From Cairo to Madrid

17-Day Tour of Spain and a Nile Cruise in Egypt
This tour covers a five day Nile Cruise . Madrid, Eastern Spain and Barcelona
Weekly in Cairo , every Monday year round

Compare with the Nile Cruise only ( 5 days ) .Weekly on Sat , Mon , Tue, Wed & Thu.
Embarkation Luxor or Aswan. Add Cairo stay - Add Abu Simbel -En Espanol
Add an extra night at a legendary hotel in Luxor or Aswan . Click for the full listing of Nile Cruises
Rates & Itinerary for : 4 days , 8 Days Cruise- Map -Nile Cruise Route

DAY 1 - CAIRO LUXOR- Board your Nile Cruise - Monday (LD)

Please advise the name of your hotel in Cairo. Transfer is included ( private car/driver) from your hotel to the airport.
Domestic air fare between Cairo & the cruise is included.
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.

Transfer is included from Luxor Airport to the Cruise.

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 - On Board the Nile Cruise - VALLEY OF THE KINGS - Tuesday (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 - On Board your Nile Cruise - Wednesday (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 - On Board Your Nile Cruise - Thursday (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, Cairo
Friday - (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 Temples of Philae, 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 Transfer is included ( private car/driver) back to Aswan airport

Domestic air fare is included as well back to Cairo .
In Cairo , we meet you at the airport & escort you back to your hotel .

DAY 6 - Cairo / Madrid - Saturday (B)
Air fare is included Cairo Madrid , in economy class, tax included.
Our local rep. will assist with your transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Madrid

Arrival at Madrid Barajas Airport. Our local rep will escort you to your hotel.

Llegada al aeropuerto de Barajas. Asistencia y traslado al hotel y alojamiento. Resto del día libre para ir conociendo por su cuenta esta cosmpolita ciudad. Recuerdo que en Madrid encontrara " todo" : Las tascas con sus tipicas " tapas" y " vinitos" , gastronomia , teatro , su famosa vida nocturna . Cultura y diversion, decida a su gusto.

Day 7 - Tour Madrid - Sunday (BD)

Breakfast at the hotel. Then morning half day tour of Madrid:
Get set for views of Madrid from a variety of perspectives. Our itinerary will take you from the Bourbon to the Austrian, Isabeline and modern quarters of the capital, reflecting the history and influences that have shaped the nation.

Our neighborhood meanderings conclude in the Moorish Quarter (Barrio de la Morería), replete with fine town houses (Mesones) and tradition. But that's just the start.

We'll view the signature squares of Madrid, Oriente, España, Puerta del Sol, Cibeles, Neptuno, Puerta de Alcalá, and Atocha, each with its own character, ranging from elegant to workaday to frenzied. We'll travel along the famed thoroughfares, including the Gran Vía. And of course, we'll see Retiro Park, and the classic Bullring of the glory days of bullfighting, and a soccer stadium and modern quarters that rival any in Europe. The tour will conclude at the terminal, at Oriente Square.

The tour uses deluxe motorcoaches and certified tour guides, who provide full interpretation of our city, its history, monuments, characteristics, and of our own peculiarities and customs. It's a discovery! The afternoon is at leisure.

Desayuno y alojamiento. Por la mañana visita panorámica que contempla los variados contrastes que Madrid ofrece a sus visitantes, Ciudad Universitaria , Parque del Oeste, Casa de Campo , Barrio de la Moreia , Plaza de Oriente , Plaza de Espana , Puente del Sol , Neptuno , Cibeles , Puerta de Alcala , Plaza de Toroes, etc. Tarde libre para seguir disfrutando por su cuenta de esta cosmpolita ciudad .

Day 8 . Madrid - ALICANTE - Monday
Breakfast and transfer to the train station to board your train heading for Alicante. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the resort.

Desayuno y traslado a le estacion de ferrocarril para salir en tren con destino Alicante. (Almuerzo libre.) Llegada y traslado al hotel.
Tarde libre. Cena y alojamiento.

Day 9 . ALICANTE - CALPE - VALENCIA - Tuesday
Breakfast and morning at leisure in this summer city to enjoy with its pretty beach. Departure to Peñón de Ifach, an impressive rock of 320 m. altitude. Short stop and continue to Valencia. Dinner and overnight.

