Temples
and Timeless Vistas
Fantasy Nile Cruise
Board Aswan
Our
five-day Nile cruise is the perfect add-on to a Cairo visit. Weekly
on Sat , Mon , Tue, Wed & Thu. Embarkation
Luxor or Aswan - Add Air Fare or
Sleeper Train
& Flight
Honeymoon
on the Nile - On
to Spain and Andalusia
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.
Subject to availability
DAY
1 - ASWAN, Camel Caravan! (LD)
Arrive on your own to Aswan ( or Luxor
) , or ask us to help with your domestic
flights .
Airport Transfers are on your own, or ask us for assistance at additional
$$.
Board your Nile cruiser
in time for a delicious lunch. Complimentary welcome fruit basket awaits
you in your cabin. In the afternoon we enjoy a leisurely sail by graceful
felucca on the Nile. Only for those who are interested: a short
camel caravan & ride for almost half an hour to visit a local Nubian
Village.
DAY
2 - ASWAN & KOM OMBO (BLD)
First
we tour new Nubian Museum then the awesome Aswan dams, and next
an ancient granite quarry complete with an unfinished obelisk. Then
we go by motor launch to 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.
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!
Re-embarking
on our Nile cruiser, we sail downstream to Kom Ombo to visit
its twin temples.
DAY
3 - EDFU & ESNA (BLD)
We moor in Edfu, climb aboard horse-drawn carriages, and clip-clop
through the town to the Temple of Horus, Egypt's best-preserved
temple. Re-embarking, we cruise to Esna , go thru the locks.
Evening finds us in Luxor.
DAY
4 - LUXOR (BLD)
We
tour today as well the magnificent tombs in the Valley of the Kings
, including Tutankaomn'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
5 - LUXOR (B)
Check - out after breakfast. The gigantic Great Temple of Amon
at Karnak, and the mighty Temple of Luxor are our goals in the
morning. Return to the boat to collect your luggage. End of our service.
Bon Voyage ! Itinerary
is subject to change without notice.
Inclusions:
- All
shore excursions, entrance fees, the service of an English Speaking
guide.
- Welcome
fruit basket upon check-in.
-
Large bottle of water per person per day delivered to your cabin.
- All
outside cabins, including all tax & service charges.
- All
meals: B = Breakfast, L
= Lunch, D = Dinner. Afternoon tea daily onboard.
- One
small bottle of water per person with each meal, plus tea or coffee
The
Ultra Deluxe MS Amarco
The
Ultra Deluxe M/S Amarco
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
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)
Deluxe
RATES per person in USD for the total 5 day Cruise
5ample
5-stars Deluxe Nile Cruises:
Monaco , Monte
Carlo , Mojito , Diamond
, Solitaire . Beau Soleil , Adonis , Renaissance
| Per
person Sharing in : |
Outside
Cabin |
Junior
Suite |
| Triple
Occupancy |
US$
655.00 |
US$
1925.00 |
| In
Double |
US$
700.00 |
US$
2080.00 |
| In
Single |
US$
1180.00 |
US$
2250.00 |
RATES per
person in USD for the total 5 day Cruise
| 4
stars - First Class
Presidential Nile
Cruise , MS Ruby, MS Nile Dream or similar
|
| Triple |
US$
494.00
|
| Double |
US$
540.00
|
| Single |
US$
790.00
|
For
Christmas/New Year's and the month of April :
Please add % 20 supplement, to any of the listed rates.
No
airfares included. You may arrange your own transportation to the cruise
departure point at Luxor/Aswan.
Rate
doesn't include :
- Tips
- Any
charge of personal nature such as phone calls, laundry etc.
- Any
air fare
- Trip
cancellation insurance
Transfer
Between Hurgada & Luxor :
Minimum 2 guests : Rate per person : $55 + $15
handling fee. . Private air conditioned car & driver
Boarding
the cruise is from either Luxor or Aswan, depending on the availability
at the time of booking.
.
What to Pack:
Most of the year look forward to warm, even hot weather in Luxor & Aswan,
morning & evenings are cooler. For Shore excursions, we suggest comfortable
cotton & natural fabric lightweight clothing. Comfortable walking shoes
are essential.
Clothing on Board:
Lightweight comfortable & casual clothing. Swimsuits, sun hat. Dining
room dress code is casual for breakfast & lunch, but smart casual for
dinner. All ships are fully air conditioned
Other
choices:
- Honeymoon
Wishes
A
"Dream Come True"
tour. 14 days , Cairo and the Pyramids. A Nile
Cruise of course, and a beach resort at Hurgada or El Gouna,
on the Red Sea. Including the welcome Zaffa (procession that will
resemble an Arabian/Egyptian wedding party) with a troupe of dancers
and musicians dressed with the Egyptian typical clothes, welcoming
guests by singing and dancing Egyptian Folklore).
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