Luxury Nile Cruise and a tour of Andalucia Spain | A week tour of Egypt in a Week including Nile Cruise then fly to tour Spain

Tour Egypt and Spain
From Cairo to Costa Del Sol in Two Week
A 16-Day Mediterranean Tour

Here's the best of Egypt in a week: a good look at Cairo and a 5-day cruise along the Nile, locally escorted. Air fare is included in economy class Cairo Madrid . One week covering Madrid , Andalusia and Costa del Sol
Tour Starts weekly in Cairo

DAY 1 - CAIRO Tour Starts weekly on Saturday in Cairo
Our representative greets you at the airport and whisks you to your hotel.
Grand Hyatt . Conrad. Le Meridien Pyramides ,Sonesta , J. W. Marriott or similar.
Visa fee is included and will be issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport for : Australian, NZ, American, EU , Canadian, Singaporean & 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) Sunday
On your first full day in Egypt we show you the Egyptian Museum, including the " Mummies Room" , the the Citadel of Saladin, and the Mohammed Ali Mosque, made of alabaster. Lunch is included at a charming local restaurant. In the afternoon , enjoy a leisurely walking tour of the ancient Khan El Khalili bazaar district.

DAY 3 - CAIRO- GIZA (BL) Monday
Today we tour the Pyramids of Giza, including entrance to the interior of the smaller Pyramid of ,
the Sphinx, Valley Temple and the Solar Boat Museum . Lunch is included at Le Meridien Pyramids or Oberoi Mena House. In the afternoon we tour Memphis and Sakkara.

DAY 4 - LUXOR ! (BLD) Tuesday
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 5 - LUXOR , EDFU (BLD) Wednesday
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 6 - EDFU, KOM OMBO (BLD) Thursday
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 7 - CAMEL CARAVAN, NUBIAN VILLAGE , ASWAN (BLD) Friday
First we tour Aswan dams, then on to the 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.
For those who are interested : a short camel caravan & ride is included to visit a local Nubian Village.

Our farewell dinner this evening is a buffet of Egyptian specialties, followed by a show featuring oriental performers, including of course a belly dancer.

DAY 8 - ASWAN , CAIRO (B) Saturday
Board our return flight to Cairo. In the afternoon, wander through the city on your own, or do your last-minute shopping. Grand Hyatt . Conrad ,Sonesta , City Stars Inter.Continental , J. W. Marriott or similar.

DAY 9 - CAIRO- Departure for Madrid (B) Sunday
Our representative escorts you to the airport for your Madrid flight. Air fare is included in economy class with tax.Tour code : A-05/221. Upon arrival at Madrid Barajas Airport. Our local rep will escort you to your hotel.

Day 10 - Tour Madrid (B) Monday
Breakfast at the hotel. Then morning half day tour of Madrid:
Get set for views of Madrid from a variety of perspectives. Our itinerary will take you from the Bourbon to the Austrian, Isabeline and modern quarters of the capital, reflecting the history and influences that have shaped the nation.

Our neighborhood meanderings conclude in the Moorish Quarter (Barrio de la Morería), replete with fine town houses (Mesones) and tradition. But that's just the start.

We'll view the signature squares of Madrid, Oriente, España, Puerta del Sol, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, and Atocha, each with its own character, ranging from elegant to workaday to frenzied. We'll travel along the famed thoroughfares, including the Gran Vía. And of course, we'll see Retiro Park, and the classic Bullring of the glory days of bullfighting, and a soccer stadium and modern quarters that rival any in Europe.

The tour uses deluxe motor coaches and certified tour guides, who provide full interpretation of our city, its history, monuments, characteristics, and of our own peculiarities and customs. It's a discovery! The afternoon is at leisure

DAY 11 . MADRID - CORDOBA - SEVILLE Tuesday (Breakfast , Dinner)
We meet up at the hotel to escort you this morning to the coach terminal in Oriente Square in Madrid and set out by 9 a.m., making the most of our time aboard to introduce ourselves to each other and learn more about what lies ahead. Our route takes us into La Mancha, the landscape of romance and adventure where Don Quixote tilted at windmills. We’ll wind across hills and down into irrigated valleys, to Puerto Lápice, a town lost in time, looking much as it did in the seventeenth century. We might even espy the establishment where an innkeeper conferred knighthood upon Don Quixote. Then we’ll pass onward through the region of Valdepeñas, where fine Tempranillo grapes are grown, and cross the Canyon of Despeñaperros, and pass through the town of Bailén on our way to Cordoba. Here we’ll visit the famous Mosque, one of the most notable in the days of Moorish rule. Then we’ll continue onward to Andalusia, where dinner and comfortable beds await us in Seville.

