DAY
1 - CAIRO Thursday - Weekly in Cairo ,
year round
Our representative greets you at the airport and whisks you to your
hotel. 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 . Welcome
fruit basket & Egyptian pastry, await you in your hotel room . Hotels
: City Stars Inter.continental Nile Hilton , Sonesta , Cairo Conrad
or Grand Hyatt or similar
DAY
2 - CAIRO - Friday (BLD)
On your first full day in Egypt we show you the Egyptian Museum including
the " Mummies Room" , the Sphinx , the Pyramids of
Giza, complimentary short Camel ride is included, to allow you a
photo with the Pyramids in the background, time is limited , so please
do not go for what the camel driver tries to convince you , i.e. go
for a long ride around the Pyramids .
Lunch is included at a local restaurant . On
to the Citadel of Saladin, and Mohammed Ali Mosque, made
of alabaster. Dinner cruise with folklore show on board Hyatt Cruise
Day 3 - Saturday -Cairo to Luxor and board
your deluxe air conditioned Felucca (BLD)
Very
early morning breakfast and transfer to Cairo Airport. Flight is included
in our rate, in economy class , tax included . Morning arrival at Luxor
. We'll meet you at the airport , and escort you to your
deluxe air conditioned Nile cruise felucca or dahabbiya , Board Luxor
( or Aswan ) .
Embarkation in Luxor for a relaxing week sailing the Nile on a luxuriously
appointed Dahabbiya.
After
lunch, excursion to the West Bank for visits to the burial places of
the Pharaohs - the Valley of the Kings - where Howard Carter discovered
the tomb of Tutankhamen in 1922. Continue to the adjacent Valley of
the Queens, the temple of Medinet Habu and the Colossi of Memnon.
Overnight
moored on the Nile banks of Luxor. Sample
Dahabiya : Rihana Dahabiya , Sonesta Dahabiya or Similar .
Day
4- Sunday - Luxor - On board your Yacht Nile Cruise (BLD)
You will visit the magnificent temple complex of Amon-Ra at Karnak,
with its vast hypostyle hall of 137 columns, followed by the imposing
28 th Dynasty Luxor Temple. Overnight
moored in Luxor.
Day
5- Monday - Luxor to Esna - On board your Yacht Nile
Cruise (BLD)
Today will be a leisurely day. After breakfast, commence sailing to
Esna where your dahabiyya will moor. Private guide for your tour of
Esna Temple .
Day
6- Tuesday - Edfu - On board your Yacht Nile Cruise
(BLD)
This morning you will sail to Edfu to visit the wonderfully preserved
Temple of Edfu.
Overnight
on board as we will look for an island in the middle of the Nile where
we moor.
Day
7- Wednesday - Kom Ombo - On board your Yacht Nile
Cruise (BLD)
Today you will sail to Kom Ombo visit see the Ptolemaic temple dedicated
to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus, god of the morning
sun.
Overnight
moored beside a Nile island.
Day
8- Thursday - Aswan - On board your Yacht Nile Cruise
(BLD)
A leisurely day sailing to Aswan where the dahabiyya moors overnight.
Day
9- Friday - Aswan - On board your Yacht Nile Cruise
(BLD)
Today you will visit the Aswan High Dam (completed in 1971); the Old
Dam (completed in 1902) and the ' unfinished obelisk', lying in situ
since the days of the pharaohs. You will also visit the Philae Temple,
dedicated to the goddess Isis, a structure rescued from the rising waters
of Lake Nasser at the time of the High Dam's construction.
Day
10- Saturday - Aswan - Abu Simbel Fly back to Cairo (B.
Lunch Box. D)
Breakfast aboard the dahabiyya and check-out. We
bid farewell to the crew, we switch transportation modes and head for
Aswan Airport and your flight to Abu Simbel Temples
a short 50 minute flight south of Aswan in Nubia :
In the larger temple of Ramses the Great , colossal figures of
Ramses are seated with the gods and attended by his queen and daughters.
The smaller temple in Abu Simbel 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 , admiring their
ancient aura and artistry, after which we head back
to airport , for the flight back to Cairo , subject to flight confirmation
we may enjoy our lunch box ( with bottled water ) in Abu Simbel or Aswan
, air fare is always included , economy class , tax is included as well.
Back to Cairo and your hotel : City Stars Inter.continental Nile Hilton
, Cairo Conrad or Grand Hyatt or similar . Dinner is included at the
hotel
DAY
11 - CAIRO - Home Hosted Family Dinner in Cairo - Sunday
(BL)
Breakfast is included at the hotel. Morning at leisure. Lunch is served
at a charming local restaurant at Khan El Khalili old district, followed
by a leisurely walking tour of the Khan El Khalili12-Century District
.
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 a quiet evening with your travel companions, by letting us know
your preferences.
