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Temples
and Timeless Vistas
A Grand 5 day Ultra Deluxe Nile Cruise
The Movenpick M/S Radamis II . The Movenpick M/S Royal
Lotus . M/S Tuya , M/S TiYi
The All Suites - private balcony Sonesta M/S Moon
Goddess & M/S Amarco
We
have even included all the tips . No Hidden Charges . No Additional
Tax
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
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. For M/S Amarco it is Mondays weekly-
year round .
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
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5
stars - Ultra Deluxe |
| Triple |
US$1478 |
| Double |
US$
1528 |
| Single |
US$
2273 |
For
Christmas/New Year's and the month of April :
Please add % 20 supplement, to any of the listed rates.
The
Ultra Deluxe M/S Amarco - Mondays Luxor Aswan
5 day cruise
or Fridays : Aswan Luxor 4 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
- Tips
to all your drivers, porters, guides and even the crew on board the
Nile cruise . No Hidden Charges, no additional tax.
- Trip
interruption and cancellation insurance
- Personal
expenses, including excess baggage or shipping charges, beverages,
and personal charges in hotels for laundry, telephone, or other
services
- Any
air fare
Boarding
the cruise is from either Luxor or Aswan, depending on the availability
at the time of booking.
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
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