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In Search of Egypt's Ancient Lands
A
Grand 11 Days in Egypt with an 8 day Nile Cruise - Start weekly in
Cairo year round
Tour Starts Weekly in Cairo , year round
How
would you like to cruise the Nile the way the Pharaoh & Cleopatra did
? These graceful boats will allow you to cruise the great river in a
stately Pharaonic style. Our 11-day "soft adventure" cruise visits Cairo,
all of Upper Egypt's top sights, and gives you the chance to see the
timeless Nile as adventurers have seen it throughout the ages. If you're
on your honeymoon, we can provide a
private boat . See the Pyramids,the Sphinx, the timeless temples
along the Nile in Luxury fit for a Pharaoh.
DAY
1 - CAIRO : Arrive weekly ( year round ) on a Thursday or Saturday
( subject to cruise availability ). For
the Ultra Deluxe Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruiser , please arrive on a Sunday
.
Upon
arrival, we escort you to your comfortable hotel. Meridien, Hilton or
Sheraton. Complimentary visa is issued upon arrival for the following
nationalities; American, EU , Canadian & Japanese, your passport
must be valid and in order
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
2 - CAIRO & GIZA - Home Hosted Dinner - Friday or Sunday (cBL)
Today we see Cairo's major sights: the Egyptian Museum, including
the Mummies Room. Lunch at a local restaurant. In
the afternoon we see Giza's major sights: Giza Pyramids, and
the mighty Sphinx.
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DAY
3 - LUXOR ( or Aswan)
- Saturday or
Monday (BLD)
Morning flight to Luxor , we'll escort you to your Nile cruises . Check-
in is at noon, if/when the domestic flight confirmation dictates an
early morning arrival, your cabin may not be ready before noon , yet
all the public facilities on board are at your disposal.
Complimentary welcome fruit basket awaits you in your cabin.
Today
tours include : Ancient Workers Village at Deir El Medineh, 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.
Evening
Sound & Light show at Karnak Temple.
DAY
4 - VALLEY OF THE KINGS- Sunday or Tuesday (cBLD)
Today we tour the Valley of the Kings, including King Tut's tomb,
Valley of the Queens, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi
of Memnon. After a shipboard lunch. Sail for Edfu where we dock
for the night.
DAY
5 - EDFU & ASWAN - Monday or Wednesday (cBLD)
In Edfu, we board horse-drawn carriages for the ride to the Temple
of Horus. The best preserved temple in Egypt. Returning to our ship,
we set sail for Aswan .Complimentary Galabya , you may wish to try on
for the evening when there's a jolly galabia party aboard.
DAY
6 -ASWAN & CAMEL CARAVAN - Tuesday or Thursday (BLD)
Get ready
for the tour of Aswan Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, , and Philae
Temple ,dedicated to the Ancient Goddess ISIS.
We
head back for our lunch aboard. In the afternoon
we board a graceful felucca and cruise among the islands of the Nile,
be our guest if you wish on a complimentary short camel caravan to a
near by Nubian Village for tea with the locals. Return to the ship in
time for your "High Tea".
DAY
7 - KOM OMBO - Wednesday or Friday (BLD)
Morning at leisure or join us for an optional tour to Abu Simbel by
plane.
In
the afternoon we sail for Kom Ombo. Where we dock for the night.
DAY
8- KOM OMBO - Thursday or Saturday (BLD)
We explore the twin Temples of Haroeris , the Sun God, and Sobek , the
Crocodile God, at Kom Ombo, . Returning to our ship in time for
tea. We set sail for Luxor.
DAY
9- LUXOR- Friday or Sunday (BLD)
After breakfast, we see the most recent discoveries housed in the relatively
new & charming Luxor Museum. Return to our Nile cruiser in
time for a delicious lunch.
DAY
10- LUXOR/ CAIRO
- Saturday or Monday (B)
After breakfast, we check out, and our flight back to Cairo & your
hotel.
DAY
11 - Departure - Sunday or Tuesday (cB)
Our staff escorts you to the airport for your flight home. Bon
Voyage
Deluxe rate per person in USD $ :
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Category
I
|
Category II |
Category III |
| Triple |
US$
2270 |
US$
3610 |
US$
5800 |
| Double |
US$
2310 |
US$
3925 |
US$
5950 |
| Single |
US$
3820 |
US$
5100 |
US$
8250 |
Dec 20 - Jan 5 and Easter Week : Please add 15% holiday supplement.
( This supplement includes the New Year's Gala, no credit/refund if
you do not attend )
Category
I :
Deluxe Nile Cruise : M/S
Diamond , M/S Nile Vision , M/S Adonis ,M/S Mojito, M/S Monaco
or M/S Monte Carlo.
Deluxe
Hotels : Hilton, Sheraton,Sonesta , or similar
Category
: II
Sample Deluxe Hotels : Grand Hyatt . Cairo Marriott . J.W. Marriott
Cairo . Cairo Conrad , or Similar
Sample of the The Ultra Deluxe Nile Cruise :
YOUR
TOUR INCLUDES :
- Egyptian
domestic airfares as described in the itinerary in " Y "
class . Please add $100 to upgrade to business class.
- All
airport transfers and taxes in Egypt.
- Hotel
accommodations in the category you select , including taxes.
- Pre
set-menu (table d'hôte) meals as indicated in the itinerary
above.
-
Nile cruise based on your category selection, with all shore excursions
and meals .
- 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 motorcoach, including all admissions
fees.
- Visa
fee issued upon arrival for Western European , American, Australian,
NZ, Singaporean & Japanese citizens, passport must be valid for
at least 6 month beyond the date of arrival.
Extend
your stay in El Gouna and Hurgada and maybe luxuriate at the legendary
Oberoi Sahl Hashish
Oberoi Hurgada -Sahl Hasheesh
Not
included :
- Tips
.
- Insurance
- International
air fare from / to your home country
The
Oberoi Zahra is the only luxury cruiser on the Nile with four therapy
rooms. Each therapy room features a private shower and steam room.
Uninterrupted views of the Nile, rejuvenating treatments and the finest
natural products create the perfect experience.
Recreation
•
Therapy Rooms
• Swimming pool
• Gymnasium
• Astronomy lectures
• Theatre
• Library and Cigar Lounge
• Internet / games room
Virtual
Tour
•
Laundry
• Boutique
• Medical service on call
• Egyptologist
• Own Small luxury coaches for sightseeing
• Private docking areas
Rates do not include spa treatments
Virtual
Tour
Other
choices:
Clothing on Board the Nile Cruise :
Lightweight comfortable & casual clothing. Swimsuits, sun hat.
Dining room dress code is casual for breakfast & lunch, but smart
casual for dinner. Please do not wear swimsuits into the dining room.
All ships are fully air conditioned
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 .
Egypt
Dahabia and Felucca Tour
A 10 -Day Adventure . Tour Egypt The Way Ramses , Nefertiti and Cleopatra
did
Cairo , Luxor, Aswan, Edfu and Kom Ombo . Choose
from Sailing aboard a Sailing Boat / Felucca
Air Conditioned Dahabiya , or one of the Royal Family Dahabiyas
Nile felucca or a Royal Dahabia cruise , perfect for couples , honeymooners,
families, great for families with children , and great as well for
small group and parties.
With a professional local captain . And your resident English Speaking
guide on board of course available at all times
Compare
with Zarafa ( giraffe) Deluxe Felucca Photo Gallery
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