Temples and Timeless Vistas

Tour Egypt and Jordan in 9 days , including a 5-Day Ultra Deluxe Nile Cruise
including Abu Simbel Temples and a foray into Petra Jordan

Add : Cairo stay . Add domestic air fare within Egypt . Combine with a cruise on Lake Nasser & Abu Simbel - Full listing  of  Nile Cruises - Map -Nile Cruise Route

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

DAY 1 - LUXOR - ( Or Aswan) 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.
We suggest that you arrive to the boat around 10 AM, meet your guide and proceed to tour Luxor Museum then return back to your luxury cruiser in time for lunch, in the afternoon , we visit the great temples of Luxor and Karnak, then return to our Nile cruiser in time for afternoon tea.
In the evening your guide will call on you for a horse drawn carriage ride throughout Luxor souks , bazaars and water front, followed by the Sound and Light show at Karnak, before we head back to your cruise . Add extra nights hotel stay in Luxor or Aswan ? or Combine with a cruise on Lake Nasser & Abu Simbel

DAY 2 - VALLEY OF THE KINGS Sunday (BLD)
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. Then it's on to Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon.

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 (BLD)
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 (BLD)
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 - Nubian Museum, Camel Caravan, Nubian Village, / Cairo - Wednesday (cB)
After breakfast we check out, visit the awesome Aswan dams, and next an ancient granite quarry complete with an unfinished obelisk, the Nubian Museum ,then board a motor launch to visit 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!

Abu Simbel : We take a short flight ( air fare included in our rate in economy class ) to these colossal site : There at the airport : Your private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur and private guide will be waiting for you .
In Abu Simbel : 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 we head back to to Abu Simbel Airport for your flight back to Aswan and connect onward to Cairo ( air fare is included in our rate always in economy class ) and your hotel : The Four Seasons ( Standard Room ) , or the J. W. Marriott ( club room level ). Cruise Itinerary is subject to change without notice.

Day 6- Amman- Thursday (BD)
After breakfast in Cairo our local rep will assist with the transfer to the International Terminal at Cairo Airport, on to Amman , air fare is included in economy class, tax included .
Our local rep. Will pick you up from Queen Alia Airport . Visa Fee is included & issued upon arrival for : Americans, Canadians, EU citizens, Australians, NZ, And Japanese. Our local rep will meet you , assist with your visa and then proceed to Amman for check-in and overnight . ( Complimentary local sweets & bottled water : one large bottle for each guest) . Hotel Four Seasons Amman , or Sheraton Al-Nabil ( Tower Rooms) . Evening dinner and folk show.

Day 7 - Mt. Nebo - Madaba - Jerash - Petra - Friday : (BL)
We head south in our private air conditioned sedan . On to Mt. Nebo! Then we'll continue to Madaba and visit the site of the oldest map of the Holy Land, St. George's Cathedral, and Jerash, the best preserved Roman City of the East.

On to Petra with lunch served ( Included) enroute at a local restaurant.
Reach Petra late afternoon , check-in and overnight at the hotel of your choice. ( Complimentary fruit basket & one large bottled water for each guests ) : Petra Marriott or similar

Day 8 - Petra - Saturday (BD)
A full day tour of Jordan's most famous site, the rose-red city of Petra. Venture through the Siq (the gorge between two towering mountains) until you reach the treasury which, like the most of the structures at Petra, is carved into the rose-red Nubian sandstone. Now open in Petra, The Petra Kitchen is a delightful way to round out your Jordan travel experiences. Like any home kitchen, The Petra Kitchen is a relaxed, informal atmosphere where you’ll gather to prepare an evening meal, working alongside local women under the supervision of our chef.

Each evening meal includes soup, cold and hot mezza and salads, and a main course—all typical Jordanian dishes. You will have get an inside glimpse of the secrets behind the famous regional cuisine of the Levant.

The Petra Kitchen offers an evening of learning, fun and a very special dining experience, with each dish gaining the special flavor of a reward well-earned. Great care has been taken to make The Petra Kitchen a truly Jordanian experience—right down to the furnishings, all crafted in Jordan, the tableware, all produced by the Iraq al Amir Women’s Co-operative, and the aprons and table linens, all hand-embroidered by the Jordan River Foundation.

The rate includes the cuisine course, meal and all non-alcoholic beverages as well as take-home recipes for all dishes prepared that evening.

Day 9 - Amman Airport - Saturday (B)
After breakfast , we escort you back to Queen Alia's Airport, or drive you to Aqaba Harbor if you're boarding the ferry back to Egypt. Jordanian Departure tax is included in our rate. End of our service. Bon Voyage

For guests going on to Syria with us. You will continue on to The Syrian border, visit Bosra before continuing to Damascus. Or if you are touring Syria on your own, we'll be glad to arrange for the transfer to Bosra in Syria ( Supplement $165 per person, minimum 2 guests, private car/driver to Bosra). End of our service - Bon Voyage !

Sample Nile Cruises:

• Sonesta M/S Moon Goddess Nile Cruise, all suites with private balconies

• The all suite Oberoi MS Philae, all with private balconies
  
• Movenpick MS Royal Lotus , Movenpick Royal Lilly
  
• MS Alexander the Great
  
• Ultra Deluxe, All Suites MS Amarco
  
• M/S Tuya , M/S TiYi
  
  
• Accommodation in a suite when booking the M/S Mojito or the M/S Monaco

Deluxe RATES per person in USD for the total 5 day Cruise and Abu Simbel Tour

• 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)

• For Christmas/New Year's and the month of April :
  Please add % 20 supplement, to any of the listed rates.
  
  
• Children discount :
  50 % on the adult double rate. ( 9 years of age or younger), must be raveling with an adult. No children discount on triple or single rates.
  
• Add Domestic air in Egypt as well as Abu Simbel excursion by air , Compare with Abu Simbel by Private Guide . Read on Jacquie Kennedy & Abu Simbel
  
  
• Click here for : Rate for the Presidential suite
  
• 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