Ancient Nile
Including Domestic Air far Within Egypt

An 11 Day Package including Extended stay in Aswan
And Abu Simbel Excursion ( driving )

View from the Legendary Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan

Add an extra night in Luxor ?

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 "soft adventure" cruise visits 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. If you prefer to be on your own private Nile Cruise or on your honeymoon, anniversary , we can provide a private boat . Add Cairo stay ( More cruise images) , additional stay in Cairo ( 12 days)

DAY 1 - LUXOR - Saturday & Monday , weekly sailing , year round (LD)
Transfer is included from your hotel in Cairo . Please advise us of your hotel name.
Air fare is included in economy class Cairo Luxor and Aswan Cairo , tax included.
In Luxor and we'll provide you with a transfer, to your Nile cruise . 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.

Welcome fruit basket, with our compliments.

Morning tour of Deir El Medinah, the first known "Workers Village" these were the true creative heroes who built the temples & tombs for the mighty Pharaohs of the Nile Kingdom.

Return to the cruise for a delicious lunch, complimentary welcome fruit basket in your cabin. Afternoon at leisure , maybe to explore the local bazaar on your own. Evening Sound & Light show at Karnak Temple.

Nile Cruise Shore Excursions : For private guide, private air-conditioned car, private driver for cruise shore excursions, please add $150 per person to the above listed rate. This supplement doesn't apply when you book the Presidential Suite.

DAY 2 - VALLEY OF THE KINGS Sunday (cBLD)
Today we tour the Valley of the Kings, including King Tut's tomb, Valley of the Queens,

Then it's on to Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. After a shipboard lunch. Sail for Edfu where we dock for the night.
Cabin amenity tonight: One large bottle of water ( one for each guest).

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.

DAY 3 - EDFU & ASWAN Monday (cBLD)
In Edfu, we board horse-drawn carriages for the ride to the Temple of Horus. The best preserved temple in Egypt. Returning to our ship, we set sail for Aswan .Complimentary Galabya , you may wish to try on for the evening when there's a jolly galabia party aboard.

A complimentary galabya will be delivered to your cabin.

DAY 4 -ASWAN & CAMEL CARAVAN Tuesday (BLD)
Get ready for the tour of Aswan Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, The Nubian Museum, and Philae Temple ,before we head back for our lunch aboard. In the afternoon we board a graceful felucca and cruise among the islands of the Nile, be our guest if you wish on a complimentary short camel caravan to a near by Nubian Village for tea with the locals. Return to the ship in time for your "High Tea".
Cabin amenity: Complimentary Egyptian sweets/pastry platter.

DAY 5 - KOM OMBO Wednesday (BLD) Morning tour of Kalabsha Temple dedicated to the ancient god Mandulis, and the goddess Isis . Built during the reign of the Roman Emperor Augustus , the small rock-cut temple of Beit El Wali, built by Ramses the Great , and the small yet charming Kiosk of Qertassi. In the afternoon we sail for Kom Ombo. Where we dock for the night.

DAY 6- KOM OMBO Thursday (BLD)
We explore 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)
After breakfast, on to the Gigantic Temple of Karnak & the great temple of Luxor are our goal this morning , after lunch we see the most recent discoveries housed in the relatively new & charming Luxor Museum. Return to our Nile cruiser in time for afternoon tea

DAY 8- LUXOR Saturday (B)
After breakfast, check - out. Disembarkation/ Aswan
After breakfast, we check out. Fly to Aswan ( This portion of the domestic air is part of our inclusions& rate), and the legendary colonial style : Old Cataract ( Subject to availability supplement applies : $ 150 per person ) or the Movenpick Aswan Hotel ( on the Island of Elephantine in the Middle of the Nile ). For First Class hotels we use Basma Hotel or similar.

DAY 9 - Abu Simbel -Driving - Aswan - Sunday (B)
Very early breakfast. Abu Simbel We've planned our visit to Abu Simbel to be a highlight of your Egyptian adventure. Rising before dawn, we drive

( If you prefer to fly Aswan Abu Simbel Aswan , please click here ) .

We drive along the shore of Lake Nasser, watching the sky lighten and the sacred sun rise above the horizon. We reach the great temples while the air is clean, clear and cool, and the sun's light still golden;just right for photographs.
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 refreshments. Just as planeloads of visitors arrive to throng the temples we drive back a to Aswan and your hotel.

DAY 10 - Aswan - Monday (B)
Breakfast is included at your hotel. Full day at leisure or ask us for optional tours.

DAY 11 - Aswan /Cairo - Sunday (B)
Breakfast is included at the hotel. Domestic air fare is included with tax, in economy class, fly back to Cairo , where our local rep will assist with your transfer to the International terminal or your hotel in Cairo .

Bon Voyage. Have a nice flight .

Rates are in USD $

Please add %20 supplement to upgrade to the ultra deluxe M/S Amarco

Rate Includes :

• All shore excursions.
• Abu Simbel Excursion by private guide & private air-conditioned car/van.
• All entrance fees.
• The service of an English Speaking guide
• All meals: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, as listed .
• Afternoon tea daily onboard.
• Hotel accommodation in Aswan with tax & service charges.
• Domestic air fare within Egypt between the cruise and Cairo , tax included
  

• Welcome fruit basket upon check-in.
• Large bottle of water per person per day delivered to your cabin.
• Tea or coffee and one small bottle of water per person with each meal

Not Included:

• Any international airfare.
  
• Any type of insurance

• For private guide, private air-conditioned car, private driver for cruise shore excursions, please add $ 250 per person to the above listed rate. This supplement doesn't apply when you book the Presidential Suite.
  

Cruise itinerary varies from one boat to another, some sites may not be covered by one boat or another, please check & verify the itinerary we confirm for exact details on the final confirmation for your booking.

Itinerary is subject to change without notice. Christmas, New Year's & Easter: Please add 10% holiday supplement.

What to Pack : Most of the year look forward to warm, even hot weather in Luxor & A

swan, 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

Encounter your African heritage, not only in Ghana, Senegal, but yes, in Egypt.

Sometimes passed by in the quest for roots, Egypt flows from the heart of Africa, nourished not only by the waters of the Nile, but also by the peoples and cultures of its continent. Egypt’s traditional borders stretch far to the south, into the heart of the continent. The Nubians, so evidently African, built the great temples of Luxor and Abu Simbel. Tall and mighty, they embodied the ideals of the kingdom in the personal guard of the Pharaohs and the presidential guard of today. Cast a glance at the peoples of Egypt, and you’ll see Africa, not only in Nubia, but in every walk of life, up to the presidency of Anwar Sadat.

Don’t overlook the obvious! You’ll be welcomed in Egypt, and you’ll feel at home, as part of the African family.