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Temples
and Timeless Vistas
A
five-day Nile cruise and Abu Simbel Excursion
A perfect add-on to a Cairo visit. Weekly on Sat , Mon , Tue, Wed
& Thu
Embarkation Luxor or Aswan - Doesnt include
air fare between Cairo and the cruise
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Map -Nile Cruise
Route
Rates
& Itinerary for : 4 days , 8
Days Cruise . Marsa
Alam Petra edition . On
to Spain and Andalusia
DAY
1 - LUXOR Saturday (LD)
We
have several boats that do start on different days of the week to accommodate
your schedule: You
may start this 5 day sailing Weekly on any Saturday , Monday , Tuesday,
Wednesday or Thursday.
Check in on your luxury cruiser at noon. Complimentary welcome drink
is served upon arrival.
Welcome fruit basket awaits you in your cabin .
After lunch, we visit the great temples of Luxor and the mighty Karnak,
then return to our Nile cruiser in time for afternoon tea.
DAY
2 - VALLEY OF THE KINGS Sunday (cBLD)
We
tour today as well the magnificent tombs in the Valley of the Kings,
including Tut-Ankh-Amon's tomb, and the great temple of Queen Hatshepsut,
we
stop at the Colossi of Memnon on the way back to our cruise.
Afterward,
we'll continue on Luxor's west bank to 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.
DAY
3 - EDFU & KOM OMBO Monday (cBLD)
We cruise by Esna to Edfu, where we board horse-drawn
carriages for the ride to the Temple of Horus. Returning to our
ship, we set sail for Kom Ombo. In the evening, there's a jolly galabia
party aboard.
DAY
4 - KOM OMBO & ASWAN Tuesday (cBLD)
We explore the twin Temples of Haroeris and Sobek at Kom Ombo,
then sail south to Aswan. After lunch we board a graceful felucca
and cruise among the islands, returning to our ship in time for tea.
DAY
5 - ASWAN ABU SIMBEL Wednesday (cB)
After
breakfast we check out, visit the awesome Aswan dams, and next
an ancient granite quarry complete with an unfinished obelisk, then
board a motor launch to visit the 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.
Returning
to Aswan Airport by late morning. A short flight to Abu Simbel.
There we'll marvel at the temples dedicated to Ramses the Great and
Queen Neferatri, saved from rising waters of the Nile when the High
Dam was built. 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 temple by ourselves in the quiet
of the morning, admiring their ancient aura and artistry, after which
retire to a comfortable hotel for refreshments. Just as planeloads of
visitors arrive to throng the temples we begin our leisurely drive back
along the shore to Aswan
Airport for your flight.
Fly
back to Aswan . Domestic air fare is included , issued & delivered
in Egypt: Aswan Abu Simbel Aswan . End of our service. Bon Voyage
!
Itinerary
is subject to change without notice. Add
extra night in Aswan ?
Compare with the overnight
in Abu Simbel version
RATES per
person in USD for the total 5 day Cruise
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| Triple |
US$
955.00 |
| Double |
US$
1005.00 |
| Single |
US$
1235.00 |
Inclusions:
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All
shore excursions, entrance fees, the service of an English Speaking
guide.
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Welcome
fruit basket upon check-in.
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Large bottle of water per person per day delivered to your cabin.
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All
outside cabins, including all tax & service charges.
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All
meals: B = Breakfast, L
= Lunch, D = Dinner. Afternoon tea daily
onboard.
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One
small bottle of water per person with each meal
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Complimentary
transfer from/to airport / railway station / Cruise in each of Luxor
& Aswan.
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Abu
Simbel Excursion, including transfers, group tour in Abu Simbel
& entrance fees.
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Domestic air fare: Aswan / Abu Simbel Aswan / Cairo , all in economy
class.
Please
add 20 % supplement to the deluxe rates for :
The all suite Sonesta M/S Moon
Goddess, the all suites Sonesta M/S Star Goddess ( Mozart Suite ),
Radamis II , The new Royal Lotus , Nile Vision
, Queen TiYi , Amarco
,
MS Queen
of Hansa,
MS Movenpick Radamis I , MS Movenpick Radamis II , MS Movenpick
Royal Lotus
Suite on board the Ultra Deluxe M/S Amarco
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Christmas
/ New Year / Easter : please add 20 % to any of the rates
For
a PRIVATE: CAR/DRIVER & GUIDE for all the shore excursions
for the duration of the cruise , please add :$ 250 per
person.(this doesn't apply when you book the Presidential Suite)
RATES per
person in USD for the total 5 day Cruise
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4
stars - First Class |
| Triple |
US$
815.00 |
| Double |
US$
865.00 |
| Single |
US$
1076.00 |
For Christmas/New Year's and the month of April :
Please add %20 supplement, to any of the listed rates.
Rates
do not include:
- Tips.
- Insurance
( we'll be glad to send you the flyer)
- Drinks
with meals. Meals not specifically mentioned. Tips for guides and
hotel personnel.
Expenses of a personal nature
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Domestic air fare: Between Cairo and the cruise
Other
choices:
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