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Great Nile Cities Cruise

This Grand 15-day tour shows you the best of Cairo, as well as the Nile's other great cities
Luxor, Thebes, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan - on a five-day Nile cruise
With a break on the beach in Sharm at the end of the tour

 

 

Honeymoon couple in an ultra deluxe Nile  Cruise

Click here for : Private Touring, Private Nile Cruising
Add Alexandria ,
or add Petra / Jordan

 

 

 

DAY 1 - NEW YORK - JFK /CAIRO - Every Thursday and Monday - Weekly - Year Round
Your comfortable wide-body jet departs the USA for Cairo. For most West Coast Cities , please note the see add on air fare listed below. West coast customers do not need to fly via NYC. Please deduct $ 500 when you handle your own air fare across the Atlantic .

 

DAY 2 - CAIRO- Friday and Tuesday
Our local Cairo rep. greets you and escorts you through the excitement and hubbub of the Heliopolis area and onward to your hotel. Sample hotels ( or similar ) : Deluxe : Hilton, Sheraton, Sonesta, J. W. Marriott or similar . First : Shepheard's , Oasis , Novotel .

Visa maybe issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport for a limited number of citizens such as : American, Australian, NZ , EU , Canadian , EU Singaporean and Japanese citizens. Guests are to pay for 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 .
 

 

 

DAY 3 - CAIRO -Saturday and Wednesday (BL)
Our full-day tour of the great metropolis includes the most spellbinding sights: the Pyramids at Giza, the mighty Sphinx, the treasure-filled Egyptian Museum and more. We return to Giza by sunset for the Sound & Light show, you may wish to bring a jacket with you.

 

 

 

DAY 4 - ALEXANDRIA - Wadi Natrun Monastery- Sunday and Thursday (BL)
T
oday, we'll get to known Alexandria in depth, as we visit the Museum, the Roman Amphitheater, the Koum El Shougafa Tombs, and the fortress of Kayet Bey . After lunch in an Alexandrine restaurant, we'll make a brief stop at the new Alexandria Library before we travel to Cairo through the Western Desert to stop at Wadi El Natroun monastery , where early Coptic Christians retreated here to escape the Roman persecution in the 4th century AD. The Egyptian Pope of Alexandria is always chosen from the Monks of wadi El Natroun. Reach Cairo early evening. Add an extra day in Alexandria ?

 

 

 

DAY 5 CAIRO - Ottoman Cairo , Home Hosted Dinner - Monday and Friday (BLD)
We continue our explorations with a half-day tour through medieval Khan el-Khalili, the bazaar district, to admire the ancient streets, houses and mosques. We tour as well the Caravanserai of Wekalet El Ghouri , Beit El Kritlya /Gayer Anderson old Ottoman Houses (Built 15th century). The afternoon is devoted to: the former Royal palace of Abdeen & Manial Palace, the Palace of Egypt's last Crown Prince.

Home hosted dinner, Complimentary Dinner is included at a local home:
Meet the locals
,
you may wish to bring token gifts to exchange with the host family ( T shirt , small souvenirs of your home town):
This evening we'll venture where few ordinary visitors ever tread . . . right into the homes of some of the people of Cairo l! 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 a quiet evening with your travel companions, by letting us know your preferences.

 

 

DAY 6 - LUXOR ( or Aswan) Tuesday and Saturday - Board your Nile Cruise (BLD)
After a short morning flight to Luxor, we check in on our Nile cruiser . Welcome fruit basket.

Following lunch aboard, we tour Luxor Museum the stupendous Great Temple of Amon at Karnak and the smaller-but still immense-Temple of Luxor. In the evening we return to Karnak for an evening Sound & Light show, (a Jacket is a must).

 

 

DAY 7 - VALLEY OF THE KINGS- Wednesday and Sunday (BLD)
After breakfast we tour the Valley of the Kings,including King Tut's Tomb, , the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari.
Followed by the Colossi of Memnon, returning to our ship for lunch. The afternoon is for Deir el Medina the Ancient Workers Village , where the first known "Sit-down" Strike against the Pharaoh took place, it is said that the "Palace" did back down and made good on the back pay , in sesame oil ! 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. You'll be back on board in time for tea and an excellent dinner . Complimentary galabya will be delivered to your cabin.

