Ancient Nile
Abu Simbel and Denderah Version

Our 10 day tour includes an eight-day Nile cruise and the mighty temples of Abu Simbel . Weekly on Friday , Sat , Sun or Mon. Embarkation: Luxor . Including domestic air fare
No surprises, no hidden costs. !!!!!

Aaaah .. cruising the Nile on your honeymoon or Anniversary!
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 9 -Day "soft adventure" ( including an 8-day 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 prefer to be on your own private Nile Cruise or on your honeymoon, anniversary , we can provide a private boat . ( More cruise images) . Add : Add 3 Nights Hotel In Cairo . Red Sea Resort Sharm El Sheikh or Diving . Full listing of Nile Cruises , Rates & Itinerary for : 4 days , 5 Days , 7 Day Cruise , Map -Nile Cruise Route

DAY 1 - Cairo / LUXOR / Dendera (Lunch box ) - Friday
Friday , Saturday & Monday , & Thursdays weekly sailing , year round
Early morning flight from Cairo to Luxor. Air fare is included in our rate.
Please advise us of your hotel name in Cairo , or ask us to help with your hotel booking in Cairo .
LUXOR /Denderah Abydos Temples
From Luxor airport we drive inland to tour Denderah & Abydos Temples. 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 IN A DAY

We'll travel to Denderah to visit the 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.) Our full day will also include a visit to Abydos, traditional home of Osiris, god of the underworld, and a stopping point on the journey of wayfaring souls. We'll enjoy a box lunch, and return to Luxor late in the afternoon and your hotel : Meridien or Sonesta or similar

DAY 2 - LUXOR / Nile Cruise - Saturday (BLD)
Breakfast at your hotel.

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.

Head back to Luxor and your Nile cruise . Welcome fruit basket, with our compliments awaits you in your cabin .

Check-in around noon in time for a delicious lunch, complimentary welcome fruit basket in your cabin. Afternoon at leisure , maybe to explore the local bazaar on your own. Evening Sound & Light show at Karnak Temple.

DAY 3 - VALLEY OF THE KINGS- Sunday (cBLD)
Today we tour 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. After a shipboard lunch. Sail for Edfu where we dock for the night.
Cabin amenity tonight: One large bottle of water ( one for each guest).

DAY 4 - EDFU & ASWAN Monday (cBLD)
In Edfu, we board horse-drawn carriages for the ride to the Temple of Horus. The best preserved temple in Egypt. Returning to our ship, we set sail for Aswan .Complimentary Galabya , 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 5 -ASWAN & CAMEL CARAVAN Tuesday (BLD)
Get ready for the tour of Aswan Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, The Nubian Museum, and Philae Temple ,before we head back for our lunch aboard. In the afternoon we 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 for your "High Tea".
Cabin amenity: Complimentary Egyptian sweets/pastry platter.

DAY 6 - KOM OMBO Wednesday (BLD)
Morning at leisure. Enjoy lunch as we sail in the afternoon we sail for Kom Ombo. Where we dock for the night.

DAY 7- KOM OMBO Thursday (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 Luxor.

DAY 8- LUXOR Friday (BLD)
After breakfast, on to the Gigantic Temple of Karnak & the great temple of Luxor are our goal this morning , after lunch we see the most recent discoveries housed in the relatively new & charming Luxor Museum. Return to our Nile cruiser in time for afternoon tea.

DAY 9- LUXOR Saturday (BLD)
After breakfast, check - out. Disembarkation/ Aswan
After breakfast, we check out. Fly to Aswan ( This portion of the domestic air is part of our inclusions& rate), and the legendary colonial style : Old Cataract ( Subject to availability-Supplement applies of $ 150 per person to be added to the deluxe rates ) or the Movenpick Elephantine Hotel ( on the Island of Elephantine in the Middle of the Nile ). For First Class hotels we use Basma Hotel or similar. For Tourist class we use Marhaba Hotel
Lunch is included at a local restaurant & Dinner included at the hotel .

DAY 10 - Abu Simbel/ Aswan/ Cairo - Private air-conditioned vehicle, private Egyptologist , private chauffeur - Sunday (B. Lunch Box )
Very early breakfast. 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.
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 fly back to Cairo via Aswan .
In Cairo , our local rep. will meet you and assist with your transfer to the International Terminal, or your hotel in Cairo . End of our service . Bon Voyage. Have a nice flight .

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

Rates are  per person in USD Ultra Deluxe Nile Cruise

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

Rates are  per person in USD $ . Deluxe Nile Cruise

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

Rate Includes :

• All shore excursions , including all entrance fees.

• Abu Simbel Excursion by private guide & private air-conditioned vehicle.
  Including all entrance fees.

• One large bottled water ( per person ) delivered daily while you are on board the cruise.

• The service of an English Speaking guide

• All meals: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, as listed .

• Afternoon tea daily onboard.

• One night hotel accommodation in each of Luxor and Aswan with tax & service charges.

• Domestic air far as per itinerary , in economy class, including tax.
  

• Any type of insurance, we'll be glad to send you the flyer upon request.
  
• Tips : Suggested : Driver :$2-3 USD per person for transfers. $5 Per person for full day touring.
  Guides : $7-$10 Per person for Full Day touring
  Cruise : $7 USD per person for all of the crew per day / give at end of the cruise to the reception for the " Tips pool "
  
• For private guide, private air-conditioned car, private driver for the cruise shore excursions, please add $350 per person .

Cruise itinerary varies from one boat to another, some sites may not be covered by one boat or another, please check & verify the itinerary we confirm for exact details on the final confirmation for your booking.

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.