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Great Egypt
Cairo Alexandria , The Nile and the Nubian Sea
An 18-Day tour - Start Weekly in Cairo - Year Round

 

This inclusive tour shows you the true grandeur of Egypt, from the Mediterranean shores in the north to " Nubia" , " the land of gold " in the south , with a brief stop in cosmopolitan Cairo and Alexandria , a cruise to the temples along the Nile, and a voyage to the ancient sites on the vast inland sea of Lake Nasser in Nubia. We have even included all the tips.

 

 


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Abu Sir Pyramids Fields are closed for now
In some cases they may appear - in error - on some of our web page

 

 

 

Day 1- CAIRO Thursday - Weekly - Year Round
This tour starts weekly in Cairo , year round. Complimentary visa will be issued upon arrival for citizens of : Australia, USA, Canada , Japan and EU . Your passport must be valid at least for 6 month beyond the date of arrival. Upon arrival, we escort you to your hotel. Welcome local pastries awaits you in your room. ( More cruise images)

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. All your airport transfers in Egypt are ALWAYS with a private air-conditioned vehicle and a private chauffeur

 

 

 

Day 2 - CAIRO - Friday (B)
Full day at leisure, rest , relax and enjoy your hotel. Or venture on your own to explore Cairo with your travel guide book in hand.
Add Extra Night : To add Memphis , Sakkara , Coptic Cairo and more, please click here

 

 

 

Day 3 - CAIRO - Saturday(B)
Today we see Cairo's major sights: the Egyptian Museum, including the Mummies room, and King Tut's Gold treasure room. Lunch is included at the charming local restaurant of Naguib Mahfouz or similar.
After lunch we tour the Citadel of Saladin, Sultan El Rifai Mosque and then enjoy a walking tour of the legendary Khan El Khalil Bazaar district.
Evening Sound & Light show at Giza.

 

 

 

 

DAY 4 - Giza - Sunday (cBL)
Today we see Cairo's major sights: the Egyptian Museum, including the Mummies room, and King Tut's Gold treasure room. Lunch is included at the charming local restaurant of Naguib Mahfouz or similar.
After lunch we tour the Citadel of Saladin, Sultan El Rifai Mosque and then enjoy a walking tour of the legendary Khan El Khalil Bazaar district.
Evening Sound & Light show at Giza.

 

 

 

DAY 5- ASWAN/ NUBIAN CRUISE Monday (cBLD) After an early breakfast, we drive to the airport for the flight to Aswan, where we board our lake cruiser. Complimentary welcome fruit basket in ear cabin. After lunch aboard, we visit the Temple of Kalabsha, originally constructed in Pharaonic style, but later remodeled in Greco-Roman style and dedicated to the god Mandoulis. Next we visit Beit el Wali, a work of Pharaoh Ramses the Great, followed by a stop at Kertassi Kiosk, dedicated to the goddess Isis. We dine aboard our floating hotel.

 

 

 

DAY 6 - CRUISING Tuesday (BLD)
Lake Nasser
, Egypt's great man-made inland sea formed by the waters held behind the Aswan High Dam. As we head south towards Wadi el Seboua, you have time to relax on deck, take a dip in the pool, read up on Egyptian history, and get to know your fellow travelers.

 

 

 

DAY 7 - WADI EL SEBOUA, DAKKA & AMADA Wednesday (BLD) Our first port of call is at the Temple of Wadi el Seboua, dedicated by the mighty Ramses the Great to two of ancient Egypt's most powerful gods. Our next stop is Dakka Temple, followed by a visit to Amada and the tomb of Penout, the powerful viceroy of Nubia, one of ancient Egypt's richest regions. Known as the "Land of Gold," Nubia was famous for the stream of gold, ivory, precious stones and minerals which made their way from Africa to Egypt via the Nubian Nile. We dock at Kasr Ibrim, where we dock for the night.

 

 

 

DAY 8 - KASR IBRIM & ABU SIMBEL Thursday (BLD)
As the sun brightens the lake shore we gaze at the citadel of Kasr Ibrim, a once-mighty fortress which time and weather have rendered fragile, the only structure of its kind still extant in Nubia. We learn about the history of Nubia and this fortress, then, after lunch, set sail for Abu Simbel. Arriving at the great temple, we have time to explore its colossal facade and surroundings before enjoying dinner and spectacular sound-and light show with the temple as our backdrop.

 

 

 

Your cruise docked at Abu Simbel

 

 

 

DAY 9 - ABU SIMBEL & ASWAN Friday (BD)
Get up early today to enjoy the extraordinary vision of the temple of Abu Simbel at dawn, when the sacred sunlight penetrates deep into its holy of holies as its architect intended. The morning sun bathes the ruddy stone in golden light, providing perfect conditions for photography. We fly to Aswan, transfer to your hotel, enjoy the local souks or the water front.


