The Royal Tour - Ultra Deluxe Version

A Grand 9-Day Tour of Egypt - Grand Hyatt Hotel or the Four Seasons Hotel in Cairo
Flying Business Class in Egypt and Private Touring

Here's the best of Egypt in a week: a good look at Cairo and a 5-day cruise along the Nile, Private touring in Cairo and on board the cruise. We have even included the tips

Tour Starts DAILY in Cairo - Arrive any day of the week
Compare with the 8 day edition , the 10 days with 2 nights stay in Luxor or Aswan
Add Petra A La Indiana Jones , or ' Dendera & Abydos Temples .
Compare with the Family Edition : 2 adults and 2 young children in one room/cabin

A 9 -day deluxe tour visiting Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and , a five-day ultra-deluxe Nile cruise. The ultimate Egyptian adventure, our Luxurious tour and cruise on the Nile provides you with business-class air travel within Egypt, the most Deluxe Nile Cruise accommodations available, and even the option of floating over the legendary Valley of the Kings in a hot air balloon ( supplement applies $$ ) . If it's your honeymoon or a special anniversary, we offer you unique Egyptian experiences with our compliments.You may start your tour on any day (subject to airline, hotel and Nile cruise availability).

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, EU , Canadian & Japanese citizens. You are responsible for having your passport in order valid and in order
All transfers and tours are always on a private basis .

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 the name you prefer to use for the sign .
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 (BLD)
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. All transfers and tours are always on a private basis . An Evening Dinner Cruise on the Hyatt Boat with folk / belly dance show

DAY 3 - Luxor !- Board your Ultra Deluxe Nile Cruise (BLD)
We fly to or Luxor, or Aswan All transfers and tours are always on a private basis , 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 - on Board your Ultra Deluxe Nile Cruise (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) . All transfers and tours are always on a private basis

DAY 5 - EDFU, KOM OMBO - on Board your Ultra Deluxe Nile Cruise (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. All transfers and tours are always on a private basis

DAY 6 - ASWAN - on Board your Ultra Deluxe Nile Cruise (BLD)
First we tour Aswan dams, then on to 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.

Our farewell dinner this evening is a buffet of Egyptian specialties, followed by a show featuring oriental performers, including of course a belly dancer. All transfers and tours are always on a private basis

Unique interiors at the Cairo Four Seasons Hotel

DAY 7 - Disembarkation - Fly back to CAIRO (B)
Check out after breakfast , followed by a return flight to Cairo. In the afternoon, wander through the city on your own, or do your last-minute shopping. Add Abu Simbel ?

DAY 8 - CAIRO / GIZA - Home Hosted Family Dinner (BD)
In the morning, we visit Memphis and Sakkara, including the Step Pyramid of Zoser & Nobles tombs/Mastabas. 

A 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 l! 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 dinner in a quiet restaurant with your travel companions, by letting us know your preferences. All transfers and tours are always on a private basis .

All transfers and tours are always on a private basis

DAY 9 - CAIRO- Departure (B)
Our representative escorts you to the airport for your homeward flight. All transfers and tours are always on a private basis . Bon Voyage . Extend an extra night in Cairo ?

Four Seasons Hotel - Standard Room
RATES per person in USD

Private touring in Cairo on board the cruise

For Dec 20 - Jan 1 Arrivals , Easter , please add %15 supplement to any of the listed rates.

Grand Hyatt Hotel - Nile View Room
RATES per person in USD

• Private touring in Cairo and on board the cruise
  
• For Dec 20 - Jan 1 Arrivals , Easter , please add %15 supplement to any of the listed rates.
  
  Children : maximum one child :
  Age 10 years of age and younger sharing with 2 adults : 30 % discount on the adult double rate
  
• Sample Nile Cruise : All suites Moon Goddess , All Suites Star Goddess
  The New Movenpick Royal Lotus ( suite ) , The Ultra Deluxe M/S TiYi ( presidential suite ) or the Amarco ( Royal or Presidential Suite ) , Suite on board El Kahila or El Jamila Deluxe Nile Boats
  

Rates includes

• All airfares in business class in Egypt, with tax included .

• All tips to porters , drivers, restaurants, crew on board your cruise and the guides.

• All transfers in Egypt, always on a Private basis, your private vehicle is always an air-conditioned one.

• Hotel accommodation with tax & service charges.
  
• A complimentary home hosted family dinner in Cairo.
  
• Bottled water ( one per person) delivered to your cabin daily while you are on board the cruise.
  
• Tea or coffee /bottled water with each meal while on board the cruise.
  
• Visa fee , visa will be issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport for : American,Australian, NZ, EU , Canadian & Japanese citizens. You are responsible for having your passport in order valid and in order
  
• Ultra Deluxe Nile Cruise with all meals . sample : Sonesat all suites M/S Moon Goddess , Sonesta M/S Star Goddess all suites with private balconies , Movenpick Royal Lotus ( Presidential Suite ) , Movenpick Royal Lily ( Presidential Suite ) The Ultra Deluxe M/S TiYi or M/S Tuya ( Presidential suite) or the Amarco ( Royal or Presidential Suites )
  
• A complimentary welcome fruit basket on board the cruise.
  
• All the shore excursions while on board the Nile Cruise , always private vehicle and private guide ( Egyptologist) .
  
• Preset menu meals including B = Breakfast, (or cB, Continental Breakfast) L = Lunch, D = Dinner .
  
• All guided sightseeing in Cairo on a private basis , as per itinerary including all entrance fees.

Not included:

• International airfares to or from Cairo.
• Travel Insurance (please consult your insurance agent ).

The Ultra Deluxe version , based on:
MS Queen Ti-Yi , M/S Senator , Mövenpick M/S Radamis II , Movenpick MS Royal Lotus , MS Alexander the Great , MS Nile Vision , the all suites M/S Amarco , or the all suites Nile Cruise : the M/S Moon Goddess, or the new Sonesta MS Star Goddess ( all state   rooms do offer private balconies)

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. Smart Casual dress is suggested for dinner . No tie/Formal dress requirement

Extend your stay one night in Abu Simbel :

Abu Simbel:
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. We've planned our visit to maximize your Abu Simbel experience. 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 temple while the air is clean, clear and cool, and the sun's light still golden‹just right for photographs. We explore the huge temple by ourselves, admire its ancient aura and artistry, then retire to a comfortable hotel for refreshments. Just as planeloads of visitors arrive to throng the temple we begin our leisurely drive back along the shore to Aswan, arriving late afternoon.

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

This 12 -day itinerary combines a Nile Cruise of Ancient Egypt with Classical Athens & the romance of the honeymoon Greek Isle of Santorini
Arrive any day (subject to cruise availability: Mar-Oct)

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 :

• Add a tour of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

• Go fishing for a day on Lake Nasser .  

• Honeymooners , Private Parties ? Ask for a Private Sailing boat Cruise .

• En Espanol ? or Extend to Andalusia Spain after Egypt

• Honeymoon Egypt : with an extended stay in Sharm El Sheikh - 13 Day Version

• Compare with the  9 day edition

• The family edition at the Conrad Hotel or J. W. Marriott in Cairo

• The Ultra Deluxe with Four Seasons Hotel , add Sharm El Sheikh Red Sea resort stay

• Add: Abu Simbel

• Add Petra A La Indiana Jones

• Add Dendera & Abydos Temples .

• Egypt in a Week and Santorini in Greece