Ancient Nile
Board Aswan

Our eight-day Nile cruise is the perfect add-on to a Cairo visit. Weekly on Sat , Sun, Mon & Thursdays . Embarkation: Luxor ,no surprises, no hidden costs. !!!!!

Add : Dendera , add   air fare between Cairo & the Cruise - Add 3 Nights Hotel In Cairo
Or add : Red Sea Resort Sharm El Sheikh or Diving . Compare with the 8 -day version Dendera and Abu Simbel . 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 8-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. If you're on your honeymoon, we can provide a private boat . ( More cruise images)

DAY 1 - Aswan / Kom Ombo : Weekly on Wednesday , Fridays and Saturday depending on the cruise. Board Aswan ( or LUXOR) Saturday ( Weekly, YEAR ROUND) (LD)
Provide us with your arrival details in Aswan and we'll provide you with a complimentary transfer, to your Nile cruises ( we can assist with the flight or train from Cairo for additional fee) Check- in is at noon, if/when you arrive earlier , your cabin may not be ready , yet all the public facilities son board are at your disposal.

Welcome fruit basket, with our compliments.

Get ready for the tour of Aswan Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk , and ,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! Sail for Kom Ombo where we dock for the night.

DAY 2 - EDFU - Sunday (cBLD)
Enjoy your breakfast as we sail for Edfu, we board horse-drawn carriages for the ride to the Temple of Horus. The best preserved temple in Egypt.

DAY 3 - Luxor - Monday (cBLD)
Enjoy a full day cruising the Nile as we pass villages & scenery that changed little since biblical times , we set sail for Luxor .Complimentary Galabya will be delivered to your cabin , you may wish to try on for the evening when there's a jolly galabia party aboard.
A complimentary galabya will be delivered to your cabin.

DAY 4 - Luxor West Bank - Valley of the Kings - Tuesday (cBLD)
Morning tour of Deir El Medinah, the first known "Workers Village" these were the true creative heroes who built the temples & tombs for the mighty Pharaohs of the Nile Kingdom.

Morning tour of Deir El Medinah, 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.

Today we tour as well the Valley of the Kings, including King Tut's tomb, Valley of the Queens.

Then it's on to Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon.

DAY 5 - KARNAK- ANCIENT CITY OF GODS -Wednesday (BLD)
Today we tour of the Mighty Karnak Complex of temples, Obelisks, Avenue of the Sphinx , the Sacred Lake, and the smaller yet charming Amon-Ra Luxor Temple. The afternoon is devoted to visit the new & old "Qurna" or Gurnah" : In Ancient times as well as in a more recent history, the locals populated the West Bank and lived in series of villages near the tombs they built for their kings & queens. The largest of these villages is Gurnah or Qurna , these villages continue to grow in population in spite of the damage caused to the nearby tombs, the house are an example of the traditional Egyptian rural homes, the houses are usually built of mud break mixed with straw, the New Gurnah was designed by the famous Hassan Fathy , author of " Architecture for the Poor", we conclude the afternoon by a visit to the nearby Nobles Tombs , can not guarantee which ones will be open as they are rotated , but you may visit : tomb of Rekhmire , Senoufer , or Ramose .

DAY 6 - Cruising the Nile - Thursday (BLD)
Full day cruising to Esna, pass the locks and on to Kom Ombo where we dock for the night.

DAY 7- KOM OMBO - Friday (BLD)
We explore the twin Temples of Haroeris , the Sun God, and Sobek , the Crocodile God, at Kom Ombo, . Returning to our ship in time for tea. We set sail for Aswan.

DAY 8 -ASWAN & CAMEL CARAVAN -Saturday (B)
Check-out after breakfast. Board a graceful felucca and cruise among the islands of the Nile, be our guest if you wish on a complimentary short camel caravan to a near by Nubian Village for tea with the locals. Return to the ship in time to pick up the luggage and proceed to the airport

Click here for Ancient Nile With a 2 nights hotel stay in Cairo . Bon Voyage. Have a nice flight .

RATES are  per person in USD

For Dec 20 - Jan 5 , Easter : Please add 15 %

 

 

 

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For the Ultra Deluxe please add % 20:

Ultra Deluxe : M/S Nile Vision , M/S Tuya , M/S TI-YI ,
The All Suites : Sonesta M/S Moon Goddess with private balconies , M/S Amarco , Movenpick M/S Royal Lily , Movenpick M/S Royal Lotus

Ultra Deluxe - All Suites category

For Dec 20 - Jan 5 , Easter : Please add 15 %

Rate Includes :

• All shore excursions.
• All entrance fees.
• The service of an English Speaking guide
• All meals: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, as listed .
• Afternoon tea daily onboard.
• Bottled water delivered daily to your cabin ( one large bottle for each guest)
• King Tut's tomb
• Complimentary welcome drink upon arrival on board the Nile Cruise.
• Complimentary welcome fruit basket on board the Nile Cruise.
• Tea or coffee and bottled water with each / every meal while you are on board the Nile Cruise.
  

Not Included:

• Any airfare. You may arrange your own transportation to the cruise departure point at Luxor/Aswan.
• Any type of insurance, we'll be glad to send you the flyer upon request.
• For private guide, private air-conditioned car, private driver for the cruise shore excursions, please add $250 per person

Domestic airfare within Egypt is not included : add air fare between Cairo & the Cruise

Dining Room Reservations: Meet other passengers :
YOU will not require any, our dining rooms do accommodate all our guests in one seating, one less thing to worry about while you are on the Nile. Enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere with several different languages being heard at dinner.

Do we get sea sickness while sailing the Nile ?
This is river sailing, so do not expect any waves , no rough seas ! Your Nile cruises is actually a floating hotel that moves from place to place along the Nile. Actual cruising times are short and pleasant.

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

Departure days varies between Deluxe & First class.

Jacquie Kennedy & Abu Simbel:
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. Read More

Encounter your African heritage, not only in in Ghana, Senegal, but yes, also in Egypt.

Sometimes passed by in the quest for roots, Egypt flows from the heart of Africa, nourished not only by the waters of the Nile, but also by the peoples and cultures of its continent. Egypt’s traditional borders stretch far to the south, into the heart of the continent. The Nubians, so evidently African, built the great temples of Luxor and Abu Simbel. Tall and mighty, they embodied the ideals of the kingdom in the personal guard of the Pharaohs and the presidential guard of today. Cast a glance at the peoples of Egypt, and you’ll see Africa, not only in Nubia, but in every walk of life, up to the presidency of Anwar Sadat.

Don’t overlook the obvious! You’ll be welcomed in Egypt, and you’ll feel at home, as part of the African family

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