Nile
Adventure
Sharm El Sheikh & Abu Simbel
14 -day Edition
Here's
the best of Egypt in only 14 days
A good look at Cairo and a 5-day cruise along the Nile, and a stay on
the Egyptian Riviera in Sharm El Sheikh Including Abu Simbel . Arrive
any day of the week.
All transfers are on a private basis
Private touring in Cairo

Compare
with the 9 Day Version , the 12 day
with Athens
Petra edition, the 14 Day with
Alexandria or
add London
Day
1 - 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, South
Korean & Japanese Citizens, you are responsible for having your passport
valid for at least 6 month beyond the date of arrival.
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 (BD)
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
3 - ASWAN - CAMEL CARAVAN (B)
We fly to Aswan and on to your hotel. Settle in for a brief rest before
we head out for a
tour of the
Nubia Museum
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.
For
those interested , 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.

DAY
4 -ABU SIMBEL ( Private car/driver/Guide) / Board your Nile Cruise (BLD)
Enjoy
your breakfast at the hotel before we head for the airport and your flight
to Abu Simbel
Where your private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur and private
guide await you
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 temples , we fly back to Aswan
in
time for lunch
on board your Nile cruiser .
Check -in on board your Nile Cruise . Welcome fruit basket & Egyptian
pastries in your cabin.
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
DAY
5 - ASWAN & KOM OMBO - Cruise (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 which served as the backdrop
to last night's sound-and-light drama.
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.
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- Cruise (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 - Cruise (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. 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.
We
also stop at the Colossi of Memnon, mammoth seated statues now standing
alone in a farmer's field. In the evening, we attend the sound-and-light
show at the gigantic Great Temple of Amon at Karnak.

DAY
8 - LUXOR & SHARM EL SHEIKH (B)
Check-out
from your cabin. After breakfast,We
fly
over the Sinai peninsula to Sharm El Sheik, and head for the beach!
DAY
9 - SHARM EL SHEIK (B)
Relax! This is your day to absorb all that you've seen and experienced
so far, not to mention the bright Egyptian sun and sparkling sea.
DAY
10 - The Red Sea resort of Sharm (B)
The day is yours to enjoy this unique desert beach resort. Relax by the
cerulean waters, take a camel ride at your option ,
and observe in the distance the steady line of ships heading to and from
the Suez Canal.
Complimentary Sunset Camel Caravan or on Horse Backs :
A two hour caravan on camels, if you prefer to enjoy a 2 hour of horse
back riding, please do let's know, but in this case the horse ride will
not be into the Sahara .
The camel caravan is fully escorted & guided as well by local Bedouins
through the desert and through the mountain passes of El Aat mountain
, we stop at the highest point in the valley for a cup of tea with the
Bedouin, take in the the evening charm of the desert & nature before
we head back to your hotel.
DAY
11 - SHARM EL SHEIK (B)
Enjoy ! This is another day in the bright Egyptian sun and sparkling sea.
DAY12
- Sharm El Sheikh, Snorkel or Dive- (cBD)
The Red Sea just off "Sharm" is replete with fascinating coral
and aquatic species unique to this area. You'll spend the full day today
exploring these wonders as you snorkel or scuba dive (for which
proof of certification is a must ). There's also time to relax, take an
optional excursion, or look into the life of the Bedouins who have made
a way of life in the desert. Evening Bedouin Dinner.
Extend your stay in Sharm: Click
here
DAY
13 - CAIRO-HOME HOSTED DINNER (B)
We return to Cairo by plane for a free day in the Egyptian metropolis.
In the afternoon, wander through the city on your own, or do your last-minute
shopping.
This
evening we'll venture where few ordinary visitors ever tread . . . right
into the homes of some of the people of Istanbul! You'll be invited to
a complimentary 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
dinner in a quiet evening with your travel companions, by letting us know
your preferences.
DAY
14 - DEPARTURE (B)
Our representative escorts you to the airport for your homeward flight
. Bon Voyage
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Rates
per person in US $
| |
Deluxe
Conrad / Hyatt or similar |
Deluxe
Hilton - Sofitel
Sheraton
or similar |
| In
Triple Occupancy |
US$
3150.00 |
US$
2705.00 |
| In
Double Occupancy |
US$
3195.00 |
US$
2745.00 |
| In
Single Occupancy |
US$
4205.00 |
US$
3495.00 |
DEPARTURE
DATES
*
This tour departs daily in Cairo
*
For Easter, Christmas and New Year's Weeks, a 20 % holiday surcharge
will apply.
Your
tour includes:
- All
airfares within Egypt, with taxes in economy class, upgrade
to business class for Egypt's domestic flights: $150
- All
transfers within Egypt.
- Hotel
accommodations, including tax and service charges.
- Nile
cruise;including all guided group shore excursions, entrance fees 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.
- 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.
- Tea
or coffee as well as bottled water with every meal 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
- Personal
expenses, including excess baggage or shipping charges, beverages,
and personal charges in hotels for laundry, telephone, or other services
- Gratuities
- Optional
Excursion
- Hot
air balloon adventure over the Valley of the Kings, 60 to 90 minutes
flying time, weather permitting, $300 per person.
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.
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
-
Individually controlled air conditioning
-
Private bathroom with bathtub and hair dryer
-
DVD, Plasma TV, satellite and movie program (Satellite Television available
while sailing)
-
Channels music system
-
Private direct-line telephones
-
Mini bar
-
Safety-deposit box
-
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
- Bazaar
- 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

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