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The
Royal Tour
The Ultra Deluxe Edition
With Abu Simbel , Dendera and Abydos Temples
A Grand 9-Day tour
of Egypt - The Four Seasons Hotel in Cairo
Flying Business Class in Egypt and Sonesta Nile Cruise
Here's
the best of Egypt : 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 all the tips . No Hidden Charges.
No Additional Tax
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, a foray
into Nubia and the colossal Abu Simbel Temples and even venture into
the Nile Valley to tour Dendera and Abydos Temples
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.
All transfers and tours are always on a private basis .
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 .
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" and King Tut's Gold Treasure
room , then off to tour the Citadel of Saladin, the Mohammed
Ali Mosque, made of alabaster, Wekalet El Ghouri Caravan Serai and
a leisurely exploration of Khan El Khalili ancient Medieval district
. Lunch is included at Hadaik El-Azhar or Naguib Mahfouz . All transfers
and tours are always on a private basis . Dinner is included at La Bodega
restaurant or Abu El-Sid.
DAY
3 - Cairo - Luxor - Dendera Abydos (BLD)
We fly to or Luxor, or Aswan.
All transfers and tours are always on a private basis , all flights
within Egypt are always included . Today is a very full day , expect
a 5 AM wake- up call for a 7 or 8 AM flight. If you prefer a more relaxed
program , please add an extra day in Egypt ,
upon arrival at Luxor Airport , your private guide , private air-conditioned
vehicle and private chauffeur , will be waiting for you
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.
Lunch box will be provided with bottled water available at all
times in your vehicle at NO CHARGE to you.
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 late
afternoon and
board our Nile cruiser
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 before sunset .
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) . All
transfers and tours are always on a private basis
DAY
5 - EDFU, KOM OMBO (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 (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
DAY 7 - ABU SIMBEL - Ramses the Great - Master Builder of All Times.
Cairo ! (BL)
After
breakfast, we fly to Abu Simbel , where your private guide will be waiting
for you with your chauffeur and private air-conditioned vehicle :
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.
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, after which retire to
a comfortable hotel for refreshments and lunch , then back
to Abu Simbel Airport , fly back to Aswan and connect to Cairo and your
hotel. Please note that Aswan Abu Simbel Aswan flights are always in
economy class only .
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
DAY
8 - CAIRO / GIZA - Home Hosted Family Dinner (BD)
In
the morning, we visit Memphis and Sakkara, including the Step Pyramid
of Zoser , the Nobles tombs/Mastabas and Imhotep small yet charming
museum , break for lunch at the Mena House, then
on to the Pyramids of Giza, Cheops Royal Barge Museum and the
Sphinx, brief stop at El-Harania before we return to your hotel.
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 .
For a foray into Petra
, please click here.
Four
Seasons Hotel - Nile View Room
RATES per person in USD
Rate is per person in |
Ultra
Deluxe Hotel / Cruise |
| Triple
Occupancy |
US$
4300 |
| Double |
US$
4513 |
| Single |
US$
5658 |
Private touring in Abu Simbel , Cairo on board the cruise
For
Dec 20 - Jan 1 Arrivals , Easter , please add %10 supplement to any
of the listed rates.
Grand
Hyatt Hotel
RATES per person in USD
Rate is per person in |
Ultra
Deluxe Hotel / Cruise |
| Triple
Occupancy |
US$
4050 |
| Double |
US$
4105 |
| Single |
US$
5280 |
Private touring in Abu Simbel, Cairo and on board the cruise
Rates
includes
- All
airfares in business class in Egypt.
- All
transfers in Egypt. Private basis.
- 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.
-
Ultra Deluxe Nile Cruise with all meals .All
suites Moon Goddess , All suites : M/S Senator , Movenpick Radamis
II & The Ultra Deluxe M/S TiYi o the Amarco ( All 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.
- We
have even included all the tips . No Hidden Charges. No Additional
Tax
Not
included:
- International
airfares to or from Cairo.
- Travel
Insurance
- Visa
fee , visa fee may be paid in cash upon arrival : $ 15 in USD or Euros
, 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
The
Ultra Deluxe version
, based on:
Presidential
or Royal suites on the M/S Amarco
,
or the Sonesta Nile Cruise : the M/S
Moon Goddess private balcony , or the Sonesta M/S Star Goddess - Mozart
Suite - ( all state rooms do offer private balconies).
M/S Toya , M/S TiYi
( Presidential suite ) , Mövenpick
( Presidential or Royal suite) . M/S Royal Lotus , M/S Alexander
the Great all suites .
More
choices :
From:
Suzanne D.....e <d.....r@....ca>
To: omar@travelinstyle.com
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 12:27 am
Subject: Re: Devonshire Family - How was the service
Hi Omar,
First, many thanks for the lovely kartouches. We were all thrilled to
receive them! It was a very nice gesture!
Also, thank you for your kind wishes and for following up with us. We
had a fabulous time and were very pleased with the people from Sakkara
Tours, particularly Wael in Cairo and Ahmed (? ) in Aswan. Egypt was
remarkable and we are thrilled to have visited all that we did.
We found the Guides to be exceptional - especially Ashraf on the Nile
cruise and Hani at Petra. All of us enjoyed their company and wished
we could have had more time with each - especially Ashraf. He was truly
outstanding. My husband told him, as well, that he was particularly
patient with all the female shoppers in our family!
We were really impressed, as well, with the staff on the Nile boat.
They were very accommodating, friendly and helpful. Additionally, we
thoroughly enjoyed The Four Seasons Hotels in both Cairo and Sharm.
A few points for consideration are as follows:
1. The journeys to and from Jordan on the ferry were very difficult
days. Just a heads up for future clients. Although Petra was outstanding,
the days before and after were quite unpleasant and the logistics were
not as smooth as they had been on the rest of our trip especially on
the Egypt side. Things went much smoother on the Jordan side.
2. We would suggest that for future travel you might like to warn clients
about the Jordanian departure tax. Not being aware of the tax we did
not have sufficient Dinar. Throughout the rest of the trip Visas and
taxes were included.
Nevertheless, thank you for facilitating a most memorable and interesting
experience. We would not hesitate to recommend your services to others
and hope to book another vacation with you soon, as we appreciated very
much how Travel in Style made everything so effortless and first class.
All the best,
Suzanne (and Glenn)
Suzanne D.....
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