Four Dahabbiya allow you to experience the Nile 's romance in an intimate, privileged setting. These dahabiyas take you back in time to a gentler, more gracious era.

 

On the Nile in Royal Style Feluccas or Dahabiyas are the traditional sailing vessel of much of the Mediterranean world, and the traditional Nile felucca, or Dahabia, was the mainstay of travel in ancient Egypt.

With shallow drafts, sails, and oars, feluccas could navigate not only the great river, but the maze of canals threading through its banks, with or without wind, reaching every part of the kingdom.

Dahabbiyas / Feluccas long ago transcended their role as humble transports. They held the ancient empire together, carrying troops, decrees, and the very mystery of the pharaoh.

 

 

Private docking areas:
Your Dahabia will moor on privately owned areas of the riverbank at Luxor and Aswan, you will avoid the over crowded docking area of the regular large size cruises.
In your felucca docking are you will be welcomed with the sight of flowers and gardens that are frequented by exotic birds. These gardens provide our ships with flowers and organically grown vegetables and herbs.

Along the way, we moor on un-inhabited Nile islands, whose virgin landscapes have hardly changed throughout millennia. Wandering the gardens and Nile islands is an idyllic pastime, and the perfect compliment to your visits to Egypt 's matchless monuments.


The Dahabbiyas are beautifully crafted wooden ships, outfitted in colonial style with oriental and Egyptian touches. The interiors boast period furnishing, and each cabin has its own distinct style and interior .

 

 

The Cabins:
Each boat has six delightfully appointed private cabins measuring 5.75 meters x 2.50 meters . The cabins (maximum occupancy two persons) have private bathrooms of 1.25 meters x 2.50 meters with a wc, wash basin, shower and hairdryer. Some cabins offer two single beds and others have a double. Each Dahabia comfortably accommodates twelve passengers sharing in doubles . Yet of course in a lot of cases we have smaller parties that prefer to charter the boat for four, five or six guests only .

The cabins are named them in keeping with the ship's theme. For example, on the Zahra ('flower') you will find the 'white lotus' cabin; on the Nesma ('breeze') you have 'the zephyr', each with tasteful, individualized embellishments.

 

The cabins are located towards the front of the boat on the starboard and port sides, separated by a central corridor. The communal lounge covers the width of the boat, and is a lovely setting for enjoying meals.

Engines will only be used if wind is insufficient to sail, but generators are available to provide electricity.

From the bow, two staircases lead to the partially shaded top deck. Here, guests can sunbathe or just enjoy the ride and spectacular views from comfortable rattan deck chairs, or in oriental seating areas of colorful cushions and carpets. Meals will also be served on the top deck, a great place for cocktails and stargazing

 

A skilled river captain is on board at all times . A guide is at your disposal to plan your itinerary and escort you through the sites you choose to visit. The crew has completely separate quarters, to ensure your privacy.

 

 

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.  Lightweight comfortable & casual clothing. Swimsuits, sun hat.

 

 

 

 

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