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Nile Adventure

Here's the best of Egypt in only 9 days
Arrive any day of the week. All transfers are on a private basis.
Private touring in Cairo. Add an extra day in Cairo ?
All tips are included

 

 

 Bedouin  girl, honeymoon trip, honeymoon cruise, Egypt tour

 

A good look at Cairo and a 5-day cruise along the Nile. Compare with the Ultra Deluxe Version .
Add Sharm El Sheikh . Compare with The 12 day with Athens . Petra edition, the 10 Day Abu Simbel or 14 Day with Alexandria . Add
Israel and Palestine ,or add London
Compare with the 12 Day private Touring


 

 

 

DAY 1 - DEPART - NEW YORK- Daily ( Subject to availability) Air fare add-on available from major cities
Board your Lufthansa , Swiss , Air France or British Airways wide-body jet at New York's John F Kennedy International Airport for your transatlantic flight . Egyptair is the only non-stop flight JFK Cairo with an afternoon arrival into Cairo . Upgrade on board Egyptair to business class :$2000 . OR $ 3000 for first class Roundtrip with tax on Egyptair. ( Subject to change without notice)
For West Coast guests : You need NOT to fly via NEW YORK.
When you fly onboard Lufthansa, British Airways , Air France , etc, then you fly non stop from the West Coast to Europe then connect to Cairo .
Click for Friday Departure . If you prefer to handle your own airfare , please deduct $ 500 from the listed rates.

 

 

 

Day 2 - CAIRO
Our representative greets you at the airport, helps with formalities, and whisks you to your hotel. Visa fee is included. Visa will be issued upon arrival for " American, Australian , NZ , Canadian, EU & Japanese Citizens, you are responsible for having your passport valid for at least 6 month beyond the date of arrival. Add an extra night in Cairo ? Please click here

 

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 (BL)
On your first full day in Egypt we show you the Egyptian Museum, including the Mummy Room and the fabulous treasures Tutankhamon, the Pyramids of Giza,
Those who are fit and adventurous enough may wish to penetrate into the heart of the Great Pyramid, to the King's Chamber your ticket is included with our compliments (or the interior of Kephren Pyramid). Taking a camel ride (Included) is entirely your own choice! the Sphinx, the Citadel of Saladin,and the Mohammed Ali Mosque, made of alabaster. In the evening, we return to the pyramids for a memorable sound-and light show.

 

 

 

 

DAY 4 - ASWAN - Kalabsha & CAMEL CARAVAN (BLD)
We fly to Aswan and board our Nile cruiser in time for a morning tour of the Nubian Museum followed by a delicious lunch on board . Welcome fruit basket & Egyptian pastries in your cabin.

In the afternoon we transfer to a graceful felucca, the traditional Nile sailboat, for a cruise amidst the rocky islands beneath the Aswan High Dam. If you wish, join us on a mini-camel caravan ride to a nearby Nubian village for tea with the locals. In the evening, we take a short ride by motor launch to the Temples of Philae, on an island in the Nile, for a sound-and-light show which explains the Nile's endless history. Interested in adding and touring
Abu Simbel

 

 

 

DAY 5 - ASWAN & KOM OMBO (BLD)
Today we inspect the Aswan High Dam and the older Victorian-era dam below it, then visit an ancient red granite quarry. An unfinished obelisk here, in excellent condition, testifies to the workmanship of ancient Egypt's artisans. Boarding a motor launch, we return to the Philae temples to inspect in daylight the impressive structures
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!

Back on our Nile cruiser, we cast off and cruise downstream to Kom Ombo to visit its twin temples dedicated to Sobek, the Nile crocodile god, and Haroeris, the solar disc.

 

 

 

DAY 6 - EDFU & ESNA (BLD)
Our riverboat ties up at Edfu, and we climb aboard horse-drawn carriages for a short clip-clop ride through the town to the Temple of Horus, Egypt's best-preserved. After our visit, we re-embark and cruise to Esna, where we pass through the Nile locks. By evening, we reach Luxor

 

 

 

 

 

DAY 7 - LUXOR (BLD)
Today we tour some of Egypt's greatest wonders: the tombs of the pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings at Thebes, and, in the nearby Valley of the Queens, the great funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
We also stop at the Colossi of Memnon, mammoth seated statues now standing alone in a farmer's field.

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.

In the evening, we attend the sound-and-light show at the gigantic Great Temple of Amon at Karnak.

 

 

 

honeymoon cruise, Egypt tour

 

 

 

DAY 8 - LUXOR & CAIRO (B)
We return to the Great Temple of Amon at Karnak to inspect it in the daylight, then move on to the smaller but still huge Temple of Luxor. Followed by Luxor Museum & the Ancient Workers Village : Deir El Medinah , the best kept secret in Luxor . Our touring done, we return by air to Cairo.

Complimentary Dinner is included at a local home:
Meet the locals
:
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. You may wish to bring token gifts to exchange with the host family ( T shirt , small souvenirs of your home town)

 

 

 

DAY 9 - DEPARTURE (B)
Our representative escorts you to the airport for your homeward flight . Bon Voyage
Extend to Petra ? Please click here

 

 

Rates per person in US $ Out of JFK
Please deduct $ 500 when you handle your own air fare

 

 

 
Deluxe- A
Conrad / Hyatt
or similar

Deluxe- B
Hilton
Sheraton or similar

First Class

In Triple Occupancy

$ 2795.00

US$ 2445

US$ 2290

In Double Occupancy

$ 2845.00

US$ 2595

US$ 2310

In Single Occupancy

$ 3975.00

US$ 3095

US$ 2950

 

 

 

 

 

Upgrade to the Ultra Deluxe :
Supplement 20% to be added to the deluxe rate ( subject to availability).

