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Ultra
Deluxe Nile Cruises
Rates for : 4 days , 5 Days , 8 Days, 7 Day Cruise - Add Abu Simbel , add Cairo Hotel Stay
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)
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1 - LUXOR Saturday, ( Weekly, YEAR ROUND) (LD)
Welcome
drink served upon arrival , with our compliments. Return
to the cruise for a delicious lunch, complimentary welcome fruit basket
in your cabin.
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2 - VALLEY OF THE KINGS Sunday (cBLD) Today
we tour the Valley of the Kings, including King Tut's tomb, Valley
of the Queens.
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3 - 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.
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4 -ASWAN - Tuesday (BLD) Get ready for the tour of Aswan Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple 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! We head back for our lunch aboard. In the afternoon we board a graceful felucca and cruise among the islands of the Nile . Return to the ship in time for your "High Tea".Cabin amenity: Complimentary Egyptian sweets/pastry platter.
Morning morning at leisure. In the afternoon we sail for Kom Ombo. Where we dock for the night.
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6- KOM OMBO Thursday (BLD)
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7- LUXOR Friday (BLD)
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8- LUXOR - Dendera /Abydos - Saturday (B)
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.
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9 - Return to the West Bank of Thebes - Sunday (cBLD)
Today we return to the West Bank : 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. We
tour Medinet Habu and the Ramesseum before we head back for a shipboard
lunch. Sail for Edfu where we dock for the night.
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10 - 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 .Once again put on your Galabya , for tonight's costume party aboard .
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11 -ASWAN & CAMEL CARAVAN Tuesday (BLD)
Morning
tour of the new and awesome
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. Return to the ship in
time for lunch .
DAY 12 - KOM OMBO Wednesday (BLD) Morning tour of Kalabsha Temple dedicated to the ancient god Mandulis, and the goddess Isis . Built during the reign of the Roman Emperor Augustus , the small rock-cut temple of Beit El Wali, built by Ramses the Great , and the small yet charming Kiosk of Qertassi. In the afternoon we sail for Kom Ombo. Where we dock for the night.
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13- KOM OMBO Thursday (BLD)
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14 - LUXOR Friday (B)
When boarding Aswan ( depending on your dates : Please add $163 USD due to higher air fare Cairo Aswan Cairo )
Bon Voyage.
RATES are per person in USD
For Dec 20 - Jan 5 , Easter : Please add 15 % When boarding Aswan ( depending on your dates : Please add $163 USD due to higher air fare Cairo Aswan Cairo )
Rates
for the
Ultra Deluxe
M/S Senator ( all suites are with a Private
balcony ) ,
RATES are per person in USD- MS Senator-Junior Suite
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Rate Includes :
Not Included:
Jacquie
Kennedy & Abu Simbel:
Dining
Room Reservations: Meet other passengers :
Do
we get sea sickness while sailing the Nile ?
What
to Pack: 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
Why book with us ?
Add a Spa Package to your stay in Cairo when you stay at the Hyatt or the Four Seasons
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