DAY 12 - CAIRO/ Departure Monday (B)
Our representative escorts you to the airport for your homeward flight.
Bon Voyage
Rates
are in USD $ .
Rates are PER Person
Year
Round : Except for
two weeks Easter season - and the two weeks Christmas/New Year's season
:
Rates are per person in USD $
Rate per person in triple : $ 4700.
Rate per person in double : $ 4850.
Rate per person in single : $ 6810.
Peak
Season : Easter ( 2 weeks ) & Christmas and New Year
( 2weeks) :
Rates are per person in USD $
Rate per person in double : $ 5100.
Rate per person in double : $ 5250.
Rate per person in single : $ 8010.
Rate
Includes:
- Nile
cruise on board the deluxe Air-conditioned Dahabiyas : Rihana Dahabiya,
Sonesta Dahabiya or similar , including all shore excursions with
all the guided sightseeing including all entrance fees, all as per
itinerary .
- Private
Egyptologist in Cairo
- Private
car/driver for Cairo tour as listed including all entrance fees
- All
transfers in Egypt with a private air-conditioned vehicle, private
chauffeur.
- All
meals on board the Felucca / Yacht / Dahabiya Nile cruise : Pre
set meals as listed including B = Breakfast,
(or cB, Continental Breakfast), L
= Lunch, D = Dinner
- Tea/
coffle and afternoon tea while on board the Deluxe Nile Cruise
- All
airfares within Egypt in "Y" class including tax .
-
Private air conditioned car /driver for all transfers within Egypt.
- Deluxe
hotel accommodation with tax & service charges.
-
Accommodation in a private cabin : Double or single on board The
Dahabia / Felucca / Yacht Nile Cruise with all meals and shore excursions
( there is no triple occupancy cabin on board )
- A
complimentary home hosted family dinner in Cairo.
Rate
Does Not Includes:
- Travel
Insurance
- International
air fare from / to your home country .
- Personal
expenses, including excess baggage or shipping charges, beverages,
and personal charges in hotels for laundry, telephone, or other
services
- Gratuities
- Optional
Excursion.
- 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
Aswan
to Luxor Cruise Itinerary
Cairo
and Abu Simbel portion remains the same .
For the cruise portion :
Saturday - Cairo / Abu Simbel / Aswan
Board your Deluxe Yacht/ Dahabiya in Aswan
Very
early breakfast at your hotel in Cairo , then on to the Airport and
flight to Aswan and Abu Simbel :
Abu Simbel Temples lie a short 50 minute flight south of Aswan in Nubia
:
In the larger temple of Ramses the Great , colossal figures of
Ramses are seated with the gods and attended by his queen and daughters.
The smaller temple in Abu Simbel 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 , admiring their
ancient aura and artistry, after which we head back
to airport , for the flight back back to Aswan and your deluxe cruise
Dahabiya Yacht . Embarkation
in Aswan for a relaxing week sailing the Nile on a luxuriously appointed
dahabiyya. Overnight, the ship moors on the Nile banks of Aswan
Sunday
Today you will visit the Aswan High Dam (completed in 1971); the Old
Dam (completed in 1902) and the ' unfinished obelisk', lying in situ
since the days of the pharaohs. You will also visit the Philae Temple,
dedicated to the goddess Isis, a structure rescued from the rising waters
of Lake Nasser at the time of the High Dam's construction.
Overnight
moored in Aswan.
Monday
Morning sail to Kom Ombo to see the Ptolemaic temple dedicated to the
crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus, god of the morning
sun.
Overnight
moored beside a Nile island.
Tuesday
This morning you will sail to Edfu to visit the wonderfully preserved
Temple of Edfu.
Overnight
moored beside an island.
Wednesday
Today will be a leisurely day. After breakfast, commence sailing to
Esna, and onwards to Luxor, where your dahabiyya moors overnight.
Thursday
Excursion to the West Bank to visit the great burial places of the Pharaohs
- the Valley of the Kings - where Howard Carter discovered the tomb
of Tutankhamen in 1922. Continue to the adjacent Valley of the Queens,
Medinet Habu Temple and the Colossi of Memnon.
Overnight
moored in Luxor.
Friday
This morning you will visit the magnificent temple complex of Amon-Ra
at Karnak, with its vast hypostyle hall of 137 columns, followed by
the imposing 28th Dynasty Luxor Temple.
Overnight
moored in Luxor.
Saturday-
Luxor -Disembarkation
Breakfast aboard the dahabiyya , check-out.
Many
visitors come to Egypt to fulfill their dream of sailing the Nile on
board a private boat.
These Four Dahabbiya allow you to experience the Nile 's romance in
an intimate, privileged setting. These dahabiyas take you back in time
to a gentler, more gracious era.