 

 

 

DAY 8 - ESNA & EDFU - Thursday and Monday (BLD)
We cruise to Esna during the night. Go thru the locks, then cruise to Edfu, where we board horse-drawn carriages for the short ride through the town to the stupendous Temple of Horus, the best preserved temple on the Nile. Returning to our ship, we set sail for Kom Ombo. In the evening there's a galabia party. If you've tried our flowing Egyptian garment ( the galabya), tonight's the night to try it on!

 

 

 

honeymoon couple, Nile Cruise, Great Nile cruise, tour Abu Simbel

 

 

DAY 9 - KOM OMBO - ASWAN -Friday and Tuesday (BLD)
First thing in the morning we explore the twin temples of Haroeris, the sun god, and Sobek, the crocodile god, at Kom Ombo, then re board our ship for the voyage south to Aswan. After lunch we board a graceful felucca and cruise among the islands. Followed by visit to the Nubian Museum. Complimentary Egyptian sweets/ pastry .

 

 

 

DAY 10 - Camel Caravan - Saturday and Wednesday (B)
After breakfast we check out of our floating hotel , we tour Aswan Dams, enjoy a Felucca sailing among the Nile rocky islands , followed by a trip by motor launch to the Island temple of Philae , dedicated to the Ancient Goddess ISIS
. For those interested, please join us on a complimentary short camel ride to a nearby Nubian village for tea with the locals. Overnight at your hotel in Aswan : Deluxe : the Aswan Movenpick Hotel, for an upgrade to the Old Cataract , please add : $ 150 per person in double ( as soon as it reopens) . First Class : Basma Hotel , or similar .

 

 

 

DAY 11- Abu Simbel- Private Air-conditioned vehicle- Private Chauffeur - Private Guide
Sunday and Thursday - Cairo - Sharm El Sheikh (B)

We take a short flight to Abu Simbel , where your private air-conditioned vehicle awaits you and your private guide . In the larger temple, colossal figures of Ramses are 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 retire to a comfortable hotel for refreshments. Just as planeloads of visitors arrive to throng the temples we fly back to Aswan , and on to Cairo where we connect to fly to Sharm El Sheikh : Hotels ( or similar ) : Deluxe : Sharm El Sheikh Renaissance, Hyatt. Savoy. Rotana. Marriott
First : Hilton . Novotel or similar

 

 


DAY 12- SHARM EL SHEIK - Monday and Friday
(BD)
Relax! These are your days to absorb all that you've seen and experienced so far, not to mention the bright Egyptian sun and sparkling Red Sea. Evening Dinner with the Bedouins on the edge of the Sahara, with Bedouin Music.

 

 

 

DAY 13 - MOUNT SINAI - St. CATHERINE Monastery- Tuesday and Saturday (BL)
Relax! This is one more day in "Paradise", enjoy the beach the Egyptian sun and maybe fishing , snorkeling or diving in the Red Sea. Or join us ( must request at the time of booking ) , this is a 1 or 2 AM departure from the hotel to avoid the sun heat , we reach the foot of the mountain before dawn, this is a complimentary tour to Mount Sinai then in the cool before sunrise, we drive into the wilderness of Sinai, through which Moses led his people to the Promised Land. Our goal is the Monastery of St. Catherine, built on the site of the  burning bush  at the base of Mount Sinai. We tour the monastery, rich in history, icons and sacred paintings, returning to Sharm late in the evening.
You must be in good physical condition if you wish to consider climbing Mt. Sinai. The climb is not recommended for those affected by heights.

 

 

DAY 14 - SHARM EL SHEIK/CAIRO - Wednesda and Sunday (B)
One more day on the beach before we head back to Cairo for maybe a last minute shopping at Kahn El Khalili.

 

 

DAY 15 - CAIRO/USA Thursday (B)
After breakfast, our staff escorts you to the airport for your flight home.

