Best of the Nile

8 - Day including a 4- days Nile Cruise

Inclusive of all transfers, one way Domestic air fare,one way sleeper train

Weekly in Cairo Cruise embarkation from Aswan or Luxor on - Map -Nile Cruise Route

DAY 1 - Cairo Weekly in Cairo year round
Compare with Monday arrival
Arrival at Cairo Airport, Visa fee is included & issued upon arrival for citizens of : Western Europe, US, Australia, NZ, Canada, & Japan, you're responsible for your passport being in order & valid at least for 6 month beyond the date of arrival. Transfer is included to your hotel:
Deluxe : Grand Hyatt , Sofitel, Sheraton or similar, First Class : Oases or Maadi.
Complimentary dinner at the hotel.

DAY 2 - CAIRO (B)
Enjoy breakfast at you hotel in Cairo. Remainder of the day is at leisure . Explore Cairo as you wish .

DAY 3 - CAIRO , SLEEPER TRAIN , Tuesday & Thursday (D)

Breakfast at the hotel. Day use room is included in your rate . Check out 5 PM . Evening transfer is included ( private car/driver) from your hotel to Cairo Railway Station
Sleeper train ticket between Cairo & the cruise is included, issued & delivered in Cairo .
Overnight on board the sleeper train, private compartment, upper & lower berth dinner & breakfast included on board.

DAY 4 - ASWAN & KOM OMBO Wednesday & Fridays (LD)
We have several vessels available , embarkation on Wednesdays & Fridays Transfer is included from the the train station, to your luxury cruiser in the morning, complimentary fruit basket awaits you on board.

Visit the Aswan High Dam, the red granite quarries of the ancient pharaohs, Nubian Museum, 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!

After a shipboard lunch, we set sail for Kom Ombo, where we explore the twin Temples of Haroeris and Sobek. We continue our cruise to Edfu, where we dock for the night.

DAY 5 - EDFU & LUXOR Thursday (cBLD)
We board horse-drawn carriages (or motor vans) for the ride to Edfu's Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved Ancient Egyptian temples on the Nile. After lunch , we continue our cruise down the Nile to Luxor. Afternoon tea is served on the sun -deck. Dinner & entertainment on board.

DAY 6 - LUXOR & THEBES Friday (cBLD)
Today we tour the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple of El Deir El Bahari , and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch, the afternoon is free for shopping. Afternoon tea is served on deck. Dinner & folk dance show on board.

DAY 7 - LUXOR & KARNAK Saturday (cB)
We tour the Great Temple of Amon at Karnak , the "mother" of all temples, and the smaller yet charming Temple of Luxor, checking out of our cruise vessel before lunch.
Transfer to the airport, fly back to Cairo ( Air ticket is included , issued & delivered to you in Cairo ) .
In Cairo our local rep will meet you & assist with your transfer back to your hotel

DAY 8 - Departure - Sunday (cB)
After an early breakfast . Cairo our local rep will meet you & assist with your transfer back to Cairo Airport Bon Voyage . Add Abu Simbel ?. ( More cruise images)

Rates per person in USD$ for the 5 Day Program

Sample 4 stars cruises :Presidential Nile Cruises, & M/S Nile Dream

Christmas, New Year's & Easter Weeks : Please add %15 to the above listed rates

Rates for the Five Star Deluxe - Rates per person in USD

Sample deluxe cruises

M/S Monaco , M/S Monte Carlo , M/S Mojito
Queen of Hansa ,MS Solitaire. MS Renaissance . MS Beau Soleil

MS Adonis , M/S Florence. MS Renaissance. MS Solitaire

Rate Includes :

• Bottled water (large bottle per person daily while on board the cruise)
• Welcome fruit basket
• All meals & afternoon tea (daily)
• All shore excursions.
• All entrance fees and the service of an English speaking guide .
• Meals B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner. As well as afternoon tea daily.
• One way flying between Cairo & the cruise in economy class , tax included , and one way sleeper train , as per itinerary , tax included.
• Complimentary Galabya delivered to you on board the Nile cruise

Rates are per person in US Itinerary is subject to change without notice.

Sleeper overnight train leaves Cairo 07:30 PM. Private double or single compartments. Each train car has two bathrooms, one at each end of the car. Dinner & breakfast served on board. Upper & lower berth. Air conditioned. We rate the train 3 stars modest

Transfer Between Hurgada & Luxor :
Minimum 2 guests : Rate per person : $55 + $15 handling fee. Private air conditioned car & driver

Boarding the cruise is from either Luxor or Aswan, depending on the availability at the time of booking.

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

• One way sleeper & one way air fare , between Cairo & the Cruise Private Nile Cruising : Royal Cleopatra
  

• Add Petra Jordan A La Indiana Jones
  

• Overnight in Abu Simbel & Watch the Sound & Light Show
  

• Please click here for the Four Seasons Ultra Deluxe Edition
  

• Add Cairo stay and Abu Simbel Temples .
  

• Add one way sleeper & one way air fare , between Cairo & the Cruise.
  

• Add an extra night in Aswan or Luxor
  

• Map -Nile Cruise Route .
  

• For Private Nile Cruising , consider the sailing boat the : Royal Cleopatra

Not Included :

• Tips.
• International air fare .
• Trip cancellation & travel insurance ( we'll be glad to mail you the flyer upon request)

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