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Cruise the Nile on Board
Royal Cleopatra Felucca - 9 Days Version
Including
one Way Sleeper , one way flying,
and an extra night in Aswan
Egyptian Felucca on the Nile
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Day
1-Cairo / Sleeper Train -Sunday
Transfer
is included from your hotel to the railway station.
Sleeper train ticket is included Cairo Luxor. Private compartment, upper
& lower berth.
Dinner is included on board the sleeper train .
Overnight on board : Estimated departure time 07:30 PM
Day
2 - LUXOR Monday
Arrive early morning ( around 05:30
AM ) .
We'll meet you at the train station, and
escort you to your hotel ( Movenpick, Sheraton , Hilton , Meridien
or similar).Today We tour the magnificent tombs in the Valley of the
Kings and Valley of the Queens, including the great temple of Queen
Hatshepsut, stopping also at the Colossi of Memnon before heading back
to Luxor .
Break for siesta . This
afternoon we stand in awe before the gigantic Great Temple of Amon at
Karnak, and the mighty Temple of Luxor
Day
3- LUXOR, ESNA , Edfu - ROYAL CLEOPATRA Tuesday (BLD)
Breakfast at the hotel. .
Board
your private air conditioned van to Esna:tour
Esna Temple of Khnum, discovered in late in the 19th Century, it was
well protected & preserved , buried under the main village's square
for thousands of years. On to Edfu
Check-in , and board your Deluxe Felucca the Royal Cleopatra ( Your
crew of 5 will be available to welcome you : the captain, sailor,
chef, housekeeper and of course your Resident Egyptologist)
Welcome
drink served upon arrival "Karkadeh - Local herb tea". Lunch
will be served, as we sail for Edfu. Welcome fruit basket awaits you
in your cabin, watch sunset
as we dock north of Edfu and sip tea on deck. Dinner follows ) , then
to bed, with the ripples of the Nile gently rocking you to sleep
Day
4 - EDFU- Wednesday (BLD)
Breakfast in your cabin, or on the sundeck.
In
Edfu, climb aboard your private horse-drawn carriages, and clip-clop
through the town to the Temple of Horus, Egypt's best preserved.
Enjoy
a grand afternoon of sailing on the Nile watching villages & scenery
that changed little since Biblical times.
We enjoy lunch at one of the small islands on the way. Dock at Elmerinat.
Day
5 - GABAL ELSISILAH - FARES - Thursday (BLD)
Breakfast on board. We sail further upstream heading for GABAL
ELSISILAH
Enjoy lunch on board . We reach Gabal Elsisilah early afternoon and
tour the ancient sandstone quarries. A charming off the beating track
site that 's not yet overwhelmed with large groups of tourists.
Watch sunset as we sip tea
on deck. Dinner follows, then on to Fares where we dock for the night
. Enjoy the Egyptian southern clear skies with thousands of stars
to watch !
Day 6 - FARES-KOM Ombo - Friday (BLD)
After breakfast on board Returning to the Royal Cleopatra, we sail
heading for Kom Ombo . We visit its twin temple dedicated to the crocodile
god of the Nile, a true Greco Roman masterpiece.
Inspect
the ancient wall carvings that documents the measurements and detailed
description of the medical instruments available to the Ancient Egyptian.
We
enjoy a short walking tour through the local village and souks of
Kom Ombo maybe shopping for Egyptian cotton and some souvenirs.
Get ready for a galabya costume party, (a galabya will be delivered
to your cabin with our compliments), a native barbecue dinner will
be served on a small islands in the river, where we dock for the night.
Day
7 - ASWAN Saturday (BLD)
Set sail further south heading for Aswan, which we reach by sunset.
Evening Farewell dinner
Day
8 - Aswan-Camel Caravan - Sunday (B)
Enjoy breakfast on board in the comfort of your cabin or on the Sun
Deck. Check-
out,we bid farewell to the crew. Enjoy
a short camel ride/mini caravan to a nearby Nubian Village to meet
the locals .Then we switch transportation modes to a
tour of the Island Temple of Philae dedicated to the Ancient Egyptian
Goddess : ISIS.
The
Mystery of Isis
Two
millennia ago the Mediterranean world was enthralled by the mystery
of Isis:
"I,
Isis, am all that has been, that is or shall be; no mortal man hath
ever seen me unveiled."
Called
Aset by the ancient Egyptians, the goddess was a Madonna in the Mediterranean
tradition that stretches far, far back to the primitive Mother Goddess
from Anatolia, home to some of the oldest human communities on earth.
Isis
was the powerful and quick-witted protector of her son Horus, the
Sun God. Ancient peoples throughout the Mediterranean regarded Isis
and Horus as the perfect Madonna and Child. Another legend says she
was
also the mother of the fertility god Min who, judging from the depiction
of him on temple walls, needed no help from Viagra!
Because
of her wisdom and skill at protection, she was admired as a good magician
capable of healing the sick and protecting the dead in their journey
to the Underworld.