M/S TiYi , Movenpick new deluxe : Royal Lotus or the M/ S Radamis II
The all suites M/S Amarco .
The all suites M/S Moon Goddess with private balconies


Deluxe  suite  on board the Amarco Luxury Nile  Cruise
All Suites Amarco Ultra Deluxe Nile cruise ( 20 % supplement)


 

DEPARTURE DATES

* This tour departs daily from New York (JFK), and London .

* For Easter, Christmas and New Year's Weeks, a 20 % holiday surcharge will apply.

 

 

Air Fare Notes:

For departures from Atlanta, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego or Seattle, please add US$300 per person to the rates. DC , Denver Chicago, Miami : $300

Air fare supplement : Doesn't apply when you handle your own air fare:
For May - Sep 15 , Dec 15 - Jan 2: departures,
please add a summer airline surcharge of $300 per person to the rate

Package Rates are subject to change without notice.

 

 

Your tour includes:

  • All airfares in Egypt, with taxes in economy class.

  • Round-trip transatlantic airfare, in economy class , including air taxes, from New York to Cairo and return on British Airways, Air France, Swiss , Lufthansa or another IATAN airline, subject to seat availability at the time of reservation. (air fare is always subject to change) . If you prefer to handle your own airfare , please deduct $ 500 from the listed rates.

     

  • All transfers in Egypt on a private basis .

  • Hotel accommodations, including tax and service charges.

  • Nile cruise; the sequence of sights visited between Aswan and Luxor is subject to change according to vessel requirements, and the cruise may begin in either Aswan or Luxor.


  • Sample Deluxe boats : M/S Adonis , M/S Mojito , M/S Monaco , M/S Monte Carlo , M/S Beau Soleil, Queen of Hansa, M/S Solitaire.

  • All meals and shore Excursions while on board the cruises.
  • Complimentary welcome drink upon arrival on board the cruises. Complimentary welcome fruit basket awaits you in your cabin, on board your Nile cruise.
  • Tea or coffee with every meal while on board the cruise .
  • Meals as indicated in the tour itinerary: B = continental breakfast; L = set-menu lunch; D = set-menu dinner.
  • Bottled water ( one per person ) delivered to your cabin daily while on board the cruise.
  • Cairo Guided sightseeing by private air-conditioned motor coach or car as per itinerary, including all entrance fees.

  • Complimentary Lonely Planet travel guidebook to Egypt
  • All tips to guides, drivers etc.

 

 

 

Not included:

 

 

 

More Choices:

 

 

 

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.

 

For PRIVATE GUIDE/CAR/DRIVER :
For the full duration of the Nile Cruise & shore excursions: please add $250 per person . This supplement doesn't apply when you have at least 6 guests in your party.

 

 

 

Jacquie Kennedy & Abu Simbel:
All Americans alive during the 1960s remember President John F Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. Most Americans from that time also remember Abu Simbel, the dramatic, ancient Pharaonic temple threatened by the rising waters blocked by the new Aswan High Dam. It's worth remembering that it was Jacquie Kennedy who provided crucial support for the mammoth rescue project. Without her help, Abu Simbel might have been lost. Read More

 

Upgrade to : Moon Goddess or the new Star Goddess ( all with private balconies)

 

 

Not included:

 

 

 

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.

 

Honeymoon on the  Nile, Nile Cruise, Dress code Nile Cruise

 

 




What to Pack:
Most of the year look forward to warm, even hot weather in Cairo , Luxor & Aswan, morning & evenings are cooler. During
Winter ... very rare do we get rain, if so , very brief showers. No need for real rain wear/gear.
Before sunrise , after sun-set , you'll need a light jacket , or light sweater .

For Nile cruise shore excursions, we suggest comfortable cotton & natural fabric lightweight clothing.

Comfortable walking shoes are essential for all tours in Cairo or Upper Egypt.



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

 

 

 

 

More Choices:

 

 

 

 

Sonesta's new , all suites :

Sonesta Star Goddess:
Mondays from Luxor for the Five and Eight day cruise

  • Five Decks
  • 33 Suites
  • 27 Beethoven suites - 40 sq meters each
  • 4 Mozart suites - 35 sq meters each
  • 2 Chopin suites - 52 sq meters each (Clients staying in the Chopin Suite have private guided excursions)
  • All cabins on upper decks: main, third and fourth decks

  • Sitting area in each suite
  • In-room dining available till midnight
  • Meals : One Seating.
  • International cuisine serving breakfast, lunch buffet and à la carte dinners
  • Sundeck with bar and barbeque facilities
  • Lounge serving light meals for lunches dinners, cocktails & beverages
  • Discotheque
  • Outdoor swimming pool with bar service
  • Jogging track
  • Panoramic spa (gym room, massage room, sauna and Jacuzzi)
  • Laundry facility
  • Certified doctor available on board
  • Private docking facilities in Aswan

8 Day Cruise : Monday to Monday : Aswan to Aswan
8 Day Cruise : Thursday to Thursday Luxor to Luxor
5 Day Cruise : Monday to Thursday : Luxor to Aswan
4 Day Cruise :
Thursday to Monday : Aswan to Luxor

The ultimate  in Luxury on the  Nile  on board  the  Sonesta  Star Goddess  All suite  Cruise

 

 

 

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