Ancient
Nile
A 7- Day Nile Cruise including Denderah Temples
This
7-day Nile cruise is the perfect for covering the Highlights of
Ancient Nile Package as well as Denderah temple . Weekly on Wed , Embarkation:
Luxor or Aswan. All inclusive ,no surprises, no hidden costs !!!!!
You are always guaranteed a SUITE on board the M/S Moon Goddess with
a PRIVATE Balcony . Compare
with the 11 Day version With An Extra Day in Luxor and Abu Simbel
Sleeper Train Version
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 7-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. ,
add extra stay in Luxor and include
Abu Simbel Temples , train
buffs click here , , add
Cairo stay and tours to this package
DAY
1 - LUXOR Wednesday (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) , please try to
arrive before noon. 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. A complimentary welcome fruit basket awaits you
in your cabin
After
a delicious lunch, we leave for Qena. Afternoon tea is served on deck,
reach Qena in time for dinner.
DAY
2 - DENDERAH / LUXOR Thursday (BLD)
After breakfast we drive inland to tour Denderah Temple. Among the best
preserved in Egypt. This temple as a sight to hold. Indiana Jones would
have felt at home, with the massive stones & underground passages.
DENDERAH
IN A DAY
We'll
travel to Denderah to visit the Temple of Hathor, one of the best-preserved
in all of Egypt, and also one of the most important. In the ancient beliefs,
Hathor was the consort of the god of daylight, ruler of the west, and
protector or the underworld. In the manner of wise desert wayfarers, we'll
leave before dawn to take advantage of cool temperatures. Our air-conditioned
van will take us through timeless Nileside villages, where life revolves
around the irrigation and harvest of crops. Finally, we'll reach the temple
precincts. We'll take note of the unusually deep tombs, and pass under
the celebrated Zodiac, in a chapel dedicated to Osiris. (Denderah is the
traditional site of his rebirth.) Our full day will also include a visit
to Abydos, traditional home of Osiris, god of the underworld, and a stopping
point on the journey of wayfaring souls.
Sail back
to Luxor as we sip our afternoon tea on deck. Evening Sound & Light
show at Karnak Temple
Evening Welcome Cocktail & Dinner
DAY
3 - KARNAK- ANCIENT CITY OF GODS Friday (bBLD)
Morning tour of Ancient Workers Village. After lunch we tour the Mighty
Karnak Complex of temples, Obelisks, Avenue of the Sphinx , the Sacred
Lake, and the smaller Amon Luxor Temple.
DAY
4 - VALLEY OF THE KINGS Saturday (bBLD)
This morning we visit the Valley of the Kings, including King Tut's
tomb, Valley of the Queens, including Queen Nefertari's tomb, Queen
Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. After a shipboard
lunch. Sail for Edfu where we dock for the night.
DAY
5 - EDFU ,KOM OMBO & ASWAN Sunday (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 KOM OMBO We explore the twin Temples of Haroeris , the
Sun God, and Sobek , the Crocodile God . Returning to our ship in time
for tea. We set sail for Aswan .Complimentary Galabya , you may wish to
try on for the evening when there's a jolly galabia party aboard.
DAY
6 -ASWAN & CAMEL CARAVAN Monday (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" Evening Folk show & Belly dance
.
DAY
7- Disembarkation Tuesday (BL)
After breakfast, we check out, if you have a late flight or boarding the
evening sleeper train, then your lunch is on us on board. Private car
& driver for the transfer to the airport or train station.
Click
her for the Abu Simbel Edition
RATES are
in USD $ per person in USD
Rate are for the total 7 day Cruise
| Rates
are per person
in USD $ |
Ultra Deluxe All Suite Nile Cruise
Moon Goddess
Business Class in Egypt |
| Triple
Occupancy |
US$
2389 |
| Double |
US$
2495 |
| Single |
US$
3325 |
Easter
weeks , Dec 20- Jan 1 : Please add : 30 % to any of the listed rates
Presidential
Suite
Rates are per person in USD $
| Rates
are per person
in USD $ |
Presidential
Suite
Includes a Private Egyptologist
|
| Triple |
US
$ 4420 |
| Double |
US$
4630 |
| Single |
US$
6930 |
Easter
weeks , Dec 20- Jan 1 : Please add : 30 % to any of the listed rates
Includes
:
- A
all shore excursions, entrance fees, the service of an English Speaking
guide , all as indicated.
- All
meals: B = Breakfast, L
= Lunch, D = Dinner.
- Afternoon
tea daily onboard.
- Complimentary
: Arrival & Departure transfers are provided on a PRIVATE car &
driver basis.
- 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 :
No
airfares included. You may arrange your own transportation to the
cruise departure point at Luxor/Aswan.
Itinerary
is subject to change without notice.
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
Christmas, New Year's & Easter ( Two Weeks)
: Please add 20% holiday supplement.
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.
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