Isis
is portrayed regally, as a queen seated on a throne (which may be
the meaning of her name), often holding her son Horus as a baby. Other
images show her with broad, magnificent gilded wings able to protect
the world.
Isis,
the great Mother Goddess. Come explore her mystery in timeless
Egypt when you Travel in Style!
Check-in
at your hotel : Movenpick Elephantine Island , or similar. : For Old
Cataract , please add an extra $ 130 per person .
Day
9 - Aswan - Cairo - Sunday (B)
Breakfast at your hotel .
With
these vivid impressions in mind, we drive to the airport , for the
flight to Cairo , air fare is included , economy class , tax is included
as well.
Bon Voyage
These
rates are per person in US $:
| Individual
Booking
up to 6 guests
|
Rate
per person in US $ |
| Triple |
$2375.00 |
| Double |
$2475.00 |
| Single |
$3210.00 |
The
Cleopatra accommodates up to six guests comfortably. We will be
pleased to include a seventh family member on a complimentary
basis in the limited available space.
Honeymooners
We
can ensure that you and your new spouse would have the utmost
privacy and
you can request when and what you would like to tour along your
journey.
In addition, we have a wonderful chef to make your intimate dining
one to
remember, whether you want private dining in your cabin or one
on deck.
This will be entirely up to you!
Flowers
and other details can also be arranged for additional prices.
These
are just some ideas we have for you.
As
you can imagine, the Royal Cleopatra is in high demand, so
please contact us as early as possible if you wish to reserve
your yacht on a charter basis.
Regrettably,
discounts are not available for children on this cruise/tour.
Please remember that we can also arrange a cruise for you on one
of our large, spacious, luxurious air-conditioned Nile cruisers
with all the conveniences: a different experience from the intimate
ambiance of the "Royal Cleopatra."
Rates are per person in US:
Itinerary
is subject to change without notice.
Rate
include:
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Meals
as indicated, preset menu: BLD: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner.
- One
way sleeper train Cairo , Luxor.
- One
way air fare Aswan Cairo , economy class , tax included.
- One
night hotel accommodation in Luxor : Sheraton, Hilton , Meridien or
similar , tax and continental breakfast included .
- One
night hotel accommodation in Aswan ,tax
and continental breakfast included . : Movenpick Elephantine
Island , or similar. : For Old Cataract , please add an extra $ 130
per person .
-
Shore
excursions are included as indicated.
- Resident
guide/Egyptologist onboard.
-
One
bottle of water per person per day.
-
Welcome
fruit basket.
- Fuel,
docking fees.
-
The
service of an English Speaking guide. Resident on board your yacht.
-
Complimentary
transfers in Luxor & Aswan as indicated.
-
The
service of a small tug boat with it's 2 crew member , that will
always be on a standby sailing with us, in case of lack of wind
to power our sail.
For
Christmas /New Years : Dec 20 -Jan 5 : Please add 15 % to the listed
rates :
Not included:
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- As you can imagine, the
Royal Cleopatra is in high demand, so please contact us as early as
possible if you wish to reserve your yacht on a charter basis.
- Regrettably, discounts are
not available for children on this cruise/tour.
- Please remember that we
can also arrange a cruise for you on one of our large, spacious,
luxurious air-conditioned Nile cruisers with all the conveniences:
a different experience from the intimate ambiance of the "Royal Cleopatra."
- Rates are per person in
US. Itinerary is subject to change without notice.
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. Lightweight comfortable & casual clothing.
Swimsuits, sun hat. For men, suggest to bring a battery operated shaver.
Sleeper Train
( modest 3 stars rated): Overnight Train: From Cairo at 07:30 PM
Club car for drinks
& meeting other fellow passengers from all over the world
- Using the sleeper overnight
train saves you one night hotel accommodation in Cairo , as the 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.
Feluccas are the traditional sailing vessel of much of the Mediterranean
world, and the traditional Nile felucca, or dahabeah, was the mainstay
of travel in ancient Egypt.
With shallow drafts, sails, and oars, feluccas could
navigate not only
the great river, but the maze of canals threading through its banks,
with or without wind, reaching every part of the kingdom.
Feluccas long ago transcended their role as humble
transports. They held the ancient empire together, carrying troops,
decrees, and the very mystery of the pharaoh.
Royal feluccas bore a larger-than-life image of the
pharaoh, seated
on a throne, to be seen and venerated by inhabitants even along the
most remote canal. In turn, imbued with the same "ka," or spirit,
as the living pharaoh himself, it would keep watch over his subjects
and their activities. Integral was the Nile felucca to the ancient Egyptian
way of life that it assumed legendary attributes. Even today, you can
see the oldest known Nile felucca, the regal Pharaonic dahabeah of Cheops,
the ruler immortalized by the Great Pyramid at Giza. Known as the Solar
Boat, it was believed to sail through the skies carrying its royal passenger
along sunbeams in his single cabin, the royal suite of its day.
Later times, pashas, emirs, and sultans found that
feluccas were indispensable.
When Napoleon invaded Egypt. Always one to adapt to local practice,
Napoleon even had his own dahabeah, the Italie, which was used by his
officers to explore Upper Egypt.
