The Nubian Queen
Our
exclusive 11 day/9 night tour shows you Cairo, Luxor & Aswan,
with a five-day luxury cruise on Lake Nasser to Abu Simbel.
Tour starts weekly in Cairo on Saturdays
Day 1 Saturday
Upon your arrival in Cairo, you are met at Cairo International Airport
by a member of our staff, assisted through formalities, and escorted
to your hotel .Complimentarily
visa
will be issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport for American & Japanese
citizens, passports must be valid for at least 6 month at the time of
your arrival.
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 Sunday (BL)
On your first day in Egypt we explore the wonders of Cairo: the Egyptian
Museum which holds the treasures of King Tutankhamon; the pyramids of
Giza and the Great Sphinx; and the Valley Temple made from huge blocks
of red granite.
Day 3 Monday (BLD)
After an early breakfast, we drive to the airport for the flight to
Aswan, where we board our lake cruiser, the M/S Eugenie or the M/S Kasr
Ibrim. After lunch aboard, we visit the Temple of Kalabsha, originally
constructed in Pharaonic style, but later remodeled in Greco-Roman style
and dedicated to the god Mandoulis. Next we visit Beit el Wali, a work
of Pharaoh Ramses the Great, followed by a stop at Kertassi Kiosk, dedicated
to the goddess Isis. We dine aboard our luxury floating hotel
Day 4 Tuesday - Aswan (BLD)
We set out on our voyage across vast Lake Nasser, Egypt's great man-made
inland sea formed by the waters held behind the Aswan High Dam. Our
luxury cruise vessel is equipped with a swimming pool, jacuzzi, Turkish
(steam) bath, sauna and staff trained in massage. As we head south towards
Wadi el Seboua, you have time to relax on deck, take a dip in the pool,
read up on Egyptian history, and get to know your fellow travelers.
Day 5 Wednesday - Wadi El Seboua (BLD)
Our first port of call is at the Temple of Wadi el Seboua, dedicated
by the mighty Ramses the Great to two of ancient Egypt's most powerful
gods. Our next stop is Dakka Temple, followed by a visit to Amada and
the tomb of Penout, the powerful viceroy of Nubia, one of ancient Egypt's
richest regions. Known as the "Land of Gold," Nubia was famous
for the stream of gold, ivory, precious stones and minerals which made
their way from Africa to Egypt via the Nubian Nile. We dock at Kasr
Ibrim.
Day 6 Thursday - Kasr Ibrim (BLD)
As the sun brightens the lakeshore we gaze at the citadel of Kasr Ibrim,
a once-mighty fortress which time and weather have rendered fragile,
the only structure of its kind still extant in Nubia. We learn about
the history of Nubia and this fortress, then, after lunch, set sail
for Abu Simbel. Arriving at the great temple, we have time to explore
its colossal facade and surroundings before enjoying an open-air candlelight
dinner (weather permitting) and spectacular sound-and light show with
the temple as our backdrop.
Day 7 Friday - Abu Simbel Temples (BD)
Get up early today to enjoy the extraordinary vision of the temple of
Abu Simbel at dawn, when the sacred sunlight penetrates deep into its
holy of holies as its architect intended. The morning sun bathes the
ruddy stone in golden light, providing perfect conditions for photography.
We fly to Aswan, connect with our flight to Luxor, and drive to our
hotel
.
Day 8 Saturday - Luxor (B)
After breakfast, we cross the Nile by ferry to ancient Thebes, capital
of the Egyptian kingdom for almost 20 centuries. We visit the tombs
of the pharaohs in the legendary Valley of the Kings. We have obtained
special access to the tomb of King Tutankhamon even though
the government currently restricts the number of groups which are allowed
inside. Then we go on to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut in the Valley
of the Queens. In the afternoon we return to Cairo by air, and drive
to our hotel Grand Hyatt , Cairo Conrad Hotel or similar
Day 9 Sunday- Cairo (B)
Full day at leisure , enjoy Cairo as you wish or ask us for
the available optional tours .
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 ! 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 a quiet
evening with your travel companions, by letting us know your preferences.
DAY 10 - CAIRO-
Monday (cBL)
Today we see Cairo's major sights: the Egyptian Museum, including the
Mummies Room. We'll continue to Royal Manial Palace of former Crown
Prince Mohamed Ali , on to the Coptic Museum, and the Church of Abu Sergha,
and the Beni Ezra Synagogue.
We'll see where,according to the legend, Moses was found along the banks
of the Nile. We'll take our lunch at a local restaurant , before we head
for Khan El Khalili Bazaar district , enjoy the treasure hunt !
Day 11 Tuesday (B)
After a buffet breakfast at our hotel, we bid goodbye to magical Egypt
as our staff escorts you to Cairo International Airport for your homeward
flight.
RATES per person in US Dollar
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Deluxe
|
First
Class |
| Double
|
US$
2740 |
US$
2310 |
| Single
|
US$
3350 |
US$3000
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YOUR
TOUR INCLUDES :
-
Egyptian domestic airfares ( economy class ) as described in the itinerary.
- All
airport transfers and taxes in Egypt, always on a private basis ,
private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur.
- Hotel
accommodations (including taxes).
- And
set-menu (table d'hôte) meals as indicated in the itinerary
above.
-
Nile cruise with all shore excursions and meals.
- Complimentary
welcome drink upon arrival on board the Nile Cruise.
- Complimentary
welcome fruit basket on board the Nile Cruise.
- Large
bottle of water ( per person ) delivered to you cabin daily while
you are on board the Nile Cruise.
- Tea
or coffee an bottled water with each / every meal while you are on
board the Nile Cruise.
- Guided
sightseeing by air-conditioned motor coach, including all admissions
fees.
- Visa
fee issued upon arrival for American, Australian, NZ,EU , Korean,
Singaporean & Japanese citizens, passport must be valid for at
least 6 month beyond the date of arrival.
- Meals
that's not specified
- Beverage,
except for tea/coffee with breakfast, please note that bottle water
is always additional.
Christmas/New
Year's & Easter weeks: 20% supplement to be added to any of the
listed rates.
Please note that cabins on our Lake Nasser cruise vessels have two double
beds; there are no triple-bedded cabins. A couple traveling with a child
should plan to share the two double beds.
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Barge of Cleopatra
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here for Intimate size Nile Cruise : 6 Cabins cruises, available also
for charter and private cruising. Of course Air Conditioned
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