 

 

 

RATES per person in USD $

Deluxe
First Class
Triple
US$ 3980
US$ 3645
Double
US$ 4020
US$ 3895
Single
US$ 5230
US$ 4990

 


Octavious visiting Alexander the Great's tomb in Alexandria

Octavious visiting Alexander the Great's Tomb in Alexandria
just after the Roman Emperor defeated Cleopatra & Marc Anthony. 
He left his coat as a token of respect to Alexander the Great.
The search continues for Alexander the Great's Tomb.

 

 

 

 

 

  • Christmas, New Years and Easter
    From December 20 to January 3 inclusive; and Easter Season ( 2 weeks) , please add 20 % per person.


  • Air Fare PEAK SEASON SUPPLEMENT
    For departures May - Sep ; Air fare supplement : $ 450.
    This supplement doesn't apply when you handle your own airfare.


 
  • Hotel Choices

    Cairo Deluxe Hotels : City Stars Inter.continental. Hilton ,Sonesta , Cairo Conrad or Grand Hyatt . Sofitel , Meridien Pyramids , or similar

    Sample Deluxe hotels in Sharm : Rotana, Savoy , Hyatt / Marriott , Sonesta


    Cairo First Class Hotels Four Stars : Shepherds' Hotel. Oases, or similar

 

 

 

Rates include

  • International airfares from New York to Cairo and return , in economy class , tax included . When you handle your own air fare , please deduct $ 500 USD
  • All airfares, transfers and airport taxes in Egypt (Including Abu Simbel).
  • Set-menu meals including B = Breakfast, (or cB, Continental Breakfast), L = Lunch, D = Dinner as indicated in the tour itinerary above.
  • Hotel accommodation with all tax & service charges.
  • Nile cruise with all meals & shore excursions.
  • Guided sightseeing , all as listed, including all entrance fees, and the service of an English speaking guide.
  • Complimentary welcome drink upon arrival on board the Nile Cruise.
  • Complimentary welcome fruit basket on board the Nile Cruise.
  • Large bottle of water ( per person ) delivered to you cabin daily while you are on board the Nile Cruise.
  • Tea or coffee an bottled water with each / every meal while you are on board the Nile Cruise.
  • Guided sightseeing by air-conditioned motor coach, including all admissions fees.

 

 

 

DRESS CODE :

All of our Nile cruise vessels are fully air conditioned. Onboard dress is casual except at dinner, when smart casual is the rule. Lightweight cotton and other natural fiber clothing is best, with swimsuits and sun hats for the sundeck and pool. Bring a light sweater or light jacket for cool mornings and evenings, but most days are warm to hot, with very little rain. Comfortable walking shoes are essential for shore excursions.

 

 

 


Not included:

  • Airport taxes
  • 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
  • Gratuities
  • Visa maybe issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport for a limited number of citizens such as : American,Australian, NZ , EU , Canadian , EU Singaporean and Japanese citizens. Guests are to pay for 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 .

 

 

 

 

In a message dated 7/23/2005 6:56:29 AM Pacific Standard Time, gmccall@twcny..........com writes:

Dear Omar the Great,

At the beginning of the trip we were the queen and princess of Egypt, but after a few days we became the goddesses of the Nile. Everyone treated us so wonderfully and the two weeks flew by too fast. We loved Egypt and the Egyptians so much that we tried to extend our time in Egypt, however we were not able to get all the plane reservations that we had hoped for.

Mayada and Mageud in Cairo were so caring and wonderful and what can I say about the wonderful dinner at Mayada’s family’s apartment? Her mother is a delight and I hope to see her again in the future. The cruise was absolutely superb. T

One of our favorite people of ancient Egypt is Queen Hatshepsut and we would have loved to see her temple. We did not go and when we returned home we found that it was supposed to have been on our itinerary. That was one of the places we really wanted to see.

The two guides we had were very different, very knowledgeable and we learned so much from both of them. We both learned several phrase in Arabic (such as: “fell mish mish”) and Michelynn was learning how to write in Arabic. If you ever need someone to make a recommendation to anyone thinking of going with your company I hope you would think of us. It was a dream come true from the very first day! The staff in Egypt was very attentive to our every wish and you were always so prompt in responding to any of my questions before the trip.

With many, many thanks to all the people who made this so special,

The two goddesses of the Nile

Gale and Michelynn McCall

 

 

 

 

 

 

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