In the nineteenth century, the well-equipped Nile felucca
was essential
to the upper-crust adventurer. Lord Kitshner used several feluccas
for his famous trip from Cairo to Khartoum.
It took from two to three months to ascend the Nile under wind power,
and another month-and-a-half to float back downstream, stopping at
the great temples along the way. King Farouk, Churchill, Montgomery,
Mark Twain and others settled in for the journey.
Eventually, steamers displaced dahabeahs, opening up an Egyptian adventure
to greater numbers on Thomas Cook's tour's, and trains nearly finished
them off. But never completely. Even today, despite the inroads of rail,
steam power, and highways, the graceful Nile felucca retains its place.
Now, Travel in Style and Nubian Nile Cruises re-create the
grand era of Nile adventure. Through their special contacts, they
have arranged cruises on private Nile vessels. Completely refitted,
our craft will delight the discriminating traveller, with full amenities,
and modern conveniences and safety features unimaginable by upper-crust
visitors of old or even the ancient pharaohs.
Our private Nile cruisers are at your disposal to accommodate
couples, honeymooners, families, and small groups, affording the unique
experience of navigating the ancient river on your own.
M/S Cleopatra is a lateen-rigged Nile sailing vessel,
62 feet
long by 24-1/2 feet wide, with sleeping accommodations for two
to six people.
Spacious quarters include a main salon, bar, and sun
deck. Each of two staterooms ,has a panoramic picture window, and private
sink, shower, and toilet, and may be configured for your voyage with
a queen bed, a queen and single, or up to three single beds.
A skilled river captain is on board at all times .
A guide is at your disposal to plan your itinerary and escort you through
the sites you choose to visit. The crew has completely separate
quarters, to ensure your privacy.
Meals may be taken as you wish in your cabin, in the
salon, or on deck while you watch the timeless way of life along the
banks of the river, and villages twinkling at dusk. The temptation to
spend at least one night gazing at stars and sleeping on deck may be
irresistible. Enjoy luxury and unique adventure, made possible at a
price delightfully within your reach .
For charter and a PRIVATE Nile Cruise booking :
A NON REFUNDABLE deposit of $ 250 PER PERSON for Royal Cleopatra
is required within 7 days from the date we confirm. Any booking made
45 days or less requires FULL PAYMENT.
If you cancel a chartered private boat less than 44 days or less
, a 100 % cancellation fees apply, there is no refund.
WITH
UPWARDS OF SEVENTY ILLUSTRATIONS ENGRAVED ON WOOD BY G. PEARSON
AFTER FINISHED DRAWINGS EXECUTED ON THE SPOT BY THE AUTHOR.
Amelia;s own drawing of Abu Simbel Temples in Nubia
PREFACE
TO THE SECOND EDITION
FIRST
published in 1877, this book has been out of print for several years.
I have therefore very gladly revised it for a new and cheaper edition.
In so revising it, I have corrected some of the historical notes by
the light of later discoveries; but I have left the narrative untouched.
Of the political changes which have come over the land of Egypt since
that narrative was written, I have taken no note; and because I in no
sense offer myself as a guide to others, I say nothing of the altered
conditions under which most Nile travellers now perform the trip. All
these things will be more satisfactorily, and more practically, learned
from the pages of Baedeker and Murray.
AMELIA
B. EDWARDS.
WESTBURY-ON-TRYM,
October 1888.
PREFACE
TO THE SECOND EDITION
FIRST
published in 1877, this book has been out of print for several years.
I have therefore very gladly revised it for a new and cheaper edition.
In so revising it, I have corrected some of the historical notes by
the light of later discoveries; but I have left the narrative untouched.
Of the political changes which have come over the land of Egypt since
that narrative was written, I have taken no note; and because I in no
sense offer myself as a guide to others, I say nothing of the altered
conditions under which most Nile travellers now perform the trip. All
these things will be more satisfactorily, and more practically, learned
from the pages of Baedeker and Murray.
AMELIA
B. EDWARDS.
WESTBURY-ON-TRYM,
October 1888.
Chapter
2
...................................But
the difficulties were all over now, and everything was settled ; though
not in the way we had at first intended. For in place of a small boat,
we had secured one of the largest on the river ; and instead of going
alone, we had decided to throw in our lot with that of three other travellers.
One of these three was already known to the Writer. The other two, friends
of the first, were on their way out from Europe, and were not expected
in Cairo for another week. We knew nothing of them but their names.
Meanwhile
L. and the Writer, assuming sole possession of the dahabeeyah, were
about to start ten days in advance ; it being their intention to push
on as far as Rhoda (the ultimate point then reached by the Nile railway),
and there to await the arrival of the rest of the party. Now Rhoda (more
correctly Roda) is just one hundred and eighty miles south of Cairo
; and we calculated upon seeing the Sakkârah pyramids, the Turra
quarries, the tombs of Beni Hassan, and the famous grotto of the Colossus
on the Sledge, before our fellow-travellers should be due.
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