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Great
Nile Cities Cruise
This
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 3 day break on the beach in Sharm at the
end of the tour, including a climb Mount Sinai. Combine with
Petra / Jordan
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here for : Private Touring, Private Nile Cruising
Add Alexandria
DAY
1 - NEW YORK - JFK /CAIRO - Every Thursday - 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
CRUISE
THE NILE in comfort and luxury ( More
cruise images)
DAY
2 - CAIRO Friday
Our staff meets you at the airport and escorts you to your hotel,for
American, Australian , E U, Canadian & Japanese citizens, visa fee
is included & issued upon arrival, your passport must be valid for
at least 6 month beyond the date of arrival
Sample hotels ( or similar ) : Deluxe : Hilton, Sheraton, Sonesta, J.
W. Marriott , Conrad , Sofitel or similar
First : Shepheard's , Oasis , Novotel
Visa
will be issued upon arrival.
As you exit the gate, you will pass through a door or two , down some
stairs , then walk for 2-5 minutes , until you pass the duty free shops,
at the end of a wide corridor , you will see the security officers.
There you will be met by a local representative, who will be holding
a sign with the name you prefer to use for the sign .
Our local representative will then take your passport to obtain a stamp
from the cashier / bank window and escort you to speak with the passport
officer. He will escort you through another last check on your passport
as you exit the passport control, into customs area, he will assist
you in collecting your luggage and clearing customs . After exiting
the terminal, our local representative will escort you (private vehicle)
to the hotel.
DAY
3 - CAIRO Saturday (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 (BL)
Today, 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
(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- 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 (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, its said that the "Palace" did back down and made
good on the back bay , 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 (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!
DAY
9 - KOM OMBO & ASWAN Friday (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 (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 : New Cataract Hotel or the Aswan Movenpick Hotel, for an upgrade
to the Old Cataract , please add : $ 300 per person in double ( for
the 2 nights in Aswan)
First Class : Basma Hotel .
DAY
11- Abu Simbel- Private Air-conditioned vehicle- Private Chauffeur -
Private Guide
Sunday (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 ,remainder of the day
at leisure.
DAY 12- CAIRO / SHARM EL SHEIK - Monday (BD)
Returning
by plane to Cairo connecting to Sharm El Sheikh . 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.
Hotels ( or similar ) : Deluxe : Hyatt. Savoy. Rotana. Marriott
First : Hilton . Novotel or similar
DAY
13 - MOUNT SINAI - St. CATHERINE Monastery Tue
(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 on 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 - Wednesday (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$
3980.00 |
US$
3645.00 |
| Double |
US$
4020.00 |
US$
3895.00 |
| Single |
US$
5230.00 |
US$
4990.00 |
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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, & Easter
From December 20 to January 3 inclusive; and Easter Season ( 2 weeks)
, please add 20 % per person.
- The
Great Nile Cities Cruise departs weekly , every Thursday from New
York ( ask us for add-on from other major cities in the USA )
- Air
Fare PEAK SEASON SUPPLEMENT
For departures May - Sep ; Air fare supplement : $350.
This supplement doesn't apply when you handle your own airfare.
Hotel
Choices
Cairo
Deluxe Hotels : City Stars Inter.continental. Nile Hilton ,Sonesta
, J. W. Marriott Cairo Conrad or Grand Hyatt . Sofitel , Meridien
Pyramids ,
or similar
Sample Deluxe hotels in Sharm : Rotana, Savoy , Hyatt / Marriott
, Sonesta , Rotana
Cairo
First Class Hotels Four Stars : Shepherds' Hotel. Oases, or
similar
Egyptian
Visa will be issued upon arrival.
As you exit the gate, you will pass through a door or two , down some
stairs , then walk for 2-5 minutes , until you pass the duty free shops,
at the end of a wide corridor , you will see the security officers.
There you will be met by a local representative, who will be holding
a sign with the name you prefer to use for the sign .
Our local representative will then take your passport to obtain a stamp
from the cashier / bank window and escort you to speak with the passport
officer. He will escort you through another last check on your passport
as you exit the passport control, into customs area, he will assist
you in collecting your luggage and clearing customs . After exiting
the terminal, our local representative will escort you (private vehicle)
to the hotel
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.
- Visa
fee issued upon arrival for American, Australian, NZ, EU , Korean
, Singaporean & Japanese citizens, passport must be valid for
at least 6 month beyond the date of arrival.
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.
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.
CRUISE THE NILE IN LUXURY...
Mark
Twain did it. Rockefeller did it. More recently, First Ladies Barbara
Bush and Laura Bush, and pop music legend Lionel Richie did it:
cruise Egypt's timeless Nile in luxury.
Only
a few Nile cruisers qualify as the most luxurious vessels on the
Nile. In order to meet the requirements of Nubian Nile Cruises,
they must be the newest and best, with up-to-the-minute facilities
and all possible luxury services such as deluxe staterooms with
private bath
(shower and/or bathtub), 20-inch satellite TV, large picture
window, minibar, individual climate control, electronic entry system
and security deposit boxes, hair dryer and direct-dial telephone.
The
service onboard, under the watchful control of companies renowned
worldwide for excellence, must be flawless and exceed guests’
expectations, and also reflect the warm traditional hospitality
of the Egyptian people.
Few
vessels qualify.
Ultra
Deluxe All Suite MS Amarco Nile Cruise
The brand-new, ultra-luxurious Amarco, has 51 staterooms, all with
large picture windows and Internet access. Four junior suites (well
equipped for handicapped passengers), two Presidential suites and
two Royal suites accommodate special guests.
The
Amarco is the only vessel on the Nile with a true mini-gym (not
just an exercise room), and a mini-spa with two saunas, two massage
rooms and steam rooms. Two elevators take guests (especially those
who find stairs difficult) between decks.
Clients
of Travel In Style.com receive special consideration on these luxury
cruises. If you reserve your Presidential or Royal Suite through
Travel In Style.com , we will provide you with a private valet to
take care of your personal and touring needs, and a private guide
and Egyptologist to answer any questions you may have about the
wonders around you. Two
guests in each suite will be entitled to a 30-minute massage. Just
for fun, we'll even engage a local fortune-teller, knowledgeable
in the mystic secrets of ancient Egypt, to read the future in your
palm or your coffee grounds! These special services are not available
to other
passengers, even those who reserve Presidential Suites by other
means.
You must reserve through Travel In Style.com to enjoy them.
Though
the Nile is timeless, life is short. You may only cruise the Nile
once. Make it the voyage of a lifetime aboard one of the ultra-luxury
vessels available in North America through Travel in Style,
Inc. (www.travelinstyle.com).
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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