Temples and Timeless Vistas
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The Movenpick ; Radamis II . The Royal Lotus . MS El Kahila . MS Al Jamila . Queen TiYi
The All Suites : MS Sonesta Star Goddess . MS Sonesta Moon Goddess & MS Amarco

Our five-day Nile cruise is the perfect add-on to a Cairo visit.
Weekly on Sat , Mon , Tue, Wed & Thu. Embarkation Luxor or Aswan
Add Cairo stay - Add Air Fare - Add Abu Simbel

Compare with : Private Touring, Private Nile Cruising ( minimum 4 guests is required ) . Click for the full listing  of  Nile Cruises - Map -Nile Cruise Rout . Rates & Itinerary for : 4 days , 8 Days Cruise

DAY 1 - LUXOR Saturday- Weekly - Year Round (LD)

We have several boats that do start on different days of the week to accommodate your schedule: You may start this 5 day sailing Weekly on any Saturday , Monday , Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
Check in on your luxury cruiser at noon. After lunch, we visit the great temples of Luxor and Karnak, then return to our Nile cruiser in time for afternoon tea.

DAY 2 - VALLEY OF THE KINGS Sunday (cBLD)
We tour today as well the magnificent tombs in the Valley of the Kings, including Tut-Ankh-Amon's tomb, and the great temple of Queen Hatshepsut, we stop at the Colossi of Memnon on the way back to our cruise.

Then it's on to Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon.

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 & KOM OMBO Monday (cBLD)
We cruise by Esna to Edfu, where we board horse-drawn carriages for the ride to the Temple of Horus. Returning to our ship, we set sail for Kom Ombo. In the evening, there's a jolly galabia party aboard.

DAY 4 - KOM OMBO & ASWAN Tuesday (cBLD)
We explore the twin Temples of Haroeris and Sobek at Kom Ombo, then sail south to Aswan. After lunch we board a graceful felucca and cruise among the islands, returning to our ship in time for tea.

DAY 5 - ASWAN - Nubian Museum, Camel Caravan, Nubian Village, Wednesday (cB)
After breakfast we check out, visit the awesome Aswan dams, and next an ancient granite quarry complete with an unfinished obelisk, the Nubian Museum ,then board a motor launch to visit the the Island temple of Philae , dedicated to the Ancient 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!

Be our guest if you wish on a complimentary short camel caravan to a near by Nubian Village for tea with the locals, returning to Aswan Airport to Railway Station late afternoon.

End of our service - Bon Voyage ! Itinerary is subject to change without notice.

You may purchase Abu Simbel optional excursion by air for $225.00, that covers : Round trip transfers in Aswan & Abu Simbel, entrance fees & round-trip air fare Aswan/ Abu Simbel/Aswan.

 The All Suites Moon Goddess ( All suites do offer private balconies)

Deluxe RATES per person in USD for the total 5 day Cruise

Inclusions:

• All shore excursions, entrance fees, the service of an English Speaking guide.
• Welcome fruit basket upon check-in.
• 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
• Tea or coffee with each meal on board the cruise
• One transfer at the end of the cruise to the airport or railway station

Special Class Upgrade :
The all suites M/S Sonesta Star Goddess Nile Cruise : Monday to Friday : Luxor to Aswan : Five Day Cruise . Upgrade to Sonesta new Star Goddess , with private balcony : PRIVATE Egyptologist for all shore excursions:

For Christmas/New Year's and the month of April : Please add % 20 supplement, to any of the listed rates.

• For Christmas/New Year's and the month of April :
  Please add % 20 supplement, to any of the listed rates.
  
• For a PRIVATE: CAR/DRIVER & GUIDE for all the shore excursions for the duration of the cruise , please add :$ 150 per person.
  
• Children discount :
  50 % on the adult double rate. ( 9 years of age or younger), must be raveling with an adult. No children discount on triple or single rates.
  
  Add Domestic air in Egypt as well as Abu Simbel excursion by air , Compare with Abu Simbel by Private Guide . Read on Jacquie Kennedy & Abu Simbel
  
  Click here to add domestic air fare , in business class between Cairo & the cruise

Click here for : Rate for the Presidential suite on board
M/S Moon Goddess or Amarco , MS Senator or MS Liberty

Transfer Between Hurgada & Luxor :
Minimum 2 guests : Rate per person : $55 + $15 handling fee. . Private air conditioned car & driver

Boarding the cruise is from either Luxor or Aswan, depending on the availability at the time of booking.  

Dining Room Reservations: Meet other passengers :
YOU will not require any, our dining rooms do accommodate all our guests in one seating, one less thing to worry about while you are on the Nile. Enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere with several different languages being heard at dinner.

Do we get sea sickness while sailing the Nile ?
This is river sailing, so do not expect any waves , no rough seas ! Your Nile cruises is actually a floating hotel that moves from place to place along the Nile. Actual cruising times are short and pleasant.

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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