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Cairo
, Nubia and Petra Our 11-day Nile cruise is the perfect add-on to a Cairo visit. Weekly on Friday, Sat , Sun, Mon, Tue & Thursdays . Embarkation: Luxor
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 Friday, ( Weekly, YEAR ROUND) (LD)
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2 - LUXOR /Denderah Abydos Temples- Saturday (BL) 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
, in
time to sip our afternoon tea ( Included) on board your Nile cruise
Welcome fruit basket, with our compliments. 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. Return to the cruise for a delicious lunch, complimentary welcome fruit basket in your cabin. Afternoon at leisure , maybe to explore the local bazzar on your own. Evening Sound & Light show at Karnak Temple.
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3 - VALLEY OF THE KINGS Sunday (cBLD)
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4 - EDFU & ASWAN Monday (cBLD)
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5 -ASWAN & Abu Simbel Tuesday (BLD)
Jacquie
Kennedy & Abu Simbel:
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7- KOM OMBO Thursday (BLD)
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8- LUXOR Friday (BLD)
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9- LUXOR / CAIRO / AMMAN Saturday (B)
Day 10 - Mt. Nebo - Madaba - Jerash - Petra : (cBLD) We head south in our private air conditioned sedan . On to Mt. Nebo! Then we'll continue to Madaba and visit the site of the oldest map of the Holy Land, St. George's Cathedral, and Jerash, the best preserved Roman City of the East.
On to Petra with lunch served ( Included) enroute at a local restaurant.
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11 - Petra : (cBL) For those going on to Syria with us. You will continue on to The Syrian border, visit Bosra before continuing to Damascus. Or if you are touring Syria on your own, we'll be glad to arrange for the transfer to Bosra in Syria ( Supplement $65 per person, minimum 2 guests, private car/driver to Bosra).
Bon Voyage.
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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 Departure days varies between Deluxe & First class.
It's
important to realize that 90% of the money you pay for our tours goes
to working people at the destinations we serve. We believe in supporting
the local economies of the beautiful places we show you, and we are
pleased to be able to help local people to live better lives, whether
it be your guides in Upper Egypt, the crew on a Nile cruise, or the
Touareg tribesmen of Morocco the bedouins in Petra Jordan. They are
our valued associates, just as you are our valued client.
Sample Deluxe Hotels: Petra Marriott Hotel in Petra: Located in close proximity to the ancient "Lost City" Of Petra, the Hotel is nestled between the mountains of Wadi Moussa and the village of Taybet, allowing it's rooms to command a most magnificent view of Petra, the Sharah Mountains and Araba. The Petra Marriott's unique interior decor is influenced by the Graeco Roman Style of architecture, a motif that pervades in the rooms as well as in the public areas. The Petra Marriott with its one hundred rooms has all the facilities required to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable, from the energy of fitness gym and disco, to the relaxation of the sauna and steam bath. The rooms are catered for your relaxation and rest. They are equipped with Satellite television and are decorated with beautifully designed furniture and fabrics. The view from the bedroom windows gives the traveller a chance to arouse his vision with magnificent sites. It has something to please everyone in its restaurant, coffee shop. There is a vast array of food on offer throughout the day and all prepared by their expert chefs. At the pool side terrace you can enjoy your meal overlooking the mountains, which at sunset indulges the onlooker with unsurpassed views. Radisson
SAS Hotel in Amman:
Nefertiti Turns Egypt Upside Down!! The
first bloodless religious revolution against the established church
in Ancient Egypt
Nefertiti Turns Egypt Upside Down!! 1350 BC - Queen Nefertiti is reported to have led her Egyptian subjects on a wild spree of idol-smashing, temple-destruction, and forced migration, all part of a campaign of religious reformation. "From now on, there will be only one Deity, and that Deity is Aten, the Sun Disc," she has commanded. Reliable sources in the Nile Valley report that all temples to gods other than Aten have been closed, and that a hefty fine will be imposed on anyone caught with an outlawed statuette. Idols are to be smashed immediately, and the shards turned over to the priests of Aten. "The capital of Egypt will now be at Tel El Amarna," reads a decree widely circulated in cuneiform on clay tablets. "All priests are to settle within one hour's journey of the new Temple to Aten. All bidders on public works contracts will likewise have their head offices within the same specified distance." Egyptian leaders in exile have disputed the motives behind the upheaval. "It's just a ploy to concentrate power and wealth in her hands and those of her husband, Ikhnaton," stated one defrocked priest. "Everybody knows that Nefertiti has risen to her position on qualities that have nothing to do with religion. She isn't called Incarnation of Beauty for nothing," he added, referring to the literal meaning of her name. The source asked not to be identified, fearing reprisals. Tel El Amarna, Nile Valley, 2004 - from Paul Glassman, special correspondent "Wow," commented Joe Shiner, an agro-businesman from Des Moines, as he toured the main temple at Tel El Amarna. "It's one thing to hear that Nefertiti was a real beauty. But it's quite another to visit in person and learn the real story." "Until I came here, I didn't know that she was behind the idea of having only one god-even before the Hebrews and Christians and followers of Mohammed.
"And now that I see her picture, I can understand why people followed her. This is not what I expected . . . not at all!" Mr. Shiner gestured as he spoke to a temple painting of a well-endowed Nefertiti in a chariot, wearing only a see-through cloak and thong-style panties. "If
she was my queen, I'd follow her to the end of the . . . " Disclaimer: The facts presented are as accurate as can be ascertained from the archeological record. Mr. Joe Shiner is a composite of the satisfied clients of Travel in Style.
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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. 
