Isis
's Voyage
A Grand 10 -Day Tour of Egypt
with Dendera and Abydos Temples
A
good look at Cairo, Dendera & Abydos Temples and a 5-day cruise
along the Nile
Tour Starts DAILY in Cairo -
Add Abu Simbel Temples in Nubia
We
have even included al the tips. No hidden charges . No additional tax
DAY
1 - CAIRO Tour
Starts DAILY in Cairo - Arrive any day of the week .
Our representative greets you at the airport and whisks you to your
hotel. Visa maybe issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport for a limited
number of citizens such as : American, EU , Canadian , EU Singaporean
and Japanese citizens. For Americans , please pay the $ 15 USD fee in
cash upon arrival . You are responsible for having your passport in
order valid at least for 6 month beyond the date of your arrival in
Cairo. Our local rep. meets with a sign that carries your name you after
you clear the passport and customs formalities. If
you wish to add air fare from USA, please click her.
DAY
2 - CAIRO (BLD)
On your first full day in Egypt we show you the Egyptian Museum,
including the " Mummies Room" and King Tut's gold treasure
room , lunch is included at Naguib Mahfouz or similar , then on
to Citadel of Saladin, and the Mohammed Ali Mosque, made
of alabaster, conclude the day with a walking tour of Khan El-Khalili
Bazaar district . Dinner is included at Abu El-Sid restaurant or La
Bodega .
DAY
3 - ASWAN, Camel Caravan! (BLD)
We fly to Aswan ( or add
Abu Simbel Temples today in Nubia's land of gold ) and board our
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 . In the evening your guide
will call on you for a horse-drawn carriage ride throughout Aswan souks
and the waterfront.
DAY
4 - 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
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.
Re-embarking
on our Nile cruiser, we sail downstream to Kom Ombo to visit
its twin temples.
DAY
5 - 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 and its great temple
dedicated to Khnum, the creator-god. Evening finds us in Luxor.
DAY
6 - 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
7 - LUXOR (B)
After breakfast we check -out.
The gigantic Great Temple of Amon at Karnak, and the mighty Temple
of Luxor are our goals in the morning, then on to your hotel for
tonight : Sonesta , Steinberger , Sheraton/Hilton or similar for deluxe,
Novotel or similar for first class . Afternoon tour of the small yet
charming Luxor Museum. In the evening your guide will call on you for
a horse-drawn carriage ride throughout Luxor bazaars and water front
with tea at one of the local cafes.
DAY
8 - Dendera - Abydos - Cairo (BLD)
After breakfast - Check-out : we drive inland to tour Denderah Temple.
Among the best preserved in Egypt. This temple as a sight to hold. Indiana
Jones would have felt at home, with the massive stones and underground
passages.
DENDERAH
IN A DAY:
We'll travel to Denderah to visit the Temple of Hathor, one of the
best-preserved in all of Egypt, and also one of the most important.
In the ancient beliefs, Hathor was the consort of the god of daylight,
ruler of the west, and protector or the underworld. In the manner of
wise desert wayfarers, we'll leave before dawn to take advantage of
cool temperatures. Our air-conditioned van will take us through timeless
Nile-side villages, where life revolves around the irrigation and harvest
of crops. Finally, we'll reach the temple precincts. We'll take note
of the unusually deep tombs, and pass under the celebrated Zodiac, in
a chapel dedicated to Osiris. (Denderah is the traditional site of his
rebirth.) Our full day will also include a visit to Abydos, traditional
home of Osiris, god of the underworld, and a stopping point on the journey
of wayfaring souls. We'll enjoy a box lunch, and return to Luxor
Airport
And
your return
flight to Cairo. Dinner is included at your hotel
DAY
9 - CAIRO Giza
Pyramids : DAHSOUR - HOME HOSTED MEAL Wednesday (BLD)
After breakfast, we'll motor to the edge of Cairo, to the mysterious
Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza.
