Egypt The Royal Tour
Here's
the best of Egypt in 9 days : A good look at Cairo and a 5-day
cruise along the Nile
Locally escorted at all times . Abu Simbel Included . All in 9 Days
We have even included all the tips , no hidden
charges, no additional tax
DAY
1 - CAIRO-
Weekly on Thursday - Year Round
Our
representative greets you at the airport and whisks you to your hotel.
Visa
maybe issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport for a limited number of citizens
such as : American, EU , Canadian , EU Singaporean and Japanese citizens.
Guests are to to pay for it upon arrival ( $ 15 - subject to change
) . You are responsible for having your passport in order valid at least
for 6 month beyond the date of your arrival in Cairo .
After exiting the terminal, our local representative will escort you
to the hotel .
DAY
2 - CAIRO - Sleeper Train Friday
(BLD)
On your first full day in Egypt we show you the Egyptian Museum,
the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx,a very short camel rid
( 10 minutes ) more as a photo op :-) with the Pyramids in the background
, the Citadel of Saladin, and the Mohammed Ali Mosque,
made of alabaster. Lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a walking
tour of the legendary Khan El Khalili 12th century Bazaar district
In
the evening, it's all aboard! We'll settle you into your private
sleeping compartment on the train ( modest 3 stars rating- If you
prefer to fly , please click
here ) bound along the banks of the Nile. You'll enjoy dinner on
board , as the lights of villages reflect in the river. The tracks are
not smooth enough to allow for a good night sleep .
DAY
3 - Aswan ( or Luxor) - Saturday
- Hotel (BD)
After
breakfast on board, the train arrives in Aswan, where we'll settle you
into your hotel .
Afternoon
tour of the Nubian Museum, then for those who are interested:
a complimentary short camel caravan and ride to visit a local Nubian
Village for tea with the locals. Dinner is included at the hotel
DAY
4 -Abu Simbel / ASWAN, Sunday- Board your
Nile Cruise (BLD)
Breakfast
at the hotel . Morning flight to Abu Simbel , your private guide , private
chauffeur and private air-conditioned vehicle will be waiting for you
in Abu Simbel : In the larger Ramses the Great temple: you will stand
in awe facing the colossal figures of Ramsis 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 , admiring their ancient aura and artistry, after which we fly
back to to Aswan, arriving in time for a late lunch on board
your Nile cruiser. In the afternoon we enjoy a leisurely sail by graceful
felucca on the Nile. Welcome fruit basket awaits you in your
cabin.
DAY
5 - ASWAN - KOM OMBO Monday- on board your Nile cruise
(BLD)
First we tour the awesome Aswan dams, and next an ancient granite
quarry complete with an unfinished obelisk. Then we go by motor launch
to the island temples of Philae. Re-embarking on our Nile cruiser,
we sail downstream to Kom Ombo to visit its twin temples.
An Egyptian Galabya will be delivered to your cabin with our compliments.
DAY
6- EDFU - ESNA Tuesday- on board your Nile Cruise
(BLD)
We moor in Edfu, climb aboard horse-drawn carriages, and clip-clop
through the town to the Temple of Horus, Egypt's best-preserved
temple. Re-embarking, we cruise to Esna and pass through Esna
locks . Evening finds us in Luxor.
The
view from the Cataract Hotel in Aswan
DAY
7- LUXOR - Wednesday
(BLD)
Crossing the Nile , we tour the magnificent tombs in the Valley of
the Kings and Valley of the Queens.
Afterward,
we'll continue on Luxor's west bank to 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 as well the great temple of Queen Hatshepsut & Colossi of
Memnon .
DAY
8 - LUXOR - CAIRO Thursday (B)
The gigantic Great Temple of Amon at Karnak, and the mighty Temple
of Luxor are our goals in the morning, followed by a return flight
to Cairo ( or extend
your stay in Luxor ) . In the afternoon, wander through the
city on your own, or do your last-minute shopping.
In Cairo : This evening we'll venture where few ordinary visitors ever
tread . . . right into the homes of some of the people of Istanbul!
You'll be invited to a family dinner, and while you enjoy wholesome
home-cooked specialties, you'll learn about and appreciate the outlook,
aspirations, and way of life of your hosts. Be assured, as curious as
you may be about your new friends, they're sure to have questions about
your own background. Once the ice is broken, you'll enjoy a lively evening,
and find that you have more in common than you ever suspected. Of course,
you may enjoy dinner in a quiet restaurant with your travel companions,
by letting us know your preferences.
DAY
9 - CAIRO - Friday (B)
Our representative escorts you to the airport . Bon Voyage . Extend
your stay , compare with the 10
day edition.
RATES per
person in USD
| |
Deluxe
Hotel
Deluxe Cruise |
First
Class Hotels
First Class Cruise |
| Triple |
US$
2145 |
US$
1950 |
| Double |
US$
2295 |
US$
2020 |
| Single |
US$
3205 |
US$
2900 |
The
rates include :
- All
airfares within Egypt in economy class , tax included .
- All
transfers within Egypt, always on a private basis , private air-conditioned
vehicle, private chauffeur.
- Preset
menu meals including B = Breakfast, (or cB,
Continental Breakfast) L = Lunch, D
= Dinner .
- Guided
sightseeing as per itinerary including all entrance fees.
- Hotel
& Nile Cruise as listed, including all tax & service charges.
- Your
Nile Cruise cabin is always an outside cabin.
- Large
bottle of water per person per day delivered to your cabin while on
board the cruise .
- Afternoon
tea daily onboard the cruise .
- Tea/
Coffee and one small bottle of water per person with each meal
-
We have even included all the tips
to
all your drivers, porters, guides and the crew on board your Nile
cruise .
-
Airport
taxes
- Air
fare from/to your home country
- Trip
interruption and cancellation insurance
- Personal
expenses, including excess baggage or shipping charges, beverages,
and personal charges in hotels for laundry, telephone, or other
services
- Visa
maybe issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport for a limited number
of citizens such as : American, EU , Canadian , EU Singaporean
and Japanese citizens. Guests are to to pay fo it upon arrival
( approx : $ 15 - subject to change ) . You are responsible for
having your passport in order valid at least for 6 month beyond
the date of your arrival in Cairo .
After exiting the terminal, our local representative will escort
you to the hotel .
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