Ancient Nile and a Red Sea Resort

An 11-day package with an 8 day Nile cruise . Weekly on Sat , Sun or Mon. Embarkation: Luxor

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Rates & Itinerary for : 4 days , 5 Days , 7 Day Cruise

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

DAY 1 - LUXOR Saturday & Thursday ( Weekly, YEAR ROUND) (LD)
Provide us with your arrival details in Luxor 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.

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.

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.

Thursdays sailing (Weekly, year round) is on board the ALL SUITES, Ultra Luxury : M/S Diamond.

Saturday sailing ( Weekly Year Round ) is on board the ALL SUITES, Ultra Luxury : M/S Liberty
(private balconies with each & every suite).

DAY 2 - VALLEY OF THE KINGS Sunday (cBLD)
Today we tour the Valley of the Kings, including King Tut's tomb, Valley of the Queens.

Please note that Queen Nefertari's tomb is closed for urgent repairs, so we 'll be touring instead : Ancient Workers Village at Deir El Medinah , as soon as Nefertari is opened again, we will reinstate it in our programs.

The Queen for whom the sun shines :
Long before Cleopatra humbled the ruler of Rome, an Egyptian queen held power over the heart and soul of Ramses, Egypt's greatest pharaoh. In the 12th century BC, a brokenhearted Ramses built a grand funerary tomb for Queen Nefertari, "the Beautiful one," in the Valley of the Queens. It's been exquisitely restored with the aid of an American endowment, and is among the rarest sights in all Egypt: the only great tomb ever built by a pharaoh for his late queen. Artistically, it is the closest thing you could ever come to see the original Ancient Egyptian art in all of its glory and finesse.
Because of its fragile nature, only a limited number of visitors are allowed entry each day. We are the only company to include a visit to Nefertari's tomb in our daily program. Because of the limited access we must rise early for our visit, appropriate as Ramses named Nefertari "the one for whom the sun shines."

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 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.

DAY 4 -ASWAN & CAMEL CARAVAN Tuesday (BLD)
(Optional Abu Simbel Excursion by air is available : $250 including roundtrip air fare Aswan/Abu Simbel Aswan, all transfers and group touring in Abu Simbel with all entrance fees)

In Aswan : Get ready for the tour of Aswan Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, The Nubian Museum, and Philae Temple ,then 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 5 - 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.

DAY 6- 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 7- 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 8- LUXOR / HURGADA- EL GOUNA Saturday (BD)
After breakfast, check - out. Transfer is included in a private air-conditioned car/van to Hurgada/El Gouna luxury resort hotels on the Red Sea.

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DAY 9 - Hurgada or El Gouna (cBD)

Relax, enjoy the Red Sea & your luxury resort in Hurgada or El Gouna enjoy these 3 days in Paradise. Breakfast & dinner are included daily .

DAY 10 - Hurgada or El Gouna (cBD)
One more day in Paradise.

Day 11 -Cairo (cB)
Fly back to Cairo , air fare is included in our rate , transfer is included to your hotel in Cairo .Bon Voyage.

Rates are  per person in USD

Special Promotion for MS Solitaire. MS Renaissance
Private car and private Egyptologist at no extra charge for all your Nile Cruise shore excursions

For Dec 20 - Jan 5 , Easter ( Two Weeks ) : Please add 20 %

For the Ultra Deluxe please add % 20
Mozart Suite on the New Sonesta Star Goddess ( Monday Sailing from Luxor )
Upgrade to the : Ultra Deluxe Queen TI-YI , or M/S Amarco
The All Suites : Moon Goddess with private balconies

Rate Includes :

• All shore excursions.
• Private transfer Luxor Hurgada/El Gouna on the Red Sea
• Hotel accommodation with tax & breakfast daily in Hurgada/El Gouna
• Domestic air ticket Hurgada Cairo.
• All entrance fees.
• The service of an English Speaking guide
• All meals: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, as listed .
• Afternoon tea daily onboard.
• Complimentary Large bottled water per person delivered to your cabin daily.
• One small bottled water is included ( per person ) with each meal ( breakfast / lunch / dinner)

Christmas, New Year's & Easter ( two weeks) : Please add 20% holiday supplement.

Not Included:

• Tips
• Any type of insurance, we'll be glad to send you the flyer upon request.

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. Itinerary is subject to change without notice.

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

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.

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