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The
Royal Tour
Two Weeks Ultra Deluxe Vacation in Egypt
With Sharm El Sheikh Resort Stay on the Red Sea
9-Day Version -
Grand Hyatt Hotel or the Four Seasons Hotel in Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh
on the Red Sea . Flying Business Class in Egypt and Private Touring
Here's
the best of Egypt : a good look at Cairo and a 5-day cruise along the
Nile, Private tour of Abu Simbel Temples , and even a stay on the Red
Sea Ultra Deluxe resort town of Sharm El Sheikh
Private
touring in Cairo and on board the cruise
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
deluxe tour visiting Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel and Sharm El Sheikh,
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 , 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 (BL)
On your first full day in Egypt we show you the Egyptian Museum,
including the " Mummies Room" , , Lunch is included at
Naguib Mahfouz restaurant or similar . In the afternoon we tour the
Citadel of Saladin, and the Mohammed Ali Mosque, made
of alabaster, before we enjoy a leisure walk through the narrow street
and alleys of the 11th - century Khan El - Khalili Bazaar district .
All transfers and tours are always on a private basis .
DAY
3 - Luxor (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 (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 .
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.
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 - Check-out from the Cruise
Private Touring : ABU SIMBEL - Ramses the Great - Master Builder of
All Times / Cairo ! (BL)
After
breakfast , we check-out . Morning short flight to Abu Simbel. All flights
are included in our rate , always in business class , tax included .
Airport transfers are always on a private basis .
Land in Abu Simbel, where your private air-conditioned vehicle, private
chauffeur and private Egyptologist will be waiting for you : 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. PRIVATE 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 lunch and refreshments. After which
we 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)
DAY
8 - CAIRO / GIZA - Home Hosted Family Dinner (BLD)
In
the morning, we visit Memphis and Sakkara, including the Step Pyramid
of Zoser & Nobles tombs/Mastabas.
Lunch
is included at the Mena House or the Meridien Pyramids .
In
the afternoon: the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the
Solar Boat Museum are our goal
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 - SHARM EL SHEIKH (B)
After breakfast ,We
fly
over the Sinai peninsula to Sharm El Sheik, and head for the
beach!
Hotels : Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh or the Hyatt in Sharm el-Sheikh
or similar
DAY
10 - SHARM EL SHEIK (B)
Relax ! This is your day to absorb all that you've seen and experienced
so far, not to mention the bright Egyptian sun and sparkling sea.
DAY
11 - SHARM EL SHEIK (B)
Relax! This is another day in the bright Egyptian sun and sparkling
sea.
DAY
12 - CAIRO (B)
We return to Cairo by plane for a free day in the Egyptian metropolis.
In the afternoon, wander through the city on your own, or do your last-minute
shopping.
Hotel J.
W. Marriott Hotel - Club Level room , or the Grand Hyatt or the Four
Seasons Hotel in Cairo .
DAY
13 - 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
Four
Seasons Hotel
RATES per person in USD-
For the 8 Day program
Rate is per person in |
Ultra
Deluxe Hotel / Cruise |
| Triple
Occupancy |
US$
4350 .00 |
| Double |
US$
4480 .00 |
| Single |
US$
5560 .00 |
Private touring in Abu Simbel , 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
RATES per person in USD-
For the 8 Day program
Rate is per person in |
Ultra
Deluxe Hotel / Cruise |
| Triple
Occupancy |
US$
3850.00 |
| Double |
US$
3955.00 |
| Single |
US$
5090.00 |
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.
- Deluxe
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
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Ultra Deluxe Nile Cruise with all meals .
All suites Sonesta Moon Goddess , All suites : Sonesta Star Goddess
( Mozart or Beethoven suites ) , Movenpick Royal Lotus , M/S TiYi
( Presidential suite ) , the Amarco ( Royal or Presidential Suites
) , Mojito
( Presidential suite ) , Monaco
( Presidential suite ) ,
- 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:
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).
Other
choices :
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