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Temples
and Timeless Vistas
Abu Simbel & Cairo Edition- 9 Days
Weekly in Cairo on Fri, Sun ,Tue , Wed . Embarkation Luxor or Aswan.
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Indiana Jones
Rates
& Itinerary for : 4 days , 8
Days Cruise . MS
Nile Dream . MS Queen of Hansa
DAY
1 - CAIRO - Wednesday
Our representative greets you at the airport and whisks you to your
hotel. Visa fee is included and will be issued upon arrival at Cairo
Airport for : Australian, NZ, American,Western European , Canadian &
Japanese citizens. You are responsible for having your passport in order
valid at least for 6 month beyond the date of your arrival in Cairo.
DAY
2 - CAIRO - Thursday (BL)
On your first full day in Egypt we show you the Egyptian Museum,
including the " Mummies Room" , the Pyramids of Giza,
the Sphinx, the Citadel of Saladin, and the Mohammed
Ali Mosque, made of alabaster.
DAY
3 - CAIRO Sleeper Train ( modest 3 stars train) - Friday (BD)
Full
day on your own in
Cairo. Evening transfer is included ( private car/driver) from
your hotel to Cairo Railway Station
Sleeper train ticket between Cairo & the cruise is included.
Overnight on board the sleeper train, private compartment, upper &
lower berth dinner & breakfast included on board.
DAY 4 - LUXOR Saturday(LD)
We have several boats that do start on different days of the week to
accommodate your schedule:
Transfer is included from Luxor Train Station to the Cruise. ALWAYS
on a private basis.
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
5 - 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
6 - 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
7 - 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
8 - ASWAN ABU Simbel CAIRO Wednesday (cB)
After
breakfast we check out, visit the awesome Aswan dams, and next
an ancient granite quarry complete with an unfinished obelisk, then
board a motor launch to visit the Temples of Philae, returning
to Aswan by late morning. Transfer is included ( private car/driver)
back to Aswan airport. A
short flight to Abu Simbel.
If you wish to overnight in Abu Simbel & attend the Sound &
Light show, please click here
in Abu Simbel : There we'll marvel at the temples dedicated to Ramses
the Great and Queen Neferatri, saved from rising waters of the Nile
when the High Dam was built, fly back to Aswan and connect with our
returning flight to Cairo .
Domestic air fare is included Aswan Abu Simbel Aswan as well as back
to Cairo .
In Cairo , we meet you at the airport & escort you back to your
hotel
DAY
9 - CAIRO- Friday - Departure (B)
Our representative escorts you to the airport for your homeward flight.
Bon Voyage !
Itinerary
is subject to change without notice.
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Deluxe
RATES per person in USD
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5
stars - Deluxe Hotels
Nile Cruise |
| Triple |
US$1309 |
| Double |
US$1345 |
| Single |
US$1785 |
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For a PRIVATE: CAR/DRIVER & GUIDE for all the shore
excursions for the duration of the cruise , please add
:$ 150 per person.( This doesn't apply when you book the Presidential
Suite)
First
Class RATES per person in USD
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4
stars - First Class Hotels
And Nile Cruise |
| Triple |
US$
1200 |
| Double |
US$
1245 |
| Single |
US$
1690 |
Inclusions:
- All
shore excursions, entrance fees, the service of an English Speaking
guide.
- Three
nights hotel accommodation in Cairo : Hilton /Sheraton /Meridien for
Deluxe, and Novotel / Oases or similar for First Class.
- Visa
fee for Egypt: Valid only for citizens of : USA , Canada, EU, Australia,
NZ & Japane.
- Welcome
fruit basket upon check-in.
- All
outside cabins, including all tax & service charges.
- All
meals: B = Breakfast, L
= Lunch, D = Dinner. Afternoon tea daily onboard.
- All
transfers in Egypt.
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One way air fare flying between Cairo & the cruise, and one way
sleeper train , as per itinerary , tax included.
- Round
trip transfers in Cairo, Aswan & Abu Simbel, entrance fees.
- Round-trip
air fare Aswan/ Abu Simbel/Aswan.
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- For
Christmas/New Year's and the month of April :
Please add %10 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 :
10 % 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.
- Baby
Sitting : Available upon request : $10 per child / per hour
Sleeper
Train: Modest 3 stars
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.
Club car for drinks & meeting other fellow passengers from all over
the world.
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
Why
book with us ?
Massage
on the Nile
Indulge yourself as you honeymoon on the Nile, and spoil yourself like
Cleopatra . . . at our expense. What could be more relaxing than sailing
along the Nile, watching silent feluccas glide by, and timeless villages
twinkling at twilight. Slip below to a soothing session with a specialist
skilled in the arts of relaxation and massage, before the two of
you retire to your cabin.
We are pleased to offer a complimentary 30-minute massage to couples
who honeymoon on the Nile. This offer is available on select
vessels; such as the Amarco ,
please inquire when booking. Additional sessions 30-minute sessions
are available for $50 Per person
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