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Egypt
in a Week
A 9 -Day Tour of Egypt , with the Highlights and including
Abu Simbel Temples - Boarding Luxor
A
good look at Cairo and a 5-day cruise along the Nile, locally escorted.
Tour Starts DAILY in Cairo - Arrive any day of the week
- Extend to Petra
& Jerash
Compare with the
10 day edition.
Add Alexandria , or Indiana Jones ' Dendera
& Abydos Temples.
Add
an extra day in Cairo . Go
fishing for a day on Lake
Nasser
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 fee is included and will be issued upon arrival at Cairo
Airport for : Australian, NZ, American,Western European , Canadian &
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.
Visa
will be issued upon arrival.
As you exit the gate, you will pass through a door or two , down some
stairs , then walk for 2-5 minutes , until you pass the duty free shops,
at the end of a wide corridor , you will see the security officers.
There you will be met by a local representative, who will be holding
a sign with your name .
Our local representative will then take your passport to obtain a stamp
from the cashier / bank window and escort you to speak with the passport
officer. He will escort you through another last check on your passport
as you exit the passport control, into customs area, he will assist
you in collecting your luggage and clearing customs . After exiting
the terminal, our local representative will escort you (private vehicle)
to the hotel
DAY
2 - CAIRO (BL)
On your first full day in Egypt we show you the Egyptian Museum,
including the " Mummies Room" , the Pyramids of Giza,
the Sphinx, the Citadel of Saladin, and the Mohammed
Ali Mosque, made of alabaster.
DAY
3 - Luxor (BLD)
We fly to Luxor (or Aswan
) and board our Nile cruiser in time for a delicious lunch.
Complimentary welcome fruit basket awaits you in your cabin. The gigantic
Great Temple of Amon at Karnak, and the mighty Temple of Luxor
are our goals in the afternoon. We'll return in time for the afternoon
tea served on deck. You'll have a chance to explore your ship before
dinner.
DAY
4 - LUXOR , EDFU (BLD)
We
tour today as well the magnificent tombs in the Valley of the Kings
including Tut-Ank-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.
We sail in the afternoon we cruise to Esna to go through the
locks , and on to Edfu where we dock for the night. In the evening ,
we'll celebrate in Egyptian style, dressed in galabias, the flowing
national costume, a galabya will be delivered to your cabin with
our compliments)
DAY
5 - EDFU, KOM OMBO , ASWAN (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 on our Nile cruiser, we enjoy lunch as we sail
further south upriver .
We disembark downstream at Kom Ombo to visit its twin temples
of Haroeris, the sun god, and Sobek, the crocodile god, the continue
our voyage to Aswan, while we party after dinner with music & dance.
DAY
6 - ASWAN- Camel Caravan / Nubian Village / Sailing Feluccas (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. Come explore her mystery in timeless
Egypt when you Travel in Style!
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
7 - ABU SIMBEL - Ramses the Great - Master Builder of All Times.
Cairo ! (BLD)
Very
early breakfast. Abu Simbel We've planned our visit to Abu Simbel to
be a highlight of your Egyptian adventure. Rising before dawn, we drive
along the shore of Lake Nasser, watching the sky lighten and the sacred
sun rise above the horizon. We reach the great temples while the air
is clean, clear and cool, and the sun's light still golden;just right
for photographs.
Ramses the Great's huge desert temple at Abu Simbel marked
the southern border of the pharaoh's dominions. Rescued from the rising
waters of Lake Nasser by an international effort, it is a marvel of
sacred engineering. Twice a year ,and only then the sun penetrates to
the Holy of Holies, illuminating the stone figures of Ramses and Nefertari.
Group tour exploring the two huge temple, admire their ancient aura
and artistry.
Jacquie
Kennedy & Abu Simbel:
All Americans alive during the 1960s remember President John F Kennedy
and First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. Most Americans from that
time also remember Abu Simbel, the dramatic, ancient pharaonic temple
threatened by the rising waters blocked by the new Aswan High Dam. It's
worth remembering that it was Jacquie Kennedy who provided crucial support
for the mammoth rescue project. Without her help, Abu Simbel might have
been lost. Read More
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
to Abu Simbel Airport , fly back to Aswan and connect to Cairo and your
hotel.(Depending on flight confirmation lunch will be served either
in Abu Simbel, Aswan Airport or Cairo). Compare with the extended stay
in Old Cataract hotel
DAY
8 -- CAIRO (BD)
Cairo is yours, full day at leisure .
DAY 9 - CAIRO- Departure (B)
Our representative escorts you to the airport for your homeward flight.
RATES per
person in USD
|
Deluxe |
First
Class |
| Triple
Occupancy |
US$1965.00 |
US$1745.00 |
| Double |
US$
2140.00 |
US$1800.00 |
| Single |
US$
2935.00 |
US$
2500.00 |
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Private touring on board the cruise: Please add $200 per person for
the full cruise/shore excursions.
- For
Dec 20 - Jan 3 , Easter ( 2 Weeks season) , please add %25 supplement
to any of the listed rates.
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Compare with the tourist class
hotels in Cairo
Rates
includes
- All
airfares and transfers within Egypt including Abu Simbel ( in economy
class) , tax included .
- 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.
- All
transfers within Egypt. ( Honeymooners/ Anniversary / Birthday gift
tours , all will enjoy private transfers at no additional charge )
- Hotel
accommodation with tax & service charges.
- Visa
fee , visa will be issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport for : American,
EU , Canadian & 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.
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Nile Cruise with all meals & shore excursions.
- 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.
Not
included:
Dining Room Reservations: Meet other passengers :
YOU will not require any, our dining rooms do accommodate all our guests
in one seating, one less thing to worry about while you are on the Nile.
Enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere with several different languages being
heard at dinner.
Other
choices :
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Go
fishing for a day on Lake
Nasser .
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Add
an extra night in Sharm
. Going to Taba ?
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Honeymooners
, Private Parties ? Ask for a Private
Cruise .
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The
10 days, 11
Day , 12 Day with extended
stay in Luxor or Aswan .
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Click
here for the 14 -day edition with one week in Hurgada or El Gouna
on the Red Sea:
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
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.
Deluxe
Yachts on the Nile - deluxe private felucca or Dahabiya
Compare
with Zarafa ( giraffe) Deluxe Felucca Photo Gallery
Add
a spa package to your stay at the Cairo Grand Hyatt , Cairo Conrad ,
JW Marriott Cairo , Sonesta Cairo or Four Seasons Hotels
Other
choices :
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