The museum of the Royal Barge of Cheops The museum is built over the
rectangular pit that housed the Royal Barge for thousands of years ,
the wooden boat was readied for the king's daily journey with the sun
god, Ra . Discovered in 1954, in a completely dismantled state, the
43-metre (140-foot) cedar boat is a rare window on the Royal boats used
by the kings of Ancient Egypt.
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!
Continue
to Dahshour, the newly-opened pyramid field south of Cairo. We
visit the great pyramid of Senfru, father of Cheops, and other structure:
The "Discovery" of Dahshour: For almost half a century, the great
field of huge pyramids near the desert village of Dahshour, 25 miles
south of Cairo, has been off limits to the public. Confined within the
perimeter of a military base were many pyramids, including the great
4500-year-old pyramid built by Senfru, father of Cheops. Senfru's pyramid,
the largest in Egypt until his son built Giza's Great Pyramid, is rhomboidal
in shape: it tapers more distinctly on its upper half. All the pyramids
were coated in thick plaster at one time. Most have lost these protective,
decorative sheaths, but Senfru's--miraculously--is still in place. Lunch
is included at the Mena House .
Complimentary Dinner is included at a local home:
Meet the locals,
you may wish to bring token gifts to exchange with the host family (
T shirt , small souvenirs of your home town): This
evening we'll venture where few ordinary visitors ever tread . . . right
into the homes of some of the people of Cairo ! You'll be invited to
a 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 a quiet evening with your travel companions, by letting us know
your preferences.
DAY 10 - CAIRO- Departure (B)
Our representative escorts you to the airport for your homeward flight.
Bon Voyage .
RATES per
person in USD
|
Deluxe |
First
Class |
| Triple
Occupancy |
US$
2250 |
US$
2080 |
| Double |
US$
2380 |
US$
2170 |
| Single |
US$
3478 |
US$
3275 |
-
Private touring on board the cruise: Please add $ 250 per person for
the full cruise/shore excursions.
- For
Christmas /New Year's , Easter , please add % 20 supplement to any
of the listed rates.
Rates
includes
- All
airfares in economy class within Egypt , with tax included .
- All
transfers are on a private basis private air-conditioned vehicle ,
private chauffeur within Egypt.
- Bottled
water ( one per person) delivered to your cabin daily while you are
on board the cruise.
- Tea
or coffee & bottled water with every & each meal while on
board the cruise.
- Complimentary
fruit basket upon arrival on board the Nile Cruise.
- Welcome
drink served upon arrival on board your Nile Cruise.
- Hotel
accommodation with daily breakfast tax and service charges.
-
Nile Cruise with all meals & shore excursions. Sample Deluxe boats
: M/S Adonis , M/S Monaco , M/S
Monte Carlo , M/S Beau Soleil, M/S
Diamond . M/S Lady Diana .
- Preset
menu meals including B = Breakfast, (or cB,
Continental Breakfast) L = Lunch, D
= Dinner .
- All
guided sightseeing as per itinerary including all entrance fees. On
board the cruise you'll be part of an average 10-15 English speaking
group.
- We
have even included al the tips. No hidden charges . No additional
tax : All the tips to your drivers, porters, guides and the crew on
board your cruise.
Not
included:
- International
airfares to or from your home country .
- Travel
Insurance
- Visa
maybe issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport for a limited number of
citizens such as : American, EU , Canadian , EU Singaporean and Japanese
citizens. You are responsible for having your passport in order valid
at least for 6 month beyond the date of your arrival in Cairo.
Sample
deluxe cruises and hotels :
Cairo
: Ramses Hilton. Sonesta or similar
M/S
Monaco , M/S Monte
Carlo
, M/S Lady Diana , M/S Mojito
M/A Queen of Hansa . M/S Beau
Soleil
MS Adonis ,
M/S Florence. MS Renaissance. M/S Mirage
. M/S Princess Sara
Sample
First Class Hotels and cruises :
Cairo : Shepheard's , Oases or similar.
M/S Nile Dream . M/S Ruby
More
choices :
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