Desayuno y mañana libre en esta ciudad estival que cuenta con un bello paseo marítimo y una encantadora playa. Almuerzo libre en ruta . Salida hacia el Peñón de Ifach, inmenso monolito de 328 mts. de altura. Breve parada. Continuación hacia Valencia. Cena y alojamiento.

Day 10 . VALENCIA - BARCELONA - Wednesday
Breakfast. Optional sightseeing. Departure to Barcelona. Overnight.
Desayuno. Por la manana tiempo libre para realizar una visita opcional. Almuerzo libre en ruta . Salida hacia Barcelona. Alojamiento.

Day 11 . BARCELONA - Thursday
Breakfast and overnight. Morning, city sightseeing. Afternoon at leisure. Optional sightseeing tours.

Desayuno y alojamiento. Por la mañana, visita de la ciudad. Tarde libre. Excursiones facultativas.

Day 12 . Barcelona Palma De Mallorca - Friday (BD)
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport . Board Spanair flight and off to the Mediterranean paradise of Palma de Mallorca . Upon arrival, our local rep will escort you to your hotel. Dinner is included at the hotel

Desayuno. Traslado al aeropuerto y salida en vuelo regular de la Compañía Spanair hacia Palma de Mallorca. Traslado al hotel. Cena y alojamiento.

Day 13 . PALMA DE MALLORCA - Saturday (B)
Breakfast . Relax enjoy aaaah it's Mallorca !
Desayuno y alojamiento. Días libres a su entera disposición.

Day 14 . PALMA DE MALLORCA - Sunday (B)
Breakfast . Day at leiusre
Desayuno y alojamiento. Día libre a su entera disposición.

Day 15 . PALMA DE MALLORCA - Monday (B)
Breakfast . Day at leiusre
Desayuno y alojamiento. Día libre a su entera disposición.

Day 16. PALMA DE MALLORCA - MADRID/ BARCELONA - Tuesday (B)
After breakfast. Our local rep will escort you to the airport board your Spanair flight to Madrid / Barcelona. Transfers and accommodation , please advise us in advance if you prefer Madrid or Barcelona.

Desayuno. Traslado al aeropuerto y salida en vuelo regular de la Compañía Spanair con destino a Madrid / Barcelona. Alojamiento

Day 17 . MADRID - Wednesday
Breakfast. End of our service - Check-out
Desayuno- Fin del viaje

Itinerary is subject to change without notice.

RATES per person in USD for the

RATES per person in USD for the 5 day Cruise

Inclusions:

• All shore excursions, entrance fees, the service of an English Speaking guide.
• Hotel accommodation as listed including continental breakfast daily , and tax.
• One way air fare Cairo Madrid , tax included, in economy class.
• Welcome fruit basket upon check-in. One large bottle of water per person daily while on board the cruise
• All outside cabins, including all tax & service charges.
• All meals: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner. Afternoon tea daily onboard.
• All transfers as listed, all by air conditioned car/van .
• Domestic air fare between Cairo & the cruise, tax included. In economy class

• Guided tours in Spain as per itinerary including all entrance fees .
• Train ticket in Spain as peritinerary , tourist class
• English speaking Tour Escort throughout the trip in Spain .
• Hotel accommodation in Spain as per itinerary , including tax
• Travel bag presented in Spain.
• Air conditioned deluxe motor coach for all toursin Spain as per itinerary.
• Entrance fees.
• Porters.
• Round trip Air Fare between Spain main land & Palma de Mallorca, tax included .
• Airport transfers in Barcelona & Palma De Mallorca as per itinerary.

Notes :

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

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

Nile Cruise 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 for the Nile Cruise :
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

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

Why book with us ?

Incluido en Espana :

. Visitas con guía local

. El Vuelo Barcelona / Palma de Mallorca / Madrid ( o Barcelona)

. Tren Madrid Alicante en clase turista

• Asistencia de técnico acompañante.

• Autobús de lujo con aire acondicionado.

• Desayuno diario, 2 cenas.

• Entradas a monumentos.

• Maleteros.

• Bolsa de viaje.