 

 

DAY 10 - NILE CRUISE Saturday (cBLD)
Morning visit to Aswan dam, the unfinished Obelisk, 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!

before heading for our Nile Cruiser in time for lunch, complimentary fruit basket & bottle of mineral water (awaits you in your cabin), afternoon sailing on the Nile by felucca. A mini Camel Caravan short ride to a Nubian Village for a visit with the locals!!. Evening Nubian Folklore show on board.

 

 

 

 

DAY 11 : KOM OMBO Sunday (BLD)
Morning sailing and departure for Kom Ombo, visit its twin temple then continue to Edfu. Afternoon tea served on deck. Complimentary galabya will be delivered to your cabin, you may wish to try it on for the costume party on board.

 

 

 

 

DAY 12 : EDFU & ESNA /LUXOR Monday (cBLD)
We dock in Edfu, climb aboard horse-drawn carriages, and clip-clop through the town to the temple of Horus, Egypt's best preserved. Re-embarking, we cruise to Esna. Evening finds us in Luxor.
Complimentary Egyptian sweets & pastry.

 

 

 

DAY 13: LUXOR , Tuesday (BLD)
Crossing the Nile, to the West Bank we tour the magnificent tombs in the Valley of the Kings including King Tut's Tomb, and the great temple of Queen Hatshepsut , and the Colossi of Memnon As well as the hidden ancient "Workers village " or 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.

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.

Then on to visit the new & old "Qurna" or Gurnah" : In Ancient times as well as in a more recent history, the locals populated the West Bank and lived in series of villages near the tombs they built for their kings & queens. The largest of these villages is Gurnah or Qurna , these villages continue to grow in population in spite of the damage caused to the nearby tombs, the house are an example of the traditional Egyptian rural homes, the houses are usually built of mud break mixed with straw, the New Gurnah was designed by the famous Hassan Fathy , author of " Architecture for the Poor", we conclude the afternoon by a visit to the nearby Nobles Tombs , can not guarantee which ones will be open as they are rotated , but you may visit : tomb of Rekhmire , Senoufer , or Ramose .
Evening Sound & Light show at Karnak.

 

 

 

 

DAY 14 : LUXOR / CAIRO/ Alexandria - Wednesday (BD)
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, on to Alexandria by private air conditioned car / van and chauffeur , dinner is included at your hotel , subject to availability : First Class : the Cecil Hotel with the old world charm. Deluxe : Hilton , Sheraton or Palestine Montazah Hotel.

 

 

 

DAY 15 - Alexandria & Wadi El Natroun Monasteries - Thursday (cBL)
Full day tour of Alexandria : the Catacombs, the Roman Amphitheater, Qayet Bey Fortress

Qayet Bey Fort was built on the same site of the ancient wonder of the world : the famous Alexandria Light House. A brief stop at " El Selsela" the site of the Underwater reserve where Cleopatra Place was discovered, as well as Caesar Kiosk. Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit the new Alexandria Library and the new museum in Alexandria , the building was originally built in 1926 for the US consulate in Alexandria and is a masterpiece in 1920's architecture & Mediterranean style buildings. We spend tonight in Alexandria.

 

 

 

DAY 16 : Alexandria - Friday (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Full day at leisure. Explore Alexandria on your own, or ask us for additional optional tours.

 

 



DAY 17 : Alexandria - Home Hosted Lunch - Saturday (BLD)
Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch box will be provided , as we head back south on our way to Cairo .
Visit Wadi El Natroun Monasteries ,
almost midway to Cairo , 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 and your hotel.then on to Cairo and your hotel.


Meet the locals
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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 afternoon with your travel companions, by letting us know your preferences. Then we head back to Cairo where we spend the night.

 

 

 

DAY 18 - DEPARTURE - Sunday(B)
Our staff escorts you to the airport for your flight home.

 

 

 

RATES are per person

Deluxe Hotels
Nile Cruise
First Class Hotels
First Class Nile Cruise

Triple
US$ 4050.00
US$ 3660.00
Double
US$ 4170.00
US$ 3720.00
Single
US$ 5270.00
US$ 4630.00

For Christmas, New Year, Easter, please add:10% supplement.
For Private Guide (s) on board the CRUISE : Supplement $250 per person per cruise
( Lake Nasser & Nile Cruise ) $ 500 total per person .

 

 

 

 

Rates include:

 

  • All transfers in Egypt always on a private basis .
  • Tips to drivers, porters, guides and your crew on board the cruises.
  • Guided sightseeing as listed including all entrance fees.
  • Hotel and cruise accommodations.
  • All shore excursions on board the cruise as listed, including all entrance fees.
  • Complimentary welcome drink upon arrival on board the Nile Cruise.
    For deluxe Nile Cruise we use: MS Solitaire, MS Renaissance, :
    M/S Monaco or M/S Monte Carlo or similar
  • 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 Lake Nasser & the Nile Cruise.
  • Tea or coffee an bottled water with each / every meal while you are on board the Lake Nasser & the Nile Cruise.

 

  • Meals as listed including cB = Continental Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner.
  • Domestic airfare within Egypt "Y" class.
  • Complimentary visa will be issued upon arrival for citizens of Australia, USA, Canada , Japan, Singaporean & EU . Your passport must be valid at least for 6 month beyond the date of arrival.

 

 

International air fare is not included in any of the above listed rates. Please ask us about our special air deals to Cairo.

 

 

 

Not included:

 

 

 

The King's Chamber in the Great Pyramid was not meant to be visited:
Getting to it is challenging, and once you enter, it is very difficult to turn back. The stone passage is only wide enough for one person. You must be in good physical condition, able to climb several flights of stairs, bend double, crouch and duck-walk for short distances. The King's Chamber itself is the world's most claustrophobic place, with dim light and heavy, hot, oxygen-poor air. There is no ventilation. If you are at all sensitive to claustrophobia or confinement, or if you have any sort of respiratory condition, for your own safety and the safety of others, you must not enter the pyramid because it is impossible to remove a person or to bring aid to them quickly

 

 

 

More Choices:

 

 

 

Your cruise docked at Abu Simbel

 

Sample Deluxe ships on Lake Nasser :

The Ships

The M.S. Kasr Ibrim was named after the ancient citadel on Lake Nasser, the only Nubian monument that still exists in its original location. The Kasr Ibrim citadel, standing on a high bluff overlooking the river valley, was adapted to suit the needs of its diverse occupants throughout the ages. Likewise, the M.S. Kasr Ibrim provides an epic setting for international travelers, while commemorating the citadel as an enduring link with Egypt's distant past.
Relax in the ship's spacious lounge areas, its restaurant or bars. On deck you will find a shaded area, a mosaic-lined swimming pool and deckchairs to make the most of idle luxury. Kasr Ibrim's facilities also include a sauna, steam bath, exercise equipment, state-of-the-art water filtration systems, and is fully air-conditioned.
Service is thoughtful and friendly; the cuisine is superb. Each day we anchor beside one of Lake Nasser's historic sites, where a launch will take you ashore to explore.

Cabins

M.S. Kasr Ibrim was launched in September 1997. The ship is 79 meters long, with just 55 cabins for maximal comfort, and 10 luxurious suites. The interior décor reflects the Art Deco style of the 1920's.
The ship fifty-five spacious cabins measure 22.75 m2, each with an ensuite bathroom (bath, shower, washbasin, w.c. and hairdryer). There are seven 29 m2 junior suites; two 59 m2 Royal suites and one 140 m2 Imperial suite (all ten suites have bathrooms with jacuzzi, shower, washbasin, w.c. and hairdryer).

The Executive Deck has 12 twin-bedded cabins, each with a private balcony (total space 22.75 m2). The Executive Deck cabins (400 numbers) are available at an additional surcharge per cabin and per night.

The Upper Deck has 18 twin-bedded cabins each with a private balcony (total space 22.75 m2). A guaranteed allocation to one of the Upper Deck cabins (300 numbers) is available at an additional surcharge per cabin and per night.

The Main Deck has 18 twin-bedded cabins each with a private balcony (total space 22.75 m).

The Lower Deck has 7 twin bedded cabins without balconies (22.75 m); these can also be used for triple occupancy.

 

 

 

M.S. Eugenie

The Eugenie was proudly named to evoke an historic event in Egypt's recent past: the grand opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, attended by the crown heads of Europe including the Empress Eugenie of France. The completion of the Suez Canal marked Egypt’s passage into modernity, and a new era of international trade and interaction.


Likewise the Eugenie, the first ship to sail Lake Nasser, launched a new era of tourism, offering travelers fresh vistas of Egypt’s natural beauty and archeological treasures. Lake Nasser extended the boundaries of Egypt’s touristic possibilities, while the Eugenie reminds us of this ancient country’s endless capacity for renewal.

The M.S. Eugenie was constructed in 1993 in the style of a turn-of-the-century Nile steamship. It is 74 meters long, with just 52 cabins for maximal comfort, and two luxurious suites. Each cabin has an ensuite bathroom with shower, washbasin, w.c. and hairdryer.


The Eugenie’s facilities include a sauna, steam bath, exercise equipment, sun decks, a swimming pool, air-conditioning and state-of-the-art water filtration systems.

The Upper Deck has 22 twin-bedded cabins each with a private balcony (total space: 21m2). Cabins 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311 and 315 are ‘executive cabins’ available at an additional surcharge per cabin and per night.


The Main Deck has 20 twin bedded cabins, also with private balcony (21m2) and two single bedded cabins, also with private balconies (cabins 201, 202).


The Lower Deck has 8 twin bedded cabins without balconies (21m2); these can also be used for triple occupancy.

 

Eugenie  Cruise Deck Plan Your cruise docked at Abu Simbel

Eugenie  Cruise Deck Plan Your cruise docked at Abu Simbel

Eugenie  Cruise Deck Plan Your cruise docked at Abu Simbel

 

 

 

Sailing ( Subject to change )

Aswan / Kalabsha to Wadi El Seboua 11 hours
Wadi El Seboua to Amada 4 hours
Amada to Kasr Ibrim 2.5 hours
Kasr Ibrim to Abu Simbel 4 hours

 


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