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Cruise The Nile in 8 Days

Our eight - day Nile cruise is the perfect add-on to a Cairo visit for the "Independent Traveler",
. Click here for 4 day Nile cruise. 5 day Nile cruise. Compare with the Royal Dahabiya Sailing Boat Cruise

Deluxe : Weekly on Sat & Fri from Luxor or Wed from Aswan

First Class : Embarkation: Luxor on Friday. Or Tuesday from Aswan. Weekly , year round.

How would you like to cruise the Nile the way the Pharaoh & Cleopatra did ? These graceful boats will allow you to cruise the great river in a stately Pharaonic style. Our 8-day "Friends Abroad " cruise stops at all of Upper Egypt's top sights, and gives you the chance to see the timeless Nile as adventurers have seen it throughout the ages. This program is for the "Independent traveler". Shore excursions are not included, but available upon request when pre-booked.

Free upgrade to a Junior suite ( subject to availability) on board the M/S Liberty , M/S Diamond , when you purchase the deluxe category.

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DAY 1 - LUXOR Saturday (LD)
Provide us with your arrival details in Luxor and we'll provide you with a complimentary transfer, to your Nile cruises ( we can assist with the flight or train from Cairo for additional fee) Check- in is at noon, if/when you arrive earlier , your cabin may not be ready , yet all the public facilities son board are at your disposal.

Enjoy a delicious lunch on board. A complimentary welcome fruit basket awaits you in your cabin. In the afternoon at leisure , maybe explore on your own the local bazzar .

DAY 2 - Luxor Sunday (cBLD)
Today you may wish to tour (on your own ) the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens. After a shipboard lunch. Sail for Edfu where we dock for the night.

DAY 3 - EDFU & ASWAN Monday (cBLD)
In Edfu, you may wish to ride to the Temple of Horus. The best preserved temple in Egypt. In the afternoon set sail for Aswan .

DAY 4 -ASWAN Tuesday (BLD)
In Aswan, you may wish to tour : Aswan Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, The Nubian Museum, and Philae Temple Return to the ship in time for your lunch & the "High Tea".

DAY 5 - KOM OMBO Wednesday (BLD)
Morning at leisure or join us for an optional tour to Abu Simbel by plane. In the afternoon we sail for Kom Ombo. Where we dock for the night.

DAY 6- KOM OMBO Thursday (BLD)
Explore (on your own) the twin Temples of Haroeris , the Sun God, and Sobek , the Crocodile God, at Kom Ombo, . Returning to our ship in time for tea. We set sail for Luxor.

DAY 7- LUXOR Friday (BLD)
One more day in Luxor to allow you enough time maybe to tour the Gigantic Temple of Karnak & the great temple of Luxor.

Day 8 : Check-out (B)
After breakfast, check out. Bon Voyage.

RATES per person in USD

	Deluxe	First Class
In Triple Occupancy	US$ 920.00	US$810.00
Double	US$ 950.00	US$ 840.00
Single	US$ 1530.00	US$1410.00

Inclusions:

All shore excursions, entrance fees, the service of an English Speaking guide.
Welcome fruit basket upon check-in on board the Nile Cruise .
Large bottle of water per person per day delivered to your cabin.
All outside cabins, including all tax & service charges.
All meals: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner. Afternoon tea daily onboard.
One small bottle of water per person with each meal, as well as tea or coffee with each meal
Tea or coffe plus bottled water with each meal on board the cruise.

Not included:

Trip interruption and cancellation insurance (We'll be glad to mail you the insurance brochure)
Personal expenses, including excess baggage or shipping charges, beverages, and personal charges in hotels for laundry, telephone, or other services
Gratuities
Any air fare
Optional Excursion
Hot air balloon adventure over the Valley of the Kings, 60 to 90 minutes flying time, weather permitting, $300 per person.

No airfares included. You may arrange your own transportation to the cruise departure point at Luxor/Aswan, or ask us about our air or sleeper add-on.

Itinerary is subject to change without notice.

Sleeper overnight train leaves Cairo 07:30 PM. Private double or single compartments. Each train car has two bathrooms, one at each end of the car. Dinner & breakfast served on board. Upper & lower berth. Air conditioned. Club car for drinks & meeting other fellow passengers from all over the world. One way: $95 per person in Double or $180 in single plus $25 handling fee. Per Person. Boarding the cruise is from Luxor .

* Dining Room Reservations: YOU will not require any, our dining rooms do accommodate one seating, one less thing to worry about while you are on the Nile.

* What to Pack: Most of the year look forward to warm, even hot weather in Luxor & Aswan, morning & evenings are cooler. For Shore excursions, we suggest comfortable cotton & natural fabric lightweight clothing. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.

* Clothing on Board: Lightweight comfortable & casual clothing. Swimsuits, sun hat. Dining room dress code is casual for breakfast & lunch, but smart casual for dinner. All ships are fully air conditioned

* Departure days varies between Deluxe & First class.

* Christmas, New Year's & Easter: Please add 20% holiday supplement.

Click here for Intimate size Nile Cruise : 6 Cabins cruises, available also for charter and private cruising. Of course Air Conditioned

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