DAY 12 . SEVILLE, (Breakfast , Lunch ) Wednesday
We’ll stay all day in Seville, where the Moors have left their mark in whitewashed houses, tile roofs, graceful archways, and a warren of intimate lanes with surprises at every turn. Our visit will take us to the monumental and stunning tower of La Giralda, the Cathedral that once echoed with daily calls to prayer, and the Palace of the Alcazar, with its delicately carved stonework and pleasure gardens that still delight. Your afternoon is free to wander the alleyways of Seville on your own, and perhaps to stop in and sample the tapas at an inviting establishment.

DAY 13 . SEVILLE - JEREZ - CADIZ - VEJER - COSTA DEL SOL - Thursday
Breakfast, Dinner .
Departure to Jerez where an important wine cellar will be visited. Continuation through Cadiz. Panoramic sightseeing. Departure to Vejer. Lunch. The possibility to make an optional visit to Gibraltar. Departure to Costa del Sol. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 14 . COSTA DEL SOL - GRANADA Friday ( Breakfast , Dinner )
Take your time! We’ve built an extra day into this itinerary to allow you to explore Granada independently. Perhaps you’ll return to the fabled Alhambra for a stroll through its fantastical gardens. Or, you can wander the Albaicin, the last quarter of the city occupied by the Moors, with its charming maze of alleys lined with houses with secret patios. According to whim and interest, you’ll visit the museum of composer Manuel de Falla, or the Fine Arts or Archaeology museum, or spend your day café-sitting and shopping. We’ll be pleased to arrange a tour, if you wish, from a number of options.

DAY 15 . GRANADA - MADRID Saturday ( B)
Breakfast and visit Alhambra and its Gardens of Generalife.
Afternoon will see us back aboard the coach, on our way to Madrid and your hotel.

DAY 16 - RETURN HOME (B) -Monday
Our staff escorts you to the airport for your flight home , hasta luego.

Rate per person in USD $	Deluxe
Triple Occupancy	US$ 3013.00
Double	US$ 3143.00
Single	US$ 4228.00

For Dec 20 - Jan 3 , Easter ( 2 Weeks season) , please add %20 supplement to any of the listed rates.

Upgrade to the Ultra Deluxe Nile Cruises and add 20 % to the listed rates
The ultra deluxe MS Queen TiYi , MS Nile Vision , Movenpick Radamis II , Sonesta Moon Goddess ( all cabins with Balconies ), on the ultra deluxe Amarco ( All Suites ), or the Sonesta MS Star Goddess

Sample Hotels in Spain CITY	CLASS	HOTELS Subject to Change
SEVILLA	«A» Four Stars	Gran Lar ****
COSTA DEL SOL	«A» Four Stars	Alay ****
Madrid	«A» Four Stars	Convencion ****
GRANADA	«A» Four Stars	Corona De Granada ****

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).

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.

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.

Massage on the Nile

Indulge yourself as you honeymoon on the Nile, and spoil yourself like Cleopatra . . . at our expense. What could be more relaxing than sailing along the Nile, watching silent feluccas glide by, and timeless villages twinkling at twilight. Slip below to a soothing session with a specialist skilled in the arts of relaxation and massage, before the two of
you retire to your cabin.

Travel in Style is pleased to offer a complimentary 30-minute massage to couples who honeymoon on the Nile. This offer is available on select vessels; such as the Amarco , please inquire when booking. Additional sessions 30-minute sessions are available for $50 Per person

Every year Esna Lock is closed for maintenance from the 1st - 15th of December and JUNE During this period the cruises are made from Esna to Aswan and vice versa and the visits of Luxor are done by bus from Esna.

Compare with Deluxe Yachts on the Nile - deluxe private Air conditioned felucca or Dahabiya

All of our Nile cruise vessels are fully air conditioned. Onboard dress is casual except at dinner, when smart casual is the rule. Lightweight cotton and other natural fiber clothing is best, with swimsuits and sun hats for the sundeck and pool. Bring a light sweater or light jacket for cool mornings and evenings, but most days are warm to hot, with very little rain. Comfortable walking shoes are essential for shore excursions.

What to Pack:
Most of the year look forward to warm, even hot weather in Cairo , Luxor & Aswan, morning & evenings are cooler. During Winter ... very rare do we get rain, if so , very brief showers. No need for real rain wear/gear.
Before sunrise , after sun-set , you'll need a light jacket , or light sweater .

For Nile cruise shore excursions, we suggest comfortable cotton & natural fabric lightweight clothing.

Comfortable walking shoes are essential for all tours in Cairo or Upper Egypt.

Clothing on Board the Nile Cruise :
Lightweight comfortable & casual clothing. Swimsuits, sun hat.
Dining room dress code is casual for breakfast & lunch, but smart casual for dinner. Please do not wear swimsuits into the dining room. All ships are fully air conditioned