Sailing cruise on the Nile Cleopatra Available for private cruising
This Felucce was named after Queen Cleopatra, seen here during her surprise arrival at Caesar's Palace

Experience the best of Egypt . The only available private Royal Barge on the Nile that allows you such comfort
Very spacious two state rooms, each with private facilities!
You may only get to cruise the Nile once. Make it the voyage of a lifetime aboard Royal Cleopatra available in the USA through Nubian Nile Cruises and Travel In Style.
	The sun deck stretches for 2/3 of the full length of the luxury felucca

Reception Area
Neues Angebot: Royal Cleopatra Kreuzfahrt auf dem Nil -Luxus auf dem Nil Royal Cleopatra - Stilvoll den Nil befahren

Feluccas long ago transcended their role as humble transports. They held the ancient empire together, carrying troops, decrees, and the very mystery of the pharaoh.

Royal feluccas bore a larger-than-life image of the pharaoh, seated on a throne, to be seen and venerated by inhabitants even along the most remote canal. In turn, imbued with the same "ka," or spirit, as the living pharaoh himself, it would keep watch over his subjects and their activities.

So integral was the Nile felucca to the ancient Egyptian way of life that it assumed legendary attributes. Even today, you can see the oldest known Nile felucca, the regal pharaonic dahabeah of Cheops, the ruler immortalized by the Great Pyramid at Giza. Known as the Solar Boat, it was believed to sail through the skies carrying its royal passenger along sunbeams in his single cabin, the royal suite of its day.

In later times, pashas, emirs, and sultans found that feluccas were indispensable. When Napoleon invaded Egypt, the Mameluke rulers observed the Battle of the Pyramids from their dahabeahs, and in the wake of defeat, set them afire, still laden with treasures, in the middle of the river. Always one to adapt to local practice, Napoleon even had his own dahabeah, the " Italie", which was used by his officers to explore Upper Egypt

As you might expect , special attention is given to cuisine while sailing & cruising , Royal Cleopatra is the only Nile Cruise that allows you a mix of meals that are served in : Local Restaurant, Luxury Hotels and barbecue on some of the islands in the middle of the Nile. And guarantee memorable dining experience every day.

Now, we have re-created the grand era of Nile adventure. Through their special contacts, we have arranged cruises on private Nile vessels. Completely refitted, our craft will delight the discriminating traveller, with full amenities, and modern conveniences and safety features unimaginable by upper-crust visitors of old or even the ancient pharaohs.

Our private Nile cruisers are at your disposal to accommodate couples, honeymooners, families, and small groups, affording the unique experience of navigating the ancient river on your own.

The M/S Cleopatra is a lateen-rigged Nile sailing vessel, 62 feet long by 24-1/2 feet wide, with sleeping accommodations for two to six people

Guests of Nubian Nile Cruises (NNC ), on board the Royal Cleopatra receive special attention as we will provide you with a private Egyptologist to answer any questions you may have about the wonders around you.

* 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. ( no electricity/ no hot water at night)

* Music at the bar.
* Life Jackets

For your enhanced privacy and security, your sailing crew will spend the night on a small tug, which will always be at your disposal to assure your progress even on windless days. Your Egyptologist-guide will have his own quarters aboard the Royal Cleopatra, and can assist with your free-time activities. If you prefer, he can stay shore and be called upon only to accompany you